About Us
Academy of Dance Dynamics is dedicated to enriching the lives of all students. We offer a diverse program where students may choose to dance as a form of recreation or strive to achieve a higher level of technique and performance skills. Whether the student's intent is to pursue a professional career, or develop grace and confidence as an individual, the cultivation of mind and body is fundamental to all.
We believe that the discipline, determination, and drive we instill in our students, stand them in good stead for the challenges they face, as they become adults. Our goal is to provide an environment that is both fun and gratifying for all of our students
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Renee Melanson
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I have encompassed my life around the performing arts. Some of the greatest experiences were due to my love of dance. As a child, I trained in competitive gymnastics, performed with The American Entertainers, The Professional Children’s Theater, and The McDonald’s Kid Performers. I received a scholarship for dance in college. I have had the opportunity to travel abroad and perform with Extraordinary Students of America, The Devil Ray Dancers and the streets of New York are not unfamiliar. I look forward to nourishing the love of the arts in each and every student.
Courtney ORourke is from Plant City, Florida and has been in love with dancing ever since she could walk. Dancing has played a big part in Courtney's family for years, as she started clogging at the age of 3 at her family studio Carol Grayson School of Dance and danced there for 15 years. Courtney started assistant teaching at the age of 12 and helped create her first 3 dances at the age of 17 for kids 5 and up. This started Courtney's love for teaching. Courtney also clogged at a studio in Wimamma, FL with Buckshot Cloggers for 4 years, and started teaching her own clogging classes in 2022. Courtney can’t wait to continue her journey at Academy of Dance Dynamics.
Shay Davis is originally from Illinois! She began her dance journey at a young age, mostly between musical theatre, show choir, and hip hop! She went to Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where she studied any and all dance offered. Her professional career then started at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL where she performed as a costumed character, singer/dancer, stilt walker, choreographer, and much more until 2022, when she moved down to Florida! Since 2015, she also taught at various studios in the Chicagoland area, where she mainly taught hip hop, musical theatre, and adaptive dance (dance for those with disabilities). She now resides in Winter Haven, and is a full-time creative entertainment manager for LEGOLAND Florida Resort, where she casts and produces all of the entertainment you see there! She also enjoys teaching adult dance workshops at Studio K in Orlando. She is passionate about teaching the dancers of tomorrow, and just sharing a space every week with people who love to dance!
Brenna DeLucia is originally from Reading, Pennsylvania where she began her love for dance at Roxy’s Dance Expressions at 5 years old. She studied and performed Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, and Musical Theater for 12 years there under the tutelage of Angela Bugay, Sherry Hill, and Johan Cruz. Brenna is very grateful for her time at Roxy’s Dance Expressions as they also provided her the opportunity to teach classes, strengthening her creativity and passion for choreography. Brenna continued performing at the University of Tampa where she trained under Susannah LeMarquand and participated in the Dance Department’s semi-annual recitals and was a member of The Spanish Dance Team. Building on her love for dance and physical fitness, she is a certified Zumba instructor and led group classes at UT. Brenna is very excited to share her enthusiasm of dance with the students at the Academy of Dance Dynamics.
Graduating senior Christiana teddi Rollins is currently pursuing a degree in musical theater with a minor in Professional education from the University of Tampa. She has completed both of her study programs in 3 years. Not only is Christiana teddi a performer, but she is also an educator. Monday through Friday she teaches a range of 4th through 12th grade in private home-school programs. Christiana has been dancing for around 10 years and loves to pass her skills down to the next generation. Here at Academy Of Dance and Dynamics she specializes in Musical Theater and Contemporary dance. She is so excited to spend the year dancing with our students!
