About Kristie Eckman, Director Ms. Kristie has over 35 years of dance training in variations of Ballet, Tap, Acrojazz, Jazz, Hawaiian, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater and Tumbling. She has more than 30 years experience in teaching and choreographing to children of all ages. Ms. Kristie has won Choreography Awards in Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap for routines she has choreographed. She was trained in modeling and pageantry under Judy Barrick who has trained many contestants for the top pageants in the world, such as Miss America. Kristie has also been a judge in several pageants, including Sunburst International. Ms. Kristie has studied with the Dayton Ballet, Jeanie Moreland Dance Theatre and graduated from Sinclair College with an Associates of Art Degree in Dance. She is also a member of the ADCC; Studio For Excellence. Ms. Kristie has traveled nationally and internationally competing and performing various styles of dance. She has danced in competitions in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Disney Land, Nashville, Nassau (Bahamas), and more. Her students have competed and placed as Top Over All Winners at many dance competitions locally and nationally. Her students have placed at the local, national, and international levels of many of the pageant systems. Ms. Kristie was also the head coach of the Xavier University Dance Team. Ms. Kristie believes in making dance enjoyable and is always looking for new and creative ideas to enhance her student's experience.

	Ms.Brooklyne Dance Team & Recreational Coach Ms. Brooklyne graduated Xavier University where she danced on the Xavier Musketeers Dance Team for 4 years while working towards her degree. Brooklyne has 20 years of dance training. She was raised right here with ShowBiz Dance Academy! She has also studied with Dayton Ballet and has attended multiple dance workshops and conventions throughout her training. Brooklyne has travelled, studied and competed throughout the Country including Los Angeles CA, Chicago IL, Orlando Fl, and New York City just to name a few. Brooklyne has been a part of our National Winning Team and has received several dance scholarships and Titles over the years. Brooklyne absolutely adores working with our kids! Ms. Brooklyne is one of our Recreational and Competition Coaches at ShowBiz Dance Academy.
	Ms. Ashley Team & Recreational Coach Ms. Ashley has a Bachelor in Arts Degree from Capital University. She was the Dance Captain when attending King s High School before going off to College. Ms. Ashley helped choreograph several numbers for the Kings Musical s in The Damn Yankees and Godspell . She also choreographed for several numbers for the Kings High School Talent Show; Puttin On The Hits. While at Capital University, Ms. Ashley had the opportunity to participate on the Capital University s Orchesis Dance Ensemble as well as be a member of Capital s Dance Team. Ms. Ashley has pageant coach experience and more than 12 years of dancing experience. Ms. Ashley is one of our Recreational and Competition Coaches at ShowBiz Dance Academy.
	Ms. Avery Ms. Avery started dancing when she was three and at 8 she started competitive competitions. At 12 she became an assistant teacher. At 16 she taught her first recreational dance class. She trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap and acro dance.
	Ms. Christina Ms. Christina originally from Summerville, South Carolina, began dancing at 11. She spent her high school years at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the leadership of Ethan Stiefel, where she was awarded the Dean's Merit Scholarship. After graduating from UNCSA, Christina trained for an additional year at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Graduate Program. In 2011, Christina was offered a second company position with the Charlotte Ballet and was quickly promoted to join the main company the subsequent season. Following her time in Charlotte, Christina joined the Cincinnati Ballet as a valued member of the corps de ballet from 2014 to 2024. Throughout her illustrious career, Christina has delighted audiences with performances in works by luminaries such as Alonzo King, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Ohad Naharin, among others. Christina's artistic journey also includes collaborating with esteemed choreographers like Dwight Rhoden, Amy Seiwert, and Jennifer Archibald while contributing to world premieres and shaping her repertoire with grace and skill. With a wealth of performance, pedagogical, and mentorship experience, Christina embodies a passionate and dedicated leader in the dance world. She eagerly anticipates the opportunity to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers.
	Ms. Gabrielle Ms. Gabrielle has been a teacher at Dayton Ballet School since 2010, and was in Dayton Ballet II Junior and Senior Company before dancing with the Dayton Ballet professional company at age 17. While in Dayton Ballet II Senior Company, she won the Dancer Peer Award, Walter J. McCaslin Memorial Award, and the Josephine and Hermene Schwartz Award. While in the professional company, Ms. Gabrielle performed in Dracula, Nutcracker, Tales from the Shadows, There Was a Time, and America s Robin Hood. Her most memorable roles include Dracula s wife, a Spanish dancer in the Nutcracker, and the nurse in Romeo and Juliet. She is also an American Rhythm ballroom champion.
	Ms. Candace Ms. Candace studied at University of Iowa with a Dance Major. She also studied dance in Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Lyrical at the Dance Center in Wapekoneta, OH. She has had the opportunity to be a Judge at Encore Talent Dance Competition. Ms. Candace has taught team classes at ShowBiz. Ms. Candace also helps with Choreography from time to time at ShowBiz Dance Academy.
