Ashley Peter is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Jazz and Ballet from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ashley grew up in Central Florida, but she holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. She travels all over the US and Canada to dance competitions & conventions such as Beyond the Stars, Breakout Dance, SHINE, Starquest, Legacy Dance and Impact Dance in pursuit of her passion – to educate young dancers.

Ashley has been on staff with Universal Dance Association, DivaDance NYC, the Broadway Theatre Project (founded by Ann Reinking), and The Jimmy Awards. Ashley has choreographed for Flash Mob America, the OMMA Awards, Florida Dance Masters, and singer/songwriter Joey Contreras.

Some of Ashley’s favorite performance credits include the Brooklyn based contemporary dance company, UrbanHumans, the NYC Jazz Dance Festival, the Walt Disney Company, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and RWS & Associates. She has also done national industrials, original Broadway workshops, and numerous shows & festivals throughout NYC.

Ashley has been a Program Director and Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont, Maryland, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina & virtually since 2016. She has a twin brother and is obsessed with her senior dog, Trotter. Another passion of Ashley’s is painting with acrylics – especially painting nature and pets!

Kim McClay is a multi-disciplined artist based in New York City. A native of St. Louis, she grew up training at Krupinski Academy of Dance and performing at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre (The MUNY).

Kim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University in Decatur, IL with a degree in Musical Theatre. She has performed in regional houses across the US, including Ogunquit Playhouse, The Arvada Center, and The Cape Playhouse. One of Kim’s favorite performance credits is playing Maggie on the 2018 National Tour of A Chorus Line.

Kim is a passionate advocate for arts education & enjoys making music whenever she can. In addition to a dancer, she is a singer/songwriter and performs with her band across the NYC music scene (most notably Birdland Jazz Club and Rockwood Music Hall). She also teaches dance and musical theatre with an after-school program in NYC called Applause!

Kim joined ADTC in 2018 as an Instructor-Counselor in North Carolina. She stepped up as Program Director in Wisconsin in 2023. She loves working with kids, especially in an environment full of play. She wants to inspire girls to remember that dance is fun and not to be afraid to mess it up and try again.

When she’s not performing on the stage, Kim can be found biking down the Hudson River Pathway, catching some live music, or holed up in a coffee shop with a good book.

Gina Daugherty is a professional dancer and choreographer in Chicago. She currently performs with the Season 61 Ensemble of Giordano Dance Chicago, “America’s original jazz dance company.” When she isn’t performing, Gina also adjudicates and teaches for many competitions and studios around the country.

Gina previously resided in NYC where her associate choreographer credits include The Elf On the Shelf (Nat’l Tour), The Quiet World (Jerome Robbins Foundation), Newsies, Saturday Night Fever, Evita, Noël (Nat’l Tour), and BCEFA charity events. While in NYC, Gina also participated in Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester and studied at Peridance Capezio Center, and Axis Connect NY/LA.

Gina’s favorite performance credits include Dance Captain/Swing of the 2nd National Tour of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, DanceBreak 2019, Battery Dance Festival, and Danza Heights Festival. Gina has worked with world renowned choreographers including Tony Testa, Peter Chu, Mandy Moore, Jaci Royal, Michael Mindlin, and Ephrat Asherie.

Gina has been with ADTC since 2018, teaching in Vermont, North Carolina, Illinois & virtually.

Jayme Wappel is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in Connecticut. She has a B.A. in Dance from Point Park University and is the Owner & Director of Monroe Dance Academy.

Jayme is originally from North Carolina and began her dance career in Raleigh at CC & Company Dance Complex where she trained in all genres of dance, ranging from ballet, to jazz, tap and broadway. At Point Park she trained with Kiesha Lalama, Doug Bentz, Garfield Lemonius, and Jason McDole.

Some of Jayme’s favorite performance credits include Finding Neverland (1st National Tour, Swing/Dance Captain); West Side Story (Paper Mill); Guys & Dolls (Goodspeed); Mary Poppins, Starlight Express (Tuacahn Amphitheater); Yo, Vikings! (Pittsburgh Playhouse); and Royal Caribbean (aerialist). And she recently worked closely with Tiler Peck (NYC Ballet Principal Dancer) on a project at Carnegie Hall.

Jayme has directed & taught at ADTC dance camps in Illinois, North Carolina, Maryland, Wisconsin & virtually for 12+ years. She started as a Junior Instructor-Counselor in Illinois in 2011.

