MEET OUR STAFF

OUR DIRECTOR

Lori Zamzow - Wire

Lori Zamzow-Wire has been passionate about dance since her early childhood. Lori grew up in Lakeland, Florida where she received much of her early training and teaching experience from Florida Dance Theatre. She pursued her dance aspirations by attending the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on dance performance.

Lori has performed with several professional dance companies including dancing as a soloist for five years with The Georgia Ballet Company. In addition, Lori has extensive teaching and choreography experience. In her teaching career she has organized and started a ballet program at the Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta and she is the founding Artistic Director of the non-profit Sugarloaf Ballet company.
After teaching at Sugarloaf Performing Arts as the Ballet Director for several years, Lori purchased the studio in 2004. During the next couple of years Lori started building her vision for the studio. She focused on core skills at the early ages, hired in top instructors and gradually transformed the dance and tumble studio into the academy of arts that it is today. With her vision just started, there will be many more changes and improvements coming to the studio. Lori looks forward to a great new season with an exciting professional staff at Sugarloaf Performing Arts.

ARSTISTIC STAFF

Sugarloaf Performing Arts is the quality training facility that it is today because of the experience, skill and dedication of its faculty and staff. With seasoned professionals from all over the United States, we pride ourselves on offering accomplished instructors with fine arts degrees, professional teaching experience and extensive performance and choreography credits.

Michelle Bourgeois

Sugarloaf Youth Ballet Company Director

Howard Ethridge

Tumble Director

Brooke Burgess

School Director

Bartley Cross

Instructor

Charly Gioino

Instructor

Nick Hagelin

Instructor

Jennifer Mason

Instructor

Regine Metayer

Instructor

Lauren Nease

Instructor

Carol Szkutek

Instructor

Leah Kate Nicoll

Instructor

Jennifer Parker

Instructor

Zion Rivera

Instructor

Sabrina Mack

Instructor

John Streit

Instructor

Rachel Truitt

Instructor

Alison Molinet

Instructor

Rio Thompson

Instructor

OFFICE STAFF

Sugarloaf Performing Arts is the quality training facility that it is today because of the experience, skill, and dedication of its faculty and staff. With seasoned professionals from all over the United States, we pride ourselves on offering accomplished instructors with fine arts degrees, professional teaching experience, and extensive performance and choreography credits. 

Ginny Ellis

Office Manager

Rebekah Rude

Office Associate

Rio Thompson

School Administrator

OUR ALUMNI

Sugarloaf Performing Arts and Sugarloaf Ballet are committed to providing preparatory and transitional training to enable dancers to pursue professional careers in dance. Our Alumni have gone on to dance professionally with companies, in addition to receiving scholarships to further their study of performing arts at Universities across the United States.

Julian Esteban Duque

Imani Williams

Heather Hatzenbuhler

Jennifer Mullins-Parker

Rio Thompson

Michelle Bourgeois
– Company Director –

Michelle Bourgeois received a B.A. in Dance from the University of South Florida on a full scholarship for her academic and artistic achievements. While at USF, Michelle worked with many talented teachers and choreographers, including Gretchen Warren, John Parks, Patricia Page and Jill Bahr and served as an adjunct professor. Michelle performed with Dance Theatre of Florida, collaborating with the Kirov Ballet in the 100th anniversary of The Nutcracker.
Upon graduating, she performed with the Dance Theatre of Florida, Florida Dance Theatre, Georgia Ballet and Lee Harper & Dancers and is honored to have danced choreography by George Balanchine, Iris Hensley, Septim Weber and Loyce Holton. Michelle has been teaching dance since 1991, allowing her to share a disciplined yet creative and expressive art form to thousands of students. In addition to decades of teaching, Michelle has choreographed numerous dances which have been performed in various festivals, competitions and ballets. As a choreographer, Michelle is passionate about sharing the creative process with her dancers, believing inspiration to be symbiotic.

