MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ms. Christine Belpedio-Fosco
- Owner, Artistic Director, Teacher and Choreographer for 45 years at Christine Belpedio’s School of Dance.
- Studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Tumbling in New York, Chicago, and California. Started dancing at the age of 6.
- Certified Member of Dance Education of America.
- Performed professionally throughout the Chicagoland area with the troupe “Entertainer's”.
- Former Honey Bear Dancer for the Chicago Bears
Ms. Alicia
- Currently enrolled in North Eastern University with a minor in Dance.
- Trained in Ballet, Latin, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap and Jazz.
- Has performed at various well known events including Chicago
- International Salsa Congress and the Chicago Bachata Salsa Fest.
- Started Dancing at Christine Belpedio’s Studio at the age of 4.
- Recently opened for French Montana and Jerry Rivera.
- She is a professional Latin instructor as well as a performer
Ms. Amy
- Coached acrobatics, cheer and circus classes for over 12 years.
- USAG certified.
- Performs partner acrobatics professionally.
- Coaches various circus disciplines, including juggling, aerials, partner
- acrobatics and tightrope.
- Teaches beginning through advanced levels from summersaults to running handspring back tucks.
Ms. Francesca
- Graduate from University of Illinois.
- Professional Hip Hop Dancer and Instructor for more than 8 years.
- Performed with Hip Hop Companies: Deeply Rooted Dance, Coda,
- Urban Dance, Boom Crack, and Puzzle League.
- Started dancing at Christine Belpedio’s School of Dance at the age of 3.
- Trained in Tap, Acrobatics, Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop.
- Versatile Dancer in many genres of dance
Mr. Jose
- Latin dance performer and instructor for over 8 years.
- Has performed at various well known events including Chicago
- International Salsa Congress and the Chicago Bachata Salsa Fest.
- Performed internationally and locally throughout Chicago.
- Company member in several Latin dance companies for several years.
- Has taught for CBSD Latin Performance Teams for over 5 years.
Ms. Miriam
- Mexican Folkloric Instructor and Performer from Guadalajara in Mexico for over 25 years.
- Choreographed large group performances from various regions.
- Studied at the University of Guadalajara.
- Dance instructor for SEP and DIF in Mexico.
- Professionally performed for “La Casa de la Culture” in Mexico.
Ms. Racheal
- Freelance dancer that has performed for many music artist and performed in various music videos.
- Has performed in “World of Dance” Chicago
- Has traveled to choregraph for teams throughout Illinois
- Graduated from Collage of DuPage with a degree in Fine Arts
- Specializes and Teaches in Acrobatics, Lyrical and Jazz.
Ms. Sabrina
- Graduate of DePaul University.
- Teaches all levels of Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary and Poms.
- Has several years of teaching experience with Recitals, Dance - Competitions and Choreography.
- She is a professional Dance Instructor and Poms Coach.
- Has taught in the Chicagoland areas and surrounding suburbs.