When she’s not dancing, you’ll most likely find Jayme listening to a podcast, playing with her goldendoodle, Teddy, or baking with her husband, Clancy! She also loves global travel, roller skating, hiking, pineapples, and, of course, chipmunks.

Carissa Bellando is originally from New Jersey but she is currently based in Burlington, Vermont. She holds a MFA in Contemporary Dance from Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Theatre and Speech with a concentration in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from Wagner College.

Before moving into teaching and choreographing full-time, Carissa performed professionally for thirteen years throughout the US, Taiwan, and at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line and Aida Cruises. She has taught and choreographed in the US and Germany for colleges, conservatories, theaters, dance companies, and studios.

Some of Carissa’s favorite performance roles include Broom Queen in Wagner’s Busted Nuts: The Dance Project, Tumblebrutus in Cats, Carpet in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Die Hexe (The Witch) in Es War Einmal (Once Upon a Time), the Summer Fairy in Polaris, and Mandy in Zack Zack.

Carissa was an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, Wagner College, for four years. During that time she taught Musical Theatre and Dance majors and minors in multiple levels of jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, pointe, and choreography/composition. She also choreographed five original full-length dance concerts and multiple musicals.

Some of Carissa’s past choreographic credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2010) and Dance Project 2017 for Wagner College, Rivela and Sea Swept (both original Modern dance works) for Case Western Reserve University (2013), and Comeback! Das Karl Marx Musical (2015) in Berlin, Germany.

In addition to being a professional dance teacher and choreographer in VT, Carissa is a Registered Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RYT, RPYT) and a certified Zumba teacher. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2021. She loves bringing her high energy and extensive dance training and knowledge to dancers of all ages and levels.

Samantha Canty-Gardner is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and adjudicator. She has a BA in Musical Theatre from James Madison University, where she graduated Cum Laude.

Sam grew up dancing and competing in Michigan. After graduating from JMU, she headed straight to NYC and began teaching and choreographing throughout the tri-state area. She has over 15 years of dance teaching experience in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, kickline, acro, musical theatre, and pom. Her work has received numerous judges awards, both regionally and nationally.

Sam’s favorite performance credits are Gershwin! (Off-Broadway), Mary Poppins, 42nd Street, and The Addams Family. Additional credits include Show Boat, Happy Days, Urinetown, Madagascar, Kiss Me, Kate! and more.

Sam’s teaching experience is not limited to competition students, but also includes professional performers, as well as absolute beginners of all ages. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Vermont & Maryland since 2022. Sam wants campers to learn that above all else, dance is FUN.

Outside of dance, Sam is obsessed with her cat, Snow White. She also practices her Italian Duolingo every day – her streak is over 300 days!

Makenzie Murdock is a New York City based dancer and creative, originally from Los Angeles, California. She has a B.A. in Human Biology and a minor in Dance from the University of Southern California.

Makenzie began dancing at a young age with Pacific Festival Ballet while training in the summers with the Joffrey Chicago Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and Alonzo King Lines Ballet. Shortly after graduating from USC, she moved to New York and completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester.

In NYC, Makenzie has worked with choreographers such as Marc Kimelman (Jagged Little Pill) and Chaz Wolcott (Newsies). Makenzie has been an Associate Choreographer for Chaz’s recent projects: Cats, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, and the Steps on Broadway Certificate Program.

Some of Makenzie’s performance highlights have been dancing as Victoria in Cats (Interlakes Theatre), Dance Against Cancer Gala (Lincoln Center), and most recently as a dancer in the first National Tour of The Thorn!

Makenzie has a passion for teaching and was excited to share her love of dance as an ADTC Instructor-Counselor in North Carolina & Wisconsin in 2023. She also has a love for dinosaurs and all things sparkly! Makenzie’s favorite food is toast and Princess Poppy is her spirit animal.

When she’s not dancing, Makenzie can be found with her head in a book, hanging at the beach, or planning her next adventure!

Gianna McCurry is a choreographer and dancer based in central California. She majored in Women’s Studies & Dance at California State University in Fresno.

Some of Gianna’s performance credits include Break the Barriers’ A Nutcracker Like No Other as a guest artist, Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company’s summer and winter showcases, commercials for Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino as well as performing in Fresno State’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble as a featured dancer and Fresno City College’s spring and fall shows as a guest artist and choreographer.

Gianna has won contemporary choreography awards for Yosemite Dance Company. She has choreographed several shows including Guys and Dolls, Suessical! The Musical, Music Man, 13! The Musical, Newsies, and Freaky Friday.

