Teachers & Staff

Welcome to the heart and soul of Arts Alive Dance Studio – our incredible team of dedicated and talented teachers. Each one brings a unique passion, experience, and expertise, but they all share a unified commitment: to empower our students through the art of dance education.

We are profoundly grateful for the energy, dedication, and expertise they bring into every class. Our teachers do more than just teach dance steps; they inspire, mentor, and nurture, ensuring that every student feels valued, confident, and challenged.


Alicia Antequera
“Ms. Allie”
Owner/Artistic Choreographer

Ms. Allie started dancing at the age of 8 at a local church in Sanford, FL. She Continued her training in Orlando, where she trained with a travel performing arts company. She was involved in her church dance group, studio and high school dance team. Ms. Allie started choreographing at the age of 17. Her love for teaching grew when she was the leader of the children dance ministry at her church. Ms. Allie has taught and choreographed competition teams at other studios. Now she has followed her dreams in opening her own studio, Arts Alive Dance Studio. 

Jo Yodanza
“Ms. Julie”
Teacher/Choreographer

Ms. Julie’s Bio is Coming Soon…

Nialynn Felix
Teacher/Choreographer
 
Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary

Nialynn’s bio coming soon.

Mischa Henderson
Student Teacher
Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary

 

Jalexys Ayala

Teacher/Choreographer

Tap

Jalexys’ bio coming soon

Nina Ufret
Teacher/Choreographer
Hip Hop

Nina’s bio coming soon

Ms. Angie

Co-Owner/Finance Manager

Ms. Angie’s bio coming soon.