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Dance and Movement
​Session Leaders

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Hailey Coy - UNI Spectrum Project
Hailey Coy is a senior Health Promotion major with an emphasis in Wellness and Fitness at the University of Northern Iowa and is a Dance and Movement Director for the UNI Spectrum Project . She has been a part of the UNI cheer team all four years and also a part of the Student Life Team on campus where they work to help current students become more involved. Hailey is currently employed by the Universal Cheerleaders Association where she travels the Midwest and around the world to teach cheer camps, work competitions and events. Last Fall, Hailey interned at Western Home Communities where she taught fitness classes to residents of all ages and abilities, did personal training, and provided educational opportunities. In her free time, she loves working out and volunteering.
Session: Creating Creative Movement
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Hannah Gaffney - UNI Spectrum Project
Hannah Gaffney is a junior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently a Movement Director with the UNI Spectrum Project, and served as an Assistant Director and buddy in previous years. Hannah is a dance instructor at Fusion Dance and Fitness in Waterloo, where she teaches 12-14 classes a week with students ranging from 4-18 years old. She is also currently working as a co-leader to create an inclusive dance class at Fusion Dance and Fitness.
Session: Creating Creative Movement
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Bristi Gerber - UNI Spectrum Project
Bristi Gerber is originally from Vinton, IA. She's a junior Communication Sciences and Disorders major at the University of Northern Iowa.  Bristi is involved in many UNI organizations including Dance Marathon, NSSHLA, Shine On and the Society of Leadership and Success. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, waitressing and traveling. Bristi believes life is all about finding your passions. She feel fortunate enough to have found a love for helping people find and embrace all the things that make them individual, because everyone has unique qualities worth celebrating! This is why Bristi is so excited to serve as an Assistant Director of Dance and Movement for the 2019 Spectrum Project.
Session: Creating Creative Movement
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Ashley Ostroski - Orchard Place, Des Moines, IA
Ashley Ostroski LMHC, NCC, BC-DMT grew up dancing in her local studio and attended Simpson college, when she wasn't sure what to do as a career path a Google search of "dance and working with people" lead her to Dance/Movement Therapy. She received her masters degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She is currently a board certified Dance movement therapist as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Ashley works as a school based therapist for Orchard Place in Des Moines Iowa.
Session: Connecting with peers through movement

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Bethany Piotter - Shine On, Inc.
Bethany Piotter is an Elementary Education major with a minor in STRAT II, Severe Disabilities at the University of Northern Iowa.  As a freshman, Bethany started an all-inclusive dance company winning the “Most Promising New Student Organization” award in 2016. Bethany has been awarded the United for Acceptance award through PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Soon after, Bethany started all-inclusive theatre programs and then turned her efforts into a nationwide nonprofit, Shine On, Inc. to give others the tools to start similar programs in their own communities. There are currently three branches at different universities.
Session: Shine On, Inc.: How to provide a space where students with AND without disabilities can experience the arts together
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    • About
    • Directions
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  • Credit
    • Graduate Credit Requirements
  • People
    • Art
    • Dance & Movement
    • Drama and Theatre
    • Music
  • Schedule