The Company

Carisa Armstrong (Artistic Director) holds a M.F.A. in Dance from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Teacher Certification from Southwest Texas State University. She has been honored to perform works by Erick Hawkins, Kathy Dunn Hamrick, Peter Dimuro, Louis Kavouras, Richard Dickenson, Kista Tucker, Karen Potter, and Diane Gray. Carisa's teaching experience includes Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland School of Dance and NonSolo Danza Studio (demonstrator in Milan, Italy). While in school she received several awards including the Connie Webb‑Brown Scholarship in Choreography & Performance (SWTSU) and the Graduate Dean's Instructional Excellence Award (CWRU). After graduate school, Carisa moved to the New York Metropolitan area where she studied with the Erick Hawkins Dance Foundation and received a scholarship to attend the Paul Taylor Summer Intensive. Carisa has since returned to Texas and was appointed a Lecturer position in dance at Texas A&M University.

Christine Bergeron (Artistic Director) received her BA in Dance from University of Akron and her Master of Fine Arts in Choreography and Performance from Florida State University. She is certified in Pilates Matwork 101 and 201 and is an Associate Instructor of the Equipment work. While at Florida State, she acted as rehearsal director for Jawole Willa Jo Zollar of Urban Bush Women in her works, Shelter and Soul Deep. Christine has danced with Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company, Women’s Dance Project, Dance Repertory Theatre and K403. She has also performed Martha Graham's, Acts of Light staged by Myra Woodruff, Shelter by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Preludes and a Song by Peter DiMuro of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. She has taught at Florida State University, University of Akron, Palm Beach County School of the Arts, Café Dance and several dance studios in Florida and Texas. Choreographically, her work has been reviewed in the New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Dallas Morning News, The Star Telegram, The Eagle, Tallahassee Democrat, Chronicle, Ovations and Florida Flambeau. Her work has been described as quirky, athletic, daring and clever.

Jessica Bell bio coming soon

Aubrey Eyeington is currently seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, a Masters in Accounting, a Certificate in International Business, and a minor in Spanish and Dance from Texas A&M University. Aubrey trained with Suzanne’s School of Dance Company, Abundance, for twelve years before coming to TAMU. She also attended summer dance intensive Ballet Magnificat in Jackson, Mississippi and Project Dance in New York City. She has taken master classes from Clara Cravey (Houston Ballet Academy), Laura Morton (Belhaven College), Steve Rooks (former Martha Graham dancer) and Stephen and Britta Wynne (TALK Dance Company). Aubrey has also performed with the EmSu Dance Company and Chara Christian Dance Company.

Amy Foy has had the privilege to perform Dialogue by emerging artist Melissa Autry, Shape of Things to Come from former Doug Elkins dancer, Lisa Nicks and Preludes to a Song by Peter DiMuro of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. Amy has also been honored to receive several awards including exceptional technical performance by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She plans on attending graduate school for dance in fall 2008.

Lauren Menasco-Davis bio coming soon

Natalie Okoro is a graduate of Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) with a concentration in dance; modern and ballet. She began her dance training at the age of 8 with Trayce Luckie in tap and jazz. She has danced in performances such as the Nutcracker and HSPVA’s annual dance concerts. Natalie also trained at the Kathryn Parker Dance Studio in Sugarland, Texas. For the past four years, she studied under the instruction of Janie Carothers and JoDee Engle. Natalie has taken many master classes from Sandra Organ of Sandra Organ Dance Company, John Magnus of Joffery Ballet, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

Rebecca (Becca) Roy is seeking a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with emphasis in politics and diplomacy. She has trained with the Cenla Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA), under the direction of Rita Barton, for eleven years before coming to Texas A&M. Becca also instructed at CAPA for 2 years, teaching ballet, jazz, and tap to ages three to seventeen. She has performed in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Peter and the Wolf with the Red River Dance Theater Company of Alexandria, Louisiana, as well as taken master classes with Heidi Sharpe-Axom and Christy Currey.

Jennifer Schiable trained with Boni’s Dance and Performing Arts Studio for fifteen years prior to moving to College Station. Currently, she is a choreographer for Boni’s En Toure in The Woodlands, TX. Jenny has danced with The Woodlands Dance Company in productions of The Nutcracker and Cinderella. She has taken master classes from Sue Schroeder (Core Performance), and Kista Tucker (Kista Tucker Dance Company). This is Jenny's first season with the company.

Savannah Smith bio coming soon

Ashley Tesar bio coming soon