Annie is a Chicago based dancer, choreographer, director, and dance educator. She holds a BA in dance from Hope College and an MA in dance/movement therapy and counseling from Columbia College Chicago. Annie has worked with performers ages two through adult in various settings over the past thirteen years. She is currently on staff at Studio 83 Dance Academy and Lincolnshire Academy of Dance. Annie's choreography has been featured in both professional and community theatres across the Chicagoland area. Career highlights include Oklahoma! (Glenview Theatre Guild), In the Heights (Mundelein High School), Xanadu (Big Noise Theatre) Shrek (Music on Stage) Fiddler on the Roof (Centerstage Theatre), and Footloose (Big Deal Productions). She is excited to work with the talented actors of Music Theatre Works YouthREACH Program!