JENNY CAMPBELL is the Director of Jenny's Dance Centre and has taught on the North Shore since 1989. Jenny grew up in the Cincinnati area and began training at her mother's dance studio in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Her teaching experience also began there, working with children, teens and adults. Her additional training was at DeWeese Academy of Dance Arts, Contemporary Dance Theatre and College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. Jenny's performing experience includes featured dancer with Norwegian Cruise Line, and Six Flags Great America. She has appeared in Norwegian Cruise Line advertisements for national magazines and was also a featured dancer with the Lake Shore Dance Theatre. Jenny's choreography and dancers have won numerous top awards both regionally and nationally, and have been selected for Joffrey, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Houston Ballet & The Rock School intensive training programs. Several students of Jenny have been college dance scholarship recipients and have gone on to perform professionally. She holds her Associate I Teaching Certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America. Jenny and her husband of 18 years have two daughters.

MILANA ASTORINO graduated from National Louis University with a B.A degree in Sports Management/ Exercise Science. She received her exercise group instruction and personal training certification from American Council on Exercise. Milana is a certified Zumba instructor and engages herself in dance/fitness workshops to always keep up with the latest changes. She teaches fitness dance classes for all ages. Milana started taking ballet, jazz, and modern dance classes at the age of 6. She began competing in sports dance competitions at the age of 15. The competition combined three elements that Milana loved: A) Dance B) Athleticism C) Gymnastics. In 1993, she took second place in the National Reebok Championship. For the past 20 years, she has taught at various fitness clubs, dance studios and schools throughout the Chicago and North Shore area. Currently, Milana is training/coaching individuals of all ages and types, including dancers and athletes who want to improve their skill level, well being, and performance in their field. Milana resides in Lake Bluff with her husband and their 3 year old daughter.

ADAM BRAUN, intrigued by the spiritual practices of Yoga, Adam began to study the teachings of yoga. Upon the completion of a Yoga Teacher Training program at the Temple of Kriya Yoga in 2002, he began his real training, to teach! "They say that to teach is truly to be taught, and Adam has found nothing else to be truer than this." Studying in the tradition of Hatha Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga, he incorporates elements of alignment, vinyasa, pranayama, meditation, and lots of joy and laughter into his practice and teachings. Currently on the staff at the Centre Club, Libertyville, Xsport Fitness and Studio Lotus, Adam states, "Continuing to grow and learn from every class that I teach, and every class that I take, I feel an ever greater sense of beauty, blossoming from within. Looking forward to sharing in this beauty, I bow with servitude to the light with in". JDC is more than excited to have Adam the “Yoga Master” on the team!

AMY CARDAMONE is the Assistant Director of Jenny's Dance Centre. She began her dance training with Jean Wolfmeyer in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where she also gained teaching experience. Amy then furthered her study in dance, at Interlochen Arts Academy, in Michigan and summer schools in Boston, Champagne and Milwaukee. In 1995, she earned a B.A. in dance from Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Amy then moved to Chicago where she was an apprentice with River North Dance Company. Amy has taught in the Chicago area for 13 years. Her choreography and technical direction has helped to produce many dance champions at Jenny's Dance Centre and several of her students have been selected for Joffrey, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Houston Ballet & The Rock School intensive training programs. She holds her Associate I teaching certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America.

MING DAVIS, from Beijing, China, graduated from Beijing Dance College. Upon her graduation, she danced and performed with Central Ballet Theatre of Beijing for eighteen years. In 1986, Ming came to the United States where she studied with Martha Graham in New York. She then moved to the Chicago area where she taught for Joel Hall Dance, Chinese Folk Dance in Chinatown and the former, Campbell's School of Dance, in Lincolnshire. Ming has taught at Jenny's Dance Centre for the past eight years and holds her Associate IV Teaching Certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America.

