Infusion: The Dance Experience

Posted November 16, 2015 by Patrick Schley & filed under .

This one day intensive experience gives Dance students from grades 8-12 the opportunity to interface with some of the best and brightest in the world of Dance from across the country. Enrollment is only $50 and includes lunch and a commemorative T-Shirt. Space Is Limited, Don’t Miss Out!

Registration is now closed. Please contact Kristin Herlache Dimmer to inquire about late registration.

Featuring Master Teachers:

Thom Dancy began studying dance at the age of 20 under Cynthia Vallone at Steps On Broadway in New York City. Continuing his education in ballet, Thom pursued a BFA in Dance from the University of Oklahoma, where he studied under Steve Brule, Mary Margaret Holt, and Donn Edwards. As a professional dancer, Thom has worked for Milwaukee Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet, and recently as a contemporary artist with the Big Muddy Dance Company. Thom has also danced for the Ohio Outdoor Historical Drama Society and the St. Louis MUNY and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. While dancing for companies across the country, Thom has also choreographed highly successful works performed by Grand Rapids Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet II, and The Big Muddy. His work has been heralded as “marvelous” by Michael Uthoff (Artistic Director, Dance St. Louis) and as being “of great wit and invention” by Midwestern critics. Thom has also been the recent recipient of choreographic awards ranging from Youth America Grand Prix to the Palm Desert “Dance Under the Stars” Choreography Festival. During his off-season, Thom is the director of the contemporary project “NomadicLIMBS,” a group of ballet-minded movers formerly based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This group of four men and four women is comprised of some of the most gifted dancers from companies such as Milwaukee Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and Hessisches Staatsballett in Germany. The group received rave reviews during its Wisconsin tenure.

Lisa Moberly is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in dance. As a professional dancer, Lisa has performed with Chris Stevens, Kanopy Dance in Madsion, Nikolais/Louis Dance Theatre in New York, Martha Mulligan and Brian Jeffery in Chicago and currently with Betty Salamun’s Dance Circus in Milwaukee. Lisa has assisted in developing A.C.E. programs for schools while with Dance Circus.

Her teaching experience started in college when she helped develop a dance program for Mary Lou Meyers, Turning Point Dance Academy. She has also taught dance at Sherry Morray’s Dance Academy in Downers Grove, IL. Lisa is currently teaching for Danceworks at their main location and at their satellite location at the Jewish Community Center. Lisa is also a certified Pilates instructor. She received her certification from Body in Balance in Chicago, IL. and has taught Pilates for the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee since 2004. In 2012 Lisa opened her own studio, Flying Frog LLC., located in Thiensville where she teaches Pilates and the GYROTONIC (R) method. Lisa also teaches Pre-Ballet and Pilates for the Milwaukee Ballet School.

Alvin Ramirez, Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, was born in the Philippines and lived there for his first ten years. He now resides in the Chicagoland area where he earned a credited bachelor’s degree in Human Geography from Elmhurst College. Alvin trained in hip hop, contemporary and breakdancing since the age of 17. Through his performing/competition and training years, Alvin lived in the competition world winning numerous overall first place awards and earning scholarships throughout the country. He has performed and opened up for several top recording artists such as Ciara, Ludacris, Soulja Boy and Twista. Alvin has also been showcased in top shows in Las Vegas and recently was a choreographer for the internationally broadcasted MLS All Star Game Half-time Show featuring top recording artist Lupe Fiasco on ESPN. He has also choreographed for the NBA Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as well as Western Michigan University dance team.

Alvin continues teaching all over the country while he sets award winning hip hop routines for numerous dance studios and companies. Since becoming Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, the company has opened up for celebrity recording artists such as Bow Wow, Chingy, Mims and Tyrese as well as many others. Alvin is currently working on choreography with brand new up and coming recording R&B artist Stevie Brock who was recently signed with Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. Among all this, Alvin is on faculty for Tokyo’s Move Dance Intensive. Alvin was also on MTV’s Season 2 of America’s Best Dance Crew. He was the main choreographer and co-mentor of Xtreme Dance Force crew. Alvin is currently self-training through different movements and executions and continues to search for more knowledge.

Alvon Reed began his dance training at Eisenhower High school under the direction of Evelyn Newman.  Alvon holds a degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He was a Fellowship trainee at The Ailey School and the Milwaukee Ballet School.   He has played featured roles in Theatre of Cedar Rapids productions of “Smokey Joe’s Café” and “Follies.” Alvon has also performed throughout the Caribbean and the Hawaiian Islands with Norwegian Cruise Lines.  Mr. Reed has performed lead roles with Inland Pacific Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Opus Dance Theatre and Jennifer Muller/The Works.  He has worked on commercials for Sharp Electronics, Levi’s Jeans and UTV in addition to industrials for Nike and Puma.  Alvon has performed in Arena Stages successful production of Oklahoma where he played the role of Jess.  He was also privileged to perform with Liza Minnelli on the TVLand Awards Show.  Recently, Alvon worked with renowned post-modern choreographer, Bill T. Jones on a workshop slated for the Broadway stage entitled “Superfly!” Mr. Reed has just finished working at the world renowned Apollo Theatre with Tap dancing legend, Maurice Hines in his new variety show called “Apollo Club Harlem.”  He was fortunate to share the stage with The Manzari Brothers and female Tap sensation, Dormesha.