Experienced Dance Educators
Our faculty blends decades of classroom teaching with advanced degrees in Dance, Education, and Theater. That mix of training and real-world insight means your child learns correct technique, safe alignment, and age-appropriate choreography, while feeling encouraged, understood, and supported in every class they attend here.
Artists With Stage Experience
Many of our teachers have toured nationally, performed in beloved musicals, and presented choreography at respected venues. They bring that stage wisdom into the studio with practical tips, musicality, and storytelling, helping dancers build presence, performance skills, and confidence that carries beyond the theater.
Mentors Who Truly Know Kids
We understand child development, classroom management, and the emotional needs of growing dancers. Our teachers notice when a student needs extra encouragement, a challenge, or reassurance, so each child feels seen. Families appreciate that we value kindness, patience, and respect as much as turns, leaps, and flexibility.
Get To Know Our Team
Explore each bio to see how our educators support every dancer's journey.
Heidi Flanagan
Owner and Director, Heidi combines a degree in Dance Education with formal studies in Childhood Psychology and Education, plus national touring credits in shows like A Chorus Line and Guys and Dolls. Families value her calm leadership, clear structure, and deep belief that confidence starts on the dance floor.
Avital Asuleen
Avital is a Brooklyn-based tap educator, choreographer, and performer with BA and MA degrees in Theater Arts and History. With over twenty years of tap training and national tour experience, she helps dancers develop rhythm, musicality, and joy, turning each class into a supportive, confidence-building community.
Davonna Batt
Davonna Batt was born and raised in New Mexico and has studied nearly every style of dance that has crossed her path, and each continue to influence her movement style to this day. She received a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Arizona where she was privileged to study under many exceptional artists including Melissa Lowe and Amy Ernst.
Caroline Yaksich
Caroline Yaksich has a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Elon University and an M. Ed in Elementary Education from Boston University. She started dancing at age 5 in her hometown, Clarksville, MD at a local studio. Caroline is trained in jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, tap, ballet, and pointe. Caroline has taught and choreographed dance for the past 10 years!
Danielle Staropoli
Danielle holds an M.A. in Dance Education and ABT certification in the National Training Curriculum. As an active dance education leader and choreographer, she offers thoughtful, technique-focused ballet training in a nurturing environment, helping young dancers build strength, discipline, and artistry while honoring their individuality.