Owner/Artistic Director
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Jamie, a Florida Dance Master’s Certified Teacher, is a native of Florida, but has also studied dance in Indiana, Kentucky, and Los Angeles, California. In 2001, Jamie pursued a degree in dance with a full arts scholarship to Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. While in Gainesville, she studied with greats such as Alberto Alonso, Antolino Alvarez, and Maximum Dance Company of Miami. She served as President of the performing group, as well as, choreographed and directed the student choreographed show “Angels of Dance”.
In 2003, Jamie went on to perform commercially in Los Angeles, California and was selected to dance with top performing groups throughout the city. After returning to Florida in 2007, she became the resident teacher for Donna Lee Dance Studio in Miami, Florida, teaching tap, jazz, ballet, and acrobatics to all ages. She also choreographed works for their dance company, “Expressions”. In addition to teaching at local studios, Jamie has had the privilege of teaching at national conventions such as the Florida Dance Master’s Convention where dance studios from across the state come to learn from the best in the industry. In 2016, she left The Dance Company of Ocala where she instructed ballet and acrobatics, as well as choreographed for their award winning competition team, to pursue her dream of opening Momentum Dance Arts. A well-rounded education and a love for the arts has allowed Jamie the opportunity to share her passion and abilities with children and artists from all around the world. With almost 19 years of teaching experience, she cannot wait to inspire and build strong dancers within the Gainesville, Alachua, High Spring and surrounding areas! |
Ms. JessieResident Guest
Teaches Ballet, Pointe, Conditioning, Technique 
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Jessie Dominguez, Principal Dancer, trained at the National School Ballet earning numerous awards which include: Silver Medals in 1998 and 1999 and Bronze in 2000. She graduated in 2001 and became a member of the National Ballet of Cuba, elevated to principal dancer. She has toured internationally and performed on the most important stages in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Canada and the US. Dominguez joined Dance Alive National Ballet in 2016, where she is current company member and has had many featured roles.
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Ms. Rachel PeacockTeaches Tap/Ballet Combo and Acro I
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Rachel was raised in the Florida Keys where she began her dance training at the age of three. At On Your Toes Dance Studio, she studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, and acrobatics. She was a part of the studio’s OYT Elite Competition Team, where she competed at various competitions and conventions around the state of Florida. Rachel began working for On Your Toes Dance Studio as an assistant in high school, and after high school graduation as an acrobatics, tap, and modern teacher.
In 2016, Rachel graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in Telecommunication Production. During her time at UF, she was an active member and choreographer with Floridance, a student-ran dance company. She also had the opportunity to work on dance films and perform with UF School of Theatre and Dance’s, Swamp Dance Festival. During the day, Rachel works as a Video Producer and Editor for UF Health Lifelong Learning. She is delighted to join the Momentum Dance Arts family and cannot wait to teach this year! |
Ms. AlexaTeaches Hip Hop, Tap/Jazz
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Ms. Alexa has been dancing since the age of four at several different studios around the country. Throughout high school, Alexa was a part of her senior dance company and her dance studio's competition dance team. Alexa has been instructing dance and coaching cheerleading since 2014. Currently, Alexa is a Dance major at Santa Fe College and she plans on receiving her BFA at the University of Florida. |
Ms. TeresaTeaches Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary
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Teresa began dancing at the age of three at Donna Lee Studios in Homestead, FL. There she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe and contemporary. She was a member of Expressions Dance Company, a pre-professional company within Donna Lee Studios, until she graduated from South Dade Senior High in 2014. While in high school, Teresa was a member of the competition dance team and choreographed a few pieces for competition. She also attended several summer intensives, including American Ballet Theatre, Florida State University and Orlando Ballet.
Teresa graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Agricultural Education and Communication in December 2017. During this time she choreographed pieces for Expressions Dance Company and began teaching dance at Momentum Dance Arts. |
Ms. MeredithTeaches Tap/Jazz and Acro
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Meredith has trained in dance since the age of three at Karl and Dimarco in Tampa, FL. She was apart of their company from 2010-2017. She performed at multiple NFL football games, charity galas, as well as danced in the Macy’s Thanksgivings Day Parade.
She currently attends the University of Florida pursing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. While at UF, Meredith was a member of the University of Florida Dazzlers for the 2018 season. During the summer, Meredith is a UDA instructor, teaching dance to middle and high school dance teams through various camps and conventions. Meredith’s passion and heart for both dance and children shines through her teaching, and she cannot wait to bring a new and exciting energy into the studio this season! |
Ms. MarisaTeaches Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap/Jazz, Ballet
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Marisa Pelham is a native of Jacksonville, FL, where she began dancing at the age of four. She began her training at Jacksonville Center of the Arts and is professionally trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, HipHop, and West African. She had the privilege of attending Lavilla School of the Arts Middle School and later graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts High School under the direction of Dr.Phyllis Penney. Marisa was also chosen as a company member of CooperMorgan Dance Theater and RareBreed Dance Project in high school. After graduating from her home studio, Britney Boyd Dance Company, she is currently furthering her dance career with Danza Dance Company at the University Of Florida where she currently serves as the Fundraiser Chair. She has taught and choreographed at the University of Florida and various dance studios for competition teams, pageants, and local performances. She has participated in the Community Nutcracker, Chocolate Nutcracker, National Dance Week, Florida Ballet Summer Intensive, and many more. Besides spending countless hours in the dance studio, she enjoys competing in pageants, volunteering as a Nike Community Ambassador, and making custom dance costumes for dancers and studios. Marisa is honored and excited to join the MDA faculty and can’t wait for an awesome year.
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Ms. Kiera Manna
Teaches Ballet, Tap/Ballet, Acro, and Creative Movement
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Kiera Manna began dancing as a child with Marilyn Budzynski in Pennsylvania. She continued her training with Kristen Olsen Potts at the West Coast Conservatory of Ballet in Southern California. Kiera performed and toured with companies including the Orange County Regional Ballet (Ballet Unlimited), Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Santa Clara Ballet, Boulder Ballet, and Rocky Mountain Ballet.
Kiera is an ABT® Certified Teacher in Primary through Level 3 for 8 years & has been teaching ballet for 18 years. Kiera has been an assistant teacher in Montessori & Waldorf schools. She is also a certified yoga teacher with years of experience teaching adults & children's yoga classes. |