Julie Craft Wilks earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a concentration in dance, though she earns her living as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She has had the opportunity to choreograph for high school choral departments, show choirs, musical theatre productions and children’s theatre. After teaching at a small dance studio in Westmont, Julie opened her won dance studio and taught all levels of tap, jazz, and ballet. Julie has been a member of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters for seven years and is currently active in association-sponsored activities. Julie is extremely proud and excited to be part of The School of Performing Arts family.