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Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Tap Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Modern Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Lyrical Intensive

Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop Intensive

Amanda Anderson

Amanda Anderson began her extensive dance training at age 9 in all areas of dance including, but not limited to: jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and musical theatre. While training, Amanda was fortunate enough to be under the instruction of top choreographers in the industry. Growing up on the competition stage, Amanda has been awarded numerous scholarships, overall awards, including a perfect score, and agency representation. Having the opportunity to assist many choreographers and teaching at a young age, Amanda acquired an original work ethic and style of dance all her own.

Amanda has opened for many artists including Hilary Duff, Tyrese, and Chamillionaire to name a few. She has had the opportunity to perform with Lupe Fiasco in the 2007 MLS Halftime Show on ESPN. Amanda has also been a guest teacher for Street of Dreams Dance Convention since 2008. Most recently you can see Amanda dancing for Fall Out Boy's previous tour, "Folie a Duex." Her unique style of choreography, that combines her technical, theatrical, and hip-hop backgrounds, has been recognized both regionally and nationally. Amanda's choreography has received top overall scores, entertainment awards, as well as choreography awards. She's currently a co-director of a competitive company in the Midwest, and regularly travels the country teaching master classes and setting guest choreography. She truly inspires each dancer she meets to discover a new way of movement within themselves.

Melissa Barlow

Some of Melissa's television and film experiences include So You Think You Can Dance, MTV's Made, danced in music videos for Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas and tons of stage performances including Soulja Boy, Paula Abdul and more!!!

Bril Barrett

Bril Barrett is a creative tap dancer, whose mission is to preserve and promote tap dance as a percussive art form, foster respect and admira-tion for the history and creators of tap, and continuously create opportu-nities for the art form and its practitioners.

Bril is the founder of M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms, Co-founder of M.A.D.D. Rhythms Canada, director of The Chicago Tap Summit and founder of The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy. Perform-ance opportunities include Riverdance, Tap Dance Kid, The St. Louis Tap Festival, The Calgary Tap Summit and many others. Bril has taught and/or performed in Canada, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Albania, Amsterdam, and across the U.S. He has started many outreach programs in Chicago’s public schools, Park dis-tricts and even a performing arts high school in Gary, Indiana.

Gil Mata

Gilbert began his intense, professional training at the young age of 14 under Xtreme Dance Force (XDF). Originally from Aurora, IL , Gil now studies all styles of dance from a variety of top industry teachers and choreographers from around the world. Without any previous technical training, Gil made a reputation for himself in the Jazz Division of XDF by pushing himself past the norm. He grasped the concept of dance through his hard work and determination to be better than most on the Performance and Competition Stage. Under the direction of Samuel Renzetti, Gil has learned to assist and teach a style all his own. He began his Choreography Career at XDF in 2006 setting pieces of work and teaching countless classes. Some of Gil's credits include opening acts for top recording artists Ciara, Bow Wow , Tyrese, Mims and Lupe Fiasco . He had the acclaim of performing in the 2007 MLS half-time show on ESPN . Gil has recently choreographed for many high school and college dance teams.

Debbie Nannie

Debra Nanni (native of Buffalo N.Y.) started her performing career on scholarship at Gus Giordano's in 1983. As a performer, she had been a soloist with Chicago Dance Medium as well as an independent performer with many Affluent Dance Companies in Chicago. She enjoyed her long performing career not only in modern, contemporary ballet and jazz performances, but was also seen on the nationally syndicated TV show Star Search.

Debra was the Owner and the Artistic Director of Progressive Movement Academy located in Rockford IL.. PMA's competitive teams enjoyed many National Top 1st place awards additionally with many choreographic awards including Best Innovative/Choreography from Dance Educators of America 4 years consecutive. Her love for teaching succeeded her love for business closing PMA after 5 years to focus on her new passion.

Debra now teaches and choreographs throughout Chicago and the suburbs including teaching master classes/workshops nationally with professional dance workshops, conventions and independent studios. She is in her 8th year of teaching private classes and workshops in Austria and is pursuing her invitation to teach a modern contemporary ballet workshop at the Prestigious Vienna Opera School of Ballet.

With her extensive knowledge in all areas of dance Debra is on her 15th year as an adjudicator for various national dance and talent competitions.

She is the Contemporary Ballet Mistress for RASA Dance Chicago under the direction of Van Collins and is setting a professional work on the company. Debra is also very excited to be invited to be on faculty at Joel Hall's Dance studio as the Modern teacher for INaside Dance Project under the direction of Richard Smith.

Debra’s passion and mission as a teacher is to focus on the needs of the student. Whether they dance for recreation, competitive or want to make a career in dance, her objective is to let them enjoy the learning process, while building a strong foundation with knowledge, technique and confidence which can prepare them for any opportunity. Through the teachings of Debra, her students have received college scholarships, perform on cruise ships, in the entertainment field and dance with professional companies in Chicago, New York, California and Europe.

