MISS AMIE

Ballet, Jazz, Theatre, Modern, Lyrical, Combo, C. Movement, Mom & Me, Hip Hop

MISS AMIE ( Owner/Director/Company Director) grew up in Tewksbury Massachusetts where she trained at the Donna Miceli Dance Center for fifteen years. In addition to her local training, Amie received a scholarship to study under the direction of many renowned choreographers at the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio in Boston.

Amie went on to receive a bachelor of arts degree in dance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating college, Amie went on to perform for Disney Cruise Line, Sesame Street Live, and Walt Disney Entertainment.

Amie has been teaching and choreographing dance for over 10 years. She was a faculty member at the Crenshaw School in Orlando. Amie is now pursuing her dream of owning her own dance studio.

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MISS KJ

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Theatre, Combo

MISS KJ comes to us with 10 years of professional stage experience performing all around the world from Branson Missouri, Los Angeles, Australia, South East Asia, and three major cruise lines featuring Broadway and Hollywood style productions.

KJ's training comes with the highest credentials studying at North Carolina School of Arts, the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet and with modern legend Bella Lewitzky. Her HS diploma was received from the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and she earned a BFA degree from the Boston Conservatory.

KJ has enjoyed many years of teaching and choreographing throughout her career and is excited to now reside in Central Florida.

FUN FACT: My 4 yr old pet Boxer dog "GLOVES" Loves to dance also

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MISS SARAH CONE

Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Acro, Mom & Me

MISS SARAH  is originally from Mokena, Illinois. Sarah has danced with the Lyric Opera Ballet Company, Dallas Opera Ballet Company, and Ballet Chicago. She was a principal dancer in Chicago Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker from 1997-2000. While Sarah’s main focus was her development as a ballerina she turned to passing it on to others and developed a passion for teaching. She became a main instructor for CFB School as well as a rehearsal instructor and casting assistant for CFB Company while also a soloist in the Company. In 2001 Sarah moved to Orlando to work at WDW as a performer and a Staging-Specialist. In 2002 she met her very supportive husband Jay, while working at WDW and married in 2004. Last year her world went on hold for the birth of her twins Quinn and Bella. Sarah is now very excited to become part of the teaching staff here at PEDC.

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MISS ALYSSA

Tap, Competition Choreography

MISS ALYSSA grew up dancing along with Miss Amie at the Donna Miceli Dance Center in Tewksbury Massachusetts. Alyssa danced with the "Kid Co." and "Youth Dance Company" during her training at DMDC. At the age of 16 she graduated from the Teacher Preparation Program and started her career as a teacher and choreographer at DMDC.

Alyssa has trained with Tap Masters such as Gregory Hines, Brenda Buffalino, Barbara Duffy and Julia Boynton. She has traveled the country for Tap conferences to further her training on a number of occasions.

Alyssa moved to Florida last year to teach for Miss Amie and has enjoyed every minute of it. She loves teaching at Performer's Edge because she can share her love of Tap with her students while dancing along side her sister again.

INTERESTING  FACT: Miss Amie donated her kidney to me.

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MISS LEAH

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Combo, Creative Movement, Mom & Me

MISS LEAH comes to PEDC from Naples Florida where she was an instructor for Tracee's Dancin' Starz. She moved to Florida a year ago from the Philadelphia area, where she taught at the Jane Lopoten School of Dance for 13 years. As tap dancing is her passion, she has performed with numerous tap companies including T.A.P (Teach All People) Company in Bethlehem, P.A. Under the direction of Nicole Hockenberry, She has used her talents as a dancer to bring joy to assisted living centers, and also to raise money for many charities. Leah has trained with noted "hoofers": Buster Brown, Savion Glover, Gregory Hines, Jason Samuels Smith, Jimmy Tate, and Dianne Walker. She brings to PEDC her love of dance and crazy antics that have made many students laugh.

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MISS SARAH GRACE

Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Competition Choreography

MISS SARAH, Detroit native, trained for over 15 years under Sherry Blaha; Sherry's Academy of Dance Carleton, MI. She has performed and competed in all areas of dance, including jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, modern, and ballet. She received numerous national overall awards in competition while studying at her studio. As well as being company member, she began her teaching career at Sherry's.

After attending Sherry's Academy, Sarah went on the pursue college at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasent. While studying psychology at Central, Sarah was a member of Orchesis Dance Theatre for 4 years, where she was a Principle company member. She is a CMU 2005 Bachelor of Science, Psychology graduate.

From college Sarah went on to travel and perform for 3 years as line captain and lead dancer for Aaron Radatz, Illusionist/Magician. Through ARIM she was able to travel the United States performing for all ages and audiences. Along with ARIM, she performed at Cedar Point, Hersey Park, and Busch Gardens, where she was lead actress for "Nightscares" 2005 Halloween season. She just recently finished working for Royal Caribbean Productions where she was a dancer/flyer for Royal Caribbean International Cruiseline, performing Broadway and Pop/Jazz like production shows. She resides in Orlando now to study psychology at a master's level, while performing and teaching as well. She is thrilled to be joining the team at Performer's Edge this year.

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MISS JENN has over seven years experience instructing in the areas of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, and hip hop.  She holds a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education and is certified through Dance Educators of America, a dance teacher training program in New York City.