Senior Teacher Christine Chever Healy has dedicated her life to the art of dance, studying since the age of three under the direction of Miss Eloise Dirk. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, where she contributed as a choreographer and performer in Dance Theatre and the Jazz/Tap Ensemble. She served as Secretary of Sigma Rho Delta National Dance Honorary and attended the American College Dance Festival, participating in workshops and classes with leading dance educators.
Combining her passion for movement and travel, Christine completed an internship inChennai, India, studying Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance under Revathi Ramachandran. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education PreK-12 Dance Certification from Point Park University.
Christine has been teaching at Lititz Academy of Dance since 2009. She loves working with all her students who motivate her to grow as an educator, as well as working alongside Miss Lisa and the staff who are truly inspirational!
Outside of LAD, Christine teaches Dance and PE/Wellness courses at Lancaster Country Day School, where she brings the art of movement into the curriculum to students in Preschool – 12th grade. She serves as the Choreographer and Assistant Director for the musicals, Head Coach for the Cougars Dance Team, and Chapter Sponsor for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. She is a certified SKY Schools Teacher and Wellness Coach and implements innovative activities into the curriculum through certifications in NASP Basic Archery, Slackboard Balance Trainer, and First Push Syndicate Get on Board Skateboarding.
Christine’s professional performance background includes dancing with e.da.co. Eclectic Dance Company in Pittsburgh and New York. She is a current member performing with the Grant Street Dance Company in Lancaster and surrounding areas. Her choreography has been featured in Lancaster events such as Downtown Dances, Trust Dance Festival, and Fringe Fest.
Additionally, Christine holds teaching certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, Qigong, Zumba and Zumba Kids Fitness, POUND Fitness, and Progressing Ballet Technique. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200hr) with the Yoga Alliance, member of PA Dance Education Organization, National Dance Education Organization, National Dance Association, and Society of Health and Physical Educators in PA.