Miss Rebecca is from Lexington, Kentucky, where she grew up as a competitive dancer studying all dance forms with a special emphasis on Ballet. In 1997, she moved to New York City to pursue a dance career and expand her training. Although she worked in many shows while in New York City, one of her proudest dance achievements was landing a coveted spot as one of the famous Radio City Rockettes performing in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for over five years. Even more exciting, she was selected as one of the few
Rockettes, appearing in numerous television interviews to promote the Radio City organization, as well as, performing on national television such as on the
Before making it as a professional dancer, Rebecca won numerous local, regional and national awards including “Ohio’s Female Dancer of the Year” (American Dance Awards), “Miss Dance of Ohio” (Dance Masters of America), and was 3rd Runner-up in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant (a preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant) and performed in many local and regional theatre productions.
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Rebecca attended the University of Kentucky on a full academic scholarship and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. After spending several years as a full-time dance instructor at her home studio in Lexington, she moved to New York City to pursue her dance dreams. Rebecca was quickly hired by famed jazz instructor, Frank Hatchett, as a class and convention assistant. Shortly thereafter, she began booking numerous dance opportunities, with her success even taking her to Los Angeles where she also danced professionally and lived for five years.
International Director, Choreographer, Master Teacher. Recipient of six Los Angeles Drama-Logue awards and the San Diego Theatre Circle Critics award for outstanding choreography and directing. Miss Judy is a member of the New York Stage Directors and Choreographers Union. Her New York teaching credits include Broadway Dance Center, Jo Jo’s Dance Factory, Joffrey Ballet School, Steps, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, New York University, Lexington School for the Deaf. She has taught Master Classes for all the major dance organizations in the USA. Her choreography credits range from the opening ceremonies for the 1999 World Ski Cup Championships to Musical Theatre, concert stage and cruise ships. Miss Judy choreographed “Singing in the Rain”and “Crazy for You” in Las Vegas. As the Lawrence Welk Theatre her directing and choreography credits include “Nunsense”, “Funny Girl”, “Guys and Dolls”, “Man of La Mancha”, “Sugar”, “Peter Pan”, “Hello Dolly”, “Anything Goes”, “Cabaret” and “Sweet Charity” are just a few of the productions she worked on.
At the Broward Performing Arts Center she choreographed “Me and My Girl”. On staff of Folkwang Hochschule in Essen, Germany, and Centre Professional de Dance in Poitiers, France. Miss Judy has been a guest artist and conducted Master Classes in Austria, Czech Republic, Scotland, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Yugoslavia, Switzerland, University of Poitiers, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College, Oklahoma City University, Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. Conducting teachers training courses at the University of Buffalo, Dance Teachers Web Las Vegas, Dance Teachers Summit New York City. Miss Judy is certified IDO Judge and has been the USA Judge for the World Dance Olympiad in Moscow, Russia, the world championships in Portoroz, Slovenia, Hamlin, Germany and Orlando, FL. She was also invited by the French Minister of Culture to adjudicate the National Dance Examinations at the Conservatoire in Bordeaux, France.
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Judy has also adjudicated the Surrey Dance Festival in Vancouver, B.C. as well as Mr. and Miss Dance of America. She has produced Educational videos and CD's for dance teachers to learn how to teach tap from beginner to advanced levels. You will find Judy’s former students in Musical Productions all over the world. Miss Judy is currently teaching in the Theatre Arts Department at the University of Miami.One of her great teaching joys was teaching Deaf students to tap dance.
Eden Brod is excited to bring her styles to Artistry Dance Academy! A native of Richmond Virginia, Eden is a former competitive dancer. Eden studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre. While studying these disciplines she also worked as a dance teacher in all disciplines. She has been featured in music videos and performances around the east coast and is currently a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. Eden is currently enrolled in the National Academy of Sports Medicine where she is studying Nutrition and Personal Training. “I am so excited to share my love for dance, children and creativity this year at ADA!”
Born in Cuba, Miss Daynelis studied classical ballet for 8 years at the Cuban National Ballet School where she graduated as a Professional Classical Dancer and Ballet Instructor. She has been a company member of the Cuban National Ballet, Mexico Ballet, and Tulsa Ballet. Miss Daynelis has danced on stages around the world in Spain, France, Colombia, Mexico, and more. She has been a principal dancer in Swan Lake, Giselle, Don Quixote, Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Infra, Serenade, and Bayadera. Miss Daynelis has also had the privilege to dance in pieces by internationally renowned choreographers such as John Cranko, Edwaard Liang, Marcello Angelini, George Balanchine, Wayne McGregor, Ma Cong, and Alicia Alonso. In addition, Miss Daynelis has participated in numerous international ballet competitions, such as the International Ballet Competition in Cuba, where she won several gold medals. Miss Daynelis has also been awarded a scholarship to dance with the Washington, D.C. Ballet through the Youth America Grand Prix. She also has extensive experience judging international ballet competitions. Miss Daynelis’ goal for her classes is to teach proper technique and inspire her students to reach their full potential as artists. When Miss Daynelis is not teaching here at ADA, she can often be found sharing the joy of Ballet at galas, master classes and ballet productions across the country, such as in Chicago, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arizona, and Ohio.
