JAZZ TECH

Kara Tiesman is a sophomore at Saint Louis University, where she is a member of the SLU Dance Team and is pursuing a minor in dance. She is an alumni of both STRYVE and the Washington Pantherettes Dance Team. Kara brings experience in dance choreography and has trained in various forms of yoga and Pilates. She is skilled in refining dance technique across styles and offers specialized training in dancer-specific exercises.

DANCERS’ FITNESS & CONDITIONING

Barbie holds a B.S. in Education with a double major in Dance and Physical Education from Northern Illinois University. She has over 20 years of experience in personal training and group fitness, along with a background in teaching physical education, choreographing children’s musicals, and leading dance and swim lessons. As a Master Trainer for R.I.P.P.E.D. and SilverSneakers, she traveled nationally to teach, evaluate, and certify instructors. Currently, she manages group fitness, teaches, and trains at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. Barbie is excited to share her passion for fitness with the dancers.

BALLET

Alex Thate, a current musical theatre major at Wright State University, is ecstatic to be teaching at Stryve this summer. Alex specializes in ballet, contemporary and Fosse styles of jazz and is a alumni of Water Street Dance Company.  Choreography and performance credits include Into the Woods, Anything Goes, Chicago and The Addams Family.