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Jessa Mandat / Owner/Director - Is a graduate of Canton Ballet and a company member for 4 years dancing in Europe, Texas, Pennsylvania, and more. She has also worked with Ballet Magnificat in Mississippi and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Jessa is a 2002 graduate from Walsh University with a Bachelors degree. She started Dance at the age of 3, has been dancing for 25 years, and has 10 years teaching experience. She hopes you love dance too. |
| Meghan McMichael / Instructor - She is a Walsh University Graduate and has a specialization in working with children and adults with disabilities. Meghan has 18 years of Tumbling and Dance experience, and has been teaching dance and Gymnastics for the past 6 years. She has gone to the Junior Olympics, Hawaii, and Louisianna for Gymnastics. Meghan plays indoor soccer in her free time. |
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Megan Wise / Instructor – Is currently persuing a Masters in Health Education and teaching personal health at Kent State University. She plans to graduate in May and work for a non-profit health organization. She has 16 years of experience in dance and 8 years of teaching experience. Megan loves all types of music and looks forward to teaching both new and returning students. |
| Lauren McMichael / Instructor - is a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Fine Arts Photography and a minor in Dance. She is currently working on her creative endeavors as an artist and hopes to soon acquire a gallery space to display and sell her artwork in downtown Canton. |
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Erin Coplin / Instructor- She is a student at the University of Akron's Honors Collage, and is majoring in Business. She has danced for 13 years. This will be Erin's 6th year teaching dance. Erin enjoys singing, hanging out with friends, and reading all types of books. |
| Christina Fitting / Instructor- Is a sophomore at the University of Akron majoring in Childhood Development with a minor in dance. She has 16 years of dance experience as well as 3 years of cheerleading experience and coaching. this is Christina's 2nd year teaching at Rising Star. |
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faculty photograhs by Lauren McMichael |
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