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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 Bachelor’s Degree in 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 and Read full biography...

      Instructors

      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...

        Agatha Wright

        Choreographer & Artistic Director

        Agatha Wright (Miami, FL) attained her BA degree in Art History from the University of California, Riverside in 2010 with an emphasis on the performing arts Read full biography...

          Veronica Irene

          Instructor

          Veronica Irene, a Native of Buffalo, New York, fell in love with dance over 30 years ago at the early age of 6 years. After graduating Performing Arts High School 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...

              Sondra Bonitto

              Instructor, Company Choreography Team

              Sondra started  her studies in the performing arts at the age of 4 at The Frank Hatchett Center for the Performing Arts in her native Springfield, Mass.  Read full biography...

                Stavi Kaburakis

                Instructor

                Principal Dancer, School of American Ballet / New York City Ballet,Eglevsky Ballet, Greek National Ballet , Gala of the Stars, Royal Academy of Dance, High School of Performing Arts (FAME), National Advancement of the Arts Award, Bounce Competition Faculty.

                  Edwins Acosta

                  Instructor

                  Choreographer for Chino y Nacho
                  Premios Lo Nuestro
                  Marc Anthony
                  Latin Fusion
                  Latin Funk

                    Elsa Zarduz

                    Instructor

                    She is an artist with extensive knowledge in different fields of the visual arts. 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...

                        Heather Gaffin

                        Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                        Choreographer
                        Competition Judge
                        NYC Based Competition Judge for Revolution Talent and Imagine 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

                              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...

                                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...

                                  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...

                                    Courtney Barnes

                                    Jazz & Tap Instructor, Company Choreography Team

                                      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...

                                        Marianela Higgins-Ockerman

                                        Children's Ballet & Tap Instructor

                                        Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Miss Marianela Higgins-Ockerman lived in Hawaii for about seven years.  Read full biography...

                                          Felicia Trainor

                                          Instructor

                                          A graduate from Florida State University, Felicia has had a variety of experience in the entertainment industry. She started young as a member of the Miami Heat Jr. Jam, Read full biography...

                                            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