Molly S.

I started training in dance at the age of 10. I have worked with students ages 3 to college level and adults. Most of my work has been in a studio setting, but have worked in a school setting with students of special needs. I teach a range of dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz and tap. I work in Chicago and near by suburbs. I am also working towards my Cecchetti Grade I teacher certification. Not only do I train for technique, but I work as a choreographer for youth dance companies and individuals specific requests.

I graduated from Columbia College Chicago Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Dance Pedagogy and Performance. I have worked with many Chicago based and nationally known choreographers including Maggie Bouffard, Lisa Gonzales, Emily Stein, Paige Cunningham, Tina Marie Custer, Fara Tolno among others. I have also worked with recognized dance teachers including Dardi McGinley-Gallican and Jen Grisham-Dobbs. Additionally I studied technique and choreography under Liz Burritt, Allen Desterhaft, Christina Gonzalez-Gillett, Kim Goldman, Jeff Hancock, Carrie Hansen, Taisha Paggett, Natalie Rast, Joanna Rosenthal, Yael Levitin Saban, Sarah Shafer, Michael Snipe Emily Stein and Richard Woodbury. Currently, I am working for a Chicago based modern dance company, The Leopold Group.

A typical session depends on the clients wants and needs. However, I would always recommend taking a client through a structured class. For example, if a client is interested in working on ballet technique, the session would begin with Barre exercises and stretches to properly warm up the body and work target muscles. The session would continue with some exercises for developing skills and strength like abdominal work, leg exercises and other areas that need to be strengthened. The lesson will continue with technique exercises including adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro.