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Victoria’s love for dance started at the very young age of 4 right here in South Lyon! She continued studying various styles of Ballet with Cecchetti being her main focus also Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Musical Theater. Victoria has taken student exams l-VI. After graduating from being home schooled, Victoria got hired as a performer to bring some of our beloved characters to life at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida! Before her pixie dust wore off she got offered a chance to move to Australia and continued her teachings. While in the land down under she got to train at the Sydney Dance Company and got certified in AusDance Practical Teachers Course in Perth.  After moving back to Michigan in 2016, Victoria continued her long love of Cecchetti and successfully took her Teachers exams l-IV. Additionally her work at competitions have received multiple stand out judges awards for choreography, costumes, entertainment and storytelling. Victoria is excited to be back in her hometown that instilled her love and passion for dance.  TEACHING DANCERS THE VALUE OF DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE, RESPECT AND HARD WORK IN BECOMING A CLASSICALLY TRAINED DANCER WHILE INSTILLING A LIFELONG LOVE FOR THE ART AND HISTORY OF DANCE is Victoria’s passion that she hopes to share with students of all ages and levels that she works with. She recently got certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and is constantly looking for ways to excel her teachings. Victoria always knew she would own her own dance school one day, and that day is finally here. She is so excited to welcome parents and students into her family based studio!

Sarah Mervyn began her dance career over 20 years ago at a competitive studio in Brighton, MI. Following several years as a competitive dancer, she found a passion for ballet and switched focus to the classical Vaganova technique. Sarah's experiences at the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet, BalletMet, and the Milwaukee Ballet School lead her to be accepted to train in pre-professional ballet programs around the world. As a student, she had the opportunity to perform pieces from The Nutcracker, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and many more. Over the past few years, Sarah has choreographed and taught many award-winning dancers, most recently receiving an "Excellence in Choreography" award. In addition to training competitive dancers, she has directed multiple full-length ballets, including Giselle, the Nutcracker, and Coppelia, as a part of a multi-location ballet and pre-professional program she built in the Upper Peninsula. Since relocating back to lower Michigan, Sarah is pursuing a degree in astronomy and astrophysics, completed the Kathy King Strategies “Dance Teacher Development Program”, and expanded her Alixa Flexibility certification through the fourth module.

Isabella Borruso is a passionate dance educator and choreographer specializing in Tap, Improvisation Skills, Creative Movement, Acrobatics and Contemporary. With over 18 years of dance experience in numerous styles and more than 7 years of teaching, she is committed to nurturing young artists by building their confidence and deepening their understanding of dance history and technique. Isabella currently serves as the coordinator for Fortune Dance Competition and interns with Wing It Tap Intensive, two michigan based companies prioritizing the needs of percussive dancers. Her tap choreography has earned both regional and national recognition for its innovation and creativity. She has taught across diverse communities through programs like the Wharton Dance Project in addition to teaching in studio settings across the state. Isabella is Acrobatic Arts Certified and continues her professional development through festivals and intensives across the country from Washington DC to Los Angeles California! She is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work with a minor in Studio and Community Dance at Wayne State University;  Isabella uses these skills to create a welcoming, safe, and encouraging space for all dancers that walk through the classroom doors.

Miss Liz was born and raised in Michigan and has recently returned to pursue her passions. She trained and competed in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and Irish step through several different schools but primarily through Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse. Her love of dance continued after high school graduation when she moved to Tennessee, where she danced and trained on scholarship at the Nashville Ballet School. In addition, she continued her education beyond ballet to include salsa and partnering classes.  Liz has continued to enjoy performing throughout various states and countries on various mission trips and performs annually at the Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int'l) Christmas Teas in honor of survivors of Human Trafficking. Further, as an Ambassador for WAR, Int'l, Liz is looking forward to returning to Thailand and dancing to encourage survivors. In the meantime, she continues her career of teaching children, teens, and adults about Human Trafficking while also teaching multiple styles of dance across age ranges. She has done this for the past twenty-four years.

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