An affordable, family-oriented studio where your child can enjoy learning the art of dance in a non-competitive, fun, and friendly environment from experienced, knowledgeable instructors who are truly passionate about dance and dance education!
Jillian Fader began dancing before the age of three. She was trained in a variety of styles at the Patti Finelli School of Dance where she became an assistant in 2004 and a teacher in 2007. She has her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biology, with minors in chemistry and dance from Youngstown State University, where she performed with and choreographed for the Dance Ensemble, and attended the American College Dance Festival.
Miss Jilli has taught at numerous studios in Northeast Ohio and attended the Dancers Making a Difference Benefit from 2002-2023 as both a dancer and teacher. She currently holds a Professional Educator License in 7-12 Science and works at Girard High School, where she teaches Integrated and Environmental Science, Microbiology, and Forensics. She has coached majorette for eight years and is entering her seventh season as majorette coach at GHS. Miss Jilli is a tested and certified member of Dance Masters of Ohio and America, Acrobatic Arts Level 1, National Dance Educator Association, and Basic Zumba! She continues to seek professional development during the off-season.
This year, Miss Jilli was able to organize “The Beat” fundraiser for the American Heart Association, which was held on March 1, and raised $5,000! When not dancing, Miss Jilli loves reading, exercising, thrifting, and traveling with her husband! TDS is Miss Jilli’s dream and she is so grateful to every staff member, student, and family for making it come true.