Howard Ethridge
– Tumble Director –

Mr. Howard has an extensive background in gymnastics, stretching, and conditioning. He is one of Atlanta’s top instructors for floor tumbling, jumps, and leaps. He was a master teacher at LSU college gymnastic camps under head coach, D.D. Breaux, UGA camps under head coach, Danna Durante, and is currently working with UNC college camps under head coach, Kim Landrus. Mr. Howard completed his training at Gym America in Tucker, Georgia which had one of the top men’s programs in the country. He was even honored to perform for one of America’s presidents during his time there. The coaching staff had a great influence on molding Mr. Howard to become the coach he is today. He prides himself on conditioning techniques and stresses the importance of learning how to use the mental aspect of high-level training. Mr. Howard is both loved and respected by both the dancers and parents. We are truly honored to have Mr. Howard on our teaching roster at Sugarloaf Performing Arts.

Brooke Burgess

Brooke first began her training with Sugarloaf Performing Arts at the age of twelve. She soon developed a passion for ballet, joining Sugarloaf Youth Ballet the following year, under the direction of Lori Zamzow-Wire. Being a part of SYB provided her with opportunities to perform soloist roles, such as Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and compete in competitions, such as YAGP and UBC. Aside from her training with Sugarloaf, she attended summer training programs with Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Atlanta Ballet. Upon graduating high school, Brooke went on to join Georgia Ballet as a Company Trainee for two seasons before joining Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. During her time with GBT, Brooke has performed roles including, Sugarplum Fairy (The Nutcracker), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and the title role of Carmen. Brooke is excited to begin her fifth season with GBT, as well as continue in her role as School Director at Sugarloaf Performing Arts.

Bartley Cross

Bartley began dancing at age four and soon started performing and competing with the Jazz Company at The Southern Strutt Dance Studio. Under Director Nancy Giles, Bartley studied Jazz, Broadway Tap, Ballet, and Tumbling. Excelling in Jazz and Tap she won multiple Regional and National Overall High Score Awards, Double Platinum and Platinum Awards at Starbound, Star Systems, Show Stoppers, LA Underground and Tremaine Dance Competitions. While the majority of her training came from Southern Strutt, Bartley furthered her studies by participating in Summer Intensive Programs with the Columbia Ballet Company under William Starret, and the University of South Carolina’s summer dance workshops. Additionally, by participating in Master Classes at Southern Strutt, she had the privilege to learn from choreographers such as Joe Tremaine, Gregory Hines, Ray Leeper, and Marcea. Bartley attended the University of South Carolina from August 1994 to May 1998, and continued to study dance adding Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance classes to her schedule. She began teaching in September 1995 and as a choreographer has won High Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum awards at Applause, Bravo, Show Stoppers, and Star Systems Competitions. She currently teaches at Sugarloaf Performing Arts and Academy of Ballet while continuing to study at Dance 101, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Georgia Ballet.

Charly Gioino

Charly Gioino is from Suwanee, Georgia. She became fascinated with ballet at a young age and began her dance training at the age of two. Charly grew up with Sugarloaf Ballet, performing roles such as the Enchanted Deer from Snow White and Spanish Lead in Nutcracker. She has expanded her dance training by attending multiple summer intensives across the country as well as attending University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. After two years of performing with the US International Ballet, she returned to Georgia to perform with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre as one of their first Professional Ensemble dancers, and is now in her third season with GBT. Charly is excited to be on staff at Sugarloaf Performing Arts to assist in providing valuable technical tools to support young dancers in their pursuit of classical ballet.

Nick Hagelin

Nick Hagelin is a singer/songwriter, actor, and dancer from NYC. He trained at School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center from age 9-18 and danced four seasons at Carolina Ballet under the direction of Robert Weiss. As an actor, he has appeared on Law & Order: SVU and the feature filmThe Emperor’s Club. Nick is also an award-winning singer/songwriter with a major-label record deal at Streamline Records. He is label mates with Lady Gaga and Tamar Braxton, and has appeared on The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Hear his music and stay in touch at www.therealnick.com Twitter/IG: @nickisthetruth

