Michelle began her classical Ballet training at the age of 5 and quickly excelled. During her first year of training, she was the youngest student to be asked to dance in multiple pieces in the recital.

At the age of 12, Michelle started training in all genres of dance including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern and Musical Theatre. After high school, Michelle was awarded a dance scholarship as well as an academic scholarship to attend Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. While enrolled at Huntingdon she studied Ballet, Pointe, Partnering, Modern and the Craft of Choreography. She performed in full length ballets and original showcases each semester in lead roles as well as supporting roles. As part of her studies, Michelle taught for a local studio and fell in love with the art of working with children through dance. Upon graduation, Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Dance.

In 1999 Michelle moved to Atlanta, GA where she began her professional career. She performed with a Christian Dance Troupe called Higher Steps which ministered to people in the metro-Atlanta area. Not one to live in the lime-light, Michelle concentrated most of her efforts on the art of instruction and soon found herself teaching for as many as 5 studios during one dance season. During her 9 years in Atlanta, Michelle taught all genres of dance for studios all over the greater metro area and she also operated her own satellite dance program in various Pre-schools and daycares. Her choreography won numerous awards from various national competitions over the course of her time in Atlanta. Her students have always stood out and many have gone on to dance in some of the country’s leading collegiate dance programs including The University of Alabama, The University of Georgia, The University of Kentucky, Kennesaw State University and Florida State University. Some of her former students have also landed careers on cruise ships and on Broadway in New York City.

In 2008 Michelle returned to the Pensacola area and has been teaching and mentoring dancers in several local studios for the past 10 years. Her ability to teach all ages in various genres have made her one of the most sought after teachers in the area. She has built a large following due to her dedication and loyalty to her students while also training them to have impeccable technique. Michelle is thrilled to own her own studio so   that she can continue to share her wisdom and love for dance with the community.

In addition to running the studio, Michelle is a Florida Notary Public and a substitute teacher with Santa Rosa County Schools.

Samantha has been dancing since the age of 10, starting with a few ballet classes and working her way up through the years to become a full time dance major at Troy University. During that time she studied with many wonderful teachers and guest artists, and even had the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker with Montgomery Ballet.

Since receiving her BFA she has been sharing her teaching abilities at several studios along the gulf coast as well as performing with a local Ballet company.

Aly Bennett

Aly is a student at the University Of West Florida where she is studying Medical Sciences and she is an Instructor for Five Star Dance Centre. 

She has been dancing for over 15 years and was an assistant teacher for 7 years. 

Aly is trained in all genres of dance and her specialty is Tap and Jazz. 

Her positive attitude and natural leadership skills make her an asset to our growing studio.  She is adored by her students and she adores them right back.