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About Embody Dance Company

Founded by JacLyn Allott, Embody offers its dancers high quality dance instruction through a codified dance program that embraces the value of both technique and performance, in an effort to develop strong technical dancers that are capable of performing with effortless artistry. 

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About JacLyn Allott

JacLyn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University with a BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Dance Performance and has been teaching dance for almost ten years, while also building a reputation as an award-winning choreographer.

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JacLyn believes that dance is a powerful way to teach children artistry, musicality, courage, coordination, integrity and self awareness. She uses dance to inspire, empower, encourage and embolden her students.

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About Elise Flagg Academy of Dance

Elise Flagg Academy of Dance provides pre-professional training in ballet, as well as in jazz, contemporary, and Pilates.

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Founder and Artistic director, Elise Flagg is an internationally recognized ballerina who is passionate about developing the next generation of young dancers. She provides excellent classical ballet training in a supportive and nurturing environment that is directly influenced by her teacher, the "Father of American Ballet," and the Founder and Artistic director of the New York City Ballet, George Balanchine.