UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
MEET THE TEAM
2024 - 2025 ILLINETTES DANCE TEAM
Meet the talented women who make Illinettes what it is today. We understand that we could not have gotten to where we are today if it were not for our disciplined and motivated team members and everything we have accomplished in the past. Read on to learn more about the dancers who love representing the University of Illinois!
Mae Gentry
Senior
4th Year Member
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Arcola, IL
Mae has been dancing since the age of 3. She trained in numerous styles including jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop with the Mattoon Academy Dance Company. Over the years, Mae earned many awards and scholarships and has been invited to participate in opening numbers. She is so excited to be dancing with the Illinettes for her fourth and final year!
Gabby Manriquez
Senior
4th Year Member
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Gabby has been dancing since the age of 3, and trained at BDA Dance for 15 years. Growing up, she competed in many different competitions in the Chicago area, and recieved many awards and scholarships. In high school, she competed on her dance team and is a 2 time IHSA state qualifier. With this being Gabby's 4th and final year on the team, she is extremely grateful and excited to lead this team!
Allie Demay
Senior
4th Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Hannah Hautzinger
Senior
3rd Year Member
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Gabriella Hernandez
Senior
2nd Year Member
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Rachel Samojedny
Senior
2nd Year Member
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Chloe Clark
Junior
2nd Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Katelin Doughty
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Finance
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Erin Edwards
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Emma Geiger
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Middle Grades Mathematics Education
Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL
Macy Jemmi
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Kelly McCall
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Kendall O'Keefe
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Kendall Scott
Junior
1st Year Member
Major: Human Development & Family Studies
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
Katie Yesko
Junior
2nd Year Member
Major: Business
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Maya Burda
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Courtney Cerniglia
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Algonquin, IL
Madison Gatz
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Lauren Kerr
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Bioengineering
Hometown: Stillman Valley, IL
Jenna Meisinger
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Kinesiology Pre-Dental
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Carly Pollina
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Jenna Robeen
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Taylor Sawatzky
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Fotoula Argyros
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Speech & Hearing Science
Hometown: Barrington, IL
Mya Campbell
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Western Springs, IL
Sarah Edwards
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Interdisciplinary Health
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Eva Krastev
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
April Tan
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Business
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL