Jay Fagan (Tap) has been trained by the very best tap dancers in the business including Gregory Hines, Henry LaTang, Sam Weber and Savion Glover, to name a few. He is a nationally and internationally recognized tap Master, professional dance choreographer, and former co-director of Especially Tap Chicago (ETC). Jay has performed all over the world, and most recently performed with his sister Connie Fagan in Sibling Rivalry. He spent the 2008-2009 academic year on staff at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK teaching tap, jazz, and musical theater. 

Connie Fagan (Jazz, Jazz Workout, & Lyrical), a member of performance Company Same Planet, Different World, former member of Rhythm ISS, an all-female tap ensemble, currently dances with Jay Fagan in Sibling Rivalry.  

Jessica Hallam (Ballet & Pilates/Sculpt) has a BFA in Dance – Ballet and Modern emphasis – from the University of Wisconsin.  For the past several years, she has been in Los Angeles, not only teaching in various studios, but also working in the world of television, stage, industrial, print, and music videos.  She is also certified in Pilates in mat and gyrotronic. 

Alicia Fagan (Triantafilis), (poms and modern workshops), has been associated with the studio for over 20 years, is a graduate of Columbia College, having majored in Fine Arts/Dance. In addition to her dance degree, she was a team member of Sandburg’s EAGLETTES and Orchesis.  

Caitlin Haywood (Princess Camp) dance education includes a BFA in Modern and Jazz Dance from Point Park University, Dance Masters of America Teacher’s Training, and The Dance Company in Indianapolis.  Her performance background includes Classical Tap in 3 Movements (Paul Draper) and Buff Loves Basie Suite (Brenda Buffalino/Andrea Goodman). 

Lauren Vollinger (Combo, Ballet, Jazz), begins her 4th year as an instructor, is a 16-year student of dance, and is currently attending DePaul University.

Christa Rivera (ZUMBA certified), a student of dance for over 20 years and a graduate of Columbia College with a minor in dance, is well versed in ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and jazz, and begins her 5th year teaching at The Dance Workshop and other area studios.

Teanna Zarro (Ballet Workshops) received her ballet training from The Joffrey Ballet School, the Meredith Baylis American Dance Institute, and The Pennsylvania Ballet.  She was a Company member of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago from 1998 through 2002. 

Jai-tee (Jonathan Thomas) (HipHop) began his dance career at age 14 with the Crete Monee Cavalier Show Choir.  While at Illinois State University, he added Modern and Jazz to his repertoire.  He perfected his dance by becoming a member of NOIR Dance Troupe, at Illinois State and became NOIR’s first male Master Choreographer.  He has appeared on BET’s 106 and Park “Wild Out Wednesday” dance competition and has performed at Walt Disney World, Grand Ole Opry, and in Branson.  Besides his passion for dance, he’s the lead singer of his own band and has opened for artists such as Ginuwine and Jon B.