Staff

Roz (Clow) Izzo

Owner / Director

Roz started her dance career at age 3 (unknowingly!) taking classes in tap and jazz. By age 12 was training in 3 classes a week - 2 in Albany for tap and jazz, and private ballet lessons under Arlene Pasiunes (member of the Radio City Rockettes touring group) Roz was involved with 6 years of performing in the television industry, and did numerous show tours throughout the country. She also worked 2 years on location with Albany Fashion Models. Her teaching began at the age of 13 with a love for the "Performing Arts" and imparting it's impact to others; realizing that dance effects every area of one's life.

Roz attended The College of St. Rose for early childhood education and currently holds a NYS nursing license.

Her dance curriculum involves extensive continuing education with Dance Olympus and Dance Caravan. One of her favorite teachers on tour being Tommie Walsh (original cast of A Chorus Line).

Amanda Craft

Amanda has been with Roz's Dance Works since she was 3 years old. She has studied various forms of dance including tap, jazz, and hip-hop just to name a few. She has participated in workshops locally as well as in New York City with organizations such as Dance Olympus & Dance Caravan. She is a favorite with our young students. Amanda has worked for a local daycare for many years and supervises children between the ages of 6 weeks - 12 years. She has a degree in early childhood and is currently enrolled in early childhood education classes.

Sherri Lewis

We are glad to welcome Sherri back to our staff this year. Sherri has been dancing for over 30 years. She has studied many forms of dance including tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet as well as gymnastics. Sherri has performed at Proctors Theater in Schenectady with the "Off Broadway Babies" In the past she has choreographed various local theater productions and has also had roles in shows such as "Sweet Charity", "Nunsense" and "Annie" just to name a few.

Norine Allen

Advisor

Norine has a Masters Degree in Psychological Nursing, with an inclusive in Early Childhood Education through Adult. She is also a nurse practitioner and also holds a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School. Her wealth of knowledge assists the staff in giving them a solid background on the development of children.

Jr. Teachers

Jonelle Miller has been with us for 15 years and has studied tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern. She was the 2003 Valedictorian of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School and a recent graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelors in Science. She currently attends Albany College of Pharmacy for Clinical Lab Studies. When she's not dancing she works at Windham Mountain as a ski instructor for young children

John Trow has been with us for 18 years. He has studied tap, jazz and hip-hop. He loves performing and is also a favorite with our young students. John says " I love teaching the students, watching them learn and knowing that I had something to do with that" John is also interested in drawing and painting and one day hopes to be a famous artist.

Assistants to our teachers play a large role in helping to make our studio successful. They often spend a large amount of time assisting with classes while also participating in many other activities. Their devotion is an inspiration to our staff as well as other students.


Lisa Serani
Brianne Doty
Tyler Perry
Jessica Pulver
Kylie Weaver