Serendipity Dance Co’s proud owner/director, Kerrie Burg, is very excited about this new chapter in her life. Serendipity Dance Co. is the culmination of years of hard work and a love of dance. Kerrie is an extremely gifted teacher who works hard to make dance educational and fun, especially for the littlest of dancers. Her one of a kind approach keeps kids engaged and learning from as early as three years of age through their teen years. She has developed many techniques to ensure dancers feel challenged and inspired so they will continue to learn and grow as dancers and young people. She has directed many award winning dance companies through the years. Your child will feel at ease and truly enjoy dancing with Miss Kerrie.
Miss Jen’s a teacher's teacher. She knows how to connect with her students and instill in them a solid dance foundation. Her Sociology degree from USC has taught her how to motivate and guide young dancers. Jen grew up dancing long hours, studying with such talented dancers as Gregg Russell, Paige Porter, Keith Clifton, and Rhonda Miller, to name a few. Her excellent work ethic and bright talent led her to a leading role in the professional tap company, Tapsounds Underground. She toured with the company performing in shows, benefits, tap festivals, pageants and more. She was not only a highlight of many of their tap pieces, but she also contributed with her diverse and creative choreography. In fact, her choreography has won her numerous top awards at regional and national competitions, as well as pageants. Her creative talent knows no bounds and earned her a place as an assistant director on a Carvel television commercial. Jen works hard outside the studio as well where her twins keep her on her toes, literally. Her role as a mom has served to solidify her already nurturing nature as a caring teacher who demands excellence in her students, as well as helping to etch a love of dance into their hearts.
Maddison started dancing at the age of 2 and choreographing at 12. She finished her successful competition years as Miss Sr. Adrenaline 2010. She was a founding member of Westside Dance Project under the direction of Jessie Hartley and was a member of Soul Escape the Company under the direction of Justin Giles for 3 years. Maddison is currently on staff with both Revive & Adrenaline Dance Conventions. TV credits include Victorious, The Cleaner, and a Ubisoft Commercial for Just Dance 2. Maddison choreographs award winning pieces for various studios around the country and local high schools. Maddi is excited to be a founding faculty member for Revive Dance Convention for the upcoming season. She has a gift and passion for teaching, choreographing, and bringing out the very best in each dancer she has the opportunity to work with.
Emily Hezi started her training at her local studio in Fairless Hills, PA. She then received her BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance with an Emphasis in Ballet from The Boston Conservatory. Upon graduation from college, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of dance. While in LA, she has performed for several companies including Los Angeles Choreographers and Dancers, Contempo Ballet, Vasht and Sahlala Dancers. She has also performed as a ballerina in music videos for artists such as Lil Durk and Kenny Hoopla. When she is not performing, Emily loves teaching. She has 10+ years of teaching experience, sharing her love for the art form with the next generation of artists.
Chloe Madding has been dancing since the age of three, with a focus in tap, ballet, and hip hop dance. Growing up in the Houston dance community, Chloe trained all over Texas, including the Houston MET, the PAC, and the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She began assisting her mentor Jade Whitmire several years ago and then began teaching tap, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop, as well as setting her own choreography. Chloe now studies at California Institute of the Arts as a Dance major and works as a class assistant at Adrenaline and Revive Dance Conventions. She is very excited to be teaching hip hop at Serendipity this season!
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jane Zgobi began dancing at Cary Ballet Conservatory, where she trained in various schools of classical ballet and jazz. Jane’s introduction to contemporary dance and musical theatre began at William G. Enloe Magnet High School under the instruction of Glenda Mackie, Courtney Greer & Freddie Lee Heath. A Point Park University graduate, Jane holds degrees in both dance and musical theatre, with a concentration in classical modern dance. As a dancer and performer, Jane has worked alongside esteemed artists such as Christopher & Charlotte D'amboise, Terrence Mann, Lillian Barbeito & Tina Finkelman Berkett, Tyce Diorio, Jae Man Joo, Sidra Bell, Alexandra Damiani, Jim Cooney, Michael Rupert, Anouk Van Dijk, and Mike Tyus & Co. Jane identifies as a freelance performance artist and teacher, and is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Jen Hooper discovered her love of performing at age 5, when her mom enrolled her in a local theater group to help her overcome her shyness. From there, she catapulted into musical theater, dance and singing, performing in over 100 various productions including voiceovers, shows with Disney and singing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. With an emphasis in ballet, she continued dancing through college. Now a proud mama to two beautiful daughters, Jen is excited to revisit her dancing roots and bring that love of dancing full circle. We feel very fortunate to be sharing this new adventure with Ms. Jen. Our dancers will learn and grow oh so much!
Miss Jessie MacIntyre has been dancing at Serendipity Dance Co for 14 years and has loved being part of the competitive team since she was 9. For the past 6 years, she has brought her energy and encouragement to the classroom as an assistant, helping younger dancers shine and grow in their confidence. She is now so excited to be teaching on Saturdays and cannot wait to share her love for dance, creativity, and fun with all of her students. Miss Jessie is passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment where dancers feel inspired to challenge themselves and discover the joy of dance.
Taylor Goss has had a love of performing from a very young age, starting with a love of musical theater and singing. After performing in her first on stage production, Annie, she knew the arts were for her! She took this love of the arts and devoted her childhood to singing, dancing and acting. Through the years she has performed in countless musicals, worked heavily in the music industry, film and television industries, and so much more. While vocal performance may be her number one passion, dance is a fierce competitor. Although ballet built the foundation for her love of dance, Taylor is a tap, musical theater and jazz lover these days! She also works in special education and prides herself in being able to shape her teaching to meet the needs of all students. As a mom to three incredible girls, she knows what love we as parents pour into our children and their passions in life. She cannot wait to share her love of the arts with all of the incredible dancers at Serendipity!
Ananya Adhvaryu began dancing at the age of 4 at Dance Unlimited in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Medical Sciences, with an emphasis in Exercise and Extreme Physiology, and now lives in Los Angeles pursuing dance professionally. She is a professional assistant for Adrenaline and Revive Dance Competitions and Conventions and works as a Flexologist at StretchLab, combining her passions for dance and movement science. Ananya is excited to teach jazz at SDCo this season and inspire the next generation of dancers while continuing to blend her love for dance and healthcare into one career.
Noelle has been dancing since the age of three and is thrilled to be returning to one of her first loves. A lifelong member of the Simi Valley dance community, she trained, performed, and began teaching locally at just sixteen years old. Over the years, she taught dancers ages 3–18 in ballet, tap, technique, jazz, lyrical, and musical theater, while choreographing award-winning competitive solos, duets, trios and large group routines.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Noelle worked as a Registered Nurse at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She later stepped away from nursing to stay home and raise her three daughters, cherishing those years with her family.
Now, Noelle is excited to combine her love for teaching with the compassion, patience, and encouragement she developed as both a nurse and a mother. She is passionate about creating a positive classroom where every dancer feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow—not only in technique, but in confidence,creativity, and a lifelong love of dance.