Kentrell Newton

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Kentrell has been dancing and competing for many years. You may have recently seen Kentrell and his group, Swagger Crew, on America's Best Dance Crew last year. He is a member of the renowned Bloc Talent Agency of Atlanta, GA, and has performed his unique hip hop styles from here to China. Kentrell has been heavily involved with activities for the 102 JAMZ dancers, where he played a major role in the vision and establishment of their dance group.

Kentrell has been involved with Couture Productions and appeared as a dancer for the Greensboro Super Jam concert on numerous occasions. Kentrell has coordinated major dance events for North Carolina A&T State University, including homecoming and Aggie Fest. Kentrell has been invited to travel with numerous dance organizations and competitions, including Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, and has performed as a dancer for numerous R&B and rap artists.

Kentrell's unique approach to hip hop technique and foundations, as well as his exciting teaching style make him a studio favorite for students of all ages - and all levels!

Alvin Ramirez

Alvin Ramirez was born in the Philippines and lived there for his first ten years. He now resides in the Chicagoland area where he earned a credited bachelor’s degree in Human Geography from Elmhurst College. Alvin trained in hip hop, contemporary and breakdancing since the age of 17. Through his performing/competition and training years, Alvin lived in the competition world winning numerous overall first place awards and earning scholarships throughout the country. He has performed and opened up for several top recording artists such as Ciara, Ludacris, Soulja Boy and Twista. Alvin has also been showcased in top shows in Las Vegas and recently was a choreographer for the internationally broadcasted MLS All Star Game Half-time Show featuring top recording artist Lupe Fiasco on ESPN. He has also choreographed for the NBA Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as well as Western Michigan University dance team.

Alvin continues teaching all over the country while he sets award winning hip hop routines for numerous dance studios and companies. Since becoming Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, the company has opened up for celebrity recording artists such as Bow Wow, Chingy, Mims and Tyrese as well as many others. Alvin is currently working on choreography with brand new up and coming recording R&B artist Stevie Brock who was recently signed with Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. Among all this, Alvin is on faculty for Tokyo’s Move Dance Intensive. Alvin was also on MTV’s Season 2 of America’s Best Dance Crew. He was the main choreographer and co-mentor of Xtreme Dance Force crew. Alvin is currently self-training through different movements and executions and continues to search for more knowledge.

Jacquie Renzetti

Jacquie Tietz-Renzetti is currently teaching and performing all over the Chicagoland area. She is a dancer/model for two talent production agencies, Impulse Talent Group and Stage Factor, Inc. Her dance choreography has received many top awards in both regional and national levels. In 2010 alone she received 6 choreography awards for 6 different routines of hers. Jacquie was a 2008 season apprentice for River North Dance Company in Chicago where she had the privilege to work with many nationally renowned choreographers. Throughout high school Jacquie was a member of Perseverance Dance Company, one of the top competitive companies in the country, receiving many regional and national titles. Jacquie was awarded 2004 LA Dance Magic’s Magic Performer and 2003 & 2004 Miss West Coast Dance Xplosion. She also received the award for “Excellence in Technique” at a national level, along with many other prestigious awards. Immediately out of high school she began dancing professionally with Nick Pupillo and Eddy Ocampo performing in several dance showcases including Dance Chicago, Chicago House, Vibe in Boston, Massachusetts, and many others. Jacquie was showcased as a principle dancer in Value City, The Room Place, and Nokia commercials. Jacquie has also been on staff and judged with major competition organizations. Jacquie would like to thank her loving family for their unconditional love and support, and her students who inspire her everyday to share her passion with them.

James (JC) Renzetti

JC Renzetti grew up and resides in the Chicagoland area. With a credited bachelors degree in Political Science from UIC, JC trained in jazz, tap, ballet, acro and hip hop since age 7. Through his performing and training years, JC lived in the competition limelight winning countless overall 1st place awards and being offered scholarships throughout the country. He has performed and opened up for several top recording artists such as Ludacris, Ciara, Twista and Soulja Boy. JC has also been showcased in top shows in Las Vegas. He was recently a choreographer for the internationally broadcast MLS All Star Game Half-Time Show featuring top recording artist Lupe Fiasco on ESPN. He has also choreographed for the NBA Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion

JC continues teaching all over the country while he sets award winning hip hop routines for numerous dance studios and companies. Since becoming Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, the company has opened up for celebrity recording artists such as Chingy, Tyrese, Bow Wow and Mims, just to name a few. JC is currently choreographing and working with brand new up and coming recording R&B artist Stevie Brock (recently signed with Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records). He was a part of the Dance Power Express faculty for 2 years, and you can currently find him teaching on the NEW dance convention/competition WILD. You can also find JC on MTV’s Season 2 of America’s Best Dance Crew. He was the main talent and spokes person for Xtreme Dance Force

JC is currently the Director of the Xtreme Dance Center.