Alexandra Pugliese is going into her junior year at the University of Tampa as a musical theatre major. She has been dancing and singing since she was a little girl and grew up going to a dance studio in Melbourne, FL. Her dancing consists of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and more! She grew up assistant teaching dance classes and quickly found a passion in teaching what she loves. For musical theatre, she has been dance captain in many musicals, and has helped choreographed some musicals as well. She was president of her theatre troupe at Viera High School, where she grew her love of leadership in the arts. She has also been a nanny / babysitter on the side for 5 years now. She is great with kids and loves to give them a fun, safe environment to dance in! Alex plans to pursue a professional career in musical theatre after she graduates from UTampa, mostly dreaming about cruise ship performing! Alex is so excited to share her love for dance and teach at Dance Dynamics!
Sarah Filipczuk has been dancing for 19 years, beginning classes at the age of 5 and starting competition team at age 8. She is classically trained in Ballet under the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, jazz, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, acrobatics, and lyrical at Dance World Academy is Passaic County, NJ. Sarah has completed intensive training programs at the Joffrey Ballet School and Broadway Dance Center. She went to university in Queens, NY, where she expanded her hip hop knowledge as well as choreography. She choreographed a few pieces of their dance showcase and assisted in directing the show during her senior year. Her passion for choreography and technique pushed her into teaching.
Gisselle Quinones is a versatile dancer, actress, model, and choreographer with over a decade of training and a passion for storytelling through movement. Her journey began in gymnastics at age three, training at Golden City Gymnastics (2008–2018), where she built the flexibility and discipline that now define her dance style.
From 2015 to 2025, she trained extensively at Brandon School of Dance Arts and majored in dance at Blake High School, studying a broad range of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, lyrical, ballroom, tap, acro, improv, and choreography. She also explored choreography and kinesiology to deepen her creative and physical understanding of movement.
Gisselle has trained with industry leaders such as Derek Hough, Phil Wright, Krista Miller, Autumn Miller, and many more—shaping her into a dynamic and well-rounded performer.
Her live performance credits include Miss Tampa, Christmas Lane, Suicide Awareness Events, and All That Premiere. In the modeling world, she has worked with Movement by AliKay, AA Model, Glamour Costumes, and photographer Ryan Fleming.
She’s attended top conventions like Nuvo, Jump, 24/7, The Camp Intensives, and Streetz, constantly evolving as an artist.
A true multi-hyphenate, Gisselle blends her talents as a contortionist, gymnast, dancer, model, actress, and choreographer to create emotionally resonant and visually striking performances.
Aniyah Nelson has been jumping, flipping, and performing since the age of 2, when she first began gymnastics. While her background is rooted in gymnastics, she always incorporated dance into her training, taking classes each year. After developing strong foundational skills, she transitioned into competitive cheerleading and never looked back. She went on to compete at a high level, mastering stunts, tumbling, and dance.
In high school, Aniyah was a member of her school’s Senior Dance Company, training in a variety of styles including tap, jazz, modern, and lyrical. She was also a four-year varsity cheerleader, which helped her achieve her dream of cheering at The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). As a collegiate cheerleader, she performed at numerous university events, engaging the crowd with high-energy, jumps, stunts, dancing, and tumbling. While at FAMU, Aniyah competed at NCA Nationals, where her team placed third in their division for two consecutive years. Her passion for performance and love of dance makes her excited to bring her energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the Academy of Dance Dynamics.
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Samantha Huston has been dancing for over 17 years, with extensive training in hip-hop, pointe, modern (Horton), contemporary, jazz, and jazz fusion. Her background spans competitive, commercial, and professional work, and she has trained at respected studios including BSDA, CFDA, and DQI.
After graduating high school, Samantha was selected to join Ingredients Dance Company in Dallas, TX, where she trained and performed daily in preparation for national tour with Dance Revolution. During this time, she had the honor of performing in their renowned stage production and serving as a dance room assistant at conventions across the country.
While in Texas, Samantha expanded into commercial dance, performing in music videos for Miles Minnick and Maverick City Music, as well as taking part in local commercial shoots and video shoots.
She later joined Emotions Dance Company in Orlando, FL, where she performed in numerous productions each year and contributed as a choreographer for the company.
Samantha is passionate about sharing her love for movement and expression, and she’s dedicated to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of dancers. She is honored to bring her experience, artistry, and heart to your kiddos!
