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Margaret Palmer

Senior Staff Member

Margaret danced with River North Dance Chicago and appeared on the WTTW Channel 11 special, "Reality of a Dreamer". Margaret is a former apprentice with Hubbard St. Dance Chicago. Most recently she appeared as a guest artist with the Cerqua Rivera Art Experience.

She teaches throughout the Chicagoland area for many ages and levels, preschool through professional.  Margaret directed the children's program at the Dance Theatre of Elgin for 16 years and has enjoyed seeing many students pursue careers in dance. She teaches at Larkin High School in Elgin for the Visual and Performing Arts Academy during the school year.Margaret is a national adjudicator for the Applause Talent Competition. She enjoys teaching workshops for Applause under the direction of Ellen Werksmen as well.Margaret is the mother of three children who share her love of dance and gymnastics.

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