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Jazz, Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Troupe, Special Groups

Theresa Pallotta (Reeci) graduated from UNC-Charlotte with her Bachelors in Fine Arts in Dance. While at UNC-Charlotte, she focused in courses in choreography, improv, and Ballet Pedagogy. Reeci began dancing at the age of three and has been trained in multiple genres. She began competing at the age of 6 and continued until she graduated high school. In 2022, Reeci became Synergy 31’s Director of Operations.Reeci has been teaching for over 10 years and knew that it was something that she wanted to do since she was a young dancer. During her tenure as an instructor/choreographer, she has been recognized for her outstanding choreography. Her competitive routines have earned two choreography awards and placed in the overalls multiple times. Her desire is to inspire her students to reach their fullest potential, to trust themselves, and to have confidence in everything they do. The steps and technique are important, but so is the feeling behind them. 

Tap, Jazz, Special Groups

Meg Peslis, Director of Tap, brings a wealth of professional dance and instructional experience to Synergy 31. She came to the Myrtle Beach area in 2018 and has been with the studio since then.Meg began dancing at age 12. She trained with many top greats from NYC to LA. These include Gregory Hines, Michael Flatley, Savion Glover and Brenda Buffalino. Meg was hand-picked to provide tap notation for Gregory Hines. She completed coursework at the Governors School of the Arts (Erie, PA) where she focused on choreography, tap and jazz. She has earned numerous awards - 1992 Miss Dance Olympus, Rising Star National Champion and two President’s Cup Awards at DEA Nationals.

Her professional experiences include a year-long stint as a principal dancer with the Sesame Street Live Touring Group. Portraying “Zoe”, Meg performed in countless shows all across the United States & Canada. She also completed a three month tour dancing professionally in Aruba. Before coming to Synergy 31, Meg taught tap master classes across the nation. As an instructor for over 12 years at the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet Company and the Hershey School of Dance, she excelled at teaching tap, jazz and hip-hop in private and group sessions. Meg brings unending energy, creativity, passion and enthusiasm to her dance instruction and most importantly, to her students. 

Ballet, Jazz, Progressions, Special Groups

Sally is a professional dancer, singer, and actor. She received her Bachelors in Performing Arts degree from Oklahoma City University and is currently working on her Masters in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida while residing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Sally's performance career expands in many areas. She had the opportunity to perform in the Broadway workshop, Stilyagi, written by Lisa Kron, directed by Michael Mayer (Ensemble, New York Stage and Film), toured Nationally with Dirty Dancing (Understudy Penny & Vivian/Ensemble), and also performed in numerous regional productions. Aside from live theatre, Sally had the opportunity to be seen in the TV series, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Oklahoma maid, Amazon Prime), and Vinyl (Concert Goer, HBO). Sally most recently managed a functional fitness training facility in Conway, SC, and was also previously a Barre Fitness Trainer when living in NYC. She is currently on faculty at Endless Talent Conventions and is a professional judge for Stage One, Endless Talent, Ultimate Dance Tour, Dance Troupe Inc, and Carolina Dance Masters of America dance competitions. She is also a Choreographer and Teacher across the East Coast. Sally was a Dance Professor for the Theatre Department at Coastal Carolina University (CCU), as well as a Fitness Trainer at CCU, and is a Certified Plant-Based Health Coach with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Follow: @sallygburr

Yoga, Hip-Hop

Alec is a professional dancer signed with Clear Talent Group: A Talent Agency, based out of Los Angeles. He began dancing at age 7. He first began training at Savage Dance Company in Eldersburg, MD. In order to pursue dance as a career he relocated to Los Angeles after high school. He has worked with choreographers Rich and Tone"Michael Jackson",Marty Kudelka "Justin Timberlake", and is familiar with styles in hip hop, jazz, jazz funk, contemporary, ballet and swing. Alec is also an avid yoga practitioner and recently received a teaching certificate in Kundalini yoga. He also has earned Reiki Level I & Il certification.

Discover Dance and Minis

Aileen moved to Myrtle Beach from Connecticut 7 years ago with her husband John and son Andrew. Before moving she was the owner, director and one of several teachers at " All That Dance " dance studio. The mission statement for her studio continues to be her motto she lives by today , " Teaching the art of dance while having fun" ! Aileen is the proud Mom of 4 children and Grandmother of 1 granddaughter. She is happy to have joined the teaching staff at Synergy 31.

Discover Dance, Prep, Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Nicolette grew up in New Jersey and began dancing when her parents enrolled her in classes at age two. Throughout her childhood and teen years, Nicolette performed in the Voorhees Dance Ensemble with her home studio, performing in ballets such as Cinderella, Firebird, and The Nutcracker. She even landed the role of Clara in 2003. At age 12, there was a pull towards sharing the arts, and what better way than to participate in her studio's student teaching program. This would have been the time where Nicolette learned different teaching styles, more intense technique, and choreography. Nicolette had participated in many competitions and workshops over the course of her years of dance. After eighth grade, Nicolette was accepted into Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) as a dance major. She learned, not only from their institution's instructors, but many guest instructors over the years. Nicolette's favorite pieces were inspired by the art work of Salvatore Dali, in the style of modern/ethinic/contemporary genres. Once Nicolette moved to South Carolina in 2006 it has been nothing but teaching and sharing her learned experiences with eager minds. Nicolette has always found it home being on stage but even more gratifying being behind the performing dancers.