Joe Nava, Office Manager, Classical Ballet & Fitness
Joe Nava’s ballet training began with Marshall Performing Arts Conservatory (MPAC), Dance Theatre of the Southwest, and 3 years with Ballet Chicago where he studied with Daniel Duell, Sheila Rozann and Ted Seymour. Nava is a founding member of Festival Ballet Albuquerque who’s performance credits include: The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment (The Nutcracker, Fandangos, Humming Bird, Spanish, Chinese, Snow), Peter and the Wolf (The Hunter), Billy the Kid, Coppélia (corps), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), and Dracula, A Love Story (Dr. Van Helsing). He has studied Classical Ballet as was founded by Agrippina Vaganova, The Balanchine Method, Horton and Graham Modern Technique, Bulgarian Folk Dance, Flamenco, and Classic Jazz.
Nava has received scholarships to Ballet Chicago, Arizona Ballet, State Street Ballet, and The Kirov Academy of Ballet. He was accepted to Ballet Chicago’s Year Round program and Studio Company and State Street Ballet’s Year Round and Apprentice Programs. In summer 2017, Nava attended the Summer Historical Dance Weekend & Workshops, “Exploring Nijinsky’s notes revealing his choreographic ideas for a sarabande to music of Bach” which focused on resetting two of Nijinsky’s works Rite of Spring and Jeux; hosted by the New York Baroque Dance Co. with Artistic Director Catherine Turocy, internationally acclaimed expert of Baroque and Pre-Classical Ballets.
Early in his career, Joe was acknowledged for his choreographic talents for his original work Waltz of the Mimes winning the regional and national choreography award at Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance.
Nava has received scholarships to Ballet Chicago, Arizona Ballet, State Street Ballet, and The Kirov Academy of Ballet. He was accepted to Ballet Chicago’s Year Round program and Studio Company and State Street Ballet’s Year Round and Apprentice Programs. In summer 2017, Nava attended the Summer Historical Dance Weekend & Workshops, “Exploring Nijinsky’s notes revealing his choreographic ideas for a sarabande to music of Bach” which focused on resetting two of Nijinsky’s works Rite of Spring and Jeux; hosted by the New York Baroque Dance Co. with Artistic Director Catherine Turocy, internationally acclaimed expert of Baroque and Pre-Classical Ballets.
Early in his career, Joe was acknowledged for his choreographic talents for his original work Waltz of the Mimes winning the regional and national choreography award at Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance.
MARTA LICHLYTER - MODERN & DANCE FIT
As a freelance dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Ms. Lichlyter has taught modern and jazz dance at Colorado State University, Western Michigan University, Texas Christian University and UNM. She has performed professionally with the Pulse Dance Experience, a modern/jazz dance company in Colorado, with Tim Wengerd and Company, a Graham based company, and was a founding member of the aLANDdance Performance Company, a multi-disciplinary company incorporating poetry, dance, music and film. Her choreographic works have been presented throughout the United States, Norway, and the Netherlands. She teaches modern dance at Keshet Dance Company and Marshall Performing Arts Conservatory. Marta Lichlyter holds a Ph.D. in Dance and Related Arts as well as a Masters in Choreography and Dance Education.
Katie Marshall - Artistic Director
“My goal is to further my student’s understanding of the creative process, keeping their bodies injury free and strong during training. I want them to be able to dance and skate for the rest of their lives!”
Motivated by the pandemic’s trajectory, Katie has spent the last two years studying at CNM to earn her Associate of Liberal Arts degree. As a dedicated student, she earned her spot in the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and was accepted to Yale University to earn a Bachelor of Arts. In a bittersweet moment, Katie is thrilled to be taking a leave of absence from her role as full-time dance teacher and skating choreographer to finish her undergraduate degree at Yale through the Eli Whitney Students Program.
Katie started KJAM Studios in 2014. Its focus was to provide specialized private instruction for dance and performance, as well as provide editing services for music and audition videos. It has since expanded to include group dance classes for adults from the introductory levels through advanced technique. Katie is trained in the Russian Ballet Syllabus (Vaganova Ballet Technique), Finis Jhung Ballet Technique, and is an 8-time gold medalist with the U.S. Adult Figure Skating National Championships.
Katie's technical background includes: Classical Ballet and Pointe, Musical Theatre, Rhythm Tap, Fosse Style Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, Spanish Classical, and competitive dance and figure skating.
Motivated by the pandemic’s trajectory, Katie has spent the last two years studying at CNM to earn her Associate of Liberal Arts degree. As a dedicated student, she earned her spot in the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and was accepted to Yale University to earn a Bachelor of Arts. In a bittersweet moment, Katie is thrilled to be taking a leave of absence from her role as full-time dance teacher and skating choreographer to finish her undergraduate degree at Yale through the Eli Whitney Students Program.
