Mandy Reis
Dance Educator | Ballet & Contemporary Instructor | Performing Artist
Mandy Reis has been immersed in dance since the age of three and has been sharing her passion for dance as an educator since 2007. With extensive training across a wide range of dance disciplines, Ms. Reis brings a well-rounded technical foundation and a thoughtful, individualized approach to her teaching.
Her background encompasses Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern, Hip Hop, and Contemporary, allowing her to draw from a diverse range of movement styles while helping dancers develop strong technical and artistic foundations.
Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Her education in early childhood development has been an important foundation throughout her teaching career, giving her insight into the different ways children learn, communicate, and develop confidence in a classroom environment.
Dance Training
Ms. Reis has extensive training in:
Ballet • Pointe • Jazz • Tap • Modern • Contemporary • Hip Hop
Her diverse training has provided her with a broad understanding of movement, musicality, technique, and performance, with a particular passion for Ballet and Contemporary dance.
Teaching Experience
Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
Dance Instructor | 2007–Present
Ms. Reis currently works with dancers ranging from ages eight through teen, teaching a variety of dance styles with a primary focus on Ballet and Contemporary.
With nearly two decades of teaching experience, she is passionate about helping dancers develop strong, thoughtful technique while encouraging them to discover their own individuality as artists.
Her teaching approach emphasizes:
Technique • Musicality • Strength • Artistry • Confidence • Individuality
Performance Experience
Throughout her dance career, Ms. Reis has had the opportunity to perform at a variety of prominent venues and events, including:
Walt Disney World
United Center
Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Additional stages, events, and performance opportunities throughout the Chicago area
These experiences have given Mandy a strong understanding of what it takes to prepare for and perform on stage while bringing energy, musicality, and artistry to each performance.
Teaching Philosophy
For Ms. Reis, dance education is about more than simply mastering choreography.
She strives to build strong, thoughtful technique while encouraging dancers to move beyond what feels familiar and explore new possibilities in every class.
Mandy challenges her students to step outside their comfort zones, discover new movement, and develop a deeper understanding of their own capabilities as dancers.
Her goal is to help each dancer grow in:
Strength • Technical Ability • Confidence • Musicality • Artistry • Individual Expression
Most importantly, Ms. Reis wants every dancer to discover their own unique way of moving. She believes that strong technique provides the foundation, but individuality is what allows a dancer to truly connect with their movement and become an artist.
