About Us

After training, she was invited to join the Hungarian National Ballet Company. While there, she performed throughout Europe and Russia, the works of Seregi, Bejart, Balanchine, Kylian, and the Great Russian classics Swan Lake, Nutcracker and Giselle. After leaving Hungary, Ms. Julia performed the role of Meg Giry in the Vienna Company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. There, she had the opportunity to work with Harold Prince and Gillian Lynn. She also toured Holland with the New Years Gala Production and guest performed with the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland and the Wagner Festival in Bayreuth, Germany. She later joined the Hamburg production of CATS, covering the roles of Victoria, Sillabub, Cassandra, Rumpleteazer, Tantomile and Bombalurina. Ms. Julia has taught students of all levels and ages in Germany, Australia, Arizona and New York. Ms. Julia also studied at the Fitness Institute of Australia and currently works as a fitness instructor and personal trainer.

Physical Therapy from Russel Sage College in Troy, New York. Alicia is also a mom of 3.

through college.  Sarah graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.A. in Dance.  She then went on to receive Masters degrees in Childhood Education and Special Education at The College of Saint Rose.  She currently works as a New York State certified Special Education teacher.  Having taught for eighteen dance seasons at another local studio, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and a passion for educating young students about the art of dance.

the Juilliard School, among others, she went on to receive her BFA in Dance from the Conservatory at Purchase College. She has performed with numerous ballet and modern companies, including the Albany Berkshire Ballet, and is currently a member of Lydia Johnson Dance and Riedel Dance Theater, for which she also serves as Associate Artistic Director.  Ms. Iannacito is certified to teach Pilates and yoga.  She has been on faculty at the New York State Summer School for the Arts, The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard, The School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet, The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center, Ballet Academy East, Logrea Dance Academy and the Lydia Johnson Dance School, as well as conducting repertory workshops at the Peridance Capezio Center. Ms. Lisa is thrilled to be returning, for her 4th season, with CK Dance.

Beijing, China, and a former Company Member with Harvard Ballet and guest artist with Albany Berkshire Ballet. In the fall she will attend graduate school at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire in England. Over the years, Whitney has performed with New York City Ballet, Moscow Ballet, and other ballet companies as well as the National Tour of the Wizard of Oz. Whitney’s training and performing experiences include ballet, jazz, tap, modern, acro, and other genres of dance. She is a certified yoga instructor and is currently pursuing her dance certification with the Royal Academy of Dance.

Her mom said, “When she put those first pair of tap shoes on, she never looked back.” Lisa grew up dancing through her child hood and onto high school. She enjoyed Tap and Jazz but found her love for Ballet. Lisa discovered her future while competing in local dance competitions, working in the dance office and becoming a teacher’s assistant. She helped at local dance camps during the summer months while also venturing into choreography. Lisa choreographed her High School musicals at Scotia Glenville; “South Pacific” and “Damn Yankees.” She then auditioned for and held a lead role in “Don’t Drink the Water.” Lisa went on to achieve an Associates in the Arts degree. While at Dean College, Lisa was able to learn and perform with legends from our dance world; in a showcase with Maurice Hines, AC Ciulla, Derek Grant and Jay T. Jenkins. She also learned and worked with the founder of The Dean Dance School, Joan Palladino. She focused on her love of Ballet and believes it is a foundation of all forms of dance. Lisa also enjoyed her time working in the Office of the President, at Dean. Seeing the ins and outs and being the eyes behind the desk at the college. She grew tremendously at Dean College and will forever be grateful for those who guided her through. After graduating, Lisa came home and immediately started teaching classes at a local dance school and she was able to choreograph for the competition team. At a local competition, Lisa won a choreographer’s award titled “Perfect Lines” and her girls took home first place for her piece, “All that Jazz.” Lisa auditioned and joined the “Ice Mice Dance Team” where she danced for the River Rats, hockey team for two years while teaching. She taught dance for eight years up until having her second child. Lisa took a step away from teaching while raising her two children, Dylan and Olivia. When she’s not at the studio, you can find her designing flowers and spreading joy with them. She is excited to accept the opportunity to be back on the dance floor.

Capitol District since 2000. She was the dance team coach for the Albany Conquest Treasures and the Albany Patroon Emeralds for many years before becoming the Hip Hop teacher in the dance department at Union College in 2007 where she continues to teach.  Carla is a physical therapist who brings her understanding of proper warm up, technique, and injury prevention to all of her classes. She is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher primarily for vinyasa-flow.  She and her husband have 3 young children who are eager to create and learn.  It was their encouragement and excitement to dance that has brought Carla back to teaching recreational Hip Hop for kids!