UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
MEET THE TEAM
2023 - 2024 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!
Cassidy Murphy
Senior
4th Year Member
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Cassidy has been dancing since the age of two. She grew up competing in many different competitions, such as NYCDA, and received many different awards and scholarships. She spent 8 years dancing at the Academy of Dance Arts under the training of Sherry Moray and Ricky Ruiz. Cassidy is so excited for her final season!
Eva Hanfeld
Senior
4th Year Member
Major: Finance
Hometown: Cary, IL
Eva has been dancing since she was two years old, training in multiple styles at CGPAC dance studio. Through CGPAC, she has won numerous awards and received a scholarship from the Dance Masters of Wisconsin convention. She has also been a four-year member of the Cary-Grove High School dance team and has competed in the IHSA state competition twice. Eva is super excited to continue her 4th year dancing in college with the Illinettes!
Lynnea Njoya
Senior
2nd Year Member
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Ailayna Gaffney
Senior
1st Year Member
Major: Social Work
Hometown: O'Fallen, IL
Allie Demay
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Mae Gentry
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Arcola, Champaign
Hannah Hautzinger
Junior
2nd Year Member
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Arlington Heights
Gabi Hernandez
Junior
1st Year Member
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Brenna Hill
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Finance
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Gabby Manriquez
Junior
3rd Year Member
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Rachel Samojedny
Junior
1st Year Member
Major: Computer Science
Hometown:
Chloe Clark
Sophomore
1st Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Katelin Doughty
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major:
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Erin Edwards
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Engineering
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Emma Geiger
Sophomores
2nd Year Member
Major: Teacher Education
Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL
Macy Jemmi
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Economics
Hometown: Algonquin, IL
Kelly McCall
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Kendall O'Keefe
Sophomore
2nd Year Member
Major: Journalism
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Katie Yesko
Sophomore
1st Year Member
Major: Business
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Maya Burda
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Courtney Cerniglia
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Algonquin, IL
Madison Gatz
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Advertising
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL
Lauren Kerr
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Hometown: Stillman Valley, IL
Jenna Meisinger
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Carly Pollina
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Communication
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Jenna Robeen
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Ally Saed
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Biology
Hometown: Northbrook, IL
Taylor Sawatzky
Freshman
1st Year Member
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Naperville, IL