Instructors

Chase

Chase is currently applying to college programs to attend! He is excited to manage his schedule and continue to grow more independent. 

Favorite Exercise(s): push-ups.

Favorite Song/Artist: anything Harry Styles!

Colleen

Colleen is involved theater and loves to act and sing. She enjoys reading, making art, and staying active with dance and Special Olympics. 

Favorite Exercise(s): squat jumps, lunge hops, and stretches.

Favorite Song/Artist: Shake It Off by Taylor Swift and Make It Shine by Victoria Justice.

Conor

Conor has been involved with GiGi's for many years. In his free time he loves to watch TV and play video games!

Favorite Exercise(s): squats, push-ups, and downward dog.

Favorite Song/Artist: anything Lady Gaga!

Diego

Diego has been involved with Special Olympics for many years. Some of his favorite events that he has earned many medals in include powerlifting, basketball, and soccer. His favorite food is pepperoni pizza!

Favorite Exercise(s): squats, mountain climbers, and reverse lunges. 

Favorite Song/Artist: Mix: Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizarraga

Emily

Emily is very involved in Special Olympics. Her favorite sports are basketball, tennis, and hockey! Emily's favorite food is chicken. 

Favorite Exercise(s): squats, standing pull-downs, and toe taps.

Favorite Song/Artist: Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

Leslie

Some of Leslie's favorite foods are chicken wings, rice, and pizza. She loves spending time with her family at home. 

Favorite Exercise(s): shoulder stretch.

Favorite Song/Artist: anything by One Direction! Some of her favorite songs by them are Change Your Tickets, Night Changes, and Clouds.

Lucy

Lucy loves to travel, listen to music, and spend time with her friends. She loves to read and her favorite author is Stephen King.

Favorite Exercise(s): squats, arm circles, and marches 

Favorite Song/Artist: Demi Lovato, Victoria Justice, and Selena Gomez.

Luis

Luis has been a part of Special Olympics for many years. He does many events but he loves to play soccer and do the long jump during track and field. His favorite meal is steak!

Favorite Exercise(s): bicycle crunches and all breathing exercises.

Favorite Song/Artist: Firework by Katy Perry

Olu

This is Olu's first internship at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago. He loves spending time with his sister and he loves fresh fruit for a snack!

Favorite Exercise(s): squats, mindfulness, and all stretches.

Favorite Song/Artist: anything that he can dance to!

Ryan

Ryan loves to FaceTime her friends during her free time and spending as much time as she can with her dogs. Her favorite foods are chicken tenders and risotto!

Favorite Exercise(s): child's pose, squats, and marches.

Favorite Song/Artist: We Don't Talk About Bruno from the Disney movie Encanto.

Quincy

Quincy leads 'Quincy's Corner' at the Chicago Playhouse and enjoys to plan other events here as well. She has been apart of Special Gifts Theater, Special Olympics, and Dovetail dance classes for many years. In her free time, Quincy loves to listen to music and spend time with her friends!

Favorite Exercise(s): downward dog, reverse lunges, child's pose, and squats. 

Favorite Song/Artist: Miranda Cosgrove, Hannah Montana, and The Lodge