Christina (D'Andrea) Pollice
Owner of RockIt Dance Studio By Chrissy, she has been dancing since age 3 at Shade Sisters Dance Studio. This year marks her 23rd year of teaching dance and 36 years of being a part of the Shade Sisters company, where she has served as an administrative associate in addition to dance instructor. She proudly celebrates the anniversary of having piloted a mommy/daddy and toddler dance program for 11 years this year. Chrissy has specialized in making dance a wonderful part of the lives of children through adults, and although she has an excellent reputation for working with younger students, she also teaches at intermediate and advanced levels. Chrissy earned both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She and her husband, Nick, of eighteen years proudly have three children ranging in age from pre-teen to five. Their daughter and sons all dance at RockIt. Chrissy is thankful for two things each and every day 1) That she has the love and support of an extraordinary group of family, friends, staff and community and 2) That her daily job is her dream come true. Loving dance and hoping to pass it on to others is the reason why RockIt came to be. Chrissy feels that there is no greater gift than the joy of observing students progress given excellent teaching of technique, but also all the while having fun and truly enjoying the choreography that they are learning in a healthy, professional and rewarding environment. Her hope is that you too will Jump on Board at RockIt, so that your Dance Dreams can Soar!
Chrissy thanks her Mom and Dad for all the years of supporting her dance dreams when she was young and as she now opens RockIt Dance Studio by Chrissy!
Kelly Cochenour began dancing at the age of four and has been teaching dance, baton and gymnastics for over 24 years. She previously worked as studio manager, administrative associate and teacher at Shade Sisters Dance Studio. She has a long history of working with children as both a dance teacher and preschool teacher, and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University. Her specialties in dance are tap and baton, as well as working with beginner level through advanced. Kelly's background also includes 9 years in accounting for a major banking corporation which has led to priding herself on excellent customer service and organizational skills to create a highly efficient dance studio. Kelly has been married to Bill for 13 years and together they have two daughters who both are dancers at RockIt.
Jill Gudenburr began dancing at the age of 4, and has been teaching dance, baton and gymnastics for over 30 years. She previously worked as technical director, administrative associate, and dance instructor at Shade Sisters Dance Studio, she had been a part of this studio for 49 years. She has a long history of working with children as both a dance teacher as well as previously being a Sunday/Bible school teacher. She is a deacon and currently serves on the session at her church. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. Further her resume includes having worked in the finance field for 12 years before raising her 3 children. Jill celebrates 33 years of marriage to her husband Doug and their adult daughter dances at RockIt. Their sons studied and enjoyed gymnastics for many years which they agree has assisted in their endeavors in sports performance. The Gudenburr Family is more than happy to help in any way that they can to make RockIt a success. Don't be surprised to see them helping at our shows!!