Karen Gore

Karen started studying dance over 30 years ago in suburban Chicago and continued at the University of Illinois. After graduation, she continued to study throughout Chicago with various studios and performances including working with Disney and the Magnificent Mile Parade. She has taught, choreographed and directed dance programs for over 20 years and choreographed many award-winning competitive routines. Currently, she is teaching and choreographing in suburban Chicago and judging for multiple state and national Dance team organizations including Varsity All Star and DTU and studio competitions. Her judging began in 2009 and is the Vice President of the Alliance of Illinois Dance Adjudicators. Karen serves on the Board of Directors for the Cheer and Dance Industry Professionals Judiciary Committee and Dancing for Dancers, a non-profit organization. She also is a member of the Illinois Dance Officials Association, the National Dance Education Association, the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts and has completed all the judging credentialing levels through the National Dance Coaches Association. Dance is truly a wonderful outlet for expression no matter how old or how young you are! Karen lives in Lake Zurich with her husband and 3 young children.