FACULTY

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A native of North Alabama, Keri Ann moved to Saint Augustine in 2020 and  is thrilled to be teaching her 2nd year with Dansations! Keri is a  national award-winning choreographer and has been teaching the art of  dance for over 15 years. Specializing in jazz, tap, and contemporary,  she is also certified in classical ballet through Dance Educators of  America. Keri has also choreographed many shows in Alabama and Tennessee  including Cabaret, Hairspray, Aladdin, Camp Rock, and most recently  Beauty and the Beast. She was a cast member for Walt Disney World where  she appeared in a Nation-wide commercial and is now a member of the Walt  Disney World College Program Alumni Association. In 2014, Keri Ann  founded The Factory Dance Productions in Cullman, AL where she started  the competitive dance program as well as the Cullman County special  needs dance program. Keri Ann studied Broadcast Journalism at the  University of North Alabama and served as a DJ for both 104.3 WZYP and  Big River Broadcasting's  Q107.3. Mostly recently, Keri finished up a 3  year tour with Beyond The Stars, a national dance competition, where she  served as DJ, emcee, and audio engineer. Keri Ann is also a full-time  Preschool teacher and a Red Cross certified lifeguard.

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Robersy has been dancing for 16 years. She started dancing at the age of 13 in Orange Park, FL. She has traveled  and competed in several conventions including JUMP and Youth American Grand Prix. She has trained in various styles of dance, but has strongest training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary.  She has trained under such faculty as Heather Olschewske, Carlos/Ihaia Miller, Marta Jackson, Linda Jenkins, Laurie Picinich-Byrd, Savery Morgan, Dewitt Cooper, Joe Kemper, and James Kinney. Robersy has been a  company member of the Cooper Morgan Dance Theatre as well as Paradigm  Flux Dance Company. Robersy has been part of Musical Theatre productions for Players by the Sea such as “In the Heights” and she is currently Directing Sakoso, a Salsa on2 team. Robersy is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Miss Robersy has also recently become a  Certified Instructor of the Progressing Ballet Technique under Robyn Segel Shifren. Miss Robersy is going on to her fourth year teaching at Dansations and she’s super excited to watch her students continue to grow this year! 

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 Jordan is a passionate educator and performer, originally from New Jersey and now based in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with an Ed.M. in Dance Education from the Graduate School of Education and a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts. During her graduate studies, Jordan served as the chair of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) Student Chapter, received the Mastrobuono Scholarship for excellence in the study of Dance Education, and was inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

Previously, Jordan enriched the lives of students as a full-time dance educator and yoga instructor at Bayonne High School (BHS) in Bayonne, New Jersey, as well as instructed weekly dance classes in various styles for students ages 2-18 at Washington Rock Dance (WRD) in Warren, NJ. Jordan has led yoga and pilates classes at Ken Pilates in Hoboken, NJ.  

Over the years, Jordan has performed with Rock Dance Collective (RDC) in various venues across New York and New Jersey. She is a certified 200-Hour Registered Vinyasa Yoga Teacher through the Om Factory in NYC under the instruction of Blair Ritchie and Taryn Vander Hoop. 

Now based in Florida, Jordan looks forward to continuing her passion for dance education and performance, bringing her expertise and creativity to her new community. 

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 Brooke has been dancing since the age of three in various styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics and ballroom. She attended On Your Toes Dance Studio in Tavernier, Florida and Dance Attack Miami in Miami, Florida. She grew up competitively dancing and has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and acrobatics for the past three years. She enjoys assisting and seeing dancers grow and improve to their full potential. As a student, teacher and competition judge of dance, Brooke loves to be a part of the dance community and the opportunity to be around others who share the same passion for dance. Brooke is excited to be the newest member of the Dansations family!

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Paige has been dancing since she could walk. Her great grandmother danced on Broadway. She then opened up a studio which really inspired family members to pick up dancing. She has done many performances, dance competitions and recitals. Paige performed in the Community Nutcracker at the Florida Theater for several years.  She has loved her time performing and has transitioned that love into a passion for teaching dance. She has been teaching for almost 6 years now and her favorite part is getting to know the students and just watching them grow as dancers.  

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  Lasana's journey with teaching children spans various traditional and unconventional settings. From traditional studio environments to teaching freshmen in high school and working with public middle schools and competition teams, Lasana has honed her skills in inspiring young dancers. Her secret sauce for creating engaging and educational dance classes involves incorporating their favorite music, weaving fun stories, and introducing silly moves to keep them connected and involved in the movement. What truly brings joy to Lasana's heart is witnessing her students' confidence grow as they become comfortable with the moves and eagerly showcase them to their parents and classmates. She cherishes the moments when trust is built, making each class a fun and exciting experience. Beyond dance, Lasana's quirky passions include diving into her extensive Books to Read list and experimenting with new recipes to delight her and her husband's taste buds.   

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  I’ve been dancing since I was 13, but my journey started earlier with gymnastics and acro. I’ve had the privilege of teaching dance for the past 5 years, leading classes in jazz, jazz funk, lyrical, contemporary, acro, and technique for students of all ages. After years of being a competitive dancer, I transitioned into choreography for my old competition teams.  Born and raised in SoCal, I recently moved to Florida and am excited for the next chapter! My favorite part of dance is choreographing new routines and combos, as it’s my ultimate creative outlet. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is watching my students build their confidence and grow through dance—there’s nothing like seeing them shine! 

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Channing Mae Malz is a passionate and accomplished dance educator originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She began her dance training at the age of three and entered the competitive dance world by age five. Channing is a skilled performer and award-winning choreographer with extensive training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, west- African, acro, and tumbling.

Her formal dance education includes LaVilla School of the Arts, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, and the University of Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with Cum Laude honors. Channing also trained during the summers at prestigious institutions such as American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School for Dance Education, University of the Arts, FDA on Tour, and ARCHCORE.

Through these programs, she had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers including Robert Battle (Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater), Jennifer Archibald (ARCHCORE), Larry Keigwin (Keigwin + Company), Cleo Parker Robinson, Edgar Zendejas, Kanji Segawa (Principal Dancer, Alvin Ailey), and Brian Friedman (So You Think You Can Dance), among others. 

Channing also performed professionally as an NFL cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a dance educator, Channing believes in creating a positive, structured, and welcoming environment that promotes confidence and individuality. Channing hopes to share her contagious energy and inspire all students to chase their dreams. 

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

 You’ll hear her from time to time, but Liz (affectionally nicknamed “Charlie”) Jacobs’s identity remains a mystery. (Did you catch the Charlie's Angel reference - that was Keri's idea:). Liz is a professional with over 25 years of administrative and marketing experience in a variety of industries from construction, legal, finance and design to hospitality and more. She’s originally from Miami, FL but currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and two young children. She graduated in 2012 with an Associates of Arts degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville and currently attends Western Carolina University where Liz is working towards a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Outside of formal education, Liz attends and has led industry-specific trainings, expo’s and continuing education classes in her field. Liz assists the studio with a variety of administrative and marketing tasks to help keep the studio running smoothly.