Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago,

Téa Routhier discovered her love for dance

at the age of 3.

Since then, she continued her training in

numerous genres including jazz, tap, ballet,

lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop at Center

Stage Dance Academy throughout the end

of high school. In addition to her training,

she competed with Envision Dance

Company of Center Stage Dance Academy

for 5 years.

During her time with Envision Dance

Company, Téa began assistant teaching

classes under the mentorship of Lorie

Holtey-Ramirez. Following high school she

continued her newfound passion of

teaching, with further guidance from Alvin

Ramirez. She continues to assist Lorie and

Alvin at several studios in the Chicagoland

area, further sharing her devotion for

dance. Through her hard work and

dedication, Téa has been bestowed the

honor of becoming a trusted substitute to

Alvin and Lorie.

Through her substitute jobs, Téa gained the

experience to begin her teaching career at

studios in the Chicagoland area including

Impact Dance Studio (Countryside), Center

Stage Dance Studio and Tumbling

(Bloomingdale) and Virtues in Motion(VIM)

Dance Studio (Yorkville). Furthermore, Téa

has began co-choreographing several

competative hip-hop routines undergoing

her mentorship with Alvin.

Along with her current dance teaching and

training, Téa currently attends McHenry

County College where she is earning her

Associates in Arts and General Studies with

plans to Major in business.