Dance to Live ..... Live to Dance!
Julie Giuliani-Chucka, Director and owner of Dance Tracks, would like to extend you a sincere WELCOME! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives -- let us share our PASSION for DANCE with you!
Miss Julie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance Education from the University of Wis.-Stevens Point, where she received honors for academics and choreographic achievements. She began teaching in 1985 and became the coordinator and dance instructor for the Carroll College-Project Create dance program from 1986-2001. Dance Tracks, llc opened its doors in 2001.
From 1990-2001 Julie was the Artistic Director of the theatrical performance dance company, Assorted Change, Inc. Assorted Change presented shows and workshops in the Milwaukee and Waukesha county school systems, as well as other venues throughout the year. She also co-directed a studio dance company, Dance Tracks Dance Theater, which offered performance venues through the Dance Tracks program. Miss Julie has been involved with Liturgical Dance Ministry since 1985, and a member of Dance Offering (a liturgical dance group) for 12 years. She is currently a freelance liturgical dancer and choreographer in Southeast Wis.
Julie is a wife and mother of three children, and understands the workings of family life! She is dedicated to providing each student with professional, high quality dance instruction in a safe, enjoyable, and creative atmosphere.
When you're here, you're part of our dance family!
Dance Tracks Faculty Biographies:
Monique Buerger -- Monique received her early dance training in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, and choreography at the H.S. of Performing Arts, Wm Reilly School of Ballet, and U.W. Milwaukee dance dept. Miss Mo holds a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design from Mount Mary College, and is a professional seamstress and costume designer. Monique was a performer and assistant choreographer for the Assorted Change theatrical dance company for 10 years. She was a dance instructor with Carroll College-Project Create for 9+ years, and a faculty member of Dance Tracks for 6 years.
Jerusha Chucka -- Jerusha began her dancing career at the age of three and acquired 15 years of dance experience in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop with Project Create and Dance Tracks. Miss Jerusha was a member of the theatrical dance company "Assorted Change, Inc.", and has extensive performance and backstage experience. Jerusha is a trained Zumba instructor and has been a faculty member of Dance Tracks for 4 years.
Jill Cody -- Dance Tracks welcomes Jill Cody to our faculty for 2011/2012! Jill has a BA degree in Dance from UW-Whitewater, where she specialized in Dance Instruction, Choreography, Performance, Child Education and Business. Miss Jill is trained in Ballroom dance instruction for children and adults, and was a dance instructor for Whitewater's Park and Rec. dance program. She has choreographed for Cedarburg Middle School musicals, including "Alice in Wonderland" and "Into the Woods", and was a guest artist/choreographer for the Milwaukee High School of the Arts. She is excited to share her love of dance with Dance Tracks!
Laure Evchuk (Pilates Instructor) -- Laure's special interest in sharing the benefits of exercise led her to Pilates matwork certification in 2003 through the Physical/Mind Institute. She also trained through the Pilates Center, an internationally renowned Pilates certification program. Laure completed her training of the classical Pilates method at Pilates on the Lake in Pewaukee, achieving certification in 2008. Laure offers her clients an individualized and powerful option along their journey to lifelong health and fitness. In addition, Laure is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, providing compassionate patient care since 1989.
Peace! 