Gianna curently teaches dance at Roosevelt High School for the Arts as well as the Central Unified School District, and she is the musical theater choreographer for Clovis West High School. Gianna won Clovis its only title for a large group ensemble with “Shipoopi” from The Music Man. She also guest teaches at Rave Dance Complex and Central Dance Academy.

Gianna is a founding member of (Kin)esphere Dance Project under the direction of Elena Razai and she continues to seek dance education and training. Gianna joined the ADTC Team as an Instructor-Counselor in California, Texas & Wisconsin in 2023.

April Lorenzi is a dancer, choreographer and teacher based in New York. She graduated with a dance major from the Long Island High School for the Arts and has a BA in Psychology & Minor in Dance from SUNY at Fredonia NY.

April has also trained at Ballet Long Island, the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory in NYC and the University of the Arts. She has danced throughout the world, most recently onboard the MSC Seashore cruise ship.

Prior to her cruise ship contract, April played a lead rose in one of the stage shows at Motiongate Dubai Theme Parks. April was also a performer at Walt Disney World in Florida for three years. She received Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entertainment Quarterly Award in 2019.

Some favorite performance credits for April in Florida were dancing with Emotions Dance Company & FrediDance Project, as well as performing in the Ultimate Experience Barracuda Show, and Teatro Martini Dinner Show. She also taught dance at Russion Ballet Orlando and Studio K Orlando.

April joined the ADTC Team as an Instructor-Counselor in California and Texas in 2023. April has worked very hard to get where she is in dance today and she wants to inspire others to also live out their dreams!

Kiley Corcoran is a New York City based dancer, choreographer and educator. She graduated Valedictorian with her BFA in Dance & Minor in Musical Theatre from The University of The Arts. She is currently on faculty at American Youth Dance Theatre in NYC where her work has been shown at the Kaye Playhouse Theatre at Hunter College.

Kiley’s love of dance and theatre began in her hometown of Andover, Massachusetts. She studied ballet, jazz, tap & Horton technique under Jeannette Neill’s pre-professional dance company, Boston Youth Moves. She also worked with Jim Viera and guest artists such as Kirven Douthit-Boyd & Matt Anctil.

Kiley has trained at the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive, Rockettes Summer Intensive, and the American Dance Festival. Some of her favorite credits include performing in works by Milton Myers, Sidra Bell, Paul Matteson, and performing Tommie Waheed-Evans’ piece, “Bodies as Site…” at the International Association of Blacks in Dance in Los Angeles.

Kiley joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. She is friends with long-time ADTC veteran staff member, Gina Daugherty (they met when they were just 18 years old at The University of The Arts). You’ll often see Kiley decked out in Lululemon as she is the Guest Experience lead at their UWS location!

Lauren Soto is a professional dancer, singer and actress based in New York City. She has a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University.

Lauren began dancing when she was 3 years old in South Florida and started choreographing and teaching at Meg Segreto’s Dance Center in Davie, FL.

Most recently, Lauren was on tour with Jesus Christ Superstar as the Dance Captain and swing. Other performance credits include the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the International tours of Westside Story and Grease (The Rev).

Lauren joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. Outside of dance, Lauren is a PADI Scuba Instructor and has done over 250 dives – she is obsessed with the ocean!

Kelly MacMillan is a New York City based dancer and choreographer. She is originally from Toledo, OH and has a BFA in Dance from Indiana University.

Some of Kelly’s favorite theatre credits include the Pre-Broadway tryout of The Karate Kid the Musical (Stages St. Louis), Linda in the Wedding Singer (Gateway Playhouse), Footloose (The Muny), and DeLee in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (ACT of CT). You can also see Kelly as a Principle Dancer on Apple TV’s ROAR (choreography by Marguerite Derricks).

Kelly has danced throughout the world, including on the Holland America Line (Rotterdam) cruise ship. She was also a dancer and Show Captain for the Lights, Camera, Action! and Luminosity shows at Cedar Point theme park in Ohio.

Kelly joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont in 2023. A fun fact about Kelly is that she has a frog that is 29 years old!! It was a birthday present for her older brother before she was born and it’s older than she is!

Rachel Martens was born and raised in Illinois. She is in her first season with Ballet Quad Cities. She began her training in ballet and pointe at the Faubourg School of Ballet under the direction of Watmora Casey. After Faubourg, she performed and competed with the Visceral Studio Company in Chicago, Illinois.