	Ms. Natalie Dance Team & Recreational Coach Natalie grew up doing competitive gymnastics for many years. At the age of 11 she switched to dance and began training in ballet, pointe, lyrical and jazz. In the following few years, Natalie decided to follow more of a competitive dance track. She competed and performed on stage in multiple different styles. Natalie started teaching dance at the age of 17. Natalie has been teaching recreational classes, competitive solos, duos, trios and group dances for 6 years. Natalie loves that she can use her previous knowledge in tumbling & acrobatics in her dance career as well. Natalie's favorite thing about teaching dance is watching the dancers grow and learn new things. She loves seeing her students confidence flourish as they find their passion for what they are doing.
	Ms.Serena Ms. Serena, originally from Cincinnati, began her ballet training with Claudia Rudolf Barrett. At age ten she was awarded the Bronze Medal at Youth America Grand Prix New York City Finals. In 2011, while a student of Oliver Arana, Ms. Serena won the Youth Grand Prix Award at Youth America Grand Prix and the Silver Medal at the World Ballet Competition. Ms. Serena relocated to Florida in the fall of 2011 to train with Magaly Suarez at the Art of Classical Ballet. While training in Florida, she appeared frequently as a soloist with Florida Classical Ballet. She was also featured in the Young Medalists Gala at the Miami International Ballet Festival in 2011 and 2012. After winning the Gold Medal at Youth America Grand Prix in both 2012 and 2013, Ms. Serena was chosen to dance as a soloist in The Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala and Ballet s Greatest Hits Gala. In 2013 Ms. Serena joined Boston Ballet II. During her two seasons with BBII, she danced as a member of the corps de ballet in more than 11 full length ballets as well as several contemporary works. Ms. Serena is excited to join Cincinnati Ballet and feels blessed to be dancing in her hometown again.
	Ms. Sirui Born in Shanghai, China, Ms. Sirui started her dance training with the Shanghai Dance School in the year 2000. After 7 years of training, Ms. Sirui continued her studies at the Shanghai Theater Academy for four years. In 2011, Ms. Sirui started her professional career in the United States with the Cincinnati Ballet as a Corp de Ballet member. In 2015, she was promoted to First Soloist with the Cincinnati Ballet Company. In 2009, Ms. Sirui won the Gold Medal in the Senior Division at the Ninth Taolibei National Dance Competition in China. She also won the Gold Medal in the Senior Division at the Beijing International Competition in China in 2010. In 2011, Ms. Sirui was invited to dance in the Hong Kong Ballet's Production of Swan Lake. In 2016, Ms. Sirui was invited to dance in the Gala "Night of Ballet" in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She has danced several Pas de Deux including Esmeralda, Diana and Acteon, Paquita, Coppelia. She has also performed soloist and principal rolls such as Moyna and Peasant Pas de Deux in Giselle, Pas de Trois in Swan Lake, Kitri in Don Quixote, Medora in Le Corsaire, Snow Queen and Dewdrop Fairy in the Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Quatre, Eaglet in Alice in Wonderland amongst other ballets.
	Ms. Lauren Ms. Lauren has been dancing for 20 years. She is in her final year of Nursing School at The University of Cincinnati where she is a member of their renown dance team. While being on The University of Cincinnati Dance Team, Ms. Lauren has won 2 National Championships in the Hip Hop division at The Universal Dance Association Competition, 2 World Championships in the Pom division and 3 World Championships in the Hip Hop division at The International Cheer Union World Competition. Outside of school and dance, Ms. Lauren has a passion for kids and teaching and loves sharing her knowledge of dance with the younger generation.
	Ms. Kaelyn Ms. Kaelyn has been a teacher for 16 years, both at her home school near Cincinnati Oh, and traveling all across the United States and Canada as a a guest artist and instructor. Focusing on all styles of dance, she is a sought-after teacher and adjudicator who loves to bring her unique teaching style to kids all over the country! Her professional career began at age 18, as a featured performer in Cedar Pointe's groundbreaking tap/drum show "Krash Boom Bang!" , a first for theme parks. Soon after, she was the youngest choreographer/creative director for Paramount's Kings Island and King's Dominion, creating a show named "Pulse" which toured for over 3 years. Between teaching and starting a family, she auditioned on a whim for Season 3 of SYTYCD, and landed in the top 24 females in Las Vegas. Upon returning, doors began opening and her career as a guest teacher/adjudicator began! She adjudicates for various competitions and conventions. The summer of 2013, Ms. Kaelyn was asked to be a guest instructor for LA Tap Experience, held in Los Angeles. Under the direction of mentor Gregg Russell, who Ms. Kaelyn has assisted in the past, she had the privilege of teaching alongside Maud Arnold, Sarah Reich, Angela Carter, Ryan Lohoff, and Gregg himself. The week ended with a show at LA Theatre, featuring Tap Sounds Underground, the widely successful tap company founded by Gregg Russell. Summer of 2014, Tap Dance Tutorials aka "#BRINGTAPTOTHEPEOPLE" was born. After years of the universe whispering, Ms. Kaelyn decided it was the right time to launch her first series of unique classwork and material, and make it available to tappers and teachers all over the world. Within 2 weeks, and thousands of downloads, she knew she had found a wonderful way to share her passion!

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