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Courtney
Courtney started dancing at the age of 8 at the Dance Factory. There, she joined their award winning competition dance teams at the
age of 10 and danced with their teams for 2 years. At the age of 12 Courtney continued her dance training at JEM Studios and danced with
their award winning competition dance teams until the age of 14. Under the direction of the Dance Factory and JEM Studios, Courtney
trained with Nick Pupillo, Eugene Peabody, Lizzie MacKenzie, Mandy Skinner, and Mary Cromer. She is currently a member of the Visceral
Studio Company and continues to train at various dance locations throughout the Chicago area. Courtney likes to hang out with dance
friends, dye her hair, listen to music, and be punk. Special thanks goes out to Courtney's mom, Jennifer, who is always there for her.
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Daniel
Daniel has competitively danced since he was 7, and performed at Disney World with his dance team. As a member of Aspire of Center Stage he danced competitively for 3 years, and won National Awards as a soloist. At the age of 11 he was cast in a singing and dancing theater production of "Oliver" as Oliver by Overshadowed Productions. He participated in the 2008 production of Legere's, "The Nutcracker" as the Prince. Daniel attended the 2009 "Summer Dance Intensity" at Lou Conte Dance Studio and was offered a scholarship. Daniel has taken numerous workshops under Sonya Teyah, Mia Michaels, Toyko, Eddie Ocampo, Ricky Ruiz, Lizzie MacKenzie, Adrian Lee and attended numerous conventions as Chicago Dance Connection and The Pulse. Daniel participates in cross country, track and volleyball on his school team. He is looking forward to being part of Visceral and training under the direction of Nick Pupillo.
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Jenni
Jenni began her dance training at the age of 3 at The Dance Gallery. She continues her study of ballet there under the direction of Amy White Hanas and Laura Brand, and Jazz under the direction of Nick Pupillo. For 2 years, Jenni was a member of the award-winning competitive dance team, Danzforce All-Stars, under the direction of Kevin Mathis. She is also a member of her middle school dance team, winning state championships in Jazz and Pom, and earning state recognition in the small ensemble category. Jenni has participated in workshops with River North Chicago, and this summer with INTENSITY, under the direction of Nick Pupillo, Lizzie Mackenzie and Eddy Ocampo. As a member of Visceral Studio Company, Jenni looks forward to continuing her dance training with Nick Pupillo. His passion for instructing his students with enthusiasm and exhilarating choreography has truly been an inspiration.
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Katie
Katie began her dance training at the age of 3 at the Dance Gallery in Munster, Indiana under the direction of Amy White-Hanas. Her instructors included Amy White-Hanas, Laura Brand, Miranda Zambo-Panos, and Nick Pupillo. She now trains throughout the various dance studios in Chicago. Katie has attended classes and/or dance seminars at Ruth Page, River North, Lou Conte and Joel Hall. She recently completed the Intensity Dance Workshop under the direction of Nick Pupillo, Lizzie MacKenzie and Eddy Ocampo. She is excited to be studying at the newly opened Visceral Dance Studio and is looking forward to the dance challenges that this will provide. Katie has performed with the Joffrey Ballet as a member of the children’s cast for the annual Nutcracker production. Also, she has performed with the Schaumburg Dance Ensemble’s production of Beauty and the Beast. In addition to that, she has been a member of her middle school and high school dance teams, consistently winning first place IHSDTA awards at the State level in Poms, Jazz, and Ensemble. She is currently a member of the award winning Visceral Studio Company under the very talented and supportive direction of Nick Pupillo. Katie is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Special thanks to Nick Pupillo for constantly pushing her to her highest potential. Also, many thanks to her family for always supporting her.
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Kelsey
Kelsey began dancing when she was three years old at La Dance Academy in Mokena, Illinois. After two years, Kelsey moved to the American Dance Center in Orland Park, Illinois where she began her formal training under Kathleen and Maria Villari, Olga Ravasi and Jennifer Garcia. Kelsey danced as a company member at American Dance Center from August 2005 until June 2008. During her training at the American Dance Center she also performed in a variety of shows in the Chicagoland area. In 2003, she performed in the Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker, under the direction of Ken VonHeidecke. From 2004 until 2007, Kelsey performed in the Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker along with their International Summer Intensives in Chicago where she trained under the direction of Charthel Arthur, Willy Shives, Grasa Sales, and Calvin Kitten. This past summer, Kelsey traveled to Orlando, Florida where she performed at Disney World as Cinderella and Snow White. In her free time, Kelsey danced at The Center for Contemporary Dance in Winter Park, Florida with Nao Dance Collective, under the direction of Linda Eve Elchak, and was a guest artist in their summer production. Currently, Kelsey trains in the Chicagoland area under the direction of many talented artists including Nick Pupillo, Lizzie Mckenzie, Fabrice Calmels and Ricky Ruiz. Kelsey is ecstatic to be a part of the Visceral Studio Company for the second year and would like to thank Nick Pupillo, Founding Director, and her family for all of their support, love, and guidance.

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Tess
Tess started dancing when she was 3 years old. She took ballet, jazz, tap, and pointe with Bataille Academie of the Danse as well as competing with the company until 8th grade. Tess continued her training with Midwest Dance Collective in Barrington under the direction of Ellen Werksman, a semi professional modern dance company, and danced with them for 5 years. She was fortunate enough to work with Jon Lehrer, Rosemary Doolas, Debra Nanni, Sarah Ford, and Sinead Gildea with MDC. Tess is a four year member of the Prospect High School Varsity Poms squad and is Head Choreographer this year, and she is Student Director this year for Prospect's Orchesis. Her favorite workshop is the Chicago Dance Connection in July and January each year where she met Nick Pupillo. She is currently a member of Visceral Studio Company under the direction of Nick Pupillo and continues to train at various locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Tess would like to thank her mom, dad, and brothers who continually support her dance education, Terese Quarino, Kristin Burlinski, and Nick Pupillo for giving her the amazing opportunity to dance with his company.
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