Sayiga Eugene Peabody - Stevensville, MI. Began his dance training at various local studios in Southwest Michigan. He studied Ballet with Rhonda Rabbers and V.O.P. style Jazz with Nancy Myers Gitlin and garnered many awards throughout the competitive dance scene. As an original member of the Berrien County Dancers, he studied Graham and Taylor modern techniques under Theresa Graziano. Eugene explored choreography early, setting works for many regional high school pom/ cheer squads, dance teams, and show choirs. An honoree of the Giordano merit scholarship, Eugene later joined Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, touring, training, and performing traditional and contemporary dance styles worldwide. Currently, he is a member of DanceWorks Chicago, a young and innovative contemporary dance company, where he works with some of the nation's best emerging choreographers. Eugene has taught and choreographed at studios all around the lower banks of Lake Michigan as well as worldwide and is very excited to share his knowledge and inspire the next wave of young artists.