Rachel recently graduated Magna Cum Lade from State University of New York at Purchase College with a BFA in Dance. At Purchase College, Rachel had the honor to perform works by George Balanchine, Norbert De La Cruz III, Hannah Garner, Rena Butler and Jenelle Figgins. During her junior year she was chosen to study abroad for a semester at Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts performing works by Raymond Chai and Anh Ngoc Nguyen.

Rachel has attended summer intensives at Colorado Ballet, Alonzo King Lines, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, B12 in Berlin and Hubbard Street Dance. She has been teaching and directing ADTC dance camps in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado and virtually since 2017.

Kierstyn Sharrow is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New York City. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Dance & Minor in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College.

Kierstyn has taught ballet, pointe, partnering, tap & jazz at renowned NYC-area studios like the Broadway Dance Center, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Her performance credits include the National Tour with CATS (swing) and American Dance Machine (dance captain). She was also the dance captain of the Off-Broadway show, Idol: the Musical.

Kierstyn has been on staff at ADTC dance camps in Colorado, California and Wisconsin since 2017. Kierstyn has an amazing sense of humor and loves to make our campers & staff laugh. She also loves having such an important impact on the lives of our campers.

Kierstyn wants girls to learn from her that change is OK! “Life doesn’t stop when something shifts, so we can’t stop either. It is scary and empowering to all of a sudden be pushed outside our comfort zone.”

Dakota Smith is a professional dancer and choreographer based in New York City. She has a BA in Dance and a minor in Theater Production and Design from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Dakota grew up in the ballet world, starting dance at the age of three. In NYC she has shifted more into the jazz/theatre scene. Dakota was recently on a contract with Celebrity Cruises for seven months traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Along with a Production Cast Dancer, she was also the wardrobe captain, mending older costumes to keep them in great condition.

Dakota joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Colorado in 2023. Dancing has always been her passion and she’s proud it is now her profession! Dakota dreams of being on Broadway or a Rockette in the near future…

McKenna Birmingham is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator in New York City. She has a BFA in Dance from Julliard.

McKenna is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. Her training began at her mother’s dance studio where she studied many forms of competitive dance. As a young dancer she appeared in the USA Family Festival, performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and performed with the Arlington Metropolitan Ballet.

At Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, McKenna danced works by Robert Battle, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, and performed numerous times at The Dallas Museum of Art. In 2007, she was named Dance Spirit Magazine’s “It Girl.”

At Julliard, McKenna danced works by Jose Limon, Sidra Bell, Eliot Feld, Jerome Robbins, and Ohad Naharin. Since graduating, McKenna has worked for L.A. Dance Project, Ballet Verité, Kathy Posin Dance Company, and Catapult Productions. From 2016 to 2020, McKenna toured with Phantom of the Opera performing as an ensemble member and a Meg Giry understudy. She performed at with the Metropoltan Opera in the fall of 2023.

McKenna currently teaches dance at New Canaan Dance Academy. She is passionate about spreading her curiosity for movement and was excited to join the ADTC team in Wisconsin in 2023. McKenna also loves dogs and collects playing cards!

Kya Cafaro is a New York City based artist. She was a dance major and acting minor at a vocational public school, spending summers in NYC training at studios like Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance.

Growing up in New Jersey in a family of creative people, Kya has been dancing, singing, acting, and playing music for as long as she can remember. When she turned eighteen, she dove head first into auditioning and performing full-time. Most recently, she performed on Holland America Line cruise ships and just got off of a Grand World Voyage which brought her to over thirty countries, performing nearly 400 times.

After spending last year at sea, Kya is thrilled to be back on land nurturing her love of teaching. She’s grateful to be able to adventure, see beautiful places, and connect with others, all while making art. Kya joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor Colorado and Wisconsin in 2023.

Outside of performing and teaching dance, Kya loves animals of all kinds. She has worked for animal control rescuing and rehoming animals, her favorite being a baby racoon.

Erica Messonnier is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in Dallas, Texas. She has a BFA in Dance from Point Park University.

Some of Erica’s performance credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Principal Dancer Season 5), Disney’s Descendants (Audrey), Holiday Inn (Lila Dixon), Grease (Ensemble/ us Marty), Once Upon A Time (Aerialist/Dancer), Invitation to Dance (Ballroom Dancer), Shrek The Musical (Duloc Doll, Fairytale Creature), Seussical the Musical (Bird Girl) both shows at Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Miracles (Dancer) at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.

