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Lisa Schuler

(Tap, Jazz, & Musical Theater) has grown up tapping since the age of 3, and rhythm is just a part of her life. After receiving years of private instruction, Lisa began her professional career participating in Musical Theater productions throughout the Portland Metro area. Motivated by her love of dance, singing, and acting, Lisa is still actively pursuing her professional career in theater and film as well as teaching at Grande Finalé. Lisa’s students have received many top honors and recognition both regionally and nationally. Lisa is also the founder and owner of TAP-AND-GO, makers of personal, portable tap floors.

Shannon Wilcox

(Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop) has been dancing since she could walk. She has won numerous awards throughout her performance years, including Performers of the Year with her ensemble of All That Jazz Dance Studio, in Grants Pass, OR. Following that award, All That Jazz was chosen 1 out of 5 dance companies across the nation to travel to Europe and tour with Tanzsommer. After high school, she was a lead dancer for a pre-professional dance company in Portland, OR; currently known as Moveo. At 21, she received the Assistant Teacher Award with Co. Dance Convention. She has trained and worked with many of today’s well known choreographers including Gregg Russell, Mandy Moore, Jessie Santos, and Super Cr3w. Shannon has performed at various venues such as Town Square in New York City, stages throughout Europe, NBA half time shows, and the list goes on. Shannon has found a new form of love in the dance world...teaching. She has been teaching at Grande Finale Dance Studio for over 7 years now; she's refers to it as her second home. Shannon's recent endeavors are launching two separate businesses; A New Dance Experience; Portland's new edge competition and Dancer's Corner; retail and booking agent.