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 42 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 twentieth 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 and Porgy and Bess. 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.
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 twentieth 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 and Porgy and Bess. 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.
Jen Teitelbaum is thrilled to be back with ACD Dance! Jen has over forty years of experience in the dance industry. She began her dance training under the direction of Donna Reese and is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. As a teen, Jen spent her time in the studio as an Assistant Teacher for Creative Movement, Ballet and Tap combo classes, and Adult Jazz and Tap classes. A dance educator since 1995, Jen loves sharing the joy of dance with her students, and is in her 30th year of teaching! She has experience with all ages and levels, but the preK-2 set holds a special place in her heart.
Jen spent fifteen years teaching at the Olney Studio of Dance. More recently, she could also be found working with students at The Studio of Dance, where she taught combo classes, ballet, tap, and jazz, and Two Left Feet Dance, Black Rock Center for the Arts, and Seneca Academy, where she started her own young learners program. She is also a former member of the Mid Atlantic Pom and Dance Association, where she served as a judge for Pom Pom, Lyrical, and Modern dance. Jen is a former ACD teacher and previously taught preschool classes as well as pre-teen jazz and ballet/tap combo classes.
Jen spent fifteen years teaching at the Olney Studio of Dance. More recently, she could also be found working with students at The Studio of Dance, where she taught combo classes, ballet, tap, and jazz, and Two Left Feet Dance, Black Rock Center for the Arts, and Seneca Academy, where she started her own young learners program. She is also a former member of the Mid Atlantic Pom and Dance Association, where she served as a judge for Pom Pom, Lyrical, and Modern dance. Jen is a former ACD teacher and previously taught preschool classes as well as pre-teen jazz and ballet/tap combo classes.
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".