Meet our team.

Our team is made up of skilled, professionally trained, and credentialed performers who bring valuable dance experience to our studio. They have learned from some of the best in the industry and have achieved noteworthy professional credits. Many of our instructors are certified through the Dance Educators of America, a distinguished organization focused on enhancing the quality of dance education. By including both an instructor and an assistant in most classes, we ensure that every student receives the targeted support they need to develop their skills. We believe you will find our detailed approach beneficial as we strive to nurture the growth and potential of every young dancer.


Joe Avallone, Director

“Do it big, do it right and do it with style

Melissa Smith, Director

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”

Dance Instructors

Dara Jenel
“I dance because everything in my being moves to a rhythm I cannot tune out. I love all movement & would like nothing more than to share my love of dance.”

Kaitlyn Kozinski:

“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself”

Christine Kavanagh

“Dancing… is like dreaming with your feet”

Denise Phillips
“Dream Big, Move Better

Drew James
“Be the one to work the hardest in the room because it begins to set the tone and standard for others in the room SILENTLY”

Channel Casimir
“When people show you who they are believe them”

Ginny Germakian

Estie Calter
“There are shortcuts to happiness and dance is one of them”

Francesca Pesce
“If you never bleed you’re never gonna grow”