BPD Dance Company

Lindsey Pollina discovered her passion for the performing arts at an early age, when she began participating in theatre and dance programs through the Glenview Park District. It was there that she joined their Dance Team, an experience that deepened her commitment to dance. During her high school years, Lindsey began assistant teaching dance and theatre classes, sharing her growing knowledge and enthusiasm with younger students.

Lindsey went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Leadership Development, along with a minor in Dance. Following graduation, Lindsey stepped into a leadership role as the Cultural Arts and Special Events Supervisor at the Crystal Lake Park District. In this role, she oversaw a wide range of programs, including dance, theatre, visual arts, and cooking, as well as coordinated special events for the community. Throughout this time, she remained actively connected to dance education, assistant teaching and substituting classes at both the Glenview Park District and Northshore Elite Talent Company.

In 2021, Lindsey became the Dance and Theatre Manager for the Bolingbrook Park District. In this position, she continues to play an integral role in expanding performing arts opportunities, including aiding in the creation of the BPD Dance Company. Lindsey’s goal is to bring her passion for performing arts education and community engagement into her work, inspiring dancers of all ages to grow both artistically and personally.

Annemarie Peterson’s love for movement began before her first steps, rooted in a deep connection to music and expression. She started her formal dance training at the age of three in her hometown of Bolingbrook, where she began shaping her voice as an artist. Her training spans a diverse range of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, modern, contemporary/lyrical, musical theatre, and West African—each contributing to her dynamic and versatile movement quality.

Her early years as a competitive dancer provided a foundation of discipline and performance experience, highlighted by the opportunity to perform in the Orange Bowl Halftime Show alongside the Goo Goo Dolls. Annemarie continued to cultivate her artistry through several years of training with the Joffrey Ballet, where she deepened her technical precision and artistic depth.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Columbia College Chicago, along with a minor in Photography, further expanding her creative perspective and appreciation for storytelling through both movement and image.

Today, Annemarie shares her passion as Co-Director of the BPD Dance Company and as a Dance Instructor with the Bolingbrook Park District and Naperville Park District. Through her teaching and choreography, she strives to inspire connection, creativity, and confidence in every dancer she works with.

Known for her infectious enthusiasm, Miss Chelsea creates a fun, encouraging environment where dancers of all ages can grow, express themselves, and fall in love with dance – just as she did. Chelsea’s love for movement started in musical theatre. Often recognized for her performance skills, she spent the majority of her formative years onstage, learning from lifelong mentors Brian Lynch, Susan Craig-Olsen, and Matt Boresi.Wanting to expand her theatrical skills, she began formal dance training at The School of Performing Arts where she refined her technical abilities under the instruction of Becky Cooper, Jessie Young, Julianne Harmon, Katie Lunn, and Nick Hendricks. Chelsea continued performing as she pursued higher education, training with artists such as Dmitri Peskov and Steven Spanopoulos at North Central College where she received her BA in Musical Theatre and Dance. Recently, she has been ADTA certified, and is currently working towards certification in PBT and Acrobatic Arts.  Miss Chelsea is a high-energy, passionate dance instructor whose teaching is rooted in the belief that dance is not only about technique, but about joy, creativity, and confidence, giving every student the opportunity to shine both on and off the stage.

Breyanna has been dancing at the Bolingbrook Park District since she was 3 years old. At the age of 10 she joined the performance company and at 13, started competing. She has taken numerous master classes from a variety of dance conventions. Through these experiences, Breyanna obtained many scholarships and awards from competitions and conventions such as an ADE All-Star Prodigy position, student of the weekend at Dupree Dance, and many acknowledgements for her authenticity.

Currently, she shares her passion for dance as an instructor with the Bolingbrook Park District, Dance Tapestry and as an assistant at Activate Your Artistry. As she teaches, Breyanna is studying to become a registered nurse and is on the path to becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Breyanna is excited to share her passion and her positivity with her students!