KMC Dance - Kennett Square, PA


Instructors

	Tabitha R. Andrews-Colmary ("Miss Tabby") Dance Program Director was dancing before she could walk. Studying dance all her life, Miss Tabby had the privilege of training under many prestigious names. She began her training at the early age of two with “Miss Dina” in Oxford. As Miss Tabby grew so did her passion for dance. This led her to devote many hours a day toward her dream of performing, choreographing, and sharing her love of dance with others through teaching. More Miss Tabby studied at many locations; Academy of Dance, with the legendary James Jamieson, Brandywine Dance Academy, Delaware Dance Academy, Philadelphia School of the Arts, and Baltimore School of the Arts, to name a few. Many summer school programs and intensive workshops, throughout the US, round out her extensive training. Following high school, Miss Tabby decided to pursue her dreams of performing and immediately began a career in musical theatre performance. Performing in industrials, revues and many of the great musicals on Dinner Theatre, Amphitheatre, and Resort Theatre stages across the United States, Miss Tabby has truly been blessed to do what she loves. One of her most treasured moments on stage was playing the part of “Cassie” in A Chorus Line. Miss Tabby now entirely devotes her passion and enthusiasm for the performing arts to inspiring and motivating her students of all ages and levels. Her classes are designed to keep her students happily challenged and entertained. Miss Tabby has opened many doors for the students of her program, and takes great pride offering many opportunities of growth! Filling the calendar with family field trips to “the theatre”, master classes & lectures given by professional guest artists, chances to perform in exciting venues outside of KMC DANCE, as well as experience in traveling & studying dance as a group for weekend intensives, to name a few. Many of Miss Tabby’s students have auditioned for & been selected into dance & theatre programs for college & summer workshops! Some have even launched a professional dance modeling career! The possibilities are endless! Besides sharing her love of dance with her students, Miss Tabby is privileged to be the wife of "Mr. Tabby" Kevin) and a proud mommy of two wonderful children; a dazzling dancer in training, Cassidy (age 8) and a bubbly, bouncing boy, Kolby (age 5). What a blessing to be able to do what you love everyday of your life! To live is to dance! Hide

Caitlin Cellini ("Miss Caitlin")

has been dancing for 19 years at studios such as Paul J. Klocke Studio of Dance, Linda Moore’s School of Dance, Steppin Out Dance Center, and Karen Myers & Co. While attending Octorara Area High School she was a member of the dance club. She also attended workshops given by International Teachers of Dance Inc. in New Jersey, as well as the New York City Dance Alliance in Philadelphia.

Angela Frezzo ("Miss Angela")

has been dancing for 17 years. She has trained at KMC and West Chester University in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, dance theatre, and lyrical. Miss Ang thinks that dancing is the best way to be yourself and express yourself. She can only hope that her bubbly personality, enthusiasm, and passion for dance will help her students discover that same passion.

Gail Oldfield ("Miss Gail")

As a dancer, choreographer and teacher, Gail has come full circle. From touring the country in her early career to becoming a Radio City Music Hall Rockette, she has many memorable experiences. She was dance director at Cabrini College for several years as well as choreographer for over sixty musical stage productions across the tricounty area.

Carolyn Peck ("Miss Carolyn")

Born in State College, Pennsylvania, Carolyn trained intensively with the Arts Conservatory of Central PA for 16 years. She attended prestigious summer programs such as the American Ballet Theatre and Governor's School for the Arts. Following her training in PA she spent two years as a trainee with the Fort Wayne Ballet Company of Indiana, studying ballet, contemporary dance forms, theatre and dance pedagogy.

Brian Sload ("Mr Brian")

Brian Thomas Sload born and raised in West Chester, began breakin’ in 1982. Staying true to form, Brian’s training in breakin’ came strictly from the streets. As a member of Shock Explosion, a Philadelphia area based crew, he competed in events locally. Upon the break up of Shock Explosion Brian formed a new crew called MACH7 which competed and performed throughout the Delaware Valley. Over time, Brian turned his focus to martial arts and bodybuilding in which he received intense training from some of the nations leading martial artists.

Janeen Walker ("Miss Janeen")

holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre from Temple University, and has studied improv in NYC through Second City Master Class. After competing in Miss PA with a platform promoting theatre arts and becoming a Top Ten Finalist, Janeen became a drama instructor at the YMCA of Ambler, then on to becoming a performer at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg (where, by the way, she met her hubby!).


Nikki Wood ("Miss Nikki") Nikki Wood has been a professional dancer for 10 years. She started her career with a full scholarship with Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet where she danced various roles in the Nutcracker. From there she transitioned herself into more theatre style shows throughout the world. More She spent four years of her career on the islands of Guam and Saipan, where she trained extensively to become a featured dancer, Aerialist, and Magic Assistant. Other venues that she performed at are American Music Theatre, Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach, Greg Thompson Productions, and Opus 1 contemporary. Nikki is currently going to college to be an Early Childhood Educator & is extremely excited to be teaching and dancing again. (In 2007 she sustained a back injury during a performance that has put her performing career on hold.) She is thrilled to be teaching her passion in life – dance – and is looking forward to her first year working with the KMC DANCE staff & family & eager to see what the 2009-2010 season brings to her students. Hide