Holly Reilly

* Who is she?: The 26-year-old Rockford woman is owner/instructor of Steps to Grace Dance Academy. A 1997 East High School graduate, she has a bachelor's degree with double minors in theater and dance from Millikin University in Decatur. She attends Mount Olive Lutheran Church of Rockford.

* Steps to Grace Dance Academy's recent accomplishment: A benefit performance for the Salvation Army food pantry collected food items from more than 700 people.

* Upcoming event: Grand opening celebration and open house, 2-5 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 6817 Elm Ave., Loves Park.

* What makes your ministry special: "It allows me to teach the art of dance to children, teens and adults while focusing on what I love most: Jesus!"

* Your favorite way to spend free time: "Spending time with my husband and shopping."

* Your friends say that you are ... : "Always smiling."

* Something few people know about you: "I have a puppy named Riley Reilly."

* Something you have always wanted to do: "Travel to another country to help those who are starving and help spread the gospel to those people."

* Someone you would like to meet: "Amy Grant. I think what she is doing on the TV show 'Three Wishes' is amazing."

* Favorite childhood memory: "Spending time with all of my grandparents."

* One of the most valuable lessons you ever learned: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

* Favorite restaurant: "JMK Nippon's."

* Favorite Scripture: "Psalm 149:3, 'Let them praise His name with dancing.' "

-- Edith C. Webster