Jennifer Mason

Jennifer Mason was raised in Atlanta, Ga where she began her training with humble beginnings at a local dance school in Decatur. She continued to pursue her passion after being accepted on scholarship to both The Atlanta Ballet and The Alvin Ailey School where she pursued her professional training. Afterward, Jennifer received her BFA in Dance from The Florida State University and was blessed to work under such instructors and direction of Suzanne Farrell (NYC Ballet), Jawole Zollar (Urban Bush Women), and Anjali Austin (DTH). Jennifer then pursued dance in several different avenues from a soloist with The Universal Circus, to more contemporary work with Dance Iquail (NY) and Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theater (FL). She performed more classical works with Urban Ballet Theater (NY), as well as Ballethnic Dance Company (GA). Jennifer was selected as a 2016-2017 National Visiting Fellow with the School of American Ballet and was recently recognized as a Hidden Treasure with ATL Voyager! Currently, Jennifer is an instructor at, Sugarloaf Performing Arts, Ballet Mistress with Anthony Burrell Center for Dance, and resides as the Executive / Artistic Director of City Gate Dance Theater!

Regine Metayer

Regine Metayer began her dance training in Port-au-Prince (PAP), Haiti at the Haitian-American Academy of Ballet & Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Florida State University. She has performed with noted Florida dance companies such as the Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre, the Boracha Dance Ministry and the Tallahassee Ballet Company. Her dance education includes Classical Ballet, Horton, Graham, Jazz, Afro-Contemporary, and African-based dance studies. After graduating from FSU, she relocated to New York City and studied at Ballet Hispanico. She also danced with the Dance Continuum as a soloist, the Albano Ballet, Ballet NY, the Brooklyn Ballet Company and the Staten Island Ballet.

She joined Ballethnic Dance Company in East Point, Georgia where she performed for 7 seasons. She also performed with Collage Dance collective as a Guest dancer in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2010, she performed with World Ballet as a principal dancer under the direction of Henry Hernandez and Dr. Elizabeth Delancy in Tallahassee, Fl. She joined City Gate Dance Theater as a soloist in 2012, and then Southern Arc Dance Theatre in 2016 as a principal dancer under the direction of Paulo Manso de Sousa in Newnan, Georgia. Today, Regine is the Artistic Director and founder of Metayer Conservatory for the Arts and the Ballet Mistress of Fusion Dance Company, City Gate Dance Theater and Sugarloaf Performing Arts in conjunction with the non profit Sugarloaf Youth Ballet Company and professional company Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. She was one of five national Visiting Fellows in 2017 at the School of American Ballet in NYC; assisting with diversity initiative.

Lauren Nease

Bio Coming Soon

Carol Szkutek

Carol Szkutek began her training in New Orleans, Louisiana with Giacobbe Academy of Dance. She performed as a young dancer with Delta Festival Ballet, affiliated regional company with Giacobbe Academy. She moved to New York at 17, and joined the Joffrey II Ballet Company where she also performed with the main Joffrey Ballet Company in NYC before being promoted to the main company within 2 years. While with Joffrey Ballet in NYC, she performed in ballets by Jerome Robbins, Sir Frederick Ashton, Gerald Arpino, Agnes de MIlle and Twyla Tharp and many other well known choreographers. While in NY, she was performed as a guest artist with the Irene Fokine Ballet in New Jersey. She toured internationally with the Pavlova Celebration ballet troupe with Alexander Godunov and Starr Danias, performing Myrtha in Gisele and many other roles. After leaving NYC, she was Artist in Residence with Lexington Ballet in Lexington, Kentucky for 3 years, teaching and performing.

Carol has been in Atlanta since 1987, and has become one of Atlanta’s “known” teachers, teaching (and at times guest performing) at numerous ballet and dance schools, colleges/universitites throughout Atlanta, such as Georgia State, Emory, Spelman and Atlanta Ballet. She has extensive training in several ballet/dance disciplines, methods and styles. Her passion is classical ballet, but loves all styles of dance. Her goal is to inspire, encourage students/dancers to remember the joy within themselves, the joy of dance and movement, the music above all, along. with good technique, artistry and to find and develop that self confidence within themselves to utilize in all areas of their lives.

