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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

      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...

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        Joey DeSantino

        Instructor

        Joey De Santino was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he still resides today. Read full biography...

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          Storm

          Instructor

          Storm is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor with a huge passion for dance. Read full biography...

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            Faye Winterholler

            Instructor

            Faye Winterholler, began dancing at the age of 9 years old in the United Kingdom where she was born and raised. Read full biography...

              Stavi Kaburakis

              Instructor

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

                Marianela

                Marianela Higgins-Ockerman

                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.

                  Alexis Tejeda

                  Alexis Tejeda

                  Instructor & Assistant Manager

                  Born and raised in Miami, Florida, has been teaching for 8 years. After dancing competitively for over 9 years and dancing for the NHL redline lady panthers, she decided she wanted to share her love of dance and all her experiences with her students. Read full biography...

                    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

                        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...

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                          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...

                              Trilogy

                              Gabriel “Trilogy” Bellido

                              Instructor

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

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                                Heather De Santino

                                Instructor

                                Heather De Santino is a Philadelphia native who moved to NYC at age 17 to pursue her career as a professional dancer. Read full biography...

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                                  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

                                    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

                                      Instructor

                                      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...

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                                        Shara Kiddy

                                        Instructor & Front Desk Co-Manager

                                        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...

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                                            Cristy Garcia

                                            Accounting Manager

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

                                              Alexis Tejeda

                                              Alexis Tejeda

                                              Instructor & Assistant Manager

                                              Born and raised in Miami, Florida, has been teaching for 8 years. After dancing competitively for over 9 years and dancing for the NHL redline lady panthers, she decided she wanted to share her love of dance and all her experiences with her students. Read full biography...

                                                Bianca Rosell

                                                Bianca Rosell

                                                Front Desk Manager

                                                Bianca Rosell is Cuban-American born in Miami, Florida in September of 1991. She began training in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop at the age of 5. Read full biography...

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                                                  Shara Kiddy

                                                  Instructor & Front Desk Co-Manager

                                                  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...

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                                                    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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