Meet the Dream Team

Char Petersen started her dance training at Joel Hall in Chicago. She attended Jackson State University and is an alumnus of Columbia College, Chicago. There she studied at the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center and the School of Homer Hans Bryant before receiving a scholarship to study at Frank Hatchet Dance Studio before it became what is now know as the Broadway Dance Center, NYC. Later she attended dance at the Debbie Allen School in Los Angeles. She has over the years, attended … Read More

Joshua Francique, a former student of Dream is a born and raise Chicago native dance artist. He began his professional training with Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre back in 2015. As he progressed in his training he began to realize his passion for dance grew beyond the likes of a hobby. Joshua continued his studies at Northern Illinois University (NIU) as a dance major under their BFA program. As opportunities continued to emerged he began to explore his love of teaching and choreographing…. Read More

Nathan Lopez

Nathan Lopez began his training in multiple dance styles at the age of 12, studying under various teachers in the Chicagoland area. As his training progressed, he received a scholarship to AMDA LA and decided to further his artistic journey at the school. While at AMDA, the intensive training and professional level mentorship has impacted his education in the artform greatly. Since moving to Los Angeles… Read More

Ra’shiah Wright

Office Manager

Ra’Shiah Wright studied dance at Dream Academy of Dance Arts and was a member of Dream Contemporary Dance Co. Ra’Shiah was accepted into the Alvin Ailey Training Program in New York City and the Alonzo King Summer Program in San Francisco CA for 3 consecutive years. Ra’Shiah is a dynamic performer demonstrating technique, emotional quality, unmatched work ethic and integrity. She is currently a student at Northern Illinois University where she is studying Education and Dance. She is the studio Manager, instructor and choreographer for Dream Academy of Dance Arts and DCDC. … Read More

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CATHERINE HUNTLEY

Catherine Huntley has trained in Ballet since the age of five. She studied at Stone-Camryn School of Ballet in Chicago and trained in Ballet, Pointe, and Character Dance. At Northern Illinois University she danced with the N.I.U. Dance Company, where she partook in a variety of classical and modern works, and had a leading role in the classical ballet Paquita. Following her time at N.I.U., Catherine performed with the Wisconsin Dance Ensemble, Salt Creek Ballet, and numerous Nutcrackers in the Chicagoland area. Catherine has also had the opportunity to study Jazz dance with Ginger Farley at Lou Conte Dance Studio. Catherine is proud to have taught dance for the last 35 years in the western suburbs and Continues to pass down her love of dance to her two children.

Shariah Wright

Shariah Wright studies dance at Dream Academy of Dance Arts and was a member of Dream Contemporary Dance Co. Shariah has won countless awards and convention scholarships including True Performer for Intrigue Dance. This past year Shariah was a national dance finalist and ranked 2nd overall for senior soloists. She was accepted into the Alvin Ailey Training Program in New York City in 2015-2019 and the Alonzo King Summer Program in San Francisco CA. also for 3 consecutive years. Shariah is a Ballet and Contemporary instructor and choreographer at Dream Academy of Dance Arts and DCDC. She is currently a student at the Aurora University where she is studying Sports Therapy while training and pursuing a professional carrier in dance.