Leah Kate Nicoll

Leah Kate is a swiss army knife of performing arts, as her training and professional experience span many disciplines. With two generations of music professionals preceding her, voice training began at infancy. Throughout childhood, Leah Kate continued to study varying art forms, earning a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, then turning to hip-hop and musical theatre by age 9. She begrudgingly took ballet class, as it was required for musical theatre, and had no idea what a domino effect was in store. She was hooked, and by 18 years old, Leah Kate added ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop to her tool belt. She went on to attend The University of Alabama as a dance and musical theatre double major under the direction of Cornelius Carter, Seth Panitch, and Raphael Crystal. During her time at UA, Leah Kate earned scholarships in the dance, theatre, and costume departments, as well as served as the Dance Lab Instructor for musical theatre majors, assistant stage manager for Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, Performance Intern for Maine State Music Theatre, Assistant Choreographer and Dance Captain for Red Mountain Theatre Company, and costume intern for Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. She also created dance, theatre, musical, and film works, worked or studied in every area of live performance production, and graduated summa cum laude with a double major and a Bachelor of Arts.

Leah Kate has performed with regional theatre companies such as Red Mountain Theatre Company and Barter Theatre, as well as Maine State Music Theatre, where she also served as Associate Choreographer and Dance Captain. Soon after graduation, Leah Kate moved to New York City, where she became a proud member of Actor’s Equity, trained at Broadway Dance Center for the Professional Semester, worked with choreographers such as Nick Palmquist, Nijawwon Matthews, and Mike Esperanza, and made her NYC choreographic debut at Dixon Place with her work “Facets of Life” as part of the On 1 Condition concert series, In March 2021, she played the lead role of “X” in the premiere of “A Hug from the Heart” for the First Impressions Festival with IMPRINT Theatreworks. Most recently, Leah choreographed a dance fashion show for NY Fashion Week 2021, releasing the fashion lines of EDM artist DRMAGDN in collaboration with fashion designer Hicham Bens of The Royals Paris (dresses Moroccan Royal Family), in addition to premiering her own dancewear line, Leahtards. In addition to spearheading the growth of Leahtards, Leah Kate is pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors amidst working with Sugarloaf Performing Arts, Sugarloaf Youth Ballet, and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Her 12-year history with SPA and SYB includes her training as a young artist, eight seasons as a choreographer for the pre-professional company, and now serving as Marketing Director. Leah Kate is so thrilled to be putting her energy toward facilitating excellence in arts education and performance with GBT, SYB, and SPA. Follow her on IG: @ninja_ginja13

Jennifer Parker

Jennifer was born in Boca, Raton Florida and began dancing at the age of four. She has lived in Lawrenceville, Georgia since the age of 12 when she began her intensive technical training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, musical theatre and many other styles of dance at Sugarloaf Performing Arts. In her time dancing with Sugarloaf Ballet, she has been in a variety of productions from Pinocchio in 2004 to Sleeping Beauty in 2011. In 2009, she received the lead role of Snow White in Sugarloaf Ballet’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In addition, she has acquired numerous gold, high gold, and platinum awards for group and solo pieces at talent competitions all over Georgia. Jennifer graduated from Peachtree Ridge High School in 2010 with honors and went on to attend Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Kennesaw, Georgia. She danced with the KSU Dance Company five semesters and worked in the Department of Dance office at KSU for one year. She graduated from KSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in 2014. She continued her education and fostered her love for children by attaining a second bachelor’s degree. She received her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education in 2015. Jennifer is excited to continue to foster excellence in dance education as an artistic staff member at Sugarloaf Performing Arts.

Zion Rivera

Zion Cayid Rivera is thrilled to join Gwinnett Ballet Theatre as the newest Rehearsal Director. With a passion for dance that began at childhood, Zion has dedicated his life to the art of Ballet, both as a performer and a mentor. He trained at Miami City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet and Houston Ballet. where he honed his skills under the guidance of renowned instructors.

Before joining Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Zion performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet & Minnesota Dance Theatre and gained extensive experience in choreography and dance education. As Rehearsal Director, He brings a keen eye for detail and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for the dancers.

