Miss Carol has danced since the age of three. Her mother, Mrs. Ray, was the founder of Mar Ray Dance Studio. Established in 1959, the studio was named after Carol’s parents, Marge and Ray (Mar Ray).

Growing up in the Mar Ray family and dancing since she was two years old, Kylie has embraced being part of the family business. Kylie is now in her eighth year on staff. In addition to working the desk, Kylie teaches hip hop at the studio and is thrilled to be teaching dance this year.

This will be Miss Abriel’s fifteenth year teaching at Mar Ray Dance Studio. She teaches tap, ballet, and jazz. Abriel, who resides in McHenry with her daughter, Isla, has danced with us for 25 years and continues dancing with our Alumni class.

Miss Kim began her professional theatre career after graduating from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. She has worked professionally as a performer and choreographer in theatre, television and movies.

Ahlea grew up dancing at Mar Ray and has been part of the Mar Ray family for 34 years. She is a wife and mother and has been teaching with us for seventeen years. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.