Roanoke Drama Classes Miss Mona's has been a fixture in the Roanoke Valley for half a century, offering children of all ages the opportunity to grow and study the arts in a nurturing environment. The students we have served throughout the years gain from their experience here - not only an understanding and appreciation of the arts, but a sense of self-esteem, poise, socialization and confidence as well. Our founder Miss Mona Gevrekian was trained professionally in New York, along with her daughters and son. Upon relocating to Virginia, she began her studio (Dance Studio Roanoke Virginia) - a family tradition that continues to touch many young lives today. Miss Mona's students and alumni have created their own individual success stories ranging from the Broadway stage to the Miss America runway to television and motion pictures. Others have gone on to teach the next generation to love the arts the way they were taught. Traci Basham Addison :Traci has studied dance and voice from Miss Mona's since the age of five, and performed in such locally popular groups as Miss Mona's Sunshine Kids and the Rhythmettes. A summa cum laude Radford University graduate and member of the National Honor Society, Traci has been involved in community & professional theatre, pageants & as director/producer of the Virginia state 4H Share the Fun program from 2000-2006. She has studied at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC, and in numerous teacher seminars and workshops, and received several STAR Awards for both acting and choreography. She has studied in workshops with renowned instructors such as Mike Minery, Lane Napper, Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and Mark Goodman. Traci serves as Assistant Director of Miss Mona's, and an instructor. Traci and her husband Chip direct the very popular Miss Mona's Summer Drama Camp for youth, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2009. Jenny Byers Lane :Jenny comes to us from Lynchburg, Virginia where she had 14 years training with Seven Hills Dance Studio. Jenny has taught all forms of classical dance and Hip Hop for six missmonas.com
years and has attended dance conventions and competitions throughout the South. In addition, Jenny has studied Ballet, Modern and Dance Composition at Randolph Macon Women's College and is a member of the Dance Company of Virginia Tech for 2005. Combining excellent training with a strong work ethic, Jenny is an asset to the Miss Mona's staff in every genre that she teaches. Jenny is continually challenging herself and expanding her knowledge by attending seminars and workshops with some of the finest choreographers in the dance world, including Shane Sparks and Mia Michaels. Chip Addison :Drama Department Director Chip Addison is a Ferrum College graduate and former member of the Jack Tale Players, an Appalachian folk tale theatre troupe touring the East Coast. Chip has experience in all facets of theatre, as well as musical training, and he owns and directs a murder mystery dinner theatre troupe, the Black Dog Players. In addition, Chip is an art and drama teacher at Lucy Addison Middle School, and he and his wife Traci co-direct the popular Miss Mona's Summer Drama Camp each year. In addition, Chip can be seen on local stages and television commercials each year, and was the recipient of several STAR awards, including Best Scenic Design and Best Actor in a Children's Production. They have developed a fine reputation for training and nurturing young performers. Rebecca Siar :Rebecca is a Roanoke College student and Miss Mona's graduate. Her first love was with community theatre, which led her to begin dance and performing with us in 2004. Rebecca is a gifted dancer and actress, and former member of the Rhythmettes, who teaches private work and substitutes for classes. Her love of the arts is evident in all that she does. And we are still expanding our staff! Watch for more new staff members coming soon to a studio near YOU!
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