Zion is excited to contribute to the artistic vision of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre and looks forward to helping the company continue to thrive and grow.

Sabrina Mack

Carol Sabrina began her dance training at Bravo Dance Center in Acworth, GA at the age of six under the direction of Janet Rowthorn. In 2015, she joined the Sugarloaf Youth Ballet Company and Conservatory Program to further her ballet training under Lori Zamzow-Wire. While with SYB, she performed roles in productions of The Nutcracker, the Nativity Ballet (Mary), Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast (The Enchanted Rose). She has also attended summer intensives with American Ballet Theatre, Orlando Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and the International Ballet Intensive. After graduating high school, Sabrina joined The Georgia Ballet, where she danced for two seasons. In 2020, she joined Gwinnett Ballet Theatre and has since performed roles such as Snow Queen in the Nutcracker, Fate in Carmen, and Titania in a Midsummer Nights Dream. Sabrina is excited to be returning for her fifth season with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.

John Streit

John has been on the faculty at Sugarloaf Performing Arts since 2017 and is also on the faculty at the Brenau University Dance program with the title of Assistant Professor of Dance. Mr. Streit teaches ballet, pas de deux, men’s classes, dance pedagogy courses, dance career courses as well as others. Mr. Streit earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 2011 and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Georgia in dance in 2003.

Rachel Truitt

Artistic Director and Founder of ADMIX PROJECT/Gotta Dance Contemporary, Rachel Truitt Produced and Directed Surface, Juxtapose, In This House, In Process, Kairos, Curious Human Interactions, Dreamscape, Letters from an Artist, all  world premiered at 7 Stages Atlanta and West Side Cultural Arts Center. In 2017 Rachel Choreographed the Atlanta Sports Awards at the Rialto Center for the Arts as well as created choreography for musical artist Michael Kiwanuka for his music video “Cold Little Heart.” Choreographed for artist PRISCA and her music video SKIN, Choreographed for CW television show Vampire Diaries, Performed at Super Bowl Halftime XLV in 2000 with Christina Aguilera.

Alison Molinet

Alison began dancing at the age of 4 at a studio in Tucker, GA. As a competitive dancer, Alison won numerous awards in local and national dance competitions in solo, duet, and group numbers in all genres of dance. In high school, Alison discovered her love for teaching. This year will mark my 28th year of teaching dance. Alison taught for 10 years at Barbara Bramble Dancenter, she taught Kidnastics at Peachtree Park Prep, and fitness classes at Bailey’s Total Fitness. She was the artistic director of Priceless Performers Arts in Peachtree Corners for 10 years, and director of AOB Jazz & Tap Ensemble for 5 years. In 2022, Alison joined the SPA faculty. She currently teaches Pre-Ballet Classes, Ballet 1 Class, and Tumbling. Four generations live in Alison’s house, including her husband, son (a 3rd-year student at Oglethorpe University), and her daughter, Adrianna (a Pre-Pro Dancer at SPA). When she is not teaching, she is either taking care of her almost 90-year-old grandmother or assisting her mom in running Susan Newberry Designs, an Etsy online store. Alison enjoys taking group fitness classes at Lifetime Fitness and spending time with her family in her free time.

Rio Dills-Thopmson

Rio Dills-Thopmson was born in Brunswick, GA where she began her dance training at the age of three with Jessica Dominey School of Dance. While in Brunswick she also trained at Jill Stanford School of Dance under owner and director Jill Stanford. Upon moving to Suwanee, GA in 1999, she began her training at Sugarloaf Performing Arts under the direction of Lori Zamzow-Wire. Trained classically in the Vaganova Style with accents of Cecchetti and Balanchine, she furthered her dance career performing with Sugarloaf Ballet in roles such as Claire in the Magic of Christmas, The Fox in Pinocchio, Sugar Plum Fairy and Chinese Tea in Nutcracker Excerpts, Soloist in the Little Match Girl, 3rd Odalisque Variation/Soloist in Le Corsaire, and the lead role of Cinderella in the Production of Cinderella. She also competed in various ballet and dance competitions where she was named a Dance Olympus VIP in 2005 & 2006 and a Dance America semi-finalist for Dancer of the Year in 2006 where she performed at Disney’s Galaxy Theatre. She also spent time training many summers with Dance Olympus, Sugarloaf Ballet Intensive, The Georgia Ballet, The Nashville Ballet, The Atlanta Ballet, and The American Ballet Theatre. She received a dance scholarship to Winthrop University where she attended until 2009 when she transferred to North Georgia College and State University (now University of North Georgia) and continued to dance as a member of the UNG Dance Team. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science and has returned “home” to Sugarloaf to teach and inspire young dancers.