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Ms. Isabella began dancing at the age of 4 in California. At 10, the family relocated to Florida and immediately she joined the family at Artistry Dance Academy - formally Stella’s Dancers’ Studio. Throughout middle school and high school, the studio became her second home as she was constantly in and out, coming from school cheer to competitive dance classes. She was an all-around dancer as she danced jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, and musical theater. She continued her passion by volunteering with the competition team, and is now teaching kids her love for dance. Ms. Isabella is passionate for kids and dancing, ensuring a fun environment where kids can learn and enjoy their time, while learning through the steps to become the dancers they dream to be, competitive or recreational.
She recently graduated high school - class of 2022, and is now continuing her education at Florida International University where she plans to become a lawyer.
Miss Kristen danced with Stella’s Dancers’ Studio for 9 years, and 1 year with Artistry Dance Academy. She has competed in the styles of contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, and student choreography. She has studied at Florida Atlantic University majoring in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, while minoring in dance. Taking dance courses at FAU, she has studied ballet, modern, and jazz. While at FAU she has been a part of the FAU dance team, in practices, game days, NDA camps, and game day performances. Taking on experiences at every corner, Miss Kristen loves teaching others at any age the passion and joy of dance. Helping and seeing others grow as dancers, and most importantly people, is something she looks forward to doing.
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Mr. Ignacio is from Cuba were he started dancing at age 11 at Alejo Carpentier School of Dance and then attended the National Ballet School in Havana, Cuba, where he graduated with professional honors. He joined the National Ballet of Cuba, under the direction of Alicia Alonso, dancing from 2008-2014 as a soloist. He moved to the United States and danced as a Principal Dancer with Ballet Evolution in North Carolina. He moved to Miami and danced with Florida Classical Ballet as both soloist and principal, as well as roles with many other local companies and international companies. He has performed solos and principal roles in Don Quixote, Giselle, Dialogo a 4, Coppelia, Carnival of the Animals, The Nutcracker, Majisimo, Dionaea, Spring Water, French Twist, Soldier Serenade and Sleeping Beauty.
Mr. Chris is an exciting and widely sought-after dance teacher and choreographer who is currently enjoying his 26th year in business. His skill and versatility in both tap and jazz/lyrical combined with a creative choreographic style have kept him both very busy and happy. He is a certified member of Dance Masters of America.
His teaching credits include Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center in NYC both at the professional and children levels. He has also served as dance department chairperson at Belvoir Terrace, and internationally reputable performing arts camp in Lenox, Massachusetts. Mr. Chris also teaches master classes and judges for major dance organizations, private organizations and schools nationwide and in Canada.
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Ms. Isabella began dancing at the age of 4 in California. At 10, the family relocated to Florida and immediately she joined the family at Artistry Dance Academy - formally Stella’s Dancers’ Studio. Throughout middle school and high school, the studio became her second home as she was constantly in and out, coming from school cheer to competitive dance classes. She was an all-around dancer as she danced jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, and musical theater. She continued her passion by volunteering with the competition team, and is now teaching kids her love for dance. Ms. Isabella is passionate for kids and dancing, ensuring a fun environment where kids can learn and enjoy their time, while learning through the steps to become the dancers they dream to be, competitive or recreational.
She recently graduated high school - class of 2022, and is now continuing her education at Florida International University where she plans to become a lawyer.
Miss Kristen danced with Stella’s Dancers’ Studio for 9 years, and 1 year with Artistry Dance Academy. She has competed in the styles of contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, and student choreography. She has studied at Florida Atlantic University majoring in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, while minoring in dance. Taking dance courses at FAU, she has studied ballet, modern, and jazz. While at FAU she has been a part of the FAU dance team, in practices, game days, NDA camps, and game day performances. Taking on experiences at every corner, Miss Kristen loves teaching others at any age the passion and joy of dance. Helping and seeing others grow as dancers, and most importantly people, is something she looks forward to doing.
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Mr. Ignacio is from Cuba were he started dancing at age 11 at Alejo Carpentier School of Dance and then attended the National Ballet School in Havana, Cuba, where he graduated with professional honors. He joined the National Ballet of Cuba, under the direction of Alicia Alonso, dancing from 2008-2014 as a soloist. He moved to the United States and danced as a Principal Dancer with Ballet Evolution in North Carolina. He moved to Miami and danced with Florida Classical Ballet as both soloist and principal, as well as roles with many other local companies and international companies. He has performed solos and principal roles in Don Quixote, Giselle, Dialogo a 4, Coppelia, Carnival of the Animals, The Nutcracker, Majisimo, Dionaea, Spring Water, French Twist, Soldier Serenade and Sleeping Beauty.
Mr. Chris is an exciting and widely sought-after dance teacher and choreographer who is currently enjoying his 26th year in business. His skill and versatility in both tap and jazz/lyrical combined with a creative choreographic style have kept him both very busy and happy. He is a certified member of Dance Masters of America.
His teaching credits include Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center in NYC both at the professional and children levels. He has also served as dance department chairperson at Belvoir Terrace, and internationally reputable performing arts camp in Lenox, Massachusetts. Mr. Chris also teaches master classes and judges for major dance organizations, private organizations and schools nationwide and in Canada.
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