Molly Shanahan teaches dance classes at The Dance Center of Columbia College, The University of Chicago, Lou Conte Dance Studio and Gus Giordano Dance Center as well as Northwestern University. She is the Artistic Director and founder of Mad Shak Dance Company. Prior to moving to Chicago, Ms. Shanahan graduated from Denison University with a B.A. in Dance and English and received her M.A. in Choreography from Ohio State University. She has been a guest artist in S.U.N.Y. Potsdam, Illinois Wesleyan, Denison University and has choreographed work for the Repertory Project.