After traveling the world as the Principal Dancer on Viking Ocean Cruise Line’s first ship, the Viking Star, Erica continued her travels across oceans performing in Grease with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She has also traveled all over the U.S. as a featured dancer and swing with the national rout of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

When Erica is not on stage, you can find her teaching & choreographing for dance studios around the country, or coaching fitness classes. Erica has been an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in Maryland, Vermont and virtually since 2017. She wants to help girls push themselves to be the best they can be.

Corinne De Beer is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher in South Africa. She is the owner of Diversify Dance Studio in Cape Town.

Corinne has studied with the Cape Town City Ballet, Gaynor Harris School of Dance and Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Co in South Africa. She is classically trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern and contemporary, and also well-versed in African, African Gumboot Dancing, African Pantsula, Broadway, Disco, Fusion and Street Dance. Corinne also has a Certificate of Higher Education in Contemporary Dance, Primary-Advanced 11 in Imperial Modern, and Primary-Advanced 11 in Cecchetti Ballet.

After graduating from St. Mary’s DSG, Corinne moved to London to train at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School, where she studied under big-name contemporary choreographers like Richard Alston and Matthew Bourne. She has since branched out into the commercial world, and teaches contemporary, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, street and jazz workshops in London and South Africa, and works with various international artists, shows and TV programs.

Corinne has choreographed for London’s fashion week, So You Think You Can Dance South Africa, BBC’s “The Hussle,” the “Kylie Minogue Special,” and BBC’s “Doctors,” and performed for crowds of 30,000 + on famous world stages like Wembley Stadium and London’s West End Theatre. She has taught contemporary, jazz and hip hop workshops from Glasgow to Liverppol, Birmingham & beyond at numerous schools and studios, including Oxford University.

Corinne was also the choreographer for South Africa’s most watched TV show, “South African Idols” for three years, choreographing pieces for top South African artists like Toya Delayze, Liquideep, Lloyd and Kurt Darren. Other choreography credits include Busta Rhymes/T-pain opening concert South Africa, Public Sector Summit with President Zuma, and the FIFA World Cup African Celebration Show (to name a few!).

Corinne is an annual judge for the South African Hip Hop Cup, South African Championships of the Performing Arts and Cape Town Eisteddfod. Her most recent credits include choreography for large corporate events like SAB and Total Mining Indaba, Nissan, British Airways and more. She also just completed work on the new music video for Die Antwoord, and is excited to begin an entertainment partnership with the South African Rugby Union.

Corinne joined the ADTC team in 2015. She has been an Instructor-Counselor at our dance camps in Vermont & California as well as virtually.

Laura Pierpont is an actress and dancer currently living in New York City. She has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University.

Laura’s recent performing credits include: Chicago (Annie – Virginia Musical Theatre), A Chorus Line (Bebe – Shanghai Premiere), A Chorus Line (Bebe – US and Japan Tour), Revolutionary (NY Choreography Debut), ShadowPlay (Mermaid/Fight Captain – Access Theatre NYC), How To Succeed (Ms. Krumholtz/Dance Captain – Virginia Musical Theatre), and Billy Elliot (Assistant Choreographer – Ogunquit Playhouse). She also performed at the Public Theatre with the first all-female ensemble of A Chorus Line for the Women’s Gala, arranged by Baayork Lee.

Originally from Baltimore, Laura was always involving herself in as much theatre and dance as possible. There was never any question of what she would pursue when she grew up! She is the creator of her own choreography passion project called Cut Dancers of NY.

Laura specializes in jazz & musical theatre dance and was an Instructor-Counselor at ADTC in her hometown state of Maryland in 2021. Laura wants to help campers love who they are and be confident in the skills they possess.

Lauryn Johnson is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in New York City. Originally from Michigan, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Minor in Professional Writing) from Oakland University.

Lauren has over 25 years of dance experience and 12 years of experience teaching dance to children ages 3 – 18. In Michigan, she performed hip hop & contemporary repertoire with Vertical Ambition Dance Company.

After college, Lauryn moved to New York City and completed the Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester. She is currently teaching hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz & acro at Moves & Motions in NY & Progressive Dance Studio in Englewood, NJ. Lauryn loves seeing students find their passion and learn how to work towards their goals.

Lauren joined ADTC in 2021 as an Instructor-Counselor in Wisconsin. She hopes to help campers find lots of joy in movement and hear new elements in the music. Most of all, she wants girls to feel pride in a job well done, no matter their level or background in dance.