Julian Esteban Duque López Gomez Delgado Aristizabal Marin Ocampo
– Company Director –

Julian Esteban Duque López Gomez Delgado Aristizabal Marin Ocampo was born in Medellin, Colombia. At the age of 7 he moved to New Jersey and at 15 to Georgia. After starting ballet at the age of 18 at Sugarloaf Performing Arts with Lori Zamzow-Wire, Julian moved to Pennsylvania to train at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under Marcia Dale Weary, Leslie Hench, Laszlo Berdo, Bruce Thornton and Melinda Howe and many others. After three years at CPYB, Julian received a second company contract at Tulsa Ballet where he danced for a year before joining Miami City Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2014.

Imani Williams

Imani Williams started dancing in his junior year at Collins Hill High School as a musical theatre student. He soon developed a passion and began training at Sugarloaf Performing Arts (SPA) under the direction of Lori Zamzow-Wire. Upon graduating from SPA and Collins Hill, Imani moved to New York City where he lived and trained at the Joffrey Ballet School on full scholarship. He has had the opportunity to work with former prima ballerina Margo Sappington, Tony award-winner Chet Walker, and choreographer of the musical, Rent, Marlies Yearby. He has been featured on Joffrey Ballet advertisements and promotional materials and selected to showcase his original choreography at the Alvin Ailey Performance Space. Imani is currently a member of Florida Dance Theatre in Lakeland, FL.

Heather Hatzenbuhler

Heather Hatzenbuhler began her dance career at Sugarloaf Performing Arts Studio (SPA) during high school after nine years as a competitive figure skater. As a result of the intensive, professional training she received from Lori Zamzow-Wire and Kara Hill-Protos Heather progressed quickly to become a member of the Senior Company, performing many feature roles and winning numerous awards for her solos at dance competitions throughout the state. She went on to attend the University of Georgia where she was in the Honors Program and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Environmental Economics and Management. She has been a member of City Gat Dance Theatre, Gotta Dance Contemporary, Refuge Dance Company, Dance Canvas and through these has worked with Choreographers Katherine Gant, Lonnie Davis, Lane Grosser, and Angela Harris. She was a guest artist performing the role of the Fairy Godmother in the Metayer Conservatory’s Winter Fairytale and is dancing with Ballet Palm Beach for their 2015-2016 season. Heather works as an Environmental Analyst whenever she isn’t in the studio.

Jennifer Mullins-Parker

Jennifer Mullins-Parker was born in Boca, Raton Florida and began dancing at the age of four. She has lived in Lawrenceville, Georgia since the age of 12 when she began her intensive technical training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, musical theatre and many other styles of dance at Sugarloaf Performing Arts. In her time dancing with Sugarloaf Ballet, she has been in a variety of productions from Pinocchio in 2004 to Sleeping Beauty in 2011. In 2009, she received the lead role of Snow White in Sugarloaf Ballet’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In addition, she has acquired numerous gold, high gold, and platinum awards for group and solo pieces at talent competitions all over Georgia. Jennifer graduated from Peachtree Ridge High School in 2010 with honors and went on to attend Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Kennesaw, Georgia. She danced with the KSU Dance Company five semesters and worked in the Department of Dance office at KSU for one year. She graduated from KSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in 2014. She continued her education and fostered her love for children by attaining a second bachelor’s degree. She received her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education in 2015. Jennifer has decided to return to Sugarloaf as full time artistic staff, stage manager, and school administrator with the intent of combining her passions for dance and love of educating.

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