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OWNER, INSTRUCTOR
IG: @jessiperaltatho
Jessi is fiercely passionate about teaching dancers to appreciate creativity, diversity, music and technique. As a result, she founded the WRK. PLC. for dancers in 2017. Jessi has established herself as one of the most experienced female professional dancers in the region and a highly requested choreographer in Nashville. Film, TV/commercials and live shows include Anchor Man 2, Love Simon, Million Dollar Arm, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, CMT Awards, Country Music Awards, HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Pussycat Dolls, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Christina Aguilera, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Rooms to Go, AT&T, State Farm, Pepsi, The Super Bowl, Sports Illustrated, Vampire Diaries, The Originals, The Detour, Tennessee Titans Cheerleading, Odyssey Dance Theatre and SYTYCD. She's privileged to share her passion and experience with like-minded, young artists.
When Jessi isn't dancing, you can find her listening to music/podcasts, painting, cooking or playing chess and enjoying time with her family.
"Building WRK. PLC. is one of my proudest achievements. It's allowed me space to experiment and create work I'm truly proud of. I love bearing witness to the incredible growth our dancers achieve and will continue investing my heart and soul into each of them.
INSTRUCTOR
IG: @laurenashbyfox
Born and raised in Hendersonville, TN, Lauren graduated from the American Academy of Dance and has trained under WRK. PLC. owner, Jessi Peralta Thompson for the past 8 years. Since performing with members of the Jackson 5 at the Black Music Honors and booking her first music video, she aspires to one day tackle a national tour then harness her experiences and passion for teaching into owning her very own dance studio!
Lauren teaches tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, leaps & turns and technique classes.
When not teaching, you can find her exploring new choreography in the studio. WRK. PLC. has become her second home and she feels grateful to be part of each and every dancer's journey.
"Teaching at WRK. PLC. gives me the opportunity to have an impact on these dancer's lives. In the same way that my teachers have impacted and shaped me into the dancer and person I am today."
INSTRUCTOR
IG@marissastark
After training competitively in all studio dance styles Marissa accomplished her dream of joining Nashville Ballet as a company member in 2021. Marissa is passionate about instilling a strong work ethic into all her of students. As well as the importance of classical ballet technique as it adds and supports to all other dance styles.
"Push yourself, because no one is going to do it for you."
INSTRUCTOR
IG:@_terinchristopher_
Terin is originally from Ft. Collins, CO where he grew up trained in all styles of dance. Summers were spent training at various prestigious ballet institutes. His teaching career began 5 years ago in Arizona where his demand rose quickly. Terin stayed busy choreographing and teaching 5 days a week at multiple studios. Professionally he danced in a Los Angeles based company, was a finalist on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" and has appeared in numerous concept videos, music videos, and TV. Terin has a passion for training young dancers and instilling a deep appreciation for work ethic, and artistry into each of his students.
"I teach because there is no better feeling than seeing my students' eyes light up when something clicks for them. I feel so fortunate to be part of the WRK. PLC. Family. The environment that has been created is truly one of a kind and so special."
INSTRUCTOR
IG: @maddykayg
Madolyn is a nationally recognized, professional dancer and choreographer from Nashville, TN. Some of her proudest achievements are booking her first CMA awards show and music video, winning multiple National Championships with her dance family, dancing for the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, and becoming a coach/mentor. She teaches contemporary, jazz and hip-hop and promotes individualism, hard work and dreaming big.
Along with dance, Madolyn enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and pups.
"I’m so happy and proud to be a part of the WRK. PLC. family. I strongly believe in the vision Jessi has for all the dancers and faculty at WRK. PLC. and can’t wait to continue to watch everyone grow and thrive! LET’S WRK!"
INSTRUCTOR
IG: @garritt.mccabe
Garritt McCabe is an artistic and lively dance teacher with seven years of professional dance teaching experience, and five years of professional ballet company experience. He began his training in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Fran Jones Evers.
In 2016, he was offered a full scholarship to train in the Pre-Professional Program at Boston Ballet School. Garritt joined Pennsylvania Ballet’s second company in 2019 and was a member until the end of the 2020-21 Season. In the 2021-22 season, Garritt joined the Nashville Ballet as a main company member and has been there ever since. This will be Garritt’s third season with Nashville Ballet and second season with the WRK PLC! He feels honored and privileged to be on faculty and cannot wait to share his love and passion with all the kids for Season 7!
"I love to teach because I enjoy sharing my passion for dance with the next generation. I get to see the kids growing, improving, and shaping themselves into the artists they want to be!"
INSTRUCTOR
IG: @kennedybrown3
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