Karis Bongiolatti is a senior at Central Connecticut State University studying Dance Education. She started her line dance journey in Nashville, Tennessee in the summer of 2021 when she took a trip with her dance studio to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Since then, she has found various places in Connecticut to line dance. She is currently the founder and President of the Line Dancing Club on campus. She happens to have a growing collection of cowboy boots in various colors from various places! 

As a Freshman at Central Connecticut State University, Jacey works to earn her bachelors degree in Dance Education Entrepreneurship.  She has completed 10 years of competitive dance and 17 years of experience total, performing in many different stiles such as Tap, HipHop, Jazz, Contemporary, etc.  Jacey also performed with her team at The Grand Ole Opry, Maddison Square Garden, Universal, and numerous other specialty events.  She currently works as a dance instructor with mutable other business as well as being a Co-Owner of Rhinestone Cowgirls.