Meet Our Instructors
Christine Zoll
Christine Zoll
Christine Zoll
Director & Coach - Christine Zoll
I am a NBTA Coach and Judge and mother of four. I am also a USTA Professional Member.
I have twirled since the age of 5 after attending a local parade and seeing the magic of a spinning baton. I have been hooked ever since. I am originally from Milwaukee, WI and now live in Bel Air, MD.
Accomplishments:
Wisconsin State Advanced Solo Champion, National Advanced Solo & Strut Finalist
Jr Corps Captain and first Leprechaun mascot of the Daley Debutantes World Champion Parade Corps and Teams, member of 12 World Champion Corps and of Milwaukee Wisconsin
Baton twirler and flag twirler for the World Champion Silver Knights of Chicago, IL. Feature Twirler at Whitefish Bay High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Feature Twirler for the Tiger Marching Band of Towson University, Lead Seat on the Crew Team for Loyola University Rowing Team, member of the Women’s Soccer Team for Loyola university, previously taught Yoga, Group Fitness, AquaAreobics, Kickboxing, Step, and Personal Training, other activities include dance, gymnastics, golf and soccer.
Holds a degree in Accounting from Loyola University, MD. Also, has several certifications for Fitness including: Yoga, Group Fitness, Personal Training, AquaAreobics, Kick Boxing and much more.
Favorite Quote: " You can do anything if you put your mind to it!" - My Mom & Dad always used to tell me that.
Brook Necker
Christine Zoll
Christine Zoll
Instructor - Brook Necker
I was a member of Scotties Baton and Dance in Pennsylvania competing in regional and national competitions. I was also a high school majorette and has experience in coaching baton and dance. After years away, Brook is thankful to have a daughter who enjoys twirling. She looks forward to coaching and being involved with such a great sport once again. Last year, Brook coached the Juvenile Team to first place multiple times and we look forward to her leadership with this team again this year!
Accomplishments:
High School Feature Twirler
Regional Team Champion – Scotties Baton Twirling Team
April White
Christine Zoll
April White
Instructor – April White
April White is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, where she began her classical training at the age of nine. April trained with the Art of Classical Ballet under the direction of Magaly Suarez. In 2014, she was awarded a Gold Medal at the Youth America Grand Prix and the American Dance Competition. She also received full scholarships to the Académie Princesse Grace in Monte-Carlo, Orlando Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Ellison Ballet as well as an invitation to perform in the Florida Youth Dance Gala. In 2015, April joined Orlando Ballet as a trainee where she was invited to perform at The Young Medalists Gala at the Miami International Ballet Festival. April furthered her training and began her dance instruction at the Russian Ballet of Orlando, where she performed principal roles in Swan Lake, Coppélia, Esmeralda, and The Nutcracker. In 2017, she returned to her hometown to join the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. In 2019, April joined First State Ballet Theatre as a Professional Dancer and Teacher for The FSBT School. April’s passion is sharing her knowledge and love of dance with her students!
Platinum J
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
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Instructor – Platinum J
Jermaine “Platinum J” Melvin is a choreographer and entrepreneur who was originally born in Nuremberg, Germany. His unique style of dance has made him very popular locally, which is how he received his stage name “Platinum J”. He was most recently seen on the Lifetime show “The Rap Game” (season 3) as the manager to his sister, musical artist, Deetranada.
His accolades include performing for Grammy Award-nominated R&B superstar Ginuwine during the Baltimore Believe Tour. He has appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance” and in 2009 Platinum J won the grand prize after a stellar performance for “Baltimore’s Got Talent.” Not only has he performed at these big events, but at many local events that include pep rally’s and community services as well.
He also produces his own music mixes for his routines and classes and continues to put his personal stamp on today’s modern hip hop dance scene.
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
Instructor – Alexis Reinhart Meyers
I grew up in Huntsville, AL and has a BFA in Musical Theatre, from the University of Montevallo. I was also part of the Huntsville Ballet Company (1989-2003) and Images Dance Ensemble (2000-2003) and have taught in many workshops and studios through the years, including with the TwirlTasTix and Releve' Dance Studio. While I began teaching dance with TwirlTasTix & Releve, I also began my twirling career. Although starting off later than most, I competed in baton twirling for over 4 years and worked my way up to the Advanced Strut division and Intermediate Solo division, and won state and regional titles. I am not a stranger to using the internet to teach. In 2017 choregraphed an Off-Broadway Musical, "Pedro Pan" from Alabama up to NYC. And has taught several classes via Skype. I am so excited to be a part of this new adventure with you guys and can't wait to see how you will grow and change this year.
Accomplishments:
Senior Beginner Maryland State Pageant Winner
Senior Intermediate Maryland State Pageant Winner
State Strut Champion – Beginner and Intermediate
Broadway Professional Dancer
Kaitlyn Opperhauser
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
Alexis Reinhart Meyers
Coach - Kaitlyn Opperhauser
I started twirling when I was four years old and have been twirling ever since. I have had the opportunity to learn from a variety of different amazing coaches, some of whom were national and world champion twirlers during their competitive years. Throughout my twirling career I have earned countless state and national awards for strut, solo, two baton, and three baton, and show twirl, have placed in the top ten in almost every event every year at Nationals, and have been a part of a numerous national winning teams. I even won the solo portion of the National 3 part pageant, placed third overall, and did so two months after dislocating my knee at the state qualifying competition. I have even had the opportunity to meet and twirl for the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro while working at Disney World. My personal favorite events are two and three baton, teams and show twirl/rhythmic because I believe multiple baton is the true showcase of twirling ability and I also love the expressionism and creativity of team/show twirl/rhythmic routines and how they showcase a twirler’s personality as well as their talents.
