About C5

Jeremy Plummer’s journey began as a gifted dancer, gymnast, and diver—disciplines that laid the foundation for his signature, gravity-defying style. As a celebrated performer with the renowned River North Chicago Dance Company, Jeremy brought to life the works of many iconic choreographers during his time with the company. His talent was showcased in the company’s Emmy Award-winning documentary River North Rising, as well as in the films Vanilla City, The Visitor, and Road to Perdition.

Fueled by an unstoppable creative drive, Jeremy founded C5 – Create With No Limits, where his bold artistic vision powers productions that fuse aerial artistry, contemporary dance, and immersive theatrical storytelling. As a director, choreographer, and aerial innovator, he has revolutionized live entertainment across nearly every continent.

Jeremy has choreographed and directed more than 40 productions worldwide—ranging from critically acclaimed dance company works and film sequences to high-impact corporate spectacles and gala experiences. A true pioneer in his field, he directed the world’s first-ever aqua show at sea—an award-winning, genre-defying production featuring Olympic-level divers, synchronized swimmers, aerialists, and acrobats. Its global success not only led to an even more celebrated sequel but helped secure Royal Caribbean’s place as the #1 cruise line in entertainment. Jeremy raised the bar again with the creation of the first fully aerial production show at sea, a groundbreaking feat that redefined the future of onboard performance.

Under his leadership, C5 has delivered awe inspired “living art” installations, interactive brand activations, and large-scale spectacles for product launches, national sales meetings, NFL Super Bowl events, and global campaigns with the leading Fortune 500 companies. Known for pushing creative and technical limits, Jeremy incorporates innovations like 3D video mapping, programmable LED costuming, and massive custom aerial structures—transforming each event into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Jeremy’s impact extends far beyond the stage. He co-founded the nonprofit C5 Artists Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to supporting the dance community through funding for health initiatives and continued education. Through scholarships, mentorships, and performance opportunities, the foundation provides access and support to young artists—helping ensure the future of dance remains diverse, dynamic, and inclusive.

His contributions to the art form have earned him some of the industry’s highest honors. A long-time favorite of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Jeremy received their prestigious Artistic Achievement Award in 2013—becoming one of the youngest recipients in the organization’s history. His original choreographic works have also been recognized at national dance festivals and choreography competitions, earning multiple awards for innovation and excellence in direction.

Jeremy continues to teach and inspire across the country, sharing his expertise with aspiring dancers, educators, and national champions in disciplines spanning cheer, aerobics, and solo performance.  He has judged the Miss Indiana Pageant for the Miss America Organization.   His youth-focused work includes the groundbreaking dance-theater evening long work “Teenage Wasteland” for Minnesota Ballet Theater, which explored identity, pressure, and self-discovery through bold movement and storytelling.

With heart, vision, and fearless creativity, Jeremy Plummer continues to redefine what live entertainment can be—while shaping the next generation of artists and performers to dream without limits.

Jacopo Magistrelli was born & raised in Italy, where his love of dance was created. In 2006, he was asked to perform an aerial dance piece in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games. This performance lit a spark in “Yaya”, as we like to call him. He took his knowledge of aerial dance and his creative imagination to work on larger projects such as “Cats”, dancing on the stage of La Scala Theatre and on the façade of buildings like St. Mark’s Square. In 2017, Jacopo moved to Chicago to bring a different creative view to C5. Using his many skills – dance, sewing, costume design, production, etc. – “Yaya” has brought fresh new ideas to C5 and is a vital member of the C5 team.

Throughout her athletic and professional career, Paula Holmwood has been a high-level athlete in both synchronized and competitive swimming, an Original Cast Performer for both Cirque du Soleil’s “O” and Le REVE at Wynn Las Vegas, as well as the exclusive Aquatic Choreographer and Trainer for elite athletes with C5 “create with no limits”. In addition to her leadership experience in synchronized swimming, Ms. Holmwood is a Level 4 Certified Instructor and One Star Instructor Trainer for Antigravity Fitness leading and motivating groups through challenging suspension fitness classes, empowering and inspiring students to improve overall health and wellness. Beyond physical and artistic pursuits, Paula earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and has a successful business career working for prestigious organizations including Bridgewater Associates, The Juilliard School, and currently as part of the Relationship Management Team with Backstop Solutions.

