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Our Teachers

Christina's Adult Ballet  is known in both in the neighboring communities and throughout the country for its exceptional dance training. Our teachers are made up of the best the dance world has to offer. We offer a large variety of classes for every skill level from beginner to advanced. Whether you are a newbie or a dance professional, we have a class that’s right for you. Come dance with us and meet our talented team of instructors

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   Christina M. Charland 

Born in Detroit, Christina began her ballet training under the guidance of Karen Milligan, cultivating a strong foundation in classical ballet. She went on to earn a BA in dance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, a nationally recognized program known for its rigorous training. Christina danced professionally in both Cincinnati and New York City, performing a range of classical ballet and modern dance works. After years on stage, she returned to Michigan to begin a new chapter focused on family and to start a new career. She is now a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and continues to share her love of dance by taking class and teaching class at Christina's.

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   Leslie Bryan


From an early age, dance was special to Leslie. She has been dancing for 43 years with Sandra Severo and later with Christina Kammuller.  She performed Peter and the Wolf, Coppelia, Madeline and Nutcraker and significant roles in many, many other ballets.  As she often says, "Teaching is not work for me, it's a passion." 

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   Abbey Prizgint

Dancing since 5 years old with a varied repertoire, Abbey became passionate about ballet and tap.  As she matured, her ballet training intensified with two years of private lessons.  She enjoyed teaching ballet, tap, jazz and clogging at a studio for various age children. She has had comprehensive experience in ballet and training with Christina herself.  She also receives yearly training from

Allision DeBona's artEmotion's week long ballet intensive in Utah.

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Jillian Richardson

Jillian RIchardson was born in Detroit and has been involved in dance her entire life.  In her early years she began training in ballet, tap, jazz, figure skating and ice dancing.  Her serious ballet training began with Carol Cotter and Livonia's CAPA program under Mary Murphy.  Jillian has danced with the City Ballet of San Diego training under David Howard and Susan Jaffe and was also accepted into Atlanta Festival Ballet. Jillian has taught ballet for 12 years and enjoys sharing her passion for dance with her students.

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  Tara Day

 

Tara started dance classes in tap, jazz and ballet at a young age.

She has performed in and choreographed numerous dance pieces.  Having a special appreciation for the beauty and grace of ballet, she continued her dance education at Center for Creative Studies and Marygrove College.  Tara has spent the last 20 years teaching ballet.

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