MEET OUR FACULTY
Angie Caulfield received a BA in Performing Arts with a Dance Emphasis from The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. She received a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She has her Dance Masters of America certification through examination. Ms. Caulfield has been a faculty member of James Hubert Blake High School, where she taught modern, tap, jazz, hip hop, and ballet. She went on to start the Dance Program at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. The program continued to grow under her 7 year tenure there. Ms. Caulfield then took the position of Head of the Dance Department at the Academy of the Holy Cross. Currently, Ms. Caulfield is Director of ACD Dance Company, LLC.
Francesca Bove is an energetic dancer with a lot of experience working with children. She has been studying Dance since age three, training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop, and tap. Ms. Bove studied at the Olney Studio of Dance, and East Carolina University School of Dance in Greenville, North Carolina. She was a member of the Academy of Holy Cross Varsity Dance Team for four years. She is a former member of the Montgomery College Dance Company. She has performed in numerous musicals including Grease, Cinderella, Rent, A Chorus Line, High School Musical 2, and The Adventures of Toad and Frog. Her duties included both assisting with choreography for the production, chorus and performing leading roles. In addition to running the Technique and Contemporary program for ACD Dance, she also choreographs and assists with the Team Dance at AHC for the past four years. Ms. Bove is constantly continuing her own training by taking numerous classes in the area and in New York City.
Marissa Debrot is a graduate of Catholic University. She was a member of the Ballroom Dance Team and the CUA Dance Company, where she participated in competitions and performed at campus events. She has spent the past several summers teaching dance and theater in NJ, and now also teaches 1st grade.
Donna Reese earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Education from Towson State University and
an Associates of Arts degree from Montgomery College. She performed as a singer, dancer and dance
captain for many years with Kings Productions, including touring productions of the USO in Europe and
the Middle East. As a member of Dance Masters of America for 46 years, Miss Donna served on the
Board and as President of Chapter 17. Other positions she held with DMA included Examination
Chairman and Membership Chairman. Miss Donna was also awarded the Betty Lou Stambaugh Member
of the Year.
From 1985-2006, Miss Donna was the President, Owner and Artistic Director of Concepts in Motivation which included five dancing schools in Montgomery County and Carroll County. She also taught at James Hubert Blake High School in their Signature (Dance) program and is currently in her twenty third year at
the Academy of the Holy Cross as a dance instructor and choreographer. Miss Donna was previously awarded the "Distinguished Alumni" award from the Academy of the Holy Cross, in March 2014 was awarded the "Sister Grace Shonk" award–voted on by the faculty and staff. For Academy of the Holy Cross' 2022-2023 school year, Miss Donna was awarded "Veteran Teacher of the Year".
Miss Donna’s students have performed on Broadway in such shows as The Little Mermaid, Waitress, Rent, All Shook Up, Billy Elliott, Addams Family, Porgy and Bess, Once Upon a Mattress (with Sutton Foster) and Pirates of Penzance. Her students have also performed on Celebrity Cruise Lines and have danced with the National Ballet of Canada and Ballet West. In addition, her students have performed in the Broadway tours of Dreams Girls, Hairspray and Freaky Friday. Former student, and American fashion model, Hilary Rhoda, is perhaps best recognized for representing the brand Estee Lauder from 2009-2011 and appeared in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
an Associates of Arts degree from Montgomery College. She performed as a singer, dancer and dance
captain for many years with Kings Productions, including touring productions of the USO in Europe and
the Middle East. As a member of Dance Masters of America for 46 years, Miss Donna served on the
Board and as President of Chapter 17. Other positions she held with DMA included Examination
Chairman and Membership Chairman. Miss Donna was also awarded the Betty Lou Stambaugh Member
of the Year.
From 1985-2006, Miss Donna was the President, Owner and Artistic Director of Concepts in Motivation which included five dancing schools in Montgomery County and Carroll County. She also taught at James Hubert Blake High School in their Signature (Dance) program and is currently in her twenty third year at
the Academy of the Holy Cross as a dance instructor and choreographer. Miss Donna was previously awarded the "Distinguished Alumni" award from the Academy of the Holy Cross, in March 2014 was awarded the "Sister Grace Shonk" award–voted on by the faculty and staff. For Academy of the Holy Cross' 2022-2023 school year, Miss Donna was awarded "Veteran Teacher of the Year".