ROBERTA GARIPPO was inspired to dance by her mother who was a Giordano Jazz dancer. By the age of three, she was enrolled in classes and has received classical training from studios such as Ruth Page, Lou Conte, Joel Hall and Gus Giordano as well as The Dance Academy and Miami City Ballet in Florida. Roberta enjoys teaching various styles including hip hop, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and tap at various studios throughout the Chicago area. Recently, Roberta became a DJ for Radio Disney AM 1300 and has danced for The New Invaders, a 1960s cover band. She has enjoyed performing with Prevail Dance Co, Pure Renditions Co, and The Chicago Honey Bears. Performances have included Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, MTV’s Red Carpet Nights, and Moulin Rouge. She has shared the stage with various recording artists including Neil Young, Twista and local R&B artists Jail Wil and E’Andre. In 2006, Roberta became choreographer for pop singer Carla Kosak. In 2000, she began working with Spinnin’ Discs Entertainment and has been the company’s choreographer and headlining Emcee since 2003 and was very excited to perform and win at various DJ of the Year Competitions, held in Atlantic City. Roberta is excited for her second year at JDC!

KRISTINA KASPER, graduated from the University  of Wisconsin, Stevens Point with a B.A. in dance. While pursuing her degree, she performed in student, faculty, and professional works. She directed the student produced show Afterimages and her work has been presented at the American College Dance Festival and Open House Dance Collective in Chicago. She was awarded The Festival of the Arts scholarship for dance and was nominated for the Chancellor's Excellence in Leadership award. The former student of Jenny’s Dance Centre has trained at American Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival, Lou Conte Studio, River North Dance Company, Gus Giordano Jazz Company, Dance Olympus. Kristina is currently a company member with Jump Rhythm Jazz Project of Chicago under the direction of Billy Siegenfeld. As a part of the company, she received a 2006-2007 Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera/Performer for the JRJP’s work in the multiple-Emmy-Award-winning documentary Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: Getting There, produced by HMS Media for public television.

MICHELLE MANZANALES moved to Chicago from Houston, Texas where she was on staff at the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center with Steven Boyd. She’s a well-rounded instructor who teaches Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap and Hip-Hop. Michelle is also on staff at Lou Conte Dance Studio, home of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Steven Boyd Dance Ensemble On Tour and is rehearsal director for Luna Negra Dance Theater (Chicago). A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Houston where she was awarded Outstanding Dancer of the Year (1996 and 1998). Ms. Manzanales also taught for the Festival de Danza Cordoba Youth American Grand Prix (Mexico), Regional Dance America Northeast Festival and has been a guest/master teacher for many studios, professional companies and universities across the U.S.A. Her performing credits include Luna Negra Dance Theater, Impetus Dance Theater, Dorrell Martin Dance Fusion, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Chrysalis Dance Company and University of Houston Dance Theatre Ensemble. Her choreography and students have been recognized by numerous dance organizations including NYC Dance Alliance, Dance Masters of America, Kids Artistic Review and Dance Olympus to name a few. In 1998, 2001, 2005 and 2006, the American College Dance Festival honored Michelle's choreography by selecting her work for Gala performances at the South Central Regional Conference. Her piece entitled Pour Me Out was chosen to be presented at the national convention in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She has choreographed and coached many regional and national award winning pieces for the JDC Competition Team. She looks forward to another exciting year at JDC!

LEAH MILLER ALLEN has enjoyed teaching throughout the Chicagoland area since 2002.  She began her dance training under the direction of Tina McMurray in LeMars, IA. She also began her teaching experience there teaching ballet, tap, and jazz. Leah went on to study dance at the University of Arizona. There she was a member of the U of A dance ensemble and was a featured soloist. Leah was also awarded the Citron Award for Outstanding Talent and the Kenneth Comstock Award. She has performed works by Amy Ernst, Susan Quinn, Mia Michaels, and Sam Watson. Upon graduating with a BFA in dance she moved to Chicago. Her performance credits include Impetus Dance Theatre, Instruments of Movement, Chicago Dance Crash, FLIRT Cabaret, and Jayson-Tisa Dance Company. She is currently a member of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre where she was appointed Dancer Liason. She continues to further her training at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Joel Hall, and Ruth Page. Leah is looking forward to another great year at JDC!