2025-2026 TEAM
CAPTAIN
Class of 2027
Josie is a third year, junior. She is a Nursing major. She has previous dance experience with Morton High School and Center Stage Academy of Dance. On campus, Josie is also involved with Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
CAPTAIN
Class of 2027
Molly is a third year, junior. She is a Nursing major. She has dance experience with Kim's Academy of Dance. Molly works for OSF as a CNA/PCT on the Women's Care Unit.
Class of 2026
Breeley is a second year, senior. She is a Speech Pathology major. Breeley has 17 years of dance experience with Captivation Dance by Kaleigh. She was also on the Morton High School Varsity Dance team, junior high dance team, and was a competitive dancer. On campus, Breeley is involved in Gamma Phi Beta.
Class of 2026
Leah Reed is a fourth year, senior. She is a Media Production major with a minor in Advertising/Public Relations. Leah has 17 years of dance experience with Ottawa Dance Academy. She earned an IDTA State Title in Jazz during the 2019 season with the Ottawa High School Dance Team. Leah has 5 years of teaching experience, and also currently teaches hip hop at Peoria Ballet.
Class of 2027
Zayda is a first year, sophomore. She is an Electrical Engineering with Robotics and Controls major. Zayda has 11 years of dance experience and 7 years of competition experience. She danced with Studio 11 Dance Company in jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. She was also on Harlem Varsity Dance Team for 4 years.
Class of 2027
Bella is a second year, junior. She is a Social Work and Pre-Law major. Bella has 17 years of dance experience with Captivation Dance by Kaleigh. She was also on the Morton High School Varsity Dance Team.
Class of 2028
Taylor is a second year, sophomore. She is a Nursing major. Taylor has been dancing for 14 years both recreational and competitively. She competed for her high school dance team on the Washington Pantherettes. She also received 12th in state for her solo through IDTA. She performed recreationally through her dance studio, Center Stage Academy of Dance. On campus, Taylor is also involved in the Nursing Student Association and Multicultural Nursing Student Group. She is also a CNA and tutor.
Class of 2028
Mylie is a second year, sophomore. She is an Elementary Education major with an ESL endorsement. Mylie has 16 years of dance experience with Center Pointe Dance Academy and Taylorville High School Dance Team. She also has 11 years of competition dance experience. On campus, Mylie is involved in Sigma Kappa Sorority, the Honors Program, Fighting Pretty, STARs, Best Buddies, and Campus Life Ambassadors.
Class of 2029
Ava is a first year, freshman. She is a Kinesiology and Health Science major with a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences. She has dance experience with the Washington Pantherettes and the USDC Competition Team. Ava works at Athletico Physical Therapy and co-coahes at Under the Spotlight Dance Company in their competition Division.
Class of 2029
Addison is a first year, freshman. She is a marketing major. She has previous dance experience with Stryve Dance Company and Washington Pantherettes.
Class of 2029
Ella is a first year, freshman. She is a Nursing major. She has previous dance experience with Encore Dance Academy in Lewistown, IL. On campus, Ella is also involved with Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
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