Miss Donna’s students have performed on Broadway in such shows as The Little Mermaid, Waitress, Rent, All Shook Up, Billy Elliott, Addams Family, Porgy and Bess, Once Upon a Mattress (with Sutton Foster) and Pirates of Penzance. Her students have also performed on Celebrity Cruise Lines and have danced with the National Ballet of Canada and Ballet West. In addition, her students have performed in the Broadway tours of Dreams Girls, Hairspray and Freaky Friday. Former student, and American fashion model, Hilary Rhoda, is perhaps best recognized for representing the brand Estee Lauder from 2009-2011 and appeared in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Diane Robinson has been a member of the ACD Dance staff for ten years as dance teacher and choreographer, and her choreography has been awarded for showmanship in competition. She is a graduate of the Montgomery College Dance Program and a recipient of the Exemplary Dance Student Award. For four dance seasons she performed with their Dance company. This included both concert shows and traveling shows. Diane has completed the first level of certification under the Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School Program under several industry professionals training in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern and other dance styles as well as Body Movement. Currently, she also competes as a ballroom dancer and has been recognized with honors. She assists with various other choreographers' rehearsals and classes and has worked for several years as an Assistant Dance Director and Youth Coordinator for preteens through adults.
Rachel Reinsch is an accomplished dancer and dedicated educator with a profound passion for the arts. Rachel is studio-trained in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and more. Throughout her career, she has competed in numerous regional and national dance competitions.
Rachel has taught at several dance studios before becoming the founder of a dance education program at a public middle school in New York City. For the past six years, she has inspired students by fostering a love for movement and creativity through dance. Notably, her choreography has reached new heights, with students performing at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Special Education. Additionally, she has obtained over 30 dance education credits from the Dance Education Laboratory at the 92nd Street Y and holds a New York City Dance Education teaching license.
With a strong passion for dance and teaching, Rachel takes great joy in seeing students live out their passions, nurturing the next generation of dancers to achieve their dreams.
Rachel has taught at several dance studios before becoming the founder of a dance education program at a public middle school in New York City. For the past six years, she has inspired students by fostering a love for movement and creativity through dance. Notably, her choreography has reached new heights, with students performing at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Special Education. Additionally, she has obtained over 30 dance education credits from the Dance Education Laboratory at the 92nd Street Y and holds a New York City Dance Education teaching license.
With a strong passion for dance and teaching, Rachel takes great joy in seeing students live out their passions, nurturing the next generation of dancers to achieve their dreams.
Robin Gilbert received her BFA in Ballet with a Teaching Emphasis from the University of Utah. While at the University of Utah she performed with the Utah Ballet. Upon graduating, she was a guest performer with the Potomac Dance Center on a 3 week tour in China, performed as a guest artist with Hollins College Modern Dance Department, a guest artist with the Olney Ballet Theatre, and was a Principal Dancer with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre. Her favorite role was Dorothy in Journey Through Oz.
Robin has taught and choreographed Ballet in many schools. In Virgina, her teaching experience includes Roanoke Ballet Theatre, Montgomery County Virginia Parks and Recreation, and master classes at Hollins College. At the school of the Roanoke Ballet Theatre, she choreographed and directed the full ballet, Wizard of Oz. Upon moving back to Maryland, she became the Regional Director of Creative Dance for Children. In Maryland she has taught at many schools including Ballet 106, and Potomac Dance Center. In Arizona, she taught at several Ballet schools including School for the Advancement of the Gifted, Pat Smith School of Dance, and The North Phoenix School of Dance. For 25 years, Robin owned her own entertainment business for kids, Ballet Parties. Robin loves to share the art of ballet to children of all levels and abilities. After all, "Dancer's don't need wings to fly".
