The Daisy Dance Dynamics program offers beginner dance classes for both youth and adults in Clarendon Hills.
Adult classes feature instructional sessions in salsa and bachata, perfect for learning technique, rhythm, and partner coordination. For those looking for a more relaxed and social experience, our country swing program offers open, social dancing in a welcoming community setting.
Whether you’re leaping in ballet slippers or spinning in cowboy boots, all are invited to pirouette, jeté, and groove into this exciting opportunity!
Jenna Panega
Jenna Panega is a passionate and experienced dance instructor and choreographer with a diverse background in the world of dance. Growing up as a competitive dancer, Jenna’s commitment to the art has grown over her decades of experience performing, practicing, and teaching rudimentary and creative styles, such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, hip-hop, and acrobatics. Jenna’s extensive schooling and instruction have made her an invaluable asset to the field of dance education and performance. With a career spanning several years, Jenna has honed her mastery in teaching various age groups, from early childhood to teens. Her dedication and leadership in these areas are evident through her roles at notable dance organizations like Chicago Loves Dance, The Dance Company at Loyola University Chicago, and Bolingbrook Park District’s Dance Program. We are excited to announce that Jenna will be sharing her passion and skills with the Clarendon Hills Park District as a dance instructor and program coordinator for our new youth dance program, Daisy Dance Dynamics.
Izzy Oboza
Isabelle Oboza, or Izzy as she prefers, began her dance journey in 2016 during her undergraduate career at Arizona State University. ASU is one of two major universities in the U.S. that offer a Latin dancing track within their dance curriculum. While Izzy initially started with ballroom dancing, she quickly fell in love with salsa, mambo, and social dancing as a whole! Under the instruction of David Olarte, the initial instructor and cultivator of the Latin dance program at ASU, she assisted as a teacher’s aid for the fundamental salsa classes for several years before graduating. During her time at ASU, she also performed with the ASU Salsa Devils at Latin Dance festivals and coordinated ASU’s free Latin dance festival: Latin Sol. She has also co-taught several classes and workshops in both Phoenix and the Chicago Area. She is ecstatic to share her love of salsa and bachata with the Clarendon Hills and western suburbs communities.
Outside of dance, Izzy is currently pursuing her Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Her other goals include embracing her Filipina heritage and continuing to learn Spanish. Her hobbies include karaoke, creative writing, playing video games, and being a major foodie. While she currently works part-time as a physical therapy technician, her favorite job was by far her time as a party princess!
Claire Sigmund
Claire Sigmund is thrilled to be joining the Daisy Dance Dynamics team! With a strong foundation in classical ballet technique, Claire brings years of experience and dedication to the art form. She is passionate about sharing the beauty and discipline of dance with young dancers and is committed to creating an environment where students not only learn proper technique but also discover the joy and creativity that dance can offer. Claire is committed to nurturing confidence, expression, and a love of movement in every child she teaches, and she can’t wait to inspire the next group of dancers with Daisy Dance Dynamics!
