TARA ABBOTT (Modern and Tap, CHARLESTON)
Tara Abbott started her career with the Dancefx Concert Dance Company in 2007 as part of the company honored in Choreography and Contemporary dance at the International Dance Grand Prix in Italy. Abbott attended Boston College where she studied dance with Dorothy Hershkowitz and was co-captain of the Boston College Marching Band Dance Team.  Abbott received her Masters in Communication from UGA before relocating to South Carolina to be a charter member of the Charleston Dance Project.  In addition to teaching and choreographing, Abbott works as a research coordinator at MUSC. 

JENNY BROE (Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Strip Aerobics, CHARLESTON)
Director of Dance Education, Dancefx Charleston
Dancer, instructor and choreographer extraordinaire, Jenny Broe is Director of Dance Education at Dancefx Charleston and principal dancer of the Charleston Dance Project. Hailing from Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, GA, Broe studied with renowned choreographers and instructors such as Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Dee and Dennis Casbery at the Edge and Performing Arts Center in LA, and Broadway Dance Center in NYC before joining Dancefx in Athens, GA in 2003. As a Dancefx Concert Dance Company Member, Broe had the honor of performing with the Dancefx Concert Dance Company at DanceATHENS Dance Festival in 2003-08, Jazz Dance World Congress in 2005, Piccolo Spoleto Festival in 2004-2007, International Dance Grand Prix Italia in Bologna, Italy during the summer of 2007, and The PULSE on Tour in Atlanta 2006, 2007 and 2009, in addition to working as the Project Coordinator for Dancefx, Inc. In 2008, Broe worked as a master contemporary instructor at Gotta Dance Atlanta and danced professionally at Opera in Midtown Atlanta before returning to Dancefx, Inc. to help launch Charleston’s newest pride and joy: Dancefx Charleston and the Charleston Dance Project. Email Jenny

LAUREN GUDGER (PreK, Elem, FX2/3, ATHENS)
Director of Youth Dance Education, Dancefx Athens
With 20 years of dance experience, Lauren Gudger brings fine arts and child expertise to her role as Director of Youth Dance Education. Much of her early training came from Steps Dance Center in Woodstock, GA and she began teaching classes there at the age of 15. As a member of the Dancefx Concert Dance Company since 2006, she has had the honor of performing at such events as the DanceATHENS Dance Concert, Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, and in front of world-renowned choreographers at The PULSE on Tour. She was also honored with the company in Italy at the 2007 International Grand Prix, receiving second overall for Contemporary and Choreography. She began the Youth Soundfx Company in 2008 and led them as they performed in Athens and Charleston concerts. While dancing and teaching youth and adult classes at Dancefx, Gudger studied at The University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She has helped to bring the Dancefx Youth Program to new heights.Email Lauren

ALLISON HAYN (Jazz and Contemporary, ATHENS)
Executive Director, Dancefx Athens
After four years working at world renouned Broadway Dance Center in New York City and The PULSE on Tour featuring SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE celebrity choreographers, Hayn takes over as Executive Director of Dancefx Athens in August of 2009.
Atlanta native Hayn has taught for Broadway Dance Center's (BDC) Children and Teen Program in New York City, serves as Producer of The PULSE On Tour, and Retail Director and Merchandiser for BDC in addition to appearing in and choreographing photo shoots for Capezio and Frontline Dancewear and working as a freelance instructor, dancer and choreographer throughout New York City. Working closely with Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Wade Robson, Cris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Laurie Ann Gibson, Hayn brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, cutting-edge innovation and opportunity to the Athens dance community and Dancefx family.
Before moving to New York, Allison spent five years with Dancefx, as a dancer, instructor and choreographer in addition to serving as Assistant Director of Dancefx, Inc. Hayn was instrumental in the opening of Dancestyle Dancewear and establishing the Dancefx Studio Youth Program. As a Dancefx Concert Dance Company Member, she's performed at the Jazz Dance World Congress in 2002 and 2004, Jazz on Tap (2001-2004), DanceAthens Dance Festival (2000-2004) and Dancefx's FX Spring Concert (2001-2005). With over 20 years dance experience, Hayn has studied with Luigi in New York City and the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project in Chicago in addition to her work in New York City. Hayn is a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia's Honors Program with a degree in Public Relations. Email Allison

DANIELLE HOSKER (Jazz and Ballroom, CHARLESTON)
Executive Director, Dancefx Charleston and Founder of Dancefx, Inc.

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