Amy Krigas

Education

  • Cary-Grove High School Graduate
  • University of Illinois – Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Training and Performance Highlights

  • Amy’s dance training began at age 4 dancing at the Ellen Ann Jones School of Dance in Cary. In high school, Amy was a four-year member of the swing choir and pom squad and was Miss Cary 1989. In addition to performing in her high school musicals, she started her career as a choreographer.
  • In college, Amy studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern and voice while majoring in marketing. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and performed in/choreographed for 9 musicals at the University of Illinois.
  • To date, Amy has performed in/directed/or choreographed about 60 musicals. A few of her favorite roles include Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, Dolly in Hello, Dolly!, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street, Val in A Chorus Line, Gypsy in Gypsy, and Polly in Crazy for You.

Teaching Experience

  • Cary Park District
  • The Dance Academy
  • Elk Grove Park District, Arts Coordinator
  • Cary-Grove High School, choreographer since 1988
  • Eastern Illinois University Show Choir Camp
  • Resident choreographer for Cary-Grove High School’s musicals and swing choir
  • Freelance choreographer for many area high schools and theatre groups

Personal

After growing up in Cary, Amy took the opportunity to return home with Robin (a good friend since grade school) and open CGPAC. Amy is proud to be co-owner and Director of CGPAC and C-G Dancewear. She lives in Fox River Grove with her husband Jason and their amazing daughters, Kelsey and Kailey.