Sofia Alberts
Dance Educator | Elementary Educator | Irish Step & Lyrical Instructor | McDance Company Alumna
Sofia Alberts brings together a background in elementary education and lifelong dance training in her role on the faculty of Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance.
A lifelong member of the RMSD community, Mrs. Alberts began dancing at the age of two and started training at Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance at age five. After graduating from college in 2022, she returned to RMSD as a faculty member, giving her the opportunity to share the same love of dance and community that shaped her own childhood.
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Master’s Degree in Reading — In Progress
Expected December 2026
Upon completion of her graduate studies, Mrs. Alberts will earn her certification as a K–12 Reading Specialist.
Professional Education Experience
Prairie Grove Elementary School — Crystal Lake, Illinois
Third-Grade Teacher
Mrs. Alberts’ career in elementary education complements her work as a dance instructor, providing her with extensive experience working with children and understanding the different ways students learn, develop, and build confidence.
Her classroom experience brings an additional perspective to her dance instruction, allowing her to create an environment where students can learn new skills while feeling supported and encouraged.
Dance Experience
Mrs. Alberts has been dancing since the age of two and began her formal training at Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance at age five.
Her lifelong experience at RMSD has provided her with extensive exposure to the studio’s diverse dance styles and performance opportunities.
Selected Performance Experience
As a member of The McDance Company, Sofia performed at a variety of prominent venues and events, including:
Walt Disney World
Branson, Missouri
San Antonio, Texas
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
Performing Arts Limited — The Nutcracker
Her years as a McDance Company member provided valuable experience in ensemble performance, rehearsal, choreography, live entertainment, and performing on both local and national stages.
Teaching Experience
Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
Dance Instructor | 2022–Present
Mrs. Alberts currently teaches:
Tap • Irish Step • Hardshoe • Lyrical
While specializing in these styles, she maintains a passion for the full range of dance disciplines offered at RMSD.
As both a former RMSD student and current faculty member, Sofia has a unique understanding of the studio experience from both sides of the classroom. She is passionate about creating the same sense of connection, encouragement, and joy for today’s dancers that she experienced growing up at RMSD.
Special Events & Performance
Sofia has a particular passion for the St. Patrick’s Day season and enjoys working alongside Ms. McCarthy to help bring each year’s performances and productions to life.
Her experience with Irish Step and Hardshoe, combined with her background as an RMSD dancer, makes her an important part of the studio’s Irish dance programming and seasonal performances.
Teaching Philosophy
For Mrs. Alberts, teaching at RMSD is especially meaningful because she has experienced the studio herself as a young dancer.
Having grown up training at RMSD, she understands the lasting impact a dance studio can have on a child’s life—not only through technique and performance, but through the friendships, confidence, discipline, and memories created along the way.
She is passionate about helping the next generation of dancers develop their skills while creating a positive environment where they feel encouraged to learn, perform, grow, and discover their own love of dance.
For Sofia, returning to RMSD as an instructor is an opportunity to give back to the studio that played such an important role in her own life.
Beyond The Studio
Sofia lives in Lake in the Hills with her husband, Jon, and their mini black Lab, Captain.
Outside of teaching and dance, she enjoys spending time with her family and continuing her education as she works toward becoming a K–12 Reading Specialist.
Whether she is in an elementary classroom or a dance studio, Sofia brings the same enthusiasm for helping young people learn, grow, and become confident in who they are.
