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				Marlo Martin has over ten years of experience as an instructor of multiple disciplines including jazz, tap, modern, musical theatre, hip-hop, and creative movement. Originally from Michigan, Marlo was trained as an apprentice, assistant, and teacher at a local studio which deeply valued the process and method(s) of teaching dance. Marlo’s passion for teaching, choreography, and performance led her to Western Michigan University where she earned a BFA in dance. Throughout her career she has taught at various studios in Washington and Michigan as well as at the university level. Since moving to Seattle, Marlo has performed at Velocity’s Under Construction and with The Three Yells and has continued to teach dance to pre-school through adult students of all abilities. Marlo believes that learning should be full of adventure and fun; she strives to create a genuinely supportive and safe environment for children to study dance.
				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.
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