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Management Team

Christie Stark

Owner & Visionary

Christie Stark was born in Hollywood, Florida and has made her home in the Sunshine State ever since. She has her Bachelorís Degree in Business Administration Read full biography...

    Eric J Ubiera

    VP Operations

    Eric is inspired by the opportunities offered to him. From business coaching to sales and everything in between, his years of experience in real estate Read full biography...

      Instructors

      Barbara West

      Ballet Instructor

      Ms. Barbara West has been teaching ballet at Dancer’s Gallery for over 16 years. She received her early training in Miami under the direction Read full biography...

        Stavi Kaburakis

        Instructor

        Principal Dancer, School of American Ballet / New York City Ballet, Read full biography...

          Marianela

          Marianela Higgins-Ockerman

          Children's Ballet & Tap Instructor

          Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Miss Marianela Higgins-Ockerman lived in Hawaii for about seven years.That is where her first dance training began.

          She has been teaching little ones at Dancer's Gallery since 1996 and has watched them grow up over the years.

            Alessandra Torres

            Instructor

            Alessandra Torres was born and raised in Venezuela - country with deep cultural Spaniard influence where she was introduced to the Flamenco Read full biography...

              Angela Williams

              Instructor

              Angela is a freelance aerial acrobat from South Florida. Since 1994 Angela trained as a competitive gymnast. Read full biography...

                Antonella Abraham

                Bellydance Instructor

                Mrs. Antonella Abraham is a Certified Bellydance instructor who has been teaching since 2006.  She grew up in south central Pennsylvania and Read full biography...

                  Ben Bagby

                  Tap & Voice Instructor

                  Ben was in the Original Broadway Cast of “My One & Only“and in the First National Tour of “Dreamgirls“. He is also a featured dancer in the “Blues Brother’s Movie” Read full biography...

                    BritniDiaz

                    Britni Diaz

                    Instructor

                    Britni Diaz has been dancing for over 20 years.

                    Read full biography...

                      Christine Olivo

                      Instructor

                      Christine Olivo (Sanon-Jules) has danced and taught for some of today's biggest artists. Christine danced backup for artists such as Stevie Wonder and Gloria Estefan. Read full biography...

                        Danielle-Core

                        Danielle Core

                        Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet and Tap Instructor

                        Danielle Core was born in Manhattan, New York, but raised in Puerto Rico and South Florida.Beginning dance at the age of three, Read full biography...

                          Dominique

                          Dominique Derraco-Franklin

                          Instructor

                          Dominique Derraco-Franklin has been teaching hip-hop for over a decade. Read full biography...

                            Elizabeth Garrard

                            Instructor

                            Elizabeth Anne Garrard studied acting and directing at FSU and FAU before graduating Suma Cum Laude with a BM in Musical Theatre Read full biography...

                              Elsa Zarduz

                              Instructor

                              Ms Elsa is a wonderfully talented art instructor that has an amazing talent of creating young artists. She breaks things down in terms that make the youngest artist create beautiful work. She is an artist with extensive knowledge in different fields of the visual arts. Read full biography...

                                Trilogy

                                Trilogy Bellido

                                Instructor

                                Hi, my name is Gabriel Bellido a.k.a Trilogy. I am a bboy from South Florida. Read full biography...

                                  Heather Gaffin

                                  Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                                  Choreographer
                                  Competition Judge
                                  NYC Based Competition Judge for Revolution Talent and Imagine Read full biography...

                                    Heather Vonzetta

                                    Hip-Hop, Contemporary & Acro Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                                    Ms. Heather Vonzetta is a Florida native who started her dance career very early at 4 years old. She is a graduate of the Palm Beach County School of the Arts Read full biography...

                                      Rolly-Villaverde

                                      Rolly Villaverde

                                      Instructor

                                      Rolly Villaverde originally from Miami, Florida began his training at a local dance school called Pepe Bronce dance academy. Read full biography...

                                        Iwalani Martin

                                        Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                                        Worked with Takehiro Ueyama, Diane Gray, Kazuko Hirabayashi, Clay Taliferro, Darrin Wright, Pam
                                        Risenhoover and Hiawatha Johnson Jr. Read full biography...

                                          Jeannie Wolk

                                          Jeannie Wolk

                                          Instructor - Pro Cheer / Adult Dance Team Director

                                          Jeanne Wolk is a native Floridian where she began dancing at the age of six.  She trained extensively in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, gymnastics, and cheer. Read full biography...

                                            JessieWhitehouse

                                            Jessie Whitehouse

                                            Instructor

                                            I have been dancing since the age of two, starting with tap, jazz, and ballet. Read full biography...

                                              Michael Littlefield

                                              Michael Littlefield

                                              Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                                              Michael Littlefield is originally from Boston, MA where he studied with the Boston Ballet, Bill Fowler, and Jeannette Neil. He later furthered his studies in New York City at Broadway Dance Center and Steps. Read full biography...