Joe Sakellaris began his career as an executive assistant for C5 in July of 2012. His previous work for fifteen years in key leadership roles for companies such as Eddie Bauer and American Eagle have given him a solid background for dedicated service to C5 and the companies with whom they work with. Along with those skills come excellent personable and organizational skills. He handles all domestic and international operations. He handles everything from schedules to booking travel and loves to work with the apparel we sell at events and online. He was given the opportunity to join the C5 team and hasn’t looked back since.

Peyton was born in Dallas, Texas and moved to West Texas when he was 13. While growing up in Dallas, he performed gymnastics competitively with a Junior Olympic Team from ages 3 to 13. He competed nationally in separate events as well as the all-around competitions. After the move to West Texas, Peyton made the switch from gymnastics and started diving competitively in high school. This high school diving career led to a scholarship at Western Kentucky University. During summers at college, Peyton started performing in high diving shows around the country, diving from heights up to 80 feet in the air. After college, he joined with Royal Caribbean as a diver for their production shows under the direction of Jeremy Plummer with C5. He has performed with Royal Caribbean for many years under six different contracts. Currently, Peyton is a part of the C5 aqua team teaching and directing diving and aerial aerobatics for ongoing aquatic productions.

KESHA MILENKOVIC is originally from Gaithersburg Maryland. She started dancing at the age of nine at Motion Mania Dance Center. For many summers she attended Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive, Bates Dance Festival and many more. She performed at the Kennedy Center under the direction of Debbie Allen in two productions called “Dreams & Pearl”.

Kesha graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor Of Arts in Dance. After graduation Kesha got a scholarship at Gus Giordano Dance School and was later accepted into Gus Giordano second company. In 2010 Kesha was casted as a dancer/vocalist for the Broadway musical Chicago on the Allure Of The Seas and danced/aerial work in numerous production shows for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line choreographed by Harrison McEldowney, Jeremy Plummer and Sherry Zunker.

She is on faculty at North Shore School Of Dance in Highland Park and has had the opportunity to be a guest teacher and adjudicator for various competitions and conventions around the Chicagoland area. After performing in various C5 works, Kesha is thrilled to now be part of the C5 creative team.

From an early age, Isabela trained in artistic swimming alongside her twin sister, in São Paulo, Brazil. Isabela represented Brazil's national team for many years and competed in prestigious events including World Cups, Pan American Games, and two Olympic Games. She was recruited by The Ohio State University to join their renowned collegiate artistic swimming team, culminating in her induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following her accomplished competitive career, she broadened her artistry with Cirque du Soleil when she was cast as a leading character in “Reflections in Blue”, the Opening Ceremony Special for the FINA World Aquatics Championships. Isabela then joined the cast of Franco Dragone’s acclaimed aquatic show “Le Reve - The Dream” at Wynn Las Vegas - where she performed for 14 years.
In 2022, Isabela brought her talents and expertise to C5, where she now serves as an artistic swimming coach.

In addition to her athletic and performative pursuits, Isabela is passionate about baking and owns Bread Day, a cottage bakery in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoys alternating her time between artistic swimming and baking sourdough bread, embracing the rhythm of life that blends both bread and circus.

Lucas Granzotto-Martin is a dynamic Dancer and Choreographer from Ottawa, Canada. Starting his journey at just seven years old as a passionate B-Boy in the vibrant and raw street dance scene, Lucas quickly made a name for himself. His natural talent and relentless drive led him to dominate youth freestyle competitions across Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, claiming first-place titles in various dance battles, including B-Boying, Hip Hop, Popping, and All-Styles. In an impressive feat, he even triumphed in three separate competitions over a single weekend.
Eager to push his boundaries, Lucas expanded his reach to the international stage, competing and performing in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, and earning a coveted first-place title in Taiwan.
As his street dance roots evolved, Lucas deepened his artistry by collaborating with renowned Canadian contemporary choreographers, including Allen Kaeja, Shay Keubler, and Allison Carrier. This collaboration broadened his artistic horizons, enhancing his versatility both as a dancer and a choreographer.
At 18, Lucas made his debut as a Dancer/Acrobat for Royal Caribbean Cruises, marking the beginning of a pivotal chapter in his career. It was here that he was introduced to the innovative C5 team. After multiple contracts with Royal, Lucas was invited by C5 to take on the role of Rehearsal Director/Choreographer, where his creative influence quickly began to help shape some of the cruise line's most successful shows.
Lucas's choreographic contributions include high-profile productions like Aqua Nation, The Top Tier Performance, and the smash-hit Aqua80 Too, which became the top-rated show for guest satisfaction across Royal Caribbean’s entire fleet from its debut.
With his fusion of street dance, contemporary, and jazz styles, Lucas approaches every project with a fresh, innovative vision. His work combines intricate movement with unexpected, pedestrian elements that elevate performances, leaving audiences and collaborators alike captivated by his unique artistic perspective.

