Meet the Staff
Instructors - Choreographers - Staff
At Aspirations Dance Company we carefully select our staff for their professional experience, their ability to tailor their experience to every student, and their love of dance. Our instructors promote an atmosphere of excitement, professionalism, and creativity, allowing students the opportunity to learn and excel in dance.
Kelly Callese Nelms
OWNER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kelly Callese is the founder and Artistic director of Aspirations Dance Company in Lombard, IL. Kelly has been dancing since the age of eight starting out at Gotta Dance Studio where…
Michael Nelms
INSTRUCTOR
Michael has been working with ADC for over 14 years. Formerly a competitive gymnast, Michael has a genuine love of the sport that shines through in his teaching. His Students…
Mikie Thomas
INSTRUCTOR
Michael “Mikie” Thomas found his passion for dance at a very young age. As he grew up, Mikie perfected the style of foot-working, danced with various Southside groups in Chicago…
Kimberly Callese
INSTRUCTOR
Kim has been teaching jazz technique classes at the studio for over 15 years, Kim’s unique, thorough, & strict teaching style enhances jazz technique classes for our competitive dancers...
Daniela Ivkovic
INSTRUCTOR
Daniela was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. She has over 30 years of experience in the dance world as a performer, instructor and choreographer. Daniela started...
Alexandria Gamble
Coach Alex
With over 13 years of experience, Alex brings a wealth of expertise to the Poms and Tumbling program. A passionate coach and performer, Alex has had a distinguished career as...
Penny Bovelli
INSTRUCTOR
Penny M. Bovelli (Owner/Director/Founder of The Dance Centre) has been dancing, teaching, and choreographing for more than 40 years. She loves her work and it is apparent in her...
Destiny Barnes
INSTRUCTOR
Miss Destiny started dancing at three years old and has studied Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballet, & Tap. After dancing competitively for years, she joined her Orchesis...
Miguel Villagomez
INSTRUCTOR
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Danielle Lofendo
INSTRUCTOR
Danielle Lofendo started dancing at the age of 2, competing at the age of 5. She trained under Ted Jackson, Missy Ridgway, Brian Friedman, Sonya Tayeh, and...
Alyssa Minogue
INSTRUCTOR
Alyssa Minogue started her dance journey at the age of 3 in Northwest Indiana as a tiny dancer, later realizing her real passion was teaching and choreographing...
Kathy Luzbetak
INSTRUCTOR
Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Kathy began her professional dance career at the age of ten with the Chicago Tribune and Ruth Page Foundation, where she performed in...
Kate Dylong
INSTRUCTOR
Kate Dylong began dancing at the age of four. During her years as a dancer, Kate trained in many styles including ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, contemporary, and...
Steven Gorski
FIERCE Competitive Team Choreographer
“Scuba” Steve Gorski started dancing at the young age of 2. He received his training from Stage Door Dance Academy and Impact Dance Studio. Steve has won many titles, scholarships...