Alisa Calzonzi Alisa Calzonzi has been in dance her whole life and I'm fitness for over a decade. She began teaching fitness classes for her YMCA after a lack of programming at her branch was affecting their membership in a community that needed lifestyle changes the most. She began with Zumba Fitness ® and that led to teaching and becoming certified in strength training and eventually Pilates (among other various formats). She is passionate about helping people find their happy place in the fitness world.	Haley McElwee Haley McElwee is the owner and director of Simantikos Dance Chicago, a professional company and educational dance studio in Pilsen. She has taught, presented and collaborated throughout the U.S, Canada and Illinois and is excited to be back at IIT for her third year.	Katie Rivas Katie Rivas has a background in business management. She became a Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist, Crystal Vibrational Healer, Empath, and Yoga Instructor. Working for a Fortune 500 company for 7 years made her decide it wasn't for her anymore and changed carrier paths late to follow your dreams and change your life path to be happier, healthier, and successful.
Karielle Williams Karielle Williams is a professional stage and concert dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Originally from Gary, Indiana, she began her training with DancExcel Champion Center and continued her dance training/education has come from Columbia College Chicago, Muntu Dance Theater, Atlanta Ballet in the later years. Karielle is fluently trained in Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Modern (Horton/Dunham). She is currently a member of Banks Performance Project.