Advisor


Michele Dunleavy

 MFA in Dance from George Mason University, BA in Dance from Point Park University. Served on the faculties of the Catholic University of America, Point Park University and George Mason University teaching jazz, tap and modern dance. She was a principle dancer with the DANA Movement Ensemble, Physical Theater Project and The Emily Berry Dance Company and has performed in works by Andrea Woods, Danny Buraczeski, Claire Porter and David Parsons. As an independent choreographer, Michele has produced over twenty original and diverse dances including commissions by the Physical Theater Project and H2O Contemporary Dance.


Officers
Brittany Doerfler
President

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Health Policy and Administration
Years Danced: 18
Previous Dance Studio: Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio, Michelle's Dance Studio
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Tapestry is a great way to make new friends, learn different choreography, and have fun!

Sarah Tomani
Vice President

Hometown: Orchard Park, NY
Semester Standing: 6th
Major: Psychology
Years Danced: 16
Previous Dance Studio: Mary Alice's Dance Studio
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Tapestry is full of a great group of girls, we're all friends here.

Elizabeth Keasey
Treasurer

Hometown: Butler, PA
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Accounting
Years Danced: 18
Previous Dance Studio: Lee's School of Dance
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: I love performing in shows!
Sierra Prislupsky
Secretary

Hometown: Scranton, PA
Semester Standing: 9th
Major: Media Studies, opt. Film/TV
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Ballet Theatre of Scranton
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: I love getting to know others who have a love for tap and incorporating tap with other dance mediums.

Members
Kristin Beers
Hometown: Limerick, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Elementary Education
Years Danced: 16
Previous Dance Studio: Steppin Out Academy of Performing Arts

Robin Beltrani
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Semester Standing: 5th
Major: Business
Years Danced: 15
Previous Dance Studio: Center Stage Dance and Theatre School
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Having the opportunity to continue to dance in college with people who love tap as much as I do!

Brittany Dellatore
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Toxicology
Years Danced: 16
Previous Dance Studio: Miss Jeanne's School Of Dance Arts

Sabrina Denson
THON Chair

Hometown: Bethel Park, PA
Semester Standing: 4th
Major: Nutrition
Years Danced: 14
Previous Dance Studio: Borelli's Dance Gallery & Miss Beverly's
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: I love learning new dances, and hanging out with a great group of girls who love tapping as much as I do!

Kelli Dunker
Junior Officer

Hometown:Northampton, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major:Premedicine
Years Danced:16
Previous Dance Studio:Miss Jeanne's School of Dance Arts

Michelle Fitzgerald
Advertising Chair

Hometown: Glenolden, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Communications
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Cathie Collins School of Dance

Natalie Gabriel
Fundraising Chair

Hometown: Uniontown, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Undecided
Years Danced:17
Previous Dance Studio: Katy Lyon Dance Center

Dana Gamrat
Homecoming Chair

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Elementary Education
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Studio G Dance Center
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Becoming friends with great girls who share a love for tap dancing.

Britney Hollick 
Family Relations Chair

Hometown: Washington, PA 
Semester Standing: 3rd 
Major: Finance 
Years Danced: 12
Previous Dance Studio: Moschetta's Performaing Arts Center and Sandra Kay Mesler Dance Studio

Lindsay Jenkins
THON Chair

Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education Major & Special Ed Minor
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Let's Dance Studio
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: I love that we not only get to tap but we do other fun stuff like Homecoming, THON, socials, and tons more!

Maura Keasey
Hometown: Butler, PA
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Elementary Education
Years Danced: 16
Previous Dance Studio: Lee's School Of Dance

Erin McGroarty
Social Chair

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA 
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Accounting
Years Danced: 14
Previous Dance Studio: Star-Styled Dance Center
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Homecoming and THON!

Sarah Phillips
Hometown: Oneonta, New York
Semester Standing: 3rd
Major: Biology / Premed
Years Danced: 16
Previous Dance Studio: Oneonta Tap Works and Oneonta Dance Center

Alyson Rotz
Webmaster

Hometown: Cranberry Township, PA
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Public Relations
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Elite Dance by Damian
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: I love that all the girls come from different places, but all share the same love for tap!

Maxime Soffer
Hometown: Woodbridge, CT
Semester Standing: 5th
Major: Elementary Education
Years Danced: 12
Previous Dance Studio: Dancers Gallery
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: Having the opportunity to do what I love with a group of amazing girls!

Carly Staffin 
Hometown:Newtown, PA
Semester Standing: 5th
Major:Communication Sciences and disorders
Years Danced: Since I can remember.
Previous Dance Studio:Elite Dance Academy
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry:Knowing so many girls that all share a love for tap and dance with me!

Tai Steeb
Family Relations Chair

Hometown: Wexford, PA
Semester Standing: 7th
Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Years Danced: 17
Previous Dance Studio: Michele's Dance Center
Favorite Aspect of Tapestry: How all the girls are so close! Body Roll Out!

Lisa Tubb
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Semester Standing: 5th
Major: Health Policy and Administration
Years Danced:13
Previous Dance Studio: Danceology
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For further information please contact Brittany Doerfler at bsd5018@psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University Tapestry Dance Company