Dance Instructors

Miss Holly Reilly
Owner and Director of Steps to Grace Dance Academy
Holly has been teaching and choreographing all levels and disciplines of dance for 15 years.  She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in vocal music, and a double minor in dance and theatre from Millikin University.   She has been very active in the performing arts her entire life, has participated in many musicals and dance concerts, and has worked at Valley Fair Amusement Park as a singer and dancer.  Recently, Holly has performed for the Without Shoes Modern Dance Company of Rockford, and was the choreographer for Christian Youth Theatre's (CYT) Fall 2009 production of Godspell and Fall 2008 production of Annie.   She has enjoyed teaching dance in the Rockford public schools, Harlem schools and Rockford-area dance studios from 2001-2004.  "Let them praise His name with dancing!" Psalm 149:3"

Miss Deanna Sanchez
Deanna is in her 5th year teaching hip hop at STG.  She holds her Bachelors of Arts degree from Northern Illinois
University.  Recently, Deanna earned her Personal Training certification and is very involved in promoting health and wellness.  She is the new owner of Steps 2 Fitness!

Miss Julie Jackson
Julie studied dance at the University of Arizona, and brings several years of ballet experience to STG.  This is her 2nd year teaching ballet technique and pointe with us!  She holds a MFA in Art from Northern Illinois University.   Julie has taught Interpretive Worship at local churches over the last 8 years and has had her groups dance for the National Day of Prayer in Rockford.  Miss Julie gives all her arts to her Lord, Jesus Christ, and teaches her students to do the same!

Chelsea Gallivan

Jessica Luse

Lindsey Westman

Bre Mastrodonato

Jennifer Berry

Bio and photo coming soon...!

Michelle Hammer

Bio and photo coming soon...!