Jaclyn Augustyn Smith, 
    Managing and Artistic Director
    jaclyn@coremovement.com

  Ms. Jaclyn’s training began in Youngstown, Ohio. She went on achieve her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree from the Ohio State University with a focus in technology, production and performance as well as arts management. Her talents were put to work at OSU where she taught undergraduate dance classes, and facilitated Dance Major auditions with Professor Mockabee while bringing back the annual Jazz/Tap concert for budding choreographers.  Recently named in the Who's Who National Registry for Business owners, Jaclyn's fearlessness has pushed CORE to become the fastest growing dance school in our area and is recognized by Dance publications for her marketing techniques and success since 2004. 

Her combinations of traditional and contemporary styles create unique pieces from beginner to the most advanced dancers and range from high school musicals to Off-Broadway performances with the American Tap Dance Foundation, Rob Marshall from the motion picture Chicago and more. She has been invited by countless companies to create choreography and curriculums including local public and private high schools. Ms. Jaclyn maintains her own training at STEPS on Broadway in NYC and introduces her students to the “scene” as often as possible. Jaclyn’s dedication as an educator has allowed her to reach into various aspects of the dance industry such as competition judging, and the development of a system of exercises and techniques based upon Myo-Skeletal Therapy used to strengthen dancers who have sustained injuries or suffer from chronic weaknesses.  2007 marked the first year of an annual production of The Nutcracker with Phyllis Papa's Atlantic City Contemporary Ballet Co., where student's from Jaclyn's 7 yr old through 16 yr old programs are cast. Ms. Smith also participates in National Dance Week as a State Delegate. She works for the Costume Gallery, posing models for their annual costume catalogs and helps raise money for Dance for the Cure.  Through Wee Kids Early Learning Center in Hainesport, Ms. Jaclyn is implementing an after school program for the elementary children at schools in our county.  Her teaching can be enjoyed at local schools and day care centers and her dancers have gone on to successful careers at esteemed Colleges and Universities such as Ohio State, Boston Conservatory, Fordham, Montclair... In 2008, Jaclyn began a course for Graduating SR's that will prepare them for auditions, interviews and other areas for entrance into a professional arts career.

  Jaclyn's newest projects include the management of the performance group, Xtensions, for community outreach and the development of young dancers. Xtensions has performed at the Jeanne Ruddy Performance Garage in Philadelphia, the Garden State Dance Festival and Project Dance.  In 2010, the company was recognized by the esteemed panel of judges from "So, You Think You Can Dance."   With choreography by fellow teachers, Diana Alfieri and Lauren Rahilly, the cast received national awards and will present at the PULSE National Convention in NYC in summer of 2010.  During the 2009-2010 dance season, Ms. Jaclyn implemented a Master Class workshop on behalf of CORE that will travels nationally and includes Teachers' Training syllabi, pre-professional coursework and choreography as well as kinesiology for the dancer. 
Together with Diana Alfieri, a full curriculum for an Associate of Fine Arts in Dance was designed and presented to BCC- The program was accepted and is set to commence in Fall of 2010 at the Mt. Holly campus.

    Lauren Rahilly,
    Xtensions Programs Coordinator
    lauren@coremovement.com

What started as a random decision for her mother to enroll her in classes at a new local dance school, soon grew into a passion that Lauren Rahilly has been pursuing since the age of four. Miss Rahilly has been classically trained in Ballet & Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Becoming a dance educator at the studio where she grew up, she furthered her dance education by attending additional conventions, workshops and competitions. Not only has Lauren shared her love of dance with her school but she has also devoted herself to sharing her talents with the community around her. Lauren represents CORE's acclaimed Early Childhood Program at a number of local pre-schools and day care centers.  Lauren has helped raise thousands of dollars through dance for such charitable foundations as Samaritan Hospice and Providence House, both of Burlington County. Her choreography has been featured in community performances for local events, performances by Arcadia University’s Knight Club Dance Company and most recently was sought after to be represented by DDO Arts Agency to appear in national venues and multi-media outlets. Lauren’s choreography has also earned various awards such as choreography, performance and top score awards. Her dedication to Rancocas Valley earned her choreography opportunities with the Nationally ranked Dance Team.  With a degree in Psychology from Arcadia University, Lauren worked for the Masonic Home of NJ.  She has pursued additional certifications in fitness, including Turbo Kick®, CrossFit, and Zumba®. Working alongside Diana Alfieri, her choreography was recognized at the Pulse National Convention as a staff favorite by the esteemed panel from "So, you think you can dance" including Mia Michaels, Cris Judd and more.  The piece will present in NYC in summer of 2010.

