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Grace Myles- Director- Tap, Ballet and Jazz
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Ms. Gracie, the owner and artistic director of GG's show troupe, has studied dance most of her life with various dance studios, plus at Broadway Dance Center in New York, Rhapsody of Taps in Los Angeles, and at the University of Maryland. Her routines have received numerous Entertainment, Technique and Choreography Awards at national competitions. She is a member of Dance Educators of America, and the International Tap Association. She has three children and has lived in St. Mary's County for 24 years and has taught dance through recreation and parks and 23 years at her current studio, and master classes throughout the eastern U.S. Several of her students have gone on to be in commercials, movies, off broadway shows,including Stomp, The Wizards, and on cruise ships. She has choreographed "Mistletoe Magic", "Anything Goes", "Holly Jolly Christmas", "The Project" plus many award winning top scoring routines for national competitions.
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Justin Myles- Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop Workshops
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Justin is a graduate of the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he majored in jazz and ballet/contemporary modern. He has performed in 42nd Street at Toby's Dinner Theater, with Tap Dogs in Reno, NV; and at King's Dominion and Busch Gardens in Virginia. He also performed on the Disney Cruise lines and was dance captain during his tour with Disney. In January 2006 he auditioned, along with hundreds of other hopefuls, and earned a top spot with the highly acclaimed New York City show STOMP. He is currently on tour with STOMP but will take a break in September and looks forward to teaching classes regularly at his Mom's studio. He has choreographed many high scoring tap routines at Gracie's studio and continues to teach master classes for Starpower National Talent Competition and all over the United States. He was the recipient of many title and top scoring awards throughout his competitive years. He is looking forward to teaching drum, rhythm and body percussion this year as well as tap and modern/contemporary.
Visit Justin's website: Justin Myles' Official Site
See Justin on Stomp's website: Stomp
Check out Justin's cd: CDBaby.com
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Lisa Burrows- Hip Hop/Funk
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I’ve been dancing since I was two. My mom (Gracie) was my first teacher. I still remember the first song: Zippy De Do Dah. I was my Mom’s teacher assistant during my high school years. I am a CHS graduate of 1991. My hobbies in high school were poms and cheerleading. I’ve studied at CMS in La Plata for Technique/Conditioning of Dance. I have been a teacher and competitive student of Gracie's for 15 years. I have taught at Pax River Naval Air Station for Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Previously I was a coach and teacher for Leonardtown High School's Dance Team. I’ve assisted with the choreography of the Pax River Raider Cheerleaders! I have two children that dance with GG's Show Troupe.
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Jennifer Shockly- Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical
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Jennifer received her ballet and dance training from Calvert School of Dance, and danced competitively for over 12 years with their show troupe. She has been teaching for 15 years, and has been with Gracie's Guys and Gals for ten years. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of ballet and jazz to her students through technique and choreography.
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Danielle Morris- Gymnastics
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I started gymnastics when I was 3 years old after I moved to St. Mary’s from Pittsburgh, PA in 1986. By the time I was 16 years old, I was a competitive Level 8 gymnast and also a Varsity Cheerleader for Leonardtown High School. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2006 and started my first year at Gracie’s shortly after! I enjoyed it so much that I am now the Lead Gymnastics Instructor and will be starting my third year of coaching part-time. Full-time, I work for Northrop Grumman in Hollywood, Md., in the Contracts Department. I am really excited to coach this year!!! I look forward to seeing some old faces return and can’t wait to meet some new ones as well!
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Suzanne Redding - Preschool Teacher |
| I have worked with children most of my life through school and church activities and currently have my own day care. I've danced all my life and continue taking dance with Ms. Gracie to further my knowledge of the ever changing dance world and to offer new and improved ways of teaching children. I love teaching preschool the art and technique of dance and helping them learn through music, movement and having fun. I have two children who are also members of GG's Show Troupe. |
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Crystal Hutson - Hip Hop, Jazz |
| My mom put took me to a dance class when I was 3 yrs old due to me being a little too hyper. I owe her everything because I found my love for dance and have never stopped dancing and never will. I took classes at GJ's dance studio in Waldorf, MD and was on my high school Dance team. After High school I started dancing for the Washington Wizards and loved every moment of it. I also was picked to go on the USO tour and was able to dance for our troops in places like Egypt, Spain, Jordan and more. I was a member of a hip hop company in DC called Urban Moves who danced for artists such as Maya, Pink and up and coming artists in the DC area. I love being at Gracie's with all the wonderful kids I have the pleasure to teach and help fulfill their dreams of being dancers. I have a great family and 2 beautiful kids that will be at Gracie's very soon! |
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Melanie Bowles |
| Melanie has been dancing since she was 2 1/2 years. She danced at Gracies for 17 years and competed for 10 years. She has traveled up and down the East Coast competing at various competitions and even danced in Disney World. She has taken tap workshops with various choreographers. She is currently going to college to be a dental hygienist. |
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Stacy Myers |
| Stacy has been dancing at Gracie's Guys and Gals since she was 2 1/2 years old. She competed with GG's show troupe for 12 years. She has won numerous individual awards (technical and entertainment) as well as group awards. She was a student teacher for seven years and has been teaching classes at Gracie's for three years. Stacy is a pre-school teacher at St. Mary's Sunshine Center and is attending the College of Southern Maryland for childhood development. |
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