In Motion Studio of Dance Faculty
Classes Include: Tiny Tots, Intro to Ballet, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Jennifer discovered her love of dance as a student here in Reno, NV. After graduation from Reno High School, she moved to Boston to study dance with Joan Palladino at Dean College where she received her associate’s degree. She was then selected to study at Alvin Ailey Dance Academy in New York City. In 1997, she received her BFA in dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she studied with some of the foremost jazz and modern dancers in the country. Included among them were Ronen Koresh of the Koresh Dance Company, Wayne St. David, Doug Elkins, Beth Iguchi, Janine Bryant, Earl Mosley, Miltion Myers, and Pat Thomas. Jennifer elected to remain in Philadelphia, and became a member of the Paradigm Dance Company. Jennifer has performed with the Next Step Dance Company in New Jersey, and also began teaching at various studios throughout the area. Upon her return to Reno, she opened In Motion Studio of Dance, the Reno home of both Sierra Nevada Ballet and the Black Rock Dance Company.
Performance Dance Team
Classes Include: Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop,
Leaps Jumps & Turns
Jenny Buck has been dancing since the age of three, training in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop. She began choreographing at the age of 16 on her high school dance team, and by 18, she was teaching and choreographing at studios, middle schools and high schools throughout San Jose, CA.
She has been teaching at In Motion Studio of Dance in Reno since 2006 and is the Assistant Director of In Motion’s Performance Dance (competition) Team. Jenny has won numerous awards for her innovative and exceptional choreography at various competitions in Nevada and California, and her dances regularly place among the top performances at national competitions. Jenny is also a member of the Black Rock Dance Company, a modern dance company and has recently started her own adult dance company, Dysrhythmia Dance Contemporary Dance Company.
Classes Include: Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Minis Combo, Stretch & Tone
Erin started dancing in North Dakota at the age of six. One year later she started competing at local and national competitions, winning numerous awards. Her love of dance inspired her to study many forms of dance including jazz, ballet, folkloric, lyrical, tap, with her favorite being modern. Erin has performed in productions such as The Nutcracker and West Side Story. She was accepted into the summer intensive program at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York City in 2005 and was also accepted into the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in 2006. After graduating from Minot High School, she moved to Reno to continue her love of dance and start her college education at UNR.
Classes Include: Ballet, Teen/Adult Ballet
Larissa has danced numerous professional roles in companies including Oregon Ballet Theatre, the University of Arizona Dance Ensemble, and Sierra Nevada Ballet. She received her training with the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre, joined Sierra Nevada Ballet as a soloist in May of 2004, and was quickly raised to Principal Dancer in September of 2004. She has been featured as principal dancer in such works as: Gershwin Allegro; Paging Mr. Stair; Take Me to the River; Walking On Broken Glass and A Shape of A Pair. She is a fourth grade teacher with the Washoe County School District, holds her Masters degree in Elementary Education, and teaches Beginning and Adult Ballet at In Motion Studio of Dance. She joined Black Rock Dance Company in 2008.
Classes Include: Minis, Hip Hop
Kristan started her dance journey at the age of six and it has been quite the ride and one she looks forward to being on for a very long time. Kristan studied dance off and on for 12 years with emphasis on tap and jazz. She competed as a child in various competitions and even won an International honor as Talent of the Year. Kristan didn’t let moving or not having access to a studio hinder her love and passion for dance. She started choreographing her own dance routines at the age of 11 and teaching herself until she again had access to a studio. Kristan has been spending a lot of time in the studio as an adult, both as a student and teacher. She has competed and won top honors at such competitions as I Love Dance and Spotlight. She has served as a choreographer to several various pageants and middle school musical productions. Kristan not only loves dance but all aspects of performance art. She is an accomplished singer having won numerous competitions both locally and regionally. She was a singer/dancer and soloist in a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” as well as being cast in a production of “Grease”.
Classes Include: Boyz Hip-Hop
Stefan has danced all over the West Coast, primarily working in San Francisco and Reno. Stefan has performed in shows and competitions with TNT and DC Productions. He attended ICDA Performing Arts High School where he discovered his passion for dance working with Gina Hill and Mary Lewis. Along with choreographing for Artown performances, Stefan has done some work with McDonald’s, helping promote health awareness. Stefan is currently dancing with Dysrhythmia Dance Company and is truly enjoying doing what he loves.
Classes Include: Ballet, Jazz, Minis combo, Hip-Hop
Marla started dancing at the early age of three, primarily under the instruction of Ava Kerr. She did competitions and conventions all over the U.S., winning numerous scholarships and awards. She then went on to instruct for one of the largest dance companies in the world – Varsity Spirit Corporation and Universal Dance Association. Marla is a former member of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Collegiate Dance Team, and a former choreographer and Asst. Coach for McQueen High School Dance Team, who took first at North Cal Championships that year. She has performed in Shanghai, China and taught in Wellington, New Zealand; and was one of 25 dancers to perform for the T-20 Champions League cricket matches in India. She has been teaching at In Motion since the summer of 2008, and teaches for various community programs for the City of Reno and Washoe County. She currently works as a performer for Karen Burns Productions, and choreographs for various performance groups in the area.
Kristen discovered her love for dance at the age of 9. She has been studying with In Motion since it first opened in 2004. She joined the Performance Dance Team in 2005 and is proud to say she is one of the founding members. Kristen has participated in well-known conventions, such as Pulse, Tremaine, LASM, and others. She is a current substitute for all aerial silks and dance classes at In Motion. She is also currently performing aerial silks for Sierra Nevada Ballet’s Peanutcracker and Jazz Nutcracker. With all of this dance, she can’t wait to see what her future holds.
