Melanie began her study of dance at the age of 2 at Benson’s Academy of Dance in Ocala, FL. As a young dancer, she was trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern & lyrical. By age 10 she began intense ballet/pointe training under the instruction of Nicole Benson. In 2004, at age 7, she was accepted...
Amber began her dance training at 3 years old. And has been teaching at Reflections for 3 seasons working with our little 3-4yr Diamonds. Mrs Amber is a wife and mother of 2 ( 1 on the way! ). In her professional life, she is also a registered dental hygienist.
Mikayle Bertine started her dancing career when she was just two years old. She danced at DancEtc.in her hometown Crystal River, Florida. Mikayle’s favorite style of dance to perform and to teach is tap, but she enjoys all styles of dance and the joy that each of them bring to her students. At the young...
Noelle Izzo began her study of dance at age 3, at Jeanne Benson’s Dance Academy now known as Benson Academy of Dance. In her younger years, she was guided in instruction by Jeanne Benson-Smith, and Sheila Ruotolo. Later, she received intense training under the instruction of Nicole Benson who in 2008 granted her a scholarship...
Nine years as a dance student including gymnastics. Gymnastics team in high school – once in college began learning how to spot acrobats and gymnastics. Worked with coaches Nancy Spriginer and Rod Lewis from 1995-2006. Certified in acrobats through Florida Dance Masters in 2001. Teaching acrobats for more than a quarter of a century.
Miss Lacy has been dancing for 14 years. Training in hip-hop, jazz, technique, lyrical, cheer, acrobatics, and tap. Former NBA Golden State Warriors Dancer, former NFL Oakland Raiderette, former Miss New Orleans, and former Miss Louisiana top 10 contestant with the Miss American Organization. High energy and super fun! Mrs. Lacy is a wife and...
Miss Michaela Lozier began her dance training at age 8, with School of Dance Arts, (Inverness, FL) from 2004-2011. Training in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Pointe, and Acrobatics. In 2011 she transferred to Benson Academy of Dance, (Ocala, FL) where she continued with Ballet. She was accepted as a company member into the Marion Ballet...