Having recently completed her final season of a critically acclaimed 11 year run as Artistic Director of Chicago Dance Crash, Jessica Deahr NeVille continues to expand the reach of her accessible, athletic, fusion-based brand of multidisciplinary movement.

Deahr's choreography has been featured throughout Crash’s primary season of premier works and National tours, noted locally through Chicago Tribune’s Best in Dance accolades, and recognized nationally with Dance Magazine’s Most Inventive New Work award. Her work has been set in numerous college residencies, on peer dance companies and selected for Dance For Life at the Auditorium, Chicago Summer Dance at Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park Theatre Series in the Crown Fountain, Chicago Ideas Week at the Harris and Chicago Live at Navy Pier.

Her commercial direction credits include Uniqlo, Cheerios, the World Wildlife Fund and the Chicago Department of Aviation. She recently expanded into theater as Assistant Choreographer and Ensemble member for Drury Lane's "Fiddler on the Roof” and choreographed “The Flying Lover’s of Vitebsk” at Northlight Theatre. Jessica is also on faculty for Chicago’s National Association of Dance Teachers. Having performed as a dancer and aerialist for C5 and Royal Caribbean, Jessica is now rehearsal choreographer and dance coach for C5’s Royal Caribbean Aqua shows.

Harrison McEldowney has choreographed all over the world and is an awarded choreographer including the Choo San Goh Award, After Dark Award, Ruth Page Awards, and the inaugural Prince Prize which he was awarded in conjunction with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

He has created original dance pieces for special occasions such as the 97th Birthday Celebration of noted Dance Historian and critic Ann Barzel (the only choreographer of the evening bestowed with the honor of creating an original work), the finale of the Dance Chicago Festival Opening, and an original work to open the 10th Anniversary of Dance for Life, a performance of renowned Chicago Dance companies in the fight against AIDS. Since that time he has collaborated on over 6 pieces for Dance for Life including a world premiere finale that was featured in their PBS documentary.

His work has been featured in several dance documentaries including being Emmy-nominated for his performance in the dance film recreation of the ballet Billy Sunday. He was also choreographer of the Collection Rouge for Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids, featuring red dresses by 40 of the world’s top fashion designers. The companies in Chicago Harrison has choreographed for are C5 (Create With No Limits), Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street 2, River North Chicago Dance Company, the Cerqua/ Rivera Art Experience, and the Civic Ballet of Chicago. He was the resident Choreographer for Configurations which features acclaimed dancers from such companies as American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, Complexions, and Dance Theater of Harlem.

Harrison has choreographed and/or associate choreographed for Carnegie Hall’s 125 Yr. Celebration of Musical Theater, for the ’92 Barcelona Olympics Closing Ceremonies, the 35th Anniversary Tour of American Bandstand, and the Australian Concert Tour of Dirty Dancing featuring Bill Medley, Eric Carmen and The Contours. He has also worked with Sammy Davis Jr., Van Johnson, Chita Rivera, Dorothy Lamour, rap artists Salt n Pepa, Carol Channing, Debbie Reynolds, and Ben Vereen. He contributed choreography to the Sam Mendes film “Road to Perdition”, Mark Medoff’s Children on Their Birthdays, and the Indie film “Vanilla City”, in which he also played a role.

