Experienced Dance Educators
Our faculty blends decades of classroom teaching with advanced degrees in Dance, Education, and Theater. That mix of training and real-world insight means your child learns correct technique, safe alignment, and age-appropriate choreography, while feeling encouraged, understood, and supported in every class they attend here.
Artists With Stage Experience
Many of our teachers have toured nationally, performed in beloved musicals, and presented choreography at respected venues. They bring that stage wisdom into the studio with practical tips, musicality, and storytelling, helping dancers build presence, performance skills, and confidence that carries beyond the theater.
Mentors Who Truly Know Kids
We understand child development, classroom management, and the emotional needs of growing dancers. Our teachers notice when a student needs extra encouragement, a challenge, or reassurance, so each child feels seen. Families appreciate that we value kindness, patience, and respect as much as turns, leaps, and flexibility.
Get To Know Our Team
Explore each bio to see how our educators support every dancer's journey.
Heidi Flanagan
Owner and Director, Heidi combines a degree in Dance Education with formal studies in Childhood Psychology and Education, plus national touring credits in shows like A Chorus Line and Guys and Dolls. Families value her calm leadership, clear structure, and deep belief that confidence starts on the dance floor.
Davonna Batt
Davonna Batt was born and raised in New Mexico and has studied nearly every style of dance that has crossed her path, and each continue to influence her movement style to this day. She received a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Arizona where she was privileged to study under many exceptional artists including Melissa Lowe and Amy Ernst.
Caroline Yaksich
Caroline Yaksich has a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Elon University and an M. Ed in Elementary Education from Boston University. She started dancing at age 5 in her hometown, Clarksville, MD at a local studio. Caroline is trained in jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, tap, ballet, and pointe. Caroline has taught and choreographed dance for the past 10 years!
Danielle Staropoli
Danielle holds an M.A. in Dance Education and ABT certification in the National Training Curriculum. As an active dance education leader and choreographer, she offers thoughtful, technique-focused ballet training in a nurturing environment, helping young dancers build strength, discipline, and artistry while honoring their individuality.
Fujiko Ueda
Born and raised in Japan, Fujiko started her dance career by joining the Touring Company of the Broadway Musical ANNIE in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya) when she was 13 years old. After graduating Tokyo Communication Art (dance technical college) she worked for Gekidan Himawari Co. (kids entertainment agency) as a Hip Hop dance teacher and choreographer.
In addition, while living in Japan, she was a member of a professional Double Dutch Team named Beat Ropers sponsored by Reebok and Otsuka Madison Co Ltd. In 2000, she arrived in New York City and attended Peridance Center and Broadway Dance Center. There she continued her education on all types of dance. She has performed in show cases with choreographer Rhapsody James, Brian"footwork"Green, Ramon Baynes, Jamein Brown, and Sheryl Murakami. Fujiko has also had the privilege of working with DON OMAR (MTV Promo), Dee Robert (oh music), KTU's Beatstock, BIG ALI (Tommy Boy), Tommy Hilfiger Perfume "Athletics" Promotion event, a commercial movie for Racheal Roy and she was a Cheer Dancer for the professional arena football team NJ Gladiators. She has also worked as a casino dancer & assistant director at Taj Mahal for 4 years.
Fujiko has also built a great teaching career in the NY, NJ, CT area as a Hip Hop & Funk Jazz instructor, with over 12 years at Conservatory Dance Studio, 6 years at Scilla Dance Studio, and 4 years at TMH dance studio, She also teaches dance competition class and won the Choreography Award at various dance Competition in NJ.