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. DawnTeaches Tap/Jazz and Ballet Level I, Mini Acro, Little Hip Hoppers, Combo Classes, Creative Movement, Theater, Adult Ballet/Tap
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Dawn comes from a dancing family. Her mother had her doing time steps in the kitchen before even taking her first professional lessons! Dawn’s love for all styles of dance was encouraged by her dance teachers while she began studying cecchetti ballet technique with Ruth Hanf, a nationally recognized dance educator who produced her own dance teaching technique music and training materials. After being a model dance student, Dawn was asked to become an assistant instructor as a teenager. She knew right away that her happiest moments were inspiring children through the arts. While only a senior in high school, Dawn obtained an additional teaching position where she was trained in the Al Gilbert advanced tap dancing technique and the Gus Giordano jazz style.
After moving to South Florida Dawn studied with Mia Michaels at her father’s studio, The Joe Michaels Dance Studio in Miami, FL. Mia’s music and inspirational style led Dawn to become the director of a successful dance program through Dade County Public Schools where she trained other dancers to become excellent instructors and reached out to over 200 families each school year. As the sole proprietor of her own dance studio, Dance Attitude, in the South Miami area, her students won awards at competitions, earned scholarships to prestigious dance programs and have gone on to have successful careers in the arts. Since closing her school, Dawn has remained active in dance through running a travelling dance/gymnastics business and teaching for dance and theatre schools in North, South and Central Florida. Dawn became a USA gymnastics certified coach and enjoys teaching gymnastics and acrobatics through a developmental approach. While living in Jacksonville Dawn was invited to become a part of an improvisational theatre troupe and performed with the ARC repertory dance company. You will find the students in Dawn’s classes full of joy and experiencing many opportunities to express themselves through music and movement. Her classes foster and “I Can Do It” attitude where all learners are encouraged for their efforts. |
Ms. AlexaTeaches Hip Hop
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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 II 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! |