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 Artisitc 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 11 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 11 years, Kim’s unique, thorough, & strict teaching style enhances jazz technique classes for our competitive dancers. With…
Sidney Wiliniski
Front Desk Assistant
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
Brittany Thele
MANAGER & INSTRUCTOR
Michael has been working with ADC for over 11 years. Formerly a competitive gymnast, Michael has a genuine love of the sport that shines through in his teaching. His Students…
Alexandria Gamble
Coach Alex
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Penny Bovelli
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, and Tap. After dancing competitively for years, she joined her Orchesis team…
Danielle Lofendo
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Alyssa Minogue
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Kathy Luzbetak
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Allison Grabarczyk
Sawyer Newsome
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Kate Dylong
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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 and…