Lindsey Davis is a dancer & choreographer in Wisconsin. She is currently pursuing a degree in marketing and taking dance classes at University of Wisconsin Madison.

Lindsey grew up dancing competitively at Studio M Dance Academy in Wisconsin and was a member of Monroe High School’s dance team. She won four titles for her solos and has performed at local festivals and even at a Harlem Globetrotter game!

Outside of dance, Lindsey can be found on a walk with her dog Bentley, playing pickleball, or going for an ice cream run to Culvers! She also loves all things Disney and she has been to Disney World over 10 times!

This is Lindsey’s 6th year with ADTC! She spent five summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Wisconsin and Illinois before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in 2023.

Morgan Morse is a dancer in Ohio. She grew up taking ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theatre, tap, modern, lyrical and hip hop at Perrysburg Dance Academy. She was captain of the studio’s performance and competition team, and during her last two years of high school, she also assisted younger classes.

This is Morgan’s 9th year with ADTC! She spent eight summers as a camper & Counselor-In-Training (CIT) in Maryland before becoming a Jr. Instructor-Counselor in Maryland, Colorado and Vermont in 2023. Morgan loved being a camper and hopes to help younger girls enjoy ADTC as much as she did!

Rebecca Morris is an Australian dancer, singer, and actor. She studied dance at Brent Street, completing her Certificate IV in Performing Arts in 2012, and Diploma of Musical Theatre in 2013. She has also studied at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC and EDGE Performing Arts Center in LA.

Rebecca’s live performance credits include Bachelor & Spinsters Ball, Big “W” Summer Fashion Show, eMerge Foundation Rugby Luncheon, and Hair Expo. Television credits include Ricki Lee “Do It Like That” film clip choreographed by Marko Panzic, “Everbody Dance Now” Promo choreographed by Jason Gilkison, and The Election Chaser CNN.

Rebecca has an extensive background in dance teaching, sand safe dance practice for the prevention of injury in Australia. She is also a Massage Therapist, completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at The Australasian College of Natural Therapies.

Rebecca joined the ADTC team in Stratton, Vermont in 2019. She wants girls to realize their love of the performing arts and have so much fun at dance camp that they enroll in even more dance classes at home!

Presley Rimel is a professional dancer and choreographer based in South Carolina. She is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in American Dance Pedagogy.

Presley trained at Miss Marion’s School of Dance growing up. Her favorite style of dance is tap, but she loves training all styles. She has attended the Rockettes Summer Intensive, Broadway Bound Intensive, and has performed with Disney’s Electrical Parade.

Presley joined ADTC team in 2022 and she has been an Instructor-Counselor in Vermont, Maryland & North Carolina. Outside of dance, Presley plays the violin and has taught herself piano, ukulele and guitar. She loves plants and flowers and would happily open a plant shop one day!

Erica Isakower is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator based in New Jersey. She has a BFA in Dance from Hofstra University where she graduated Cum Laude. She is currently a Master of Fine Arts in Dance candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

During her time at Hofstra University, Erica performed in works by Larry Keigwin, Anita Feldman, Luiza Karnas, and José Limón. She is currently an instructor at Dance Artistry Center, Monarch School of Dance, Hailey Jane Dance Center, and Tiffany & Co Academy of Dance in New Jersey.

Erica joined ADTC as an Instructor-Counselor in Maryland in 2021. Sharing her knowledge and nurturing the next generation of dancers is the most vital part of Erica’s artistic journey!

Erin Weinberger hails from sunny Sarasota, FL and has been dancing since age 2. She always knew she wanted a career performing, and studied theatre with a dance minor at Wilkes University in PA.

In 2013, Erin moved to the Big Apple and attended the Broadway Dance Center Summer Professional Semester. She has trained with Michael Mindlin, Richard J. Hinds, Al Blackstone, Billy Griffin, and Chip Abbot, to name a few.

Erin’s most recent theater credits include the National Tour of Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, The Music Man, and Guys and Dolls. Her past dance performance credits include Broadway Backwards, Leg Up on Life, The Choreographer’s Canvas, and DanceHouseUSA’s Prepro.

Erin is thrilled to join ADTC in Vermont this summer! She wants to teach girls confidence and self-expression through dance. Erin believes that “if you love to dance, you’re good enough to dance!”

In addition to her “triple threat” performance resume, Erin is a licensed massage therapist and stilt walker in NYC!