    Diana Alfieri
    Early Childhood, Jazz, Modern and Xtensions Programs
    Associate Director
    diana@coremovement.com

Diana Alfieri is a 2005 graduate of Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance. Favorite credits include Dancing back up to pop singer Jesse McCartney and R&B artist Nick Cannon; Playing Fransisca in West Side Story at the Carousel Theatre in Akron, OH as well as dancing the summer stages at HersheyPark multiple times! Diana has served as assistant to the choreographer for the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders and the Mask and Wig Club at the University of Pennsylvania. Diana is currently serving as Managing Director for the Garden State Dance Festival, and is on staff as a dance educator, choreographer, and guest teacher at several studios in the Philadelphia area and at Burlington County College. Diana’s choreography has been recognized multiple times on the convention circuit and she has sent several students on to some of the areas most recognized colleges and universities for dance.  Working alongside Lauren Rahilly, her choreography was recognized at the Pulse National Convention as a staff favorite by the esteemed panel from "So, you think you can dance" including Mia Michaels, Cris Judd and more.  Together with Jaclyn A. Smith, a full curriculum for an Associate of Fine Arts in Dance was designed and presented to BCC- The program was accepted and is set to commence in Fall of 2010 at the Mt. Holly campus.

                                      
    Richelle Weiland
    Adult Fitness
    richelle@coremovement.com

Ms. Richelle began her dance training in Omaha, Nebraska. She went on to accomplish her Bachelor of Science in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University. While attending the University, Richelle performed with the American Spirit Dance Company and was part of the opening act number for Roy Clark. After moving back to Omaha, she joined the Omaha Theater Ballet as the Administrative Assistant to the Director as well as the Jazz and Tap Coordinator. Her choreography was also seen throughout the community onstage at the Rose Theater, in high school musicals, and in high school dance teams. Richelle then moved to Wichita Falls, TX with her Air Force husband and began teaching jazz, tap, and lyrical at a local studio. Her choreography earned both Gold and Silver awards at numerous LADF workshop competitions. Richelle is also passionate about fitness. She is currently working at Fort Dix Army Post as an A.F.A.A. certified Fitness Trainer and holds certifications in Turbo Kick®, CrossFit, and Zumba®.

  Anthony Rhodes
  Jazz and Modern Programs
  tony@coremovement.com
   
Anthony presently teaches lyrical,modern, jazz,tap and ballet at various institutes. Anthony is a 2005 graduate of the Creative Arts High School, where he majored in dance. He continued his dance training at Philadanco, DCNS Inc.and currently with Eleone Dance Theater. Anthonys choreography was featured in the 2008 Philadelphia Film Festival, as well as the 2007 production of " For Colored Girls........". Tony (as he likes to be called) is now the Artistic Director of the Extreme Dance Academy in Pennsauken NJ. Tony enjoys teaching children and looks forward to instructing for many years.

Jen Mooney     Intermediate  and Advanced Ballet and Modern      Recently chosen as an Eagles Cheerleader for the 2010-2011 season, Jennifer's inspiration began when she first started dancing at the age of three.  Her early years of dance training were spent concentrating seriously on her ballet technique.  She studied mostly under the instruction of Michele DiCola-Sasse, Shaun Doyle, and Viktor Yeliohin.  She continued her study of dance at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD for one year before transferring to The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.  During her college experience, Jennifer grew much more diverse as a dancer, studying all dance forms and concentrating seriously on modern dance.  At The University of the Arts, she had the opportunity to perform at the Merriam Theater and at the Drake Theater, where she also showcased her own choreography.  She has worked with choreographers Silvanna Cardell, Matthew Neenan, Andrew Pap, and Brian Sanders and also had the privilege of performing “Steps in the Street” (1936) Excerpts from Chronicle, which was restaged for the university by Joyce Herring of the Martha Graham Company.  Jennifer recently graduated from UArts in May 2006 with her BFA in dance Education, with a concentration in modern dance.  She is now performing with Enso Ensemble, a modern dance company in New Jersey, and for Kinetic Outlaws, a newly developed modern company in Philadelphia.  Miss Jen has attended the Dance Masters of America Teacher’s Training School in Buffalo, NY and is excited to be joining the dancers of CORE Academy in 2010.

Alexei Charov     Ballet and Pointe Born in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia, Alexei began his ballet training at age nine and graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg – home of the famed ballet traditions developed by Agrippina Vaganova and Marius Petipa. His studies there included classical ballet, history of theater, history of music, acting, stage make-up, history of European and American ballet, character dance and pas de deux. Mr. Charov started his professional career at the age of seventeen at the Donetsk Opera and Ballet House in Ukraine. He began touring nationally and abroad and enjoyed great success, quickly building a rich classical repertoire. In 1991 he moved to the United States and continued his performing career with the Indianapolis Ballet and the Pennsylvania Ballet, adding a wide collection of Balanchine works to his range. Alexei has also performed in original works by many internationally acclaimed choreographers in a constellation of traditional and classical parts, which he has interpreted in new and exciting ways. His partners have included such ballet luminaries as Oscar-nominee Leslie Brown, Jodie Gates and Tatiana Pali, and his dancing has been highlighted and reviewed by the press in Europe and Asia, as well as in the United States. As Director of Ballet Programs for the Koresh School of Dance in Philadelphia, Mr. Charov draws on his extensive teaching experience at numerous schools and conferences around the country. He is also currently a guest Master Teacher at the City Ballet of Houston, Texas, and teaches regularly at Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania.

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Chris Winkler
Technical Stage Production, Music and Video Compilation