Meet the Team

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    Gabrielle Aguiar-Forrest

    Founder / Owner / Director

    Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor

    Choreographer / Wedding Dance Specialist

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    McKenzie Anderson

    Assistant Director

    Creative Director for Christmas Productions & Community Events

    Cheer / Jazz / Country Swing Instructor

    Joyful Elite Performance Team Coach

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    Rachel Loftin

    Office Manager

    Costume Supervisor & Fundraising Coordinator

    Hip Hop / Modern / Contemporary / Lyrical Instructor

    Joy in Motion Company Coach

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    Alethia

    Salsa, Bachata & Latin Instructor

    Weddings & Quinceañera Choreographer

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    Ariana

    Musical Theatre

    Tiny Tunes

    Voice Instructor

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    Bettie

    Glitter Coven Cabaret

    Burlesque & Cabaret Instructor

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    Emily

    Baile Folklórico Instructor

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    Jatinder "Jeet"

    The Bhangra Institute

    Bhangra Instructor

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    Julian

    Guitar Instructor

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    Kit

    Voice Instructor

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    McKenna

    Ballet, Tap & Youth Country Swing

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    Melissa

    Advanced Ballet & Pointe Instructor

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    Monica

    Administrative Assistant

    Ballet, Tumbling & Acro Instructor

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    Noel

    Break Dance Instructor

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    Ramina

    Line Dance, Assyrian Dancing & Salsa Instructor

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    Sara

    Baton & Twirl Instructor

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    Sharray "Melody"

    Burlesque Cabaret Instructor

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    Stephanie

    Stephanie Belly Dance

    Belly Dancing Instructor

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    Xavier

    Tech Supervisor & Videographer

    Latin & Ballroom Instructor

Assistant Teachers

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    Cristian

    Assistant Teacher Ballet

  • Emelia

    Assistant Teacher Ballet

  • Sukhman

    Assistant Teacher, The Bhangra Institute