Staff

Directors:

Randee Dayhuff - Has enjoyed the art and privilege of teaching dance to all ages. American Stars of Dance, Inc. is the dream of Kathy and Randee to teach and enjoy students as they grow in their talent and become more secure with their self-esteem.

Kathy Pierce - Has been dancing in the area all her life. As well as teaching, she recently celebrated 10 years as studio owner with her partner & friend Randee. She looks forward to teaching and instilling the love of dance. Bringing the joy of movement to young and old is a priority. Kathy wants the students to feel special about their accomplishments.

Instructors:

Randee Dayhuff

Kathy Pierce

Jenny DellaPeruta-Miller - Has been teaching for over 15 years. She majored in dance at Columbia College in Chicago. Jennifer has coached the Illinois State Fair Dance Team & Lakeland Cheerleading. Her specialties are Hip-Hop and Jazz.

Jen Haley - Has been dancing since she was three years old. Jen began dancing in Lake Villa where she eventually had Ms. Kathy as a teacher. Dancing her way through grade school and junior high, Jen found herself on the stage of Carmel High dancing for Street Scenes. Her college years brought new adventures that included The Dayton Ballet Company, The Dayton Dance Ensemble, and a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education. All of these wonderful dance experiences have encouraged Jen to teach dance at American Stars. After six years with the studio, she is motivated by her students growth, determination and mutual love of dance.

Becky DeRosa - Has been dancing for 29 years and teaching for the past 10 years. After seeing how dance and movement can make an impact on peoples lives, Becky went on to become a dance/movement therapist, a certified movement analyst, and is now working towards a teaching certificate in yoga. She loves teaching at American Stars of Dance where she gets to be with teachers she has known since she was young and students that are always enthusiastic and live to dance.

Jaime Clesceri - Jaime took her very first dance class when she was nine years old. Miss Kathy was her teacher and it was in the Lake Villa studio. She instantly fell in love with dancing and hasn't stopped since. During her grade school and high school years, Jaime competed dance nationally in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro and Poms. Jamie was also a gymnast for 10 years and trained at the Gymnastics Spot. She was a member on both the 1992 & 1993 State High School gymnastics teams at Carmel High School. At Carmel, Jaime danced in the Street Scenes performances along side with Becky DeRosa and Jen Haley. Jaime graduated college from University of Illinois - Champaign with a degree in Finance and just recently graduated from North Park University with an MBA. Jaime is thrilled to be back teaching dance after a 10 year absence. Jaime says that best part of teaching is sharing her passion for dance with her students.

Laurie Wodrich - Grew up in the area of dancing and is honored to come back to American Stars to teach. Laurie enjoys watching the little ones develop their dance background. Whether it be learning how to skip across the floor, tondu, shuffle, or do an arabesque, teaching dance has been great for her.

Ashley Gallina

Frank & Jackie

Office Manager:

Jennifer Chapleau

Office Assistants

Kim Laycock

Shay Pletcher