Mark realized his love for dance about the same time his instructors led him to believe he'd never make it as a performer. They were completely right. In order to serve the craft, Mark dove into the world of producing while earning his degree in Dance and Theatre Management at Illinois State. To date, Hackman has produced over 25 full-length shows/festivals and is currently a Midwest dance talent scout for Redbull Energy, as well as the Dance Programming Coordinator at the Lakeshore Theater.

The senior company member of Chicago Dance Crash was raised and trained at the Central Oklahoma Dance Center until 2000. After attending East-Central University, Rhoads ascended upon Chicagoland and began her professional career. A dance teacher by day, Lyndsey has performed with Corpo Dance Company and Collage, and is fervently preparing her choreographic debut for Dance Crash in 2010. Lyndsey’s staring turn in Ghost Play was hailed as “the creepiest five minutes available on any Chicago stage” by NewCity Chicago.

This wandering breaker boasts performances with Kanye West and Busta Rhymes, battles with Joel Hall, a record four KTF Championships, and fifteen Crash shows over five years of company service. Christopher Courtney has emerged as one of the city’s premier break dancing talents, performing with Stick and Move and Five Star Boogie, as well as establishing himself as an accomplished drummer and choreographer. Chris’ longest partnership has been with Culture Shock Chicago, dedicating the past nine years of his life to them, while also serving as their Artistic Director.

A veteran trainee of Atlanta’s Gotta Dance, the Joel Hall Dance Center, and his old living room, Daniel graduated from the University of Georgia and has danced with his heart, 13TH Floor Performing Arts in South Africa, The Seldoms, Jump Rhythm Jazz, and Five Star Boogie, and in a music video with Kanye West and Kid Sister. A former member of Culture Shock Chicago, Daniel loves shoes, hitting the resale shops at least once a week, and fried chicken, among other cooked meats.

The newest Company Member of Chicago Dance Crash, Jessica has trained with Joel Hall, Denise Sabala Dance Studio, and at Illinois Wesleyan University, where she majored in sociology. The young anti-positivist and loyal Émile Durkheim follower recently toured the high seas with Royal Caribbean Productions and has danced with Instruments of Movement, Chicago Contemporary Latin, Joel Hall Dancers, Jean Ann Ryan Productions, and the USO.

A "long and lovely" knowledge worm, Becky attended Washington University, majoring in Social Thought and Analysis, and minoring in Modern Dance and Women and Gender Studies. She also enjoys reading and speaks four languages, not including Klingon. In addition to Washington University, Hutt trained at Encore Dance Studio and has performed at the American College Dance Festival and with Royal Caribbean Stars at Sea and Disney’s Magic Music Days.

A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Dance, Jennifer has performed and choreographed from Chicago to Miami, and all the way to Naples, training with Lynn Simonson, Watamora Casey, Joel Hall, and Rene Waleigh along the way.

This self-taught street dancer and Southside native attended both Columbia and Rust College and is trained in Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern, African, and Jazz. David has performed with UDF (Urban Dance Force), Pure Renditionz, TI3, and Hip Hop Force. A loyal employee of Harold’s Chicken #52 at 72nd & Western, Chase is trained in the martial arts, writes poetry, and can do the splits.

A passionate and aspiring dancer and choreographer, Denita has trained and studied at the Ailey School, Deeply Rooted, and Wayne State University, and under Gina Ellis at Renaissance and Veronica Jackabus at Marygrove Kid’s College. Her professional credits include three years with Toni’s Dance Company, one year with the Civic Dance Ensemble at the Detroit Opera House, and an appearance in Aretha Franklin’s Christmas Card at the Music Hall.

A graduate of Illinois State University’s Acting and history programs, as well as Ohio University’s Professional Playwriting Program, Michael has spent the last five years teaching public speaking and English at a local culinary college. While still trying to settle on an audition monologue and fighting perpetual writer’s block, Dice Jr. enjoys watching the White Sox, pondering another degree, and attempting to come up with an idea for a bathroom book. Suggestions can be sent to mdice@chicagodancecrash.com.