Alyssa Schorr
Miss Alyssa is an experienced and passionate dancer, educator, choreographer of more than 20 years. Since graduating college in 2009 with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in Dance Education from the University of Wisconsin River Falls, she has been teaching and choreographing in the area of the Twin Cities in several theater groups and studios. She loves working with kids of all ages and has experience in many styles including musical theater, ballet, tap, jaz, lyrical, and liturgical movement.
While running a household of 4 children and homeschooling, she is also passionate about bringing a philosophy of true goodness and beauty through the art of dance. She hopes to provide this educational experience to homeschool families in a supportive, welcoming, and encouraging environment.
Miss Beatrice Skulley
Miss Beatrice Skulley is feeling blessed and excited to be a teacher this year with Jubilate as she had assisted in our dance program the last year. She will be a wonderful role model to our students with her dedication to ballet and her exquisite technique.
She has been studying Classical Ballet for 13 years with Classical Ballet Academy and performs in The Nutcracker each year at St. Catherine’s. This year she choreographed a piece for the Minnesota Dance festival. She is the 4th of 5 siblings, is homeschooled, and a member of The Church of All Saints. She is very much looking forward to working and having fun with your students this year.
Miss Mariah Espinosa
Miss Mariah is in 12th grade and has been dancing for 14 years now. Last Spring, she joined us as an assistant to our program and is now excited to assist and lead classes this coming season. We are excited to have her gifts and talents shared with our students. Mariah currently dances at Minnesota Ballet School and Theater and has performed in many productions including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Coppelia. Mariah has also been teaching ballet there for 3 years. With her experience and technique, and her excitement for the art of ballet, she is eager to share the joy of dancing with all of her classes.
Miss Clara Bradac
Miss Clara is excited to be teaching at Jubilate Dance Company. Besides teaching ballet, Clara is working towards getting her Doula certification. This past year, Clara has assisted and co-taught ballet classes at Jubilate and can’t wait to return.
Clara has several years of ballet experience at St. Croix Ballet and Belle Ballet and is continuing her ballet education in adult classes. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and playing the guitar. Clara can’t wait to share her joy and love of ballet with all of her students.
Miss Avery Augustine
Miss Avery Augustine is excited to return to Jubilate as an assistant and lead teacher this year. She looks forward to sharing her love for ballet with young dancers. Avery has studied ballet for 12 years with Classical Ballet Academy and one year with West Hawaii Dance Theater. She enjoys performing in Ballet Minnesota’s Classic Nutcracker each year. Some of her favorite past roles include German Doll, Lead Friend, and Spanish.
Avery will be going into 11th grade and appreciates the flexibility of a hybrid-homeschool education along with her four siblings. She loves her classes with Aquinas Learning and the Church of All Saints Co-op, which is also her parish.