Meet The Team

With a lifelong passion for movement, Tammy has been dancing since the age of 2 and began competing at age 10. A proud alum of the JTHS Varsity Dance Team, she now shares her expertise as a coach for the Joliet Central Dance Team. Her teaching is rooted in both experience and education, holding certifications in preschool dance instruction, yoga trapeze, and aerial circus arts. Tammy is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment where students of all ages can grow in confidence, strength, and artistry.

Malachi has been dancing since he was 11 years old. He had had the privilege of training with the professional company Zion Dance Project through their training in Dallas Texas. His areas of focus are hip-hop, contemporary, and modern. He has a deep passion for dance and loves watching growth in his students. His goal is to not only teach technique but also to inspire his students to find joy and confidence through movement-no matter the style. He believes dance should be fun, expressive, and empowering, and that is exactly the environment he strives to create.

Gabby has had a love for dance since she was 5 years old. She graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's degree in business and a minor in dance in 2013. She is passionate about the art of dance with a background in various dance genres. Over the years, she has studied and performed liturgical, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, African, Latin, and hip-hop styles. Gabby was a former member and captain of her cheer team in high school as well as a former member and president for the hip-hop dance team in college. She also has choreographed numerous numbers for various events. After graduating from Elon and relocating to Virgina, she had the opportunity to dance at the Richmond Urban Dance Studio for a year before relocating to Plainfield. Since then, she has been looking into making her way back into dance and has taught at studios in the area. She believes that dance is not just about steps and movements; it is a form of self-expression and a means of connecting with oneself and others. Her philosophy centers around helping students build a strong foundation in technique while also encouraging them to explore their creativity and develop their unique style. 

Nicole has been dancing, teaching, choreographing, and training for over thirty years. She has a passion for dance and passing her energy and excitement along to her students. She enjoys working with dancers of all ages and is always looking to grow her craft. She continues to take classes and attends workshops on a regular basis and performs in productions with Tap 24.7. Ms. Nicole is on staff at Momentum Dance Studio and she is the founding Artistic director of Dance Tapestry and Enhance the Dance. When not teaching, coaching, or choreographing, Ms. Nicole loves to swim, travel, spend time with her family and friends, and love on her dogs.

Jacquie is a fun-loving mother of four who has been in the theater and music atmosphere for many years. She has been in numerous productions over the years including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" "Hairspray" and her personal favorite, "The Wizard of Oz". Jacquie also taught music to pre-school and kindergarten students, and has supported her daughters as a dance and theater mom for over 20 years. She has been a cantor for the choir of St. Jude in Joliet for the last 25 years. Currently, Jacquie is the Executive Business Office Administrator in Patient Accounting for Northwestern Medicine as well as the founder of the online craft store Periwinkle Creations.

Olivia Drumm is a 20-year-old classical and mainstream dancer, choreographer, and CLI-certified teacher based in Chicagoland. She teaches all levels at various studios and choreographs for solo and group competition teams in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and Vaganova ballet. Olivia also brings experience in comp team administration and front desk customer service. Her choreographic style emphasizes storytelling, emotional expression, and creative exploration, encouraging dancers to uncover their individuality and artistic potential. She is represented by The Talent Networks and offers coaching services under Coaching With Olivia Drumm. Olivia has served as a Pro Assistant to Leandra Groth and a Senior Pro Assistant for Revel Dance Convention.

A seasoned competitor, Olivia was selected four times for YAGP Finals and placed in the Top 3 regionally seven times, earning multiple first overalls, titles, scholarships, and awards for artistry and technique. She trained with prestigious institutions including Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street, and earned SI scholarships from Miami Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet. Olivia was featured in Pointe Magazine's Video of the Month, and was a guest artist in the Fox Valley Showcase, Fox Valley Nutcracker, and participated in projects by choreographers Zippora Karz, Maeghan McHale, Talia Favia, and Sarah Burney. She has modeled for Discount Dance, the Chicago Blackhawks, and is an alumni of Ballet in the City’s Ambassador Program.

Evelyn is a cheerleader at Minooka Community High School. She has been cheerleading since the age of 5 and has been tumbling even longer! What began as her mom teaching basics has grown into a deep passion, now supported by elite-level tumbling skills. With years of experience, Evelyn emphasizes proper stretching, conditioning, and strong fundamentals, believing that mastering the basics lays the groundwork for long-term success. Her goal is to help every athlete build confidence, progress safely, and most importantly, have fun! Evelyn is excited to create a positive and encouraging environment where every child can fall in love with tumbling just like she did!

Breyanna has been dancing since she was just 3 years old. She mostly enjoys contemporary and jazz funk. Over the years, she has been studying in all types of styles. She started competing at the age of 13 and has been attending conventions since 14. She was an ADE prodigy all-star, Varsity captain of Bolingbrook dance team, an assistant at Dance Tapestry, and an assistant at Activate Your Artistry. She has been attending numerous amounts of competitions and conventions and has received scholarships and awards. She is excited to grow in the art as she attends school for nursing.

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