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!"