MEET THE FACULTY

(DANCE & FITNESS DIRECTOR)

Derek received a degree in dance from East Carolina University and has co-owned and operated dance studios and performing companies in North Carolina, Florida, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Los Angeles. Derek has worked as a performer at Walt Disney World, Busch

Gardens Tampa Bay, Dance Revolution, Glory Dance Company & Holy Land Experience. His fitness journey started in Honk Kong and Singapore and led him to Los Angeles. He's had the opportunity to work with amazing organizations such as Tracy Anderson, Orange Theory, Equinox, Bay Clubs, Pure Fitness, Exhale & Griffin Club LA.

(DANCE DIRECTOR)

Cami received a BFA in Modern Dance from East Carolina University and has over 25 years of experience teaching dance and working in the entertainment industry. She has a passion to mentor youth and assists them in developing careers in the area of performing arts. Cami has founded and directed professional dance companies and studios in Hong Kong, Singapore, Florida, and North Carolina. Most recently, Cami has worked with Kreativ Artists as a youth talent manager. She was the acting administrator and children's dance instructor for Abby Lee Dance Company in Los Angeles, CA. In Orlando, Florida, she worked as co-artistic director/choreographer for the Holy Land Experience theme park. Cami has toured internationally with dance conventions as a guest speaker, instructor, choreographer, and talent judge. She and her husband Derek have been married 23 years and are most proud of their 3 treasures Cayden, Sasha, and Cole.

(ACTING & VOICE Instructor)

Malek Hanna was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he discovered his passion for the arts at a young age. Studying and acquiring a BA, MA and PHD credits from numerous prestigious universities, as Fordham, Juilliard and UCLA, Malek continues to act, sing and produce in Los Angeles and New York. He was a featured vocalist on "The Voice" TV show, The Ellen show and recently released his new musice video titled, "Beautiful Stranger".

(VOICE/ACTING/BEG BALLET Instructor)

Audrey is an LA native actor, singer, voiceover artist, worship leader, and lover of all things full of freedom, hope, light, and life. Favorite recent credits include Lead First Soprano aboard Viking Cruise Line, Alice in the movie musical “Seeking Alice” (NYC), and Jovie in “Elf the Musical”. Audrey is excited to continue to teach artists of all ages to grow, expand, and shine with their unique sound in freedom!

(BALLET & TAP-JAZZ Instructor)

Bethany Dean began her dance training at the age of 3 in Hong Kong.  She has studied dance in Thailand, China, New York and Los Angeles. Styles ranging from Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Thai Dance, and Chinese Folk.  Her most recent studies are from "AMDA" Dance Conservatory in Hollywood and "Steps" in New York City. She has performed with dance companies, been the principal dance lead in commercials as well as photography projects. As an instructor, her goal is to inspire children with creativity and imagination. She believes in the discipline, freedom and the focus dance can bring to help children achieve whatever dreams they aspire to accomplish in life. 

(ACTING - ONLINE ONLY) 

Heather attended The School for the Professional Actor at East Carolina University where she studied Sanford Meisner under the instruction of Don Bean. She spent most of her early childhood in dance studios and back stage with her parents who were professional ballet dancers in New York City Ballet and New Hampshire Ballet. Heather fell in love with acting at the age of 8 while performing in community theatre. One night after playing the lead in a dinner theater production of "I Out to be in Pictures" by Neil Simon, a talent agent came back stage and asked Heather if she would like to act in Film and TV. A month later Heather appeared in her first film at age 14 years old. Later she would play several roles in TV and Film opposite Reese Witherspoon, Brian Bloom, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson. Heather is known for Dawson's Creek, Wildflower, Mr. Destiny, and The Christmas Reunion.