Dance Instructors

Miss Holly Reilly
Holly has studied dance for over 25 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) production of Annie.  She has enjoyed teaching dance in the Rockford public schools, Harlem schools and Rockford-area dance studios from 2001-2004.  Holly will be choreographer for CYT’s Fall 2009 production of Godspell.  "Let them praise His name with dancing!" Psalm 149:3"

Mr. Andrew Mahan
Andrew has studied dance and tumbling in Rockford for 15 years.  This is his 2nd year teaching Musical Theatre Dance, Boys Dance Technique, and Contemporary Ballet at STG.   Andrew has choreographed for Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) in Rockford for 3 years, and is in his 2nd year as CYT Project Dance Performance Team coach.  He also specializes in Ballroom Dance, and is excited to offer the first Ballroom Dance class at STG!

Miss Deanna Sanchez
Deanna is in her 4th year as Hip Hop teacher for STG. She holds her Bachelors 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 Jennifer Berry
Now in her 3rd year at STG, Jennifer specializes in Tap Technique classes at STG.   She has 10+ years of dance instruction experience with a variety of age levels.  She is a former Artist in Residence with the Rockford Area Arts Council, and received dance training at Rockford College.

Miss Julienne Jackson
Julienne holds a MFA in Art from Northern Illinois University.   Julienne studied dance at the University of Arizona, under the direction of Jory Hancock and Melissa Lowe, formally from the New York City Ballet.   She will be teaching ballet at STG this year.  Julienne 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.  Julienne gives all her arts to her Lord, Jesus Christ, and teaches her students to do the same!

Megan Reilly
This is Megan's first year as receptionist for STG!  She is a senior at East High School, and enjoys taking Hip Hop at STG.  Megan is looking forward to greeting the families at STG, working at the front desk, and getting to know many new faces this year!