Katie started KJAM Studios in 2014. Its focus was to provide specialized private instruction for dance and performance, as well as provide editing services for music and audition videos. It has since expanded to include group dance classes for adults from the introductory levels through advanced technique. Katie is trained in the Russian Ballet Syllabus (Vaganova Ballet Technique), Finis Jhung Ballet Technique, and is an 8-time gold medalist with the U.S. Adult Figure Skating National Championships.
Katie's technical background includes: Classical Ballet and Pointe, Musical Theatre, Rhythm Tap, Fosse Style Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, Spanish Classical, and competitive dance and figure skating.
Kevin Gallacher, Adult Tap With 20+ years of industry experience, Kevin is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with students of all levels and walks of life. At KJAM Studios, Kevin specializes in adult tap dance, focusing on rhythm, technique, and artistry to work on the elements and traditions of the craft of tap dancing. His methodology promotes holistic wellbeing for each students’ abilities, working equal parts strength and mobility and joy for the art form and self.
Kevin’s classical training began with Park Avenue Dance Works in Colorado, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and Moving People Dance Santa Fe where he studied with artists Ronn Stewart, Jock Soto, Michael Vernon, Sam Watson, and Dudley Davis. His theatrical repertoire includes five seasons with The Santa Fe Opera performing principal dance roles in La Traviata, The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, and Lucio Silla wrapping his 2016 season as the Assistant Choreographer for Roméo et Juliette and Don Giovanni. His original choreographic works Quantum and Quantum Luminous have received both national and international recognition and honors. Other performance credits include: The Richard Tucker Gala with Susan Graham at Lincoln Center, The Carnival of Wonders in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, and Raymonda set by the staff of Valentina Kozlova Dancer Conservatory of New York. As a former company member of Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA) he has performed principal roles in The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment (Sugar Plum Cavalier, Snow King, Dewdrop Cavalier, Lead Fandango, Señor Pacheco), Dracula, A Love Story (Count Dracula), and participated in Regional Dance America 2015 and 2016. Kevin’s other accolades include scholarships to the New York Film Academy and The University of Arizona’s BFA Program.
Kevin is a member of The Society of American Fight Directors training in stage combat and stunts for film and television. He has taught dance and gymnastics in many recreational studios as well as pre-professional and professional companies throughout the state of New Mexico including Moving People Dance Santa Fe, Sandra’s School of Dance, Alwin’s School of the Dance, and New Mexico Ballet Company. Kevin is also the annual guest master teacher, choreographer, and performance coach for Weehawken Dance summer and winter intensives in Colorado. From 2005-2009 Kevin worked with Roger Montoya founder of the program Art’s in the Schools which focused on bringing dance, music, gymnastics and the performing arts to Espanola, New Mexico public school students ranging from Pre-K through grade 12.
Kevin’s classical training began with Park Avenue Dance Works in Colorado, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and Moving People Dance Santa Fe where he studied with artists Ronn Stewart, Jock Soto, Michael Vernon, Sam Watson, and Dudley Davis. His theatrical repertoire includes five seasons with The Santa Fe Opera performing principal dance roles in La Traviata, The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, and Lucio Silla wrapping his 2016 season as the Assistant Choreographer for Roméo et Juliette and Don Giovanni. His original choreographic works Quantum and Quantum Luminous have received both national and international recognition and honors. Other performance credits include: The Richard Tucker Gala with Susan Graham at Lincoln Center, The Carnival of Wonders in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, and Raymonda set by the staff of Valentina Kozlova Dancer Conservatory of New York. As a former company member of Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA) he has performed principal roles in The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment (Sugar Plum Cavalier, Snow King, Dewdrop Cavalier, Lead Fandango, Señor Pacheco), Dracula, A Love Story (Count Dracula), and participated in Regional Dance America 2015 and 2016. Kevin’s other accolades include scholarships to the New York Film Academy and The University of Arizona’s BFA Program.
Kevin is a member of The Society of American Fight Directors training in stage combat and stunts for film and television. He has taught dance and gymnastics in many recreational studios as well as pre-professional and professional companies throughout the state of New Mexico including Moving People Dance Santa Fe, Sandra’s School of Dance, Alwin’s School of the Dance, and New Mexico Ballet Company. Kevin is also the annual guest master teacher, choreographer, and performance coach for Weehawken Dance summer and winter intensives in Colorado. From 2005-2009 Kevin worked with Roger Montoya founder of the program Art’s in the Schools which focused on bringing dance, music, gymnastics and the performing arts to Espanola, New Mexico public school students ranging from Pre-K through grade 12.
Studio2637 @ KJAM Studios
2637 Texas St NE, Albuquerque NM 87110 505.220.1441
2637 Texas St NE, Albuquerque NM 87110 505.220.1441