Jennifer Huffman
Jennifer Huffman is from the small town of Festus, Missouri. She attended Webster University in St. Louis where she received a BFA in dance and was awarded the Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Scholarship for three consecutive years. While at Webster, she performed with the Webster University Dance Theatre and choreographed and taught at Motion Express Dance Studio. As a professional, Jennifer has performed with such distinguished groups as David Dorfman’s Dance Out of Seasons, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens de Montreal’s The Nutcracker, The Slaughter Project, Paul Taylor 2 in Esplanade, Move directed by Tanya Shea and Natasha Jansen, and was an apprentice with Inaside Chicago Dance Company for one season. Jennifer loves living in Buffalo, NY and is excited to be a company member of LehrerDance.
Ted Krzykowski
Theodore Krzykowski is from Marcellus, NY and began formal dance training at the age of 19 with Absolute Dance Company in Auburn, NtY. Prior to this, Ted studied gymnastics at CNY Gymnastics and West Side Gymnastics in Syracuse, NY. In 2006 Ted spent the summer in Seattle, WA at the United Stuntman Association where he earned his certification as a trained stuntman from the world renowned David Boucher. This varied training has enhanced Ted’s reputation as an accomplished break-dancer performing in many events, competitions, and promotions throughout Western, NY. Ted is honored to be a part of LehrerDance, and is proud that his diverse background contributes to the growth of the company.
Immanuel Naylor
Immanuel Naylor, a native of Maryland, is a 2006 graduate of Elon University. Since graduation, he has performed as a guest artist in Elon University's Spring Dance Concert in Elon NC, Walkerdance's The Nutcracker in Burlington NC, American Dance Festival's Acts to Follow in Durham NC, and most recently as Ensemble in Artpark's production of the musical Aida in Lewiston NY. Before joining LehrerDance, he was a founding member of Kearns Dance Project based in North Carolina. Immanuel is thrilled to be dancing with LehrerDance.
Joe Roth
Joe Roth is a native of Durham, North Carolina, and moved to Northbrook, Illinois at age three. He began his performance career as a figure skater, winning numerous local competitions and attending junior Olympics for pairs skating and ice dancing. It wasn’t until being recruited into the University of Michigan’s Dance Department by Judy Rice that he decided he wanted to be a dancer. Joe graduated from the U of M in 2008 with a BFA in Dance, and a minor in French. During his college career, he performed with several local companies, apprenticed for the modern dance company Ballet Preljocaj in Aix-en-Provence, France, as well as touring internationally with Umbigada Dance Company. Joe is extremely excited to be joining LehrerDance!
Marideth Wanat
Marideth Wanat, originally from Harrisburg, PA, received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish from Illinois State University, where she was a member and featured performer of the Illinois State Dance Theatre, directed by Laurie Merriman. She began her professional career dancing for Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago’s Giordano II company. After two seasons with Giordano II, Marideth continued her career by performing in Thodos Dance Chicago’s “New Dances”. Soon after, she accepted a performing apprentice position with Inaside Chicago Dance for one season. In addition to her company experience, Ms. Wanat has also performed professionally in Dancenter North’s production of the “Nutcracker” and “ Cinderella”. She has expressed her passion off the stage as well by teaching jazz and ballet throughout the Chicagoland area. Marideth is a founding company member and Rehearsal Director of LehrerDance, and is proud to be spreading the innovative style of LehrerDance to audiences and students around the world.
Kristen Stein
Kristen Stein is from Gurnee, IL and began her dance training at age 12 at the Summers Academy of Dance in Crystal Lake, IL. After high school she attended Columbia College of Chicago for two years to pursue a BFA in dance. After two years at Columbia she switched directions and received a full-merit dance scholarship to the Giordano Dance Center, where she trained with the top teachers in Chicago. In 2005 Kristen went to Salt Lake City, Utah to dance as an apprentice with Odyssey Dance Theatre. While there she worked with many renowned choreographers such as Dee Caspary, Liz Imperio, and Bonnie Story. In 2007, Kristen was one of the top 17 girls on the Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance. Kristen is very excited to be in Buffalo NY dancing her first season with LehrerDance. She would like to thank Jon for giving her this opportunity to be part of something so wonderful.