JENNIFER ANTROPOLI is a graduate of the University of Buffalo, earning her BFA in Dance. There she studied under Tom Relabate, Lynne Kurdziel-Formato, William Thomas and Jeanne Fornarola, to name a few. While at UB she was part of Dancers' Workshop, Young Choreographers Showcase, Studioworks Dance Ensemble and Zodiaque Dance Company.  Jennifer was a featured dancer in many shows and productions including:  Paramount Studios Convention Show, Disneyland Convention Center and National Senior Sports Classic Opening Ceremonies, Boyne Highlands Dinner Theatre and The Young Americans. Currently, Jennifer is also teaching at Pittsford Dance Academy and in the Rochester area and continues learning new material through teacher workshops/classes in NYC and LA. Jennifer is the head of our teen Jazz and Lyrical competition performance department.

KIM ECKLER returns to Spins after touring with Up With People "Roads" show as a lead dancer. She has over fourteen years of dance experience in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and swing. Kim has studied with Frank Hatchett of the Broadway Dance Center in New York and has also helped choreograph several local community productions including Webster High School's "West Side Story", "Annie", 2004 production of "Footloose", 2005 production of "Suessical", and 2006 "The Wiz". Her most reecent choreography in "Will Rogers Follies" took home "Over-All" award for Best Musical at the 2007 "Stars Of Tomorrow" awards show at The Auditorium Theatre. Kim is the head of our tap and jazz Jr. and level 2 competition classes.  She also teaches ages 3 through adult, including  competition adult tap and jazz.

PAMELA JEAN HIN, The Head of our Ballet Department, is a graduate of the Enidd Knapp Botsford School of Dance, where she performed as a principal dancer and faculty member. She has been teaching ballet in the Rochester area to students of all ages for over 20 years. Her training includes teachers from and performing with members of: Ballet Russe, Boston Ballet Co., English National Ballet, New York City Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Co. and American Ballet Theatre. She has completed teachers courses with Jurgen Schneider (coach to Mikhail Baryshnikov) in the Vaganova syllabus. Pamela was head of the dance department at the Gymnastics Training Center for eleven years and continues as ballet consultant to present. She is the choreographer for "Sing Out" Company of Rochester. Mrs. Hin has studied various ballet techniques, adapting them to her style of teaching.

CYNTHIA J. POPINKO , a Washinton, DC native, studied at and danced for the Russell School of Ballet and The Fairfax Ballet Company. While growing up, she trained in extensive ballet programs emphasizing both Russian and Cecchetti discipline's.Cynthia's performances included Les Sylphides, The Doll Shop, Emperor's New Clothes, as well as many original company pieces. For the past 16 years in Rochester, Cynthia has taught all levels of ballet and classical dance, specializing in technique and pointe.  With extensive Pilates training, and over 10 years of choreographing performance, groups and solos, Cynthia offers a wealth of experience for students of dance and creative movement for all ages.

KAREN SITTER, a teacher, choreographer in hip hop, jazz, tap and ballet, has studied from New York to Hollywood with some of the greats like: Frank Hatchett, Savion Glover, AC and Jermaine Salsberg. Her classes are known for their unique style and great energy. Karen is presently performing with "Nik & the Nice Guys," and choreographs for various bands for Nik Entertainment. Karen is the head of our Hip Hop department, including competition teen Hip Hop. Karen also teaches classes ages 7 through teen.

SHANNON CAREY is a former 16 year performance veteran of Cheryl's.  She is a graduate of SUNY Brockport, where she studied dance and business. Her love for dance and choreography has brought her back for her 9th year of dance instruction.  Some of Shannon's successes include being a contestant in the "Greater Miss Rochester Pageant", choreographing and modeling for Barbara Dell productions and local fashion shows. Shannon also choreographed Penfield High School's "Broadway Under The Stars", as well as their upcoming 2008 spring musical of:  "The Pajama Game". Shannon is the head of our competition level 1 tap and jazz, and Jr. through level 2 Broadway classes as well. She also teaches ages 5 thru adult. We welcome her back, once again to Spins.

VALERIE RONCO With 20 years of dance experience,Val has taught students from age toddler through adult.  Some of her credits include:  Rochester Rhino's Rage Dancer Team and attending numerous workshops and conventions including master classes for LION KING, TAP DOGS and MAMMA MIA.  We welcome her to our studio this Fall!

Emily Naim:  Emily started her dance career a young age right here at Spins! She move to NYC after graduation to pursue a career in dance. In New York, she attended Long Island University, where she achieved a Bachlor of Science Degree with a major in dance, graduating Winter of 2006. While in NYC, Emily performed at the Joyce Theatre in Soho, with The Clair Byrne Company. She has also performed at Duke University for The American Dance Festival with the Battleworks Company. While in NYC, Emily has worked with many esteemed choregraphers.  She is ecstatic to be back as part of the Spins team and looking forward to an awesome season.

OFFICE MANAGER/SECRETARIES: ALICE FLANAGAN, SHARON KILMER

COSTUME DEPARTMENT:  LINDA CHESTERTON, DONNA YESERSKY