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Colle's love for dance began at just 3 years old, and by 9, she was already performing up to six days a week as Molly and Felicity in the American Girl production Circle of Friends. Her passion and drive led her into the competitive dance scene in 2007, where she trained and performed throughout Indiana and the Chicagoland area.

She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Education from Columbia College Chicago, where she deepened her love for modern and ballet. During her time there, Colle had the opportunity to train with the renowned Joe Goode Performance Group in San Francisco and attend intensives at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance.

From 2014 to 2016, Colle danced professionally with Reveries in Motion under the direction of Heather Peterson. In 2016, she returned to her hometown of Crown Point, Indiana, where she became a barre instructor at Studio Barre and began coaching the Taft Middle School dance team.

Today, Colle is the proud owner of 413 Dance Academy in Crown Point, where she combines her professional experience and educational background to inspire and empower the next generation of dancers. She is passionate about creating a supportive, high-energy environment where dancers of all levels can grow in both skill and confidence