ABOUT US
ABOUT ME
I grew up at Danceland II and started teaching at age 16.
I earned a B.A. in Theater Arts with an emphasis in Dance at ODU. I also have a B.A. in Dance Education and obtained my K-12 Virginia Dance teaching license.
I became the owner of Danceland II in 2000 and absolutely love the memories I get to make with all our dance families!
CERTIFICATIONS
B.A. - Theatre Arts - Dance
B.A. - Dance Education
Acrobatic Arts
Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD)
Alixa Flexibility - Level 1
Body Confident Coaching
Member of National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at the age of 3.
I attended the High School of Performing Arts in NYC while taking classes at American Ballet Theater.
Studied at Alvin Ailey on scholarship and danced at Broadway Dance Center where I joined the Hip Hop company, Philly Funk.
I have been teaching at Danceland II for 13 years.
CERTIFICATIONS
Acrobatic Arts
AFAA Fitness Instructor
ACE Personal Trainer
RYT 500hr Advanced Yoga Teacher
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at the age of 3 and competing at 7.
I joined the Danceland II family at the age of 12.
I graduated from the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) as a ballet major.
After high school I was a professional trainee at BalletMet for 2 years.
CERTIFICATIONS
B.S. in Exercise Science from ODU
Soon to have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
ABOUT ME
I have been teaching for 24 years across the United States and Europe.
I was the owner of Midwest Dance Synergy in Missouri for 17 years.
I have been teaching at Danceland II for 7 years.
CERTIFICATIONS
Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at Danceland II when I was 3 years old and joined the Danceland II Company at age 7.
I graduated from the Visual Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School.
I have been teaching dance for 15 years and 9 of those have been at Danceland II.
CERTIFICATIONS
Acrobatic Arts
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at Danceland at 3 years old and competing at 5 years old.
I attended Colorado State University to study dance under Jane Slusarki-Harris
I have been teaching at Danceland II for 23 years and this is my 12th year choreographing for the competition team.
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at 5 years old and was a member of the first pre-company at Danceland II.
This is my 4th year teaching dance. I am also a teacher assistant at Atlantic Shores Christian School.
I love getting to express myself through dance and share that with everyone.
CERTIFICATIONS
B.A. in Elementary Education
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at 3 years old and started competing at the regional and national level at the age of 8.
In high school I attended Governor’s School for the Arts for Dance.
This is my third year teaching at Danceland II and I’m excited for another season.
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at Warwick Ballet Theatre in Warwick, New York and spent summers training at Eglevsky Ballet, School of American Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, Kirov Academy of Ballet, American Academy of Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Steps on Broadway
I graduated from The University of the Arts with my BFA in Dance Education and Ballet Performance.
I danced with the Atlanta Festival Ballet Company for 15 seasons.
I have taught throughout the Philadelphia and Metro Atlanta area.
CERTIFICATIONS
B.F.A. in Dance Education and Ballet Performance
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at the age of 4 and joined the Danceland II family at the age of 5.
I graduated from the Governor’s School for the Arts where I also currently teach.
I attended George Mason University and graduated Summa Cum Lause with a B.F.A in Dance.
I have danced professionally for companies in New York City such as Keigwin and Co., and currently dance with the Norfolk Dance Collective.
CERTIFICATIONS
B.F.A. in Dance from George Mason University
ABOUT ME
I started dancing at Danceland II at the age of 3.
I was a member of the Danceland II Company for 12 years and had the opportunity to train under many teachers at the studio as well as at conventions and with guest teachers.
I assisted and subbed many classes while a student and am happy to have joined the staff here at Danceland II.
ABOUT ME
I joined the Danceland II family as a dance mom over 20 years ago.
Both of my daughters grew up dancing at Danceland II. My oldest, Laurin traded her dance shoes in for art supplies. My youngest, Angela, is now teaching some of your dancers. So I have two awesome artists in the family.