ALUMNI NEWS

Allison Beaux, Moscow, ID, BS Dance, 2008
Allison is the owner and director of Northwest Dance in Pullman, Washington. 
"I am enjoying all of the teaching and choreographing opportunities that I now have. I am proud of my students and the hard work that they put in. Please visit NWDC's website" http://nwdcenter.googlepages.com

Jen Filson, Chicago, IL, Dance Minor, 2002
Noble Horse Theater
Jen is the artistic director of a Live Horse Theater in downtown Chicago. "I've gotten my way and now I dance with horses (as well as act and ride) in our daily shows and we also tour in the spring.",
e-mail: filsonjen@hotmail.com

Crystal J Fullmer (Edwards), Moscow, ID, BS in Dance, 2003
Crystal is the full time instructor of dance at Washington State University (Phyllis Gooden-Young's old job, MSPE Dance Pedogogy, 2006) and teaches part time at Northwest Dance.  

Rachel Griffith, Spokane, Washington, BS Dance 2006
Rachel is teaching at different studios in Spokane including a YMCA after school program at a local elementary school.  "I have been teaching dance since graduating ,along with going to dance conventions, and doing a few auditions. I love it. I just can't stop dancing!"

Rebecca Hall, Moscow, ID, BS in Dance, 2006
Rebecca is currently teaching ballet and jazz for the UI dance program and for Festival Dance. 

Kelsey Hamon, Seattle, WA, BS in Dance, 2005
Kelsey is currently teaching at the American Dance Institute and choreographing for Julia's on Broadway in Seattle.  Celadon Wood (former dance major) is dancing in these shows.  "Things are going unbelievably well here in Seattle" Kelsey says.  kelsey_hamon_dance @hotmail.com

Lori Higbee, Provo, Utah, BS Dance, 2003
Lori is teaching at local studios and community college while raising her family.

Jennifer Hossack, Missoula, MT
University of Montana
Jennifer is currently taking and teaching Ballet IV and Teaching Pointe at the U of MT in order to update my Teaching Certification while working at the Mansfield Library and raising my 1 year old son.

Rose Jaurequi, New York City, NY, BS Dance, 2003
After spending a summer at the Alvin Ailey school, Rose has found joy in teaching children creative movement and ballet at the Discovery Program.  Rose "loves seeing the children grow each and every day. Because of Discovery, Rose has new found aspirations such as; writing children's books and even starting her own toddler clothing line."

Tara Lunde Entringer, MSPE Dance Pedagogy, 2002
Tara has taught at St Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona State University, and the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.  She is currently teaching at the Dance Gallery of South Dakota. 

Sarah Nall, Spokane, WA, BS Dance, 2001
Sarah is a PT Faculty at Eastern Washington University Teaching Music and dance theater.  Since graduating from the University of Idaho, she has had the joy of continuing to work in the dance world. She was head coach of the Gonzaga Preparatory High school dance club for a year and then moved on to teaching Music and dance theater at Eastern Washington University. She also works at Sterling savings bank in the commercial dealer banking department. She is currently preparing for Medical school working towards receiving a Doctorate in Physical therapy with a research emphasis in dance related injuries.
I would love to hear from all my former dance pals!
e-mail: sarabella60@hotmail.com

Rachel Price, Provo, Utah, BS Dance Cum Laude, 2003
Rachel is teaching dance and in the works to form a dance company with Lori Higbee (BS Dance, 2003) while raising a new family.

Leisa Grandlolfo (Whitehead), Reno, NV, BS in Dance, 2003. 
Leisa is in her second year dancing with A Wing and a Prayer in addition to acting as president of their board of directors.  Leisa also dances and assists at Truckee Meadows Community College.  .
email: ballerina_in_the_making@hotmail.com

Jessica Roesener (Yoder), Coral Springs, FL, BS in Dance, 2004
Jessica spent four years as a full time faculty member of That's Dancing-a professional dance technique school.  Recently Jessica just took over ownership and directs Broward Dance Academy.  She is "loving every minute of her new business and students."
"I miss you all but am having fun in the great sunny Florida!"
email: yodelhome@yahoo.com,

 Jeannie D. Young,  Chandler, AZ, Dance Minor, BA in Theatre Arts, 2003
"Attending U of I gave me great opportunities, great friends and wonderful experiences. I worked with amazing dancers, choreographers, and instructors and I would recommend the program to any committed dancer!"