Sylvia Jastrezebski - Lyrical / Jazz and Competition Choreographer for EDA Performing Group.

Sylvia was born in Poland and moved with her family to Arizona when she was eleven. A year later she started her dance training at local dance studios studying ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop. When Sylvia was a teen-ager, she began training at Ballet Arizona and later danced with the Beat company, directed by Jeremy Miller. Sylvia graduated from Arizona State University with a BFA in Dance. Since then she has taught in dance studios around the Phoenix, AZ area. In the summer of 2007 she was invited to join the teaching staff of Caro Dance for their European summer Dance Camp in Siedlce, Poland. Sylvia has choreographed  for recitals, high schools, winning choreography for competitions and Caro Dance in Poland.

Renee Dixon - Tap and Competition and Choreographer for EDA Performing Group.

Renee has been in the local dance scene for over 20 years. She has studied all styles of dance but excels in tap. Training at local studios since age 3, she has had the opportunity to learn from some of LA's hottest choreographers such as: Michael Rooney, Jamie King and Henry LeTang among others. Renee attended master classes at the Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, the dance education program at Arizona State University and was choreographer for the Cactus High School Flagline. She has been teaching tap for the last 9 years.

Sabrina Waxman - Jazz and Competition Choreographer for EDA Performing Group Sabrina started training at age 3  with her mother  Gia Waxman and continued advanced ballet studies with her grandmother, Myrta George. Sabrina was a member of the Dance Line and Captain of the Spirit Line during her high school years. As a member of EDA Performing Group she has won High Gold awards in dance competitions for her performance and choreography.

Jarek Jastrezebski - Hip-Hop / Tumbling

Jarek started his dance traing in Poland at Caro Dance, specializing in Hip-Hop, Modern Jazz, Disco and Tumbling. He participated in many international dance competitions with Caro Dance, winning group and solo awards. He also won awards for his choreography and taught hip-hop and tumpling to younger students at Caro Dance. With a three year contract, Jarek continued his professional career touring Europe, USA and Canada with the dancers of Ich Troje, a polish pop/rock group. He says, "My English is not great but that doesn't stop me from bringing great and fun coreography to kids and teens."

Sara James - Jazz, Lyrical and Competition Choreographer for EDA Performing Group.

Sarah has been dancing for the past 15 years. She was an assistant teacher in ballet and Pre-dance and danced competively in groups and solos, being a Gold winner. She was a member of the Northern Arizona University dance team and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in phsycology.  

Tiffany Johnson - Tap, Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Pre-Ballet and Competition Choreographer for EDA Performing Group.

Tiffany received her basic training at Phoenix, AZ studios and went on to perfect her craft with master teachers and choreographers such as: Debbie Allen, Michael Rooney, Eddie Garcia, Helene Phillips, Tabatha and Napoleon. (You might recognize some of these choreographers from the 'So You Think You Can Dance' TV show.)

Her professional performing credits include: Tokyo Disney; Videos for MTV with Gwen Stefani - 'Holla Back Girl', Avril Lavigne - ' I'm With You',  Josh Groban - 'You Raise Me Up'; 'American Dreams' - TV show; 'Mr. Romance' - Reality Show; Dr. Pepper and Target commercials.

Heather Palumbo - Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pre-Tap and Competition Choreographer for EDA Performing Group.

Heather received her basic dance training at the Institute of Perfoming Arts in Palm Beach, FL and at dance schools in Phoenix, AZ. She continued her dance studies at Arizona State University and  has a Masters Degree in Education from the Northern Arizona University.  Her Master Teachers include: Dan Karaty, Tina Caspery, Ryan Cyphert, Brian Freedman, and Mia Michaels, renowned choreographer from the 'So You Think You Can Dance' TV show. She also trained with the River North Chicago Jazz Company and the West Coast Dance Explosion.

Her professional credits include:  National Dance Alliance as national instructor for HS dance teams; Dancer

Lainie Bayne -

Biography to come.