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		ABOUT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Marlo Martin has over ten years of experience as an instructor of multiple disciplines including jazz, modern, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre and creative movement. Originally from Michigan, Marlo earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from Western Michigan University (WMU). Marlo has been on faculty at numerous studios in Michigan and Washington as well as at WMU, where she served as the instructor for all university jazz classes. Marlo’s experiences as a choreographer and performer include musicals, studio works and concert dance. Marlo is an eclectic and daring choreographer. Her choreography has been selected three consecutive years for The Jazz Dance World Congress, an international showcase of jazz choreographers. Since moving to Seattle, Marlo has performed at Velocity’s Under Construction and danced as part of The Three Yells in Northwest New Works and Bumbershoot. Most recently Marlo has presented her company oaklanDrive at Seattle University and On the Boards for the 12Minutes Max festival. Currently Marlo is a member of Redd Legg Dance.

		OUR FACULTY Jennifer Carroll’s professional training was in New York at the American Ballet Theater School, Joffrey, Louis-Nikolais Dance Lab, Pilobolus, and others. She performed in NY as a dancer and actress, and has performed in Seattle with Pacific Northwest Dance, Mark Morris, and most recently with Seattle Early Dance, a Baroque dance company, and Thistle Theatre, a Bunraku puppet company. Jennifer has taught ballet to adults and children at schools around Washington for many years, including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Cornish, Seattle University and many others. She has choreographed extensively for dance and theater, and has produced many concerts of her own work in collaboration with other choreographers, musicians, artists and writers. Jennifer has also served as an instructor, choreographer, and assistant to the director at Interlochen in Michigan.

		Annie deVuono comes to teaching with a wealth of practical and professional experience. Trained in Cecchetti method for her first seven years, she then studied at Ruth Page, home of the Chicago Ballet, Gus Giordano and then attended Cornish College of the Arts. She began teaching in 1979 while dancing with the Tallahassee Ballet. Long a favorite teacher at BellTown Ballet here in Seattle, In addition to dance, deVuono began working with costume design after moving back to Chicago in 1985. Shortly thereafter, she introduced her own millinery line; this was followed by numerous private commissions and eventually international recognition for her headwear. Annie is delighted to now be working at eXit SPACE and warmly welcomes her former students and looks forward to working with new ones.

		Jamie Karlovich graduated summa cum laude from Cornish College of the Arts in May of 2006. She has performed in many pieces including a suite from Jose Limon's “A Choreographic Offering,” as well as Martha Graham's “Diversion of Angels” in which she played the roll of the red woman. Jamie is an active company member of Wade Madsen and Dancers, Redd Legg Dance, and Dance Contemporary. She has danced with Lehua Dance Theater, Interweave Dance Theatre, as part of the Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, and has been invited to River North Chicago's summer dance intensive. She teaches in various studios in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Currently Jamie is a company member of Redd Legg Dance and Dance Contemporary.

		Kristen Legg holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Western Michigan University and the Lee Honors College. Legg graduated cum laude and was named the Presidential Scholar for the department. She is classically trained in the Russian ballet syllabus, Hawkins technique, and Chicago-style jazz. She has taught and performed throughout the Midwest, New York, New Jersey, and the Czech Republic. Legg has served as part-time faculty at Western Michigan University, spends her summers teaching at Interlochen Arts Camp, and continues to instruct dance at local studios. Legg is Artistic Director of Redd Legg Dance, a modern dance company that performs for children and adults. Her work has been seen at Velocity MainSpace Theater for Lehua Dance Theatre's 2005 concert, Ballard Art'fisk, ‘Sammamish Live!’ and ‘Inspiration’ in Bellevue, and at 'Delve' and ‘take/PAUSE’, both presented by eXit SPACE School of Dance. Legg has performed with Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers, Lehua Dance Theatre, and is currently a member of oaklanDrive.

		Jill Leversee has enjoyed teaching dance for over a decade in Seattle, Chicago, Boulder and surrounding areas in the disciplines of jazz, modern, tap and hip hop. After growing up dancing in Colorado, she earned her BA in dance from the University of Colorado and went on to Chicago to continue her training, where she immersed herself in Horton and Graham modern, jazz and ballet. While in Chicago, she presented works at Links Hall as well as producing her own show. Since settling in Seattle, Jill has danced with choreographers such as Pablo Cornejo, and Aliana Jaqua. She has presented works at Seattle University with The Three Yells, Velocity Dance Center, The Firehouse in Bellingham and the Juan de Fuca Festival with Northwest Dance Syndrome. In 2006, Jill was chosen as a choreographer for Velocity’s The Bridge Project. Thoughtful and dynamic, Jill’s work can currently be seen in collaboration with Marlo Martin in their company, oaklanDrive.

		OUR FACILITIES Location eXit SPACE is located in the heart of Greenlake in an historic 1920's building. The lake is just a two-block walk from the studio, and there are plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants nearby. Click here for a location map and driving directions. Parking is available at a low-cost pay lot to the east of the building. Metered and free street parking are also available within walking distance to the school. Facilities eXit SPACE is spacious and well-lit with two 1000 square-foot studios. Both dance floors are "sprung" to give them the extra flexibility that allows students to dance safely. Thousands of foam blocks support the dance floors, providing the resilience and spring that protects dancers’ joints and muscles from injury The studios both have one full wall of mirrors, one full wall of ballet barres, and several portable ballet barres available. Studio 1 has a marley floor covering, while Studio 2 has solid oak flooring. The sound system in each studio consists of an amplifier, CD changer, iPod dock, and auxiliary input jack. *Studio Rentals* eXit SPACE is available for rent when classes are not in session. Please call 206.949.8643 for available times or email info@exitspacedance.com			Floor diagram based on StageStep design. Used with permission

		RESIDENT DANCE COMPANIES oaklanDrive is the brainchild of Artistic Directors Marlo Martin and Jill Leversee. This unique company strives to integrate multiple disciplines of dance in order to create an exciting fusion of styles that appeal to a diverse set of audiences and artists. oaklanDrive is committed to consistently presenting highly vigorous, artistically motivated performances. Click here for oaklanDrive's website.

		Redd Legg Dance was formed in the Spring of 2005. Directed by choreographer Kristen Legg, Redd Legg Dance is a modern dance company dedicated to keeping technique and performance quality alive in concert dance. Legg's works are poignant; at times humorous, at times warped. She works to present pieces that speak to a wide audience. Redd Legg Dance also strives to present child appropriate works. It is Legg's goal to create work that draws young people in and makes dance more accessible to today's youth. Whether you are a child or an adult, you are sure to enjoy Redd Legg Dance. Click here for Redd Legg's website.

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