Extensions Too!

Angelina Ramirez - Age 9

Aurora, Illinois

Angelina is currently 9 years old and is in fourth grade at Freeman Elementary School in Aurora, IL. Angelina started dance at the age of two in California. She fell in love with dance and has a dream to become a Professional Ballerina. This is her seventh year dancing and is very excited to be part of Extension Too!.

In addition to her classes with Extensions Too!, Angelina is currently taking classes at Steps Dance Center in Aurora, IL. Angelina is very grateful to Lizzie for giving her the opportunity to be a part of Extensions Too! and to have her as her teacher. She is thankful to her parents for giving her this opportunity and for their support in helping her work towards her dreams.

Jacquelyn Wyman - Age 10

Naperville, Illinois

Jacquelyn Wyman began dancing at the age of three at Inspire School of Dance. There she was trained by Anne Forrest, Margaret Palmer, Aretese, Sara Bibik, Kelly Hill, Debbie Nanni and Julie Dziedzic. Jacquelyn was fortunate enough to compete at many conventions/competitions throughout the Midwest and attend nationals in LA and NYC. In addition to her classes with Extensions Too!, Jacquelyn takes classes at Steps Dance Center in Naperville. When she isn't dancing, Jacquelyn enjoys playing piano and guitar, as well as reading. If she's in the middle of a good book, the only thing she will put it down for, is to dance. Jacquelyn is excited for her first year as a member of Extensions Too! She thanks Lizzie for believing in her and her parents for their constant love and support, as well as driving her to her classes.

Vilija Meacham Chavez - Age 10

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Vilija Meacham Chavez began dancing at the age of 3 at the Turning Point in Elmwood Park. In addition to her classes with Extensions she has studied ballet and jazz at the Joffrey school and continues training in hip hop at Hubbard Street under Shannon Johnson, tap at Hit Factory Tap Program under Martin Bronson, Tristan Bruns and Zada Cheeks and hip hop under Evelyn Rice at Visceral Dance Studio. She has spent her summers attending Joffrey’s 2 week and 3 week summer intensives and her fall and winter training for her role as a toy soldier in Ballet Legere’s Nutcracker. She is honored to be a part of Extensions Too! dance company where she feels she will be challenged to become the best dancer she can be.

Zoe Farsalas - Age 8

Naperville, Illinois

Zoe Farsalas first became interested in dance at two years old, enjoying an ice cream while peering into the window of a local dance studio mesmerized by a ballet class. Since that day, she has taken classes at several studios, including The School of Dancewest Ballet where she performed in The Nutcracker. She joined the Inside Out Dance Company lead by Michelle Owusu and Char Peterson for its final 2010-11 season. Now taking classes at Extensions Too! and Steps Dance Center in Aurora , Zoe is thrilled to be working with Lizzie, Extensions, and Extensions, Too! She is looking forward to learning from all of the company members and the fantastic faculty she has the privilege of working with.