Beginner/Intermediate Summer Intensive schedule

(AGes 10-13)

July 22-26, 2024

8:45-9am Drop Off

9-10:30am Ballet with Samantha Sam

10:30-10:45am Break

10:45-12pm Jazz with Cheryl Francaviglia

12-12:30pm Lunch Break

12:30-1:30pm Modern with Cheryl Francaviglia

1:30-1:45pm Break

1:45-3pm Hip Hop with Rylee Locker

Samantha Sam

Samantha Sam began her dance training at The Rock School for Dance Education under the leadership of Bojan & Stephanie Spassoff, where she was awarded a merit scholarship to train in their professional division. Throughout her years at the Rock School, she was given opportunities to perform, student teach, and compete in the Youth America Grand Prix. She was closely trained and mentored by Eva Greiner Szabo, co-founder of the Gyori Ballet & dancer with the Hungarian National Ballet, and Natalya Lushina Zeiger, soloist of The Bolshoi Ballet. During her 7 years at the Rock School, she was trained professionally in classical ballet, pointe, variations, and pas de deux.

After receiving offers to study at the Kirov Ballet Academy, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and Ballet Austin, Samantha went on to study at the Ellison Ballet in NYC. There, she received training in a Vaganova-based curriculum from Jolanta Valeikaite, Edward Ellison, Olga Pavlova, and Evgenia Singur. In addition to the ballet training she received, she studied repertoire under Maina Gielgud, character dance under Vladimir Dvorovenko, and contemporary dance under Cody Berkeley. She currently teaches ballet at the Koresh School of Dance and various studios within Philadelphia. 

Rylee Locker

Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Rylee Locker, also known as Rylee Prodigy, is a dance artist and educator based out of Philadelphia, PA, and NYC. During her time in Arizona, she graduated from Arizona State University, receiving her BFA in Dance Education. As an educator, she teaches Vogue Femme, Heels Dance, Contemporary, Waacking, Jazz, and Street Jazz. Rylee is known internationally for her award-winning performances in the ballroom scene. She was recently promoted as the Philadelphia Mother of the Iconic House of Prodigy and currently holds Ten “Of The Year” titles for Women’s Performance. Rylee is also the Founding Mother of the Kiki House of Paragon, founded in 2020, which now has three chapters in Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Aside from Voguing, she is also focused on creating Contemporary work that centers fluidity and divine femininity, which incorporates Contemporary movement, Vogue, and Heels dance. Altogether Rylee strives to inspire and empower others through her art and pedagogical practices. Follow her @ryleeprodigy to stay updated with her work. 

Cheryl Francaviglia

Cheryl Francaviglia began training at Standing Ovation School of Dance where she attended national dance conventions and competitions studying under choreographers such as Joe Tremaine, Sheila Barker, Joe Lanteri, Wade Robson, and Tyce Diorio. She graduated from Rowan University with a BFA in Education and Child Drama, along with a Dance Concentration. During her time at Rowan, she was Captain of the RU Dance Team, performer for Rowan’s Dance Company, and in 2009 Cheryl was awarded the Dr. Joseph Robinette Theatre and Dance Medallion. She continued her dance training performing with Reading Phillies Dance Team and studying at the Koresh School of Dance. She has taught and choreographed for various studios, where she is continually recognized and awarded for her entertaining choreography. Cheryl is currently a first grade school teacher and participates in dance projects throughout the area such as Fringe Arts and Koresh Artist Showcase Series.