He also co-choreographed the musical Hot Mikado on the London West End and has choreographed the regional premiere of Miss Saigon, the tour of Chess starring “Little Mermaid” Jodie Benson, the revival of Cole Porter’s The New Yorkers, and numerous productions for Chicago Shakespeare Repertory and two productions for the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

He is also choreographer of the nationally renowned Baton Show Lounge for Female Impersonation and is choreographer of the Miss Continental Pageant every year. Harrison also choreographed and directed shows for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line with Wilson Dow. He oversaw the Tony Awards performance of Oasis of the Seas Hairspray, broadcast live from the ship during the ceremony. Harrison is an Executive Creative Director for Wilson Dow, which includes ship inaugural events. He has overseen events
with Godmothers and celebrities like Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Natasha Bedingfield, the cast of the Love Boat, Yao Ming, and Kristin Chenoweth.

Layla began her athletic career at the age of five as a competitive speed swimmer.  She started competing in gymnastics and ice skating soon after that and also found that she loved theater and dance.  She discovered synchronized swimming at the age of eight and was fascinated by the sport and how it combined so many things that she loved – movement, water, athleticism, performance, and music.

She decided to move from her hometown of Boulder, CO to Santa Clara, CA at the age of sixteen to pursue synchronized swimming at an elite level.  She qualified for the U.S. National Team at age nineteen, was a member of five U.S. national championship teams, and competed in international competitions all over the world. Layla was recruited to participate in a workshop with the show Le Reve in Las Vegas in 2010.

She accepted and soon after was hired as an artist.  Le Reve opened Layla’s eyes to the world of high-level circus productions, and she was immediately hooked.  She went on to train as an artist for Cirque du Soleil in Montreal and joined the cast of ‘O’ in 2013. Several years later, Layla decided to transition from performing as an artist to exploring other avenues in life.

She finished her bachelor’s degree, then she began to choreograph and coach, work as an event planner, and study holistic health.  She is also a singer and songwriter, and she loves to travel.  She wants to continue to develop her music, and she has been solo traveling all over the world with the intent to learn more about other cultures, as well as study different mind-body practices such as yoga, qigong, meditation, and shamanism. Her vision is to bring these practices to as many people as possible to help others heal and transform their lives.

She also recently joined the C5 creative team and is honored to be able to work in the beautiful Aqua theater on the Royal Caribbean cruise ships, alongside so many highly creative directors and artists.  Layla’s overall vision for life is to act as a conduit for others to experience something transformational, whether it is through performance art, music, or inward or outward travel.

Sarah is a graduate of California Institute of the Arts, BFA in Acting. Awarded a fellowship in New Zealand, she studied the art of Bouffon under Tom McCrory, a principal student of Jacques Lecoq’s, International Theatre School. She gained a profound understanding of gesture and movement through melodrama, human comedy, and tragedy. As a dancer she performed in Peach Blossom Fan, the debut play for the Roy and Edna Walt Disney Theater, REDCAT, under the direction of Zhou Long of the Beijing Opera.

Her interest in the discipline of dance and theater paired with her athletic and gymnastic ability led her to the study and performance of aerial acrobatics such as silk tissu and the lyra hoop. She has performed aerial arts with The Silk Sisters, Cirque Montage – Wonderworld Ent., Way2Much Ent., Supperclub, Andretti Family and other events all over the USA. Her dance and aerial choreography have been seen at CARNIVAL, The Choreographers Ball where she was approached and considered to be one of the choreographers for the movie “Go for it!” In Long Beach CA she envisioned and directed VOODOO, a rock & roll show with dance, song and cirque.

Her work has been one of charity as well; she was proud to be the choreographer for the music video, Mr. Trooper, made to raise funds for the Iraq veterans and their families. With all her diverse experience under her belt Sarah’s recent endeavor has been the pairing of the theatrical with the aerial to create fresh pop culture experiences for audiences to behold. This led to the manifestation of her original flying apparatus “Paycheck” the Flying White Tiger. Currently, Anderson is proud to train the Aerial Arts for C5 create with no limits.

