Mr. Jesse

Mr. Jesse

Theater Department Head

SAG actor & director; founding member of The Jove; TV credits include HBO’s Ballers and USA’s Burn Notice.

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Toni Wright

Miss Toni W

Dance Artistic Department Head

Experienced, dedicated South Florida dance educator known for creativity, joy, and connecting with each student—pairing top-notch training with fun.

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Gillian Safran

Gillian Safran

Dance Artistic Department Head

Artistic Director and Ballet/Contemporary lead. Trained in classical repertoire; directs Nutcracker & Eleve; passionate about dancer wellness.

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Rose Accardi

Miss Rose

Dance Artistic Department Head

Decades of teaching & choreography; builds clean tap timing, jazz style, and strong fundamentals.

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Jessica Woodard

Miss Jessica

Dance Artistic Department Head

NWSA & Maltz Jupiter Theatre PTP alum; champions confident storytelling, audition skills, and rhythm.

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Christina Styer

Miss Christina

Music Department Head

Veteran performer & vocal coach; prepares students for All-State, auditions, and musical theatre success.

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Maria Elena Marso

Miss Maria Elena

Aerial Arts

Focus on safety, strength, and expressive movement; introduces students to aerial artistry.

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Ricardo “Flow” Barker

Flow

Hip Hop • Breaking

Roots in Breaking, House, Popping & New Jack Swing; teaches foundation, groove, and creativity.

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Kaitlyn Pineda

Miss Kaitlyn

Pre-Dance • Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Contemporary

Early childhood specialist who builds strong basics and a love of movement in young dancers.

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Lea Roy

Miss Lea

Acting • Musical Theater • Music

Performer/educator across acting, MT, and music; nurtures vocal storytelling and stage presence.

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Laurie Brandon

Miss Laurie

Jazz • Lyrical

Veteran educator focused on foundations, musicality, and building student confidence.

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Frances Weissler

Miss Frances

Jazz • Contemporary • Commercial • Musical Theater

Choreographer/coach across styles—focus on performance polish and stage confidence.

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Toni Lipscher

Miss Toni

Acro

Former Miami Heat dancer and veteran educator bringing high-energy technique and joyful training.

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Marguerite McNeilly

Miss Maggie

Ballet • Pointe

Ballet instructor emphasizing classical lines, alignment, and artistry.

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Gianna Spano

Miss Gianna

Acro • Pre-Dance • Ballet/Tap

Dynamic instructor emphasizing clean technique and performance quality across styles.

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Gabrielle Blake

Miss Gabrielle

Ballet • Jazz • Musical Theater

Encourages strong technique and confident performance for developing dancers.

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Pamela Petersen

Miss Pam

Piano • Flute

Performer & music director; classical grounding with practical stage experience.

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Melissa Mocogni

Miss Melissa

Piano

Patient, goal-oriented piano instructor who supports steady progress and musicianship.

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Roseann Smith

Miss Roseann

Piano

Piano educator focused on fundamentals, reading, and performance readiness.

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Patrick Wilkinson

Mr. Patrick

Guitar

Gigging guitarist & educator; helps players build tone, technique, and repertoire.

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Cathleen Peel

Miss Cathleen

Piano • Voice • Guitar • Bass • Ukulele

Versatile musician and teacher helping students of all ages build technique, repertoire, and confidence.

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Miss Frankie

Miss Frankie

Voice

Voice instructor focused on healthy technique and expressive performance, encouraging singers to build confidence on stage.

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