CHOREOGRAPHERS 

Please click on the choreographer's name for photo and background. Each choreography session requires a general entry fee plus $15.00 per class. Each choreography session is 90 minutes in length. Routines are 45-60 seconds in length, pro dance style with complimentary music files and routine videos after the event. Some routines may have groups and formations. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your class. Each class will begin with a short warm up and stretch. Attire should be comfortable dance/fitness wear.  

Please click on the Choreographer to see photo and bio

• 9:30-11:00am Gloria Esposito - Luvabulls / Adrenaline Rush
• 11:00-12:30pm Tessa Caccavallo - Pacemates / Colts
• 1:30-2:30pm Dance Technique
• 2:30-4:00pm Pam Marsh - Luvabulls / Rams
• 4:00-5:30pm Kate Anderson Hooper - Rams

Pam Marsh - Current NBA Luvabull, Alumni St Louis Rams Cheerleader. Pam has nearly a decade of professional dance and cheer experience. After college, Pam joined her hometown NFL team as a St. Louis Rams Cheerleader where she was a proud member for three years until she relocated to Chicago. There, she joined the only professional dance team in Chicago, the Chicago Bulls Cheerleaders known as "Luvabulls." She is now in her sixth season representing the Luvabulls. With experience in both NBA and NFL cheerleading, Pam has performed at hundreds of games, in front of thousands of audiences nationally and internationally, and knows what it takes to uphold expectations of distinguished entertainment teams while participating in media events, public appearances, and community promotions.

Tessa Caccavallo - NFL Cheerleader Alumna - Indianapolis Colts, NBA Alumna - Indiana Pacemates. Tessa graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Public Relations in 2006. Tessa danced, choreographed and coached for an arena football team and a minor league baseball team in college. Tessa danced for the Pacers for three seasons before becoming an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader. She had the honor of dancing on the sidelines at Superbowl XLIV and performing with Gretchen Wilson and Cheap Trick her rookie season. Tessa served as a squad captain her second year and was chosen to represent the Colts and promote NFL Mexico in Mexico City. She also participated in an Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Okinawa, Japan. That same year she was voted Pro Bowl Cheerleader by her teammates and represented the Colts Cheerleaders in Hawaii. Tessa has been featured in Maxim, SI.com, NFL.com and many other online and print publications. She has choreographed numerous routines for the Colts Cheerleaders and helped develop the first ever Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders Training Program, which provides coaching and mentoring for aspiring Colts Cheerleaders. 

Gloria Esposito - Director of the AFL Chicago Adrenaline Rush, 2012 AFL Dream Team Choreographer, Former NBA Dancer of the Chicago Bulls. Gloria was a 4-year NBA dancer and captain for the Luvabulls. As a member of the Chicago Rush Dance Team, she was selected to the AFL All Star Dance Team and now enters her 4th year as the team's director. In 2012, she was selected to choreograph for the Arena Football Dream Team dancers in New Orleans at the All Star game. She continues to perform in the Chicagoland as a member of the Brooze Brothers and contributes as a staff member of Wynning Teams.

Shanon Lersch - Miss Illinois USA 2008, Former NBA Chicago Luvabull, Director of DePaul Spirit Programs. Shanon is a Chicago native and postgraduate student who attended DePaul University with a dual Masters in Sociology & Communications. She was Miss Illinois USA 2008 and has had the opportunity to travel to Japan, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Hong Kong, China, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and all of Southeast Asia as a Professional Model, NBA Dancer, and Spokesperson. She has been featured in national magazines and advertising campaigns including a feature article in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. For six seasons, Shanon was an NBA dancer and captain with the Chicago Bulls. She is currently the Head Coach and Director of the Spirit Programs for DePaul University. Shanon has served as the Talent Manager for NBA China and recently completed season three of China's NBA Competition / Reality Dance Show “Dance Passion” where she was a Host, Choreographer, Dance Coach, and Celebrity Judge. The SUNTIMES has labeled Shanon as the next Paula Abdul of China. She also enjoys serving as the on-air host for NOW TV Sports, covering professional rugby, soccer and basketball for Hong Kong’s largest cable operator. She is also the current in-arena emcee for DePaul Basketball and the AFL's Chicago Rush. 

Wynne Lacey - Director of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew, Former NBA Dancer of the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. In her 10th year as the Ice Crew director, Wynne consults teams across the country as they launch ice girls and promo / performance teams. Wynne has also directed the IFL Chicago Slaughter and the AFL Chicago Adrenaline Rush dance teams. She founded Wynning Teams and continues to work with women as a life coach. 

Chrissy McClaughry, Hair Stylist. Chrissy is a hair stylist and makeup artist at Alberto Daniel Salon. As a former Adrenaline Rush and Chicago Slaughter dancer, she knows how to get hair photo shoot and performance ready.

Alberto Daniel, Makeup Artist, Owner of Alberto Daniel Salon. Alberto Daniel operates his fantastic salon in Schaumburg, IL "Alberto Daniel Salon." ADS is the official salon of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew. 

Pierce Hutchings, Personal Trainer, Owner of Body Fit Lab, Consultant to the Miss United States Pageant. Pierce holds a master's degree in physiology and exercise science. For over 13 years, Pierce has worked as a private fitness trainer for professional athletes, teams, celebrities and models specializing in athletic performance, weight loss, body sculpting and intense core training. As a former triathlete and Division I dual sport athlete, Pierce offers his clients a functional, creative and intense cross-training style of workouts to educate and empower his clients to not only get quick results but learn a skill for life. 

Kate Anderson Hooper, NFL Cheerleader St Louis. Kate cheered three seasons with the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders and now resides in Chicago. Originally from Oregon, Kate attended Millsaps College, where she choreographed and led the dance team. Kate became one of the most recognized NFL Cheerleaders during her time on the field, appearing on the cover of two swimsuit calendars, ESPN, Fox Sports, Maxim.com, Football Action and Lindy’s Magazine. Kate represented the NFL while visiting military bases in Seoul Korea, Afghanistan/Qatar, Mexico and several U.S. bases. She enjoys traveling, music, yoga and fashion. 

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