Jen moved to NYC four years ago from Chicago. In Chicago, she had the privilege of serving on the jazz faculty at the Joffrey Ballet and the Ruth Page Dance Center, as well as a guest teaching at the Lou Conte Dance Studio. She has taught and/or choreographed on Ball State University, Jacksonville Episcopal High School, SUNY Purchase, the Lions Club International Ceremonies, I Can Do That NYC and Stagedoor Connections, among others. From 2010-2013, she served as the artistic director for Chicago Freelance Dance, a choreographic based project that showcased new and emerging artists in the Chicago dance community.

She has been teaching and choreographing for almost 20 years. In addition to teaching, Jen has also appeared in the Jeff Award winning Follies at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, directed by Gary Griffin. She served as the choreographic assistant to Alex Sanchez, as well as Dance Captain. Immediately following, she appeared as a principal dancer in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Welcome Yule! at Orchestra Hall. She has since worked on A Chorus Line (Assistant Dance Captain) directed by Mitzi Hamilton, Timon of Athens (Ensemble, Dance Captain) at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Brigadoon (US Jean/Ensemble) and A Christmas Carol (Xmas Future, Dance Captain).

She has performed in numerous industrials around the world, including serving as Associate Choreographer for the Lions Club International Ceremonies in Hamburg, Germany and Honolulu, Hawaii. Proud member of AEA and AGMA. Jen has also served as director/choreographer for numerous Off-Broadway and Regional productions. Since moving to NYC, she has worked on Deployed (Assistant Director) and Soul Doctor Off-Broadway (Assistant Director/Choreographer) both under the direction of Mindy Cooper. She was the Assistant Choreographer for a Theatreworks USA tour, Fly Guy and Other Stories for their Fall 2014 tour and took over as Choreographer for the Spring 2015 and Fall 2015 tours. She also served as Associate Choreographer for Guys and Dolls at Goodspeed Opera House, working alongside Alex Sanchez and under the direction of the brilliantly talented Don Stephenson.

Most recently she served as the Associate Director/Choreographer for Evita at the Marriott Theatre under the direction of Alex Sanchez, recently named Top 25 Choreographers to watch in Dance Magazine. With such a versatile background, there isn’t anything in the entertainment field she hasn’t delved her hands into. She loves being able to collaborate and create with all types. Jen began working with C5 in 2012 as one of their rehearsal directors for OceanAria, one of Royal Caribbean’s water/diving shows. She loves her continued work with C5, because of the diverse and challenging events they take on. It offers her an amazing creative outlet and a chance to put her skills to use.

Michael McGovern was born and raised in Warminster, PA, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. He trained at Kelly Richards School of Dance for nine years before graduating in 2000 and beginning his professional career with Royal Caribbean International. During his constant traveling, Michael soon discovered a deep passion for capturing life on film and loves to combine the artistry of dance and photography. He is always open to new experiences and loves to make people laugh. Michael has had the opportunity to work with amazing choreographers such as Sherry Zunker, Frank Chaves, Harrison McEldowney and many others. Michael is a vital part of the C5 creative team, working to come up with new and innovative creative possibilities to bring to our clients. He now calls Las Vegas, Nevada home with his daughters Maddison Rose and Morgan Marie.

Brian Hare was born and raised in the Detroit area. After graduating high school, he continued his higher education at Columbia College Chicago graduating with honors with a degree in Arts Entertainment Media Management and a minor in Dance. As a performer, Brian spent four seasons as a company member with the interdisciplinary group Chicago Dance Crash and five seasons with contemporary company Thodos Dance Chicago until 2013. He has also been a guest artist for several other Chicago based organizations including Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, The Inconvenience Theatre, Winifred Haun and Dancers, and Dance for Life. He has had the opportunity to be in original choreographic processes with Melissa Thodos, Ron De Jesus, tony award winner Ann Reinking, KT Nelsen, Harrison McEldowney, Brian Enos and Gustavo Ramirez Sansano. Brian is currently a board member and contributing artist of LEVEL dance under the direction of Eddy Ocampo and Joshua Paul Weckesser. As a teacher/choreographer Brian is the Co-Artistic Director of the youth organization Denise Sabala Dance Company, while also being on staff and teaching master classes at several Chicagoland dance studios. In 2016, Brian became an artistic associate with C5. With this role he works both on the performance side and the creative side of C5.