                                                Sarah-Meneguzzi

                                                Sarah Meneguzzi

                                                Born and raised in Preston in the north west of England. Sarah started her dance education at the tender age of 3 and by the age of 5 was already performing professionally. Read full biography...

                                                  Shara-Kiddy

                                                  Shara Kiddy

                                                  Instructor, former Miami HEAT Dancer

                                                  Shara Kiddy is a former Miami HEAT Dancer with extensive training in all genres of dance, specializing in Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. She was nominated & voted dance captain in her 2nd year as a HEAT Dancer. Read full biography...

                                                    Veronica Alvarez

                                                    Instructor

                                                    Veronica Alvarez is a young and passionate dancer, born and raised in sunny South Florida. Her love of dance and music started at a very young age. Read full biography...

                                                      Desk

                                                      McKenzie Brown

                                                      McKenzie Brown

                                                      Front Desk Lead

                                                      Hello! My name is McKenzie Brown. Born and raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida but my family is from Jamaica. Read full biography...

                                                        CristyGarcia

                                                        Cristy Garcia

                                                        Accounting Manager

                                                        Originally from Guatemala and born and raised in Miami, FL where she attended FIU to study accounting. Read full biography...

                                                          After School Program

                                                          Lillian Martinez

                                                          Lillian Martinez

                                                          Counselor

                                                          Lilly was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She currently attends FIU and is working on her bachelors in Elementary Education. She has always had a passion for working and helping children. In the future, she hopes to be a kindergarten teacher. On her free time she loves to travel and go to the beach.

                                                            Testimonials

                                                            • Dancer’s Gallery is a place I consider my childhood and where I grew up. Christie Stark is the most dedicated and welcoming Dance teacher and studio owner I could ever imagine. I looked up to her each and every day and considered her my role model as well as the rest of the dance teachers there. Along the way I made some lifetime friends and memories I will never forget. Dancer’s Gallery will forever be in my heart and is the best place for anyone to find their passion in dance. It goes way beyond just a dance studio. It becomes a second home. XOXO

                                                              Chelsea Maloney | Dance Mom

                                                            • I want to give a HUUUUUGE shoutout to Dancers Gallery on Flamingo near Sterling!! I’m going crazy with just just two kids while school is closed, but they opened their doors to all kids today in our community for a free Irma Relief Day Camp and discounted prices the rest of the week until school resumes.

                                                              It was our first time there, and I can’t say enough good things about how well organized it was as well as how kind all the staff were. It’s a HUGE studio run by people with even HUGER hearts.

                                                              Lindsey MacGruer | Dance Mom

                                                            • My daughter has been a CAST Member at Dancers Gallery (Competition Team) for 4 years now and her growth as a dancer is just amazing! I am looking forward to a great competition season this year!Their summer intensive is 2nd to none and the instructors take pride in their work and love our children as if they were their own!
                                                              Love our Dancers Gallery Family!

                                                              Irma V. | Dance Mom

                                                            • Dancer’s Gallery was heaven on earth for my daughter. She danced there from the age of 3 until she was 14 years old. The teachers are wonderful. The atmosphere makes you feel comfortable to drop your child off at class and run an errand. My daughter would live there if she could! Ms. Christie was not only one of her instructors she became family. I feel privileged that my daughter had the chance to attend! Dancer’s Gallery helped make my daughter the confident young lady she is today.

                                                              Ann House | Dance Mom

                                                            • I have been a part of Dancer’s Gallery for 18 years and it’s been the most amazing experience. Miss Christie is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Miss Christie and her entire staff go above and beyond for their students. This new studio in Cooper City is amazing. You feel like home when you walk in there. I wish Miss Christie and the entire staff of Dancer’s Gallery all the best in their new home.

                                                              Debbie Plemondon | Business Partner / Advocate

                                                            • Dancer’s Gallery is the best studio ever! It feels like home. This beautiful arts center is the best place you can ever find in Florida with the best instructors, the best training and the best people.

                                                              Viviana Rosario | Dance Mom

                                                            • From the minute you walk in here, it feels like a family environment. My girls have been dancing here for over 3 years and I have enjoyed seeing them fulfill their dreams in dance.

                                                              Alina Martinez | Dance Mom

                                                            • My daughter has been growing up with Dancer’s Gallery since she was 3. She now teaches the next generation of artists. Her career in the arts flourished into: Dancing, Acting, Singing, Modeling, a Marlins Mermaid, Choreography, and has featured as a dancer in the movie “Rock of Ages”. I attribute her talented skills to the training, discipline and opportunities offered in this wonderful environment.

                                                              Diana Lugo | Dance Mom

                                                            • “ Dancer’s Gallery is the best dance studio around. Their facility is like no other and they offer a huge variety of performing arts for children and adults. Each instructor brings their own style and offer a lot of freedom of expression while focusing on technique. I love it there and love the fact that my two boys and daughter can share the experience of dancing at Dancer’s Gallery. BRAVO! ”

                                                              Netalie Sivan Santos | Proud Mom
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