Robin has taught and choreographed Ballet in many schools. In Virgina, her teaching experience includes Roanoke Ballet Theatre, Montgomery County Virginia Parks and Recreation, and master classes at Hollins College. At the school of the Roanoke Ballet Theatre, she choreographed and directed the full ballet, Wizard of Oz. Upon moving back to Maryland, she became the Regional Director of Creative Dance for Children. In Maryland she has taught at many schools including Ballet 106, and Potomac Dance Center. In Arizona, she taught at several Ballet schools including School for the Advancement of the Gifted, Pat Smith School of Dance, and The North Phoenix School of Dance. For 25 years, Robin owned her own entertainment business for kids, Ballet Parties. Robin loves to share the art of ballet to children of all levels and abilities. After all, "Dancer's don't need wings to fly".
Megan has been dancing her whole life. Trained at ACD Dance, she was a member of the competitive team and has performed at Disney in Florida, and at a Wizards NBA basketball game in addition to taking classes in New York City. During her competition years, she was awarded a scholarship from United States Tournament of Dance to perform in their summer program in Chicago. In high school, she was a member of the Pom Squad and Cheerleading Team. She continues her training with college dance classes and Megan regularly attends Dance Masters of America workshops – most recently starting her four year intensive Teacher Training certification.
Amber Green is a proud graduate of Towson University, where she earned her B.F.A. in Dance Performance & Choreography with a minor in Theatre Arts, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She has trained in Musical Theatre under Chet Walker at the prestigious School of Jacob’s Pillow. While studying in California, Ms. Green discovered a passion for ballroom dance, becoming a competitor and teaching specialist with the Arthur Murray Dance School. Her on-camera training includes work with Troy Roland and Wendy Davis in television and film.
Ms. Green has performed alongside acclaimed artists such as Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ella Mai, Matthew Rushing of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and Ronald K. Brown of Evidence Dance Company. Her professional theater credits include performances with the Galli Theatre–New York, appearing in productions of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Princess and the Pea. She also starred in a featured role on the reality series Growing Up Chrisley.
A fourth-season company member of the Beauty for Ashes Project, Ms. Green had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center and featuring in a dance film. Additional performance credits include Momentum Dance Theatre and Born Dancing NYC. With over six years of experience as an educator, she has directed and choreographed for a variety of programs throughout the DC Metropolitan area. She has served as a theater director for both PG Parks and Recreation and New Hope Academy, where she
developed and led youth theater productions.
As she continues to develop her craft, Ms. Green remains deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting others through the power of dance, theater, and storytelling. She is excited to be returning to ACD Dance for her fourth season.
Ms. Green has performed alongside acclaimed artists such as Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ella Mai, Matthew Rushing of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and Ronald K. Brown of Evidence Dance Company. Her professional theater credits include performances with the Galli Theatre–New York, appearing in productions of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Princess and the Pea. She also starred in a featured role on the reality series Growing Up Chrisley.
A fourth-season company member of the Beauty for Ashes Project, Ms. Green had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center and featuring in a dance film. Additional performance credits include Momentum Dance Theatre and Born Dancing NYC. With over six years of experience as an educator, she has directed and choreographed for a variety of programs throughout the DC Metropolitan area. She has served as a theater director for both PG Parks and Recreation and New Hope Academy, where she
developed and led youth theater productions.
As she continues to develop her craft, Ms. Green remains deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting others through the power of dance, theater, and storytelling. She is excited to be returning to ACD Dance for her fourth season.
Colleen Caulfield has had lifelong connection to the world of Dance. Having grown up taking classes at
ACD Dance, Colleen has always been inspired by the art form and the community it fosters. With years
of training across multiple styles, Colleen has honed her skills and developed a deep love for teaching.
During high school, she was an active member of the Richard Montgomery High School Poms team for four years, where she cultivated teamwork and performance skills. She continues to take Dance classes in college. Currently, Colleen is pursuing certification through Dance Masters of America, furthering her experience in dance education. Colleen is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers while continuing to grow as an artist and educator.
ACD Dance, Colleen has always been inspired by the art form and the community it fosters. With years
of training across multiple styles, Colleen has honed her skills and developed a deep love for teaching.
During high school, she was an active member of the Richard Montgomery High School Poms team for four years, where she cultivated teamwork and performance skills. She continues to take Dance classes in college. Currently, Colleen is pursuing certification through Dance Masters of America, furthering her experience in dance education. Colleen is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers while continuing to grow as an artist and educator.