Accomplishments:
Beginner Senior Maryland Pageant Winner
National Solo Pageant Winner
State 2 & 3 Baton Champion
Sarah Zoll
Sarah Zoll
Sarah Zoll
Coach - Sarah Zoll
I have been twirling since age 3. I competed until age 11, and then went on to pursue soccer and lacrosse. I also danced and did gymnastics. While I competed, I was an Advanced twirler and won the Advanced World Open Solo Championship at age 7. I also won several other titles while I competed. I graduated from John Carroll High School and am now studying Education at Towson University and am on the Dean’s List and I am currently on the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team.
Accomplishments:
Advanced World Open Solo Champion
3rd runner up – Miss Majorette of America
Advanced Juvenile Miss TwirlMania
Intermediate Tiny Tot Maryland Pageant Winner
Dean’s List – Towson University
Meet Our Instructors
Tess grove
Angela Boeren
Angela Boeren
Instructor - Tess Grove
I am a Lab Technician at GoreTech and recent graduate of the University of Scranton with a degree in neuroscience. I twirled for my school and have twirled since I was 8 years old. I have also danced since I was very young, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to teach dance and baton to the team. In the future, I plan to attend grad school. Last summer, at the national championships, I competed once again in the Collegiate Championships and College Miss Majorette of America.
Accomplishments:
Feature Twirler Edgewood High School
Junior Intermediate Maryland Pageant Winner
World Open Intermediate Duet Champion
Member of Top 3 Advanced Twirl Team
Graduated Cum Laude – Scranton University
Angela Boeren
Angela Boeren
Angela Boeren
Assistant Coach - Angela Boeren
Angela began her twirling career at the tender age of 2! Over the years she has won many titles on the local, state and regional level. Her greatest accomplishment was winning the title of Intermediate World Duet Champion with her partner and BFF Rebecca Grove at AYOP held at Notre Dame in 2015. Angela was a Featured Twirler for The John Carroll High School in Bel Air, MD were she graduated in 2019. She is currently a junior at Shippensburg University and twirls with the Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band.
Accomplishments:
Intermediate Preteen Mid Atlantic Pageant Winner
World Open Intermediate Duet Champion
Member of Top 3 National Advanced Team
Former John Carroll High School Feature Twirler
Twirler with the Shippensburg University Marching Band
meghan zoll
Angela Boeren
Hannah Fender
Assistant Instructor - Meghan Zoll
I am a junior at John Carroll School and one of their feature twirlers. I have twirled my whole life and I love any opportunity I have to teach. I won the Maryland Intermediate State Pageant in 2018 and a National Show Twirl at AYOP. This past summer I won GOLD, SILVER and 4 BRONZE medals at the AAU/Jr Olympics in Houston. I have twirled my whole life and my dream is to win College Miss Majorette of America and become a feature twirler in college.
Accomplishments:
National Art Honor Society
Gold medalist - Jr Olympics
Kokuszka High School Twirling Champion
Intermediate Maryland Pageant Winner 2018
National Top 5 Team Finalist
National Show Twirl Winner
All American Girl Winner 2012
Hannah Fender
Hannah Fender
Hannah Fender
Assistant Instructor - Hannah Fender
I am a Senior at C Milton Wright High School where I am the Feature Twirler for the band. I love teaching new people about baton and helping them develop new skills. I am a two-time All American Girl Model winner for 2017 and 2019. I won the Maryland Beginner State Pageant in 2018 as well as the Maryland Intermediate State Pageant in 2019 and placed top ten at both the National Pageants. This past summer I won 3 GOLD and 4 BRONZE medals at the AAU/Jr Olympics in Houston.
Accomplishments:
National Honor Society
Gold medalist - Jr Olympics
Beginner PreTeen Maryland Pageant Winner 2017
Intermediate Junior Maryland Pageant Winner 2019
All American Girl Winner 2017 and 2019
Feature Twirler at C Milton Wright High School
Gianna Houck
Hannah Fender
Gianna Houck
Assistant Instructor - Gianna Houck
Hi, I’m Gianna! I am a Junior at John Carroll and I am one of the two John Carroll feature twirlers. I have been twirling for 11 years and I have always loved teaching. I am very excited to teach baton because I have always wanted to share the sport with new people and help them learn more about baton! This past summer I won 2 GOLD, SILVER, and 3 BRONZE medals at the AAU/Jr Olympics in Houston.
Accomplishments:
National Honor Society
Gold medalist - Jr Olympics
Senior Beginner Pageant Winner
Maryland State Solo, X-Strut, and 2-Baton Winner
Mid-Atlantic Regional Solo, X-Strut, and 2-Baton Winner
2017 National 2-Baton Winner
2017 National Beg Dance Twirl Team Champion
2019 National Solo Winner