APPRENTICES
HOLLY KEPINS
Holly Kepins began her dance training at Laveriderre's Studio of Dance prior to graduation from high school in spring 2008. Ms. Kepins continued her dance education pursuing a B.A. in dance performance at La Roche College having graduated in 2012 cum laude. Ms. Kepins joined Bodiography as an apprentice in 2011. In addition to her work with the company, she is the registrar at Bodiography Center for Movement and an educator in Bodiography’s many outreach programs. Holly is a PHI certified Pilates instructor as well as a Bodiography Fitness and Strength trainer.
KAYLIN TREESE
Kaylin Treese begin her dance training at Allegheny Ballet Company in Altoona, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Deborah Anthony and Cristin Burwell. Kaylin graduated from Altoona Area High School in 2011 and is continuing her dance education at La Roche College pursuing a B.A. in dance. Kaylin joined Bodiography as an apprentice in 2012.
KAITLIN VILLINES
Kaitlin Villines began her dance training at the age of 7 in her hometown of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. As she became older Kaitlin trained at the Dance and Performing Arts Academy of Tulsa and attended numerous summer programs, some including Tulsa Ballet, State Street Ballet, Joffrey San Antonio, Joffrey New York, and Texas Ballet Theatre. In 2008, Kaitlin Graduated from High School and attended Point Park University to obtain her undergraduate degree. While at Point Park, Kaitlin had the opportunity to work with amazing faculty including Susan Stowe, Dana Arey, Jill Randolph-Lazzini, and Kiesha Lalama. Kaitlin also had the privilege of competing in the Youth America Grand Prix for two years. She was in an ensemble piece by Kiesha Lalama and competed as a soloist, making it to finals in New York City both years. In May of 2012 Kaitlin Graduated from Point Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in dance concentrating in ballet and jazz, and a minor in accounting. Kaitlin would like to give a huge thank you to her family, friends, and numerous teachers; and is very excited to be a part of Bodiography! Kaitlin joined the company as an apprentice in 2012.
DANNELL WELLS
Dannell Wells, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, started her training at Sudbrook Arts Centre and The Baltimore County Youth Ballet. She then attended Carver Center for the Arts and Technology where she performed with the school’s company Inertia. Following high school Ms. Wells attended Towson University and was instructed by Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell of Alvin Ailey, Vincent Thomas of VT Dance, and numerous other artists in addition to attending such summer programs as, Ballet Theatre of Maryland and The Rock School. From Towson she transferred to La Roche College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in performance in spring 2010, where she then trained under Gerard W. Holt. Ms. Wells attended Bodiography’s Intensive program in 2011 at which time she was invited to join the company as an apprentice.
CHELSEA ZIMMER
Chelsea Zimmer, graduate of Bodiography Center for Movement's College Preparatory dance program in collaboration with La Roche College is currently pursuing her undergraduate studies at La Roche College majoring in dance. Following two full seasons as a trainee with Bodiography, Chelsea is enthusiastic about continuing her work with the company since she was promoted to an apprentice in 2011.
Holly Kepins
Kaylin Treese
Kaitlin Villines
Dannell Wells
Chelsea Zimmer