Denise Donovan

Denise Donovan was born and raised in a small town north of Ann Arbor, MI. While she was growing up, Denise studied Checetti Ballet and Competition Jazz and Lyrical at Glenn’s School of Dance. While attending Columbia College Chicago, Denise studied Acting and Ballet and later became a company member of Starkid Productions. Denise has choreographed, written, and performed in multiple shows in Chicago, including performances at The Second City and Stage 773 as well as performing in several television and internet commercials. While dancing, Denise loves to bring an element of story telling and character development to her choreography. She is thrilled to be the co-Artistic Director of Off The Ground Dance Studio.

About

Off The Ground Dance Studio has two locations: Highland Park and Roscoe Village. OTG specializes in a competitive program for ages 5-18. Their dancers train in Hip hop, Jazz, and Lyrical/Contemporary while also taking Ballet and Turns/Leaps classes. OTG also has an apprenticeship program and recital classes that run all year, September- June!

Co- Artistic Directors Carly Carroll and Denise Donovan are dedicated to giving dancers a comprehensive dance program. Carroll and Donovan encourage creativity and individuality in the studio while still providing an environment of discipline and structure.