Meet our Certified Teachers
Meet the Crew
Ms. Toni - Artistic Director
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Artistic Director, Owner & Instructor of Company
Teaches:
Teaches:
- Preschool
- Combo
- Parents Class
- PBT
- Level 1, 2 3 & 4
- All Competitive Genres and Levels
Mr. AJ - Co Director
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AJ grew up around the dance/theater environment. He was a member of both TTDM & TCDC's Award Winning Regional and National Titleists and Competitive Company. AJ has received numerous National and Regional Photogenic Titles as well. He has choreographed numerous award winning regional and national routines. During the Orlando Nationals of Starbound his Co. Boyz routine entitled "The Final Show" not only received "ELITE" status, it was also chosen to be in the Nationally webcast Showcase for Starbound.
He continued his training at UT, Dance Teacher Summit in NYC as well as at JUMP and Showstoppers Conventions throughout the years. He has worked with Carlos Garland from SYTYCD right at TCDC's own studio convention.
Mr. AJ is guiding True Crew into the "New Millenium" with his innovated business concepts and strategies and we are blessed to have him continue with our family.
He continued his training at UT, Dance Teacher Summit in NYC as well as at JUMP and Showstoppers Conventions throughout the years. He has worked with Carlos Garland from SYTYCD right at TCDC's own studio convention.
Mr. AJ is guiding True Crew into the "New Millenium" with his innovated business concepts and strategies and we are blessed to have him continue with our family.
Teaches:
- Hip Hop
- Choreo/Critique
- On Location Co-Director
Ms. MaryAnne
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Ms. MaryAnne is trained and certified through Dance Educators of America, where she served as a Board Member for many years and is currently a Life Member.
She is also certified through City Center of New York and taught Adaptive Dance for The New York City Department of Education.
She owned and operated The Asdal School of Dance, a National Competition award winning dance studio with multiple locations in New York City.
Ms. MaryAnne has also taught and achieved great success working with children and young adults with Autism and other learning disabilities.
True Crew is thrilled and blessed to have Ms. MaryAnne on our instructional staff since 2016.
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She is also certified through City Center of New York and taught Adaptive Dance for The New York City Department of Education.
She owned and operated The Asdal School of Dance, a National Competition award winning dance studio with multiple locations in New York City.
Ms. MaryAnne has also taught and achieved great success working with children and young adults with Autism and other learning disabilities.
True Crew is thrilled and blessed to have Ms. MaryAnne on our instructional staff since 2016.
Teaches:
- Tap Co.
- Tap Level 1 - 4
Mr. Idael
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Mr. Idael trained and graduated from the National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba on full scholarship. He danced with Ballet Teatro Nuovo Di Torino in Italy before joining Ballet Santiago de Cuba in 1990, and then in 1997 he joined Ballet Nacional de Caracas. In 1999 Idael joined Ballet Florida under the Artistic Direction of Marie Hale and was a principal dancer for nine seasons. He has performed Apollo, Bluebird, Don Quixote, Coppelia, Handel Celebration, Le Corsaire, Giselle, Sugar Plum, Snow Cavalier in the The Nutcracker, and Q.a.V. as well as Romeo and Juliet and Spring Waters which are among his favorites.
Mr. German was also a resident artist with Ballet Palm Beach and the Paris Ballet Conservatory. He is a well known teacher throughout the area and dances as a guest artist.
True Crew is thrilled to have Mr. Idael instructing and welcomed him to our True Crew family in 2018.
Mr. German was also a resident artist with Ballet Palm Beach and the Paris Ballet Conservatory. He is a well known teacher throughout the area and dances as a guest artist.
True Crew is thrilled to have Mr. Idael instructing and welcomed him to our True Crew family in 2018.
Teaches:
- Advanced Ballet Technique
- Pointe
- Jumps/Turns
- Intermediate Ballet Technique
Ms. Leah
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Ms. Leah received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Keiser University, hold numerous Certifications and has been instructing dance and stretch since 2013 throughout the state of Florida. Her strengths excel far beyond her years of experience in Stretch/Human Anatomy, Contemporary, Ballet and Pointe. Nov. 2018 she received her PBT Certifications in Level I through Level III. Leah has a strong passion and True Crew is thrilled to have her on staff with us since 2017.
Teaches:
Teaches:
- Beg. Acro
- Stretch
- Contemporary
- PBT
- Modern
Ms. Nic
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Ms. Nic has always been passionate about dance since beginning at 3 years old. She started her dance career and danced competitively in New York, where she was born and raised. She started with ballet and tap and continued her studies in jazz, hip hop, lyrical contemporary, and pointe. Nic has always strived to perfect her craft and has gone on to win Regional & National titles. She has trained with multiple leaders in her field, assisted at traveling conventions and performed with professional companies.
Nic's professional dance career was cut short after a serious injury. During the rehabilitation process she learned about human anatomy and projected this new knowledge on her existing knowledge of dance. She began teaching classes and training dancers to perfect their craft while maintaining their health. Nic strives to utilize her various dance experiences to shape unique, confident dancers. She became passionate about pushing dancers to grow and experience the love of dance that she has.
Nic is also a High School English teacher for St. Lucie County Public Schools and loves working with students of all ages. She is thrilled to be sharing her love of literature during the day and her love of dance at night.
Nic is also a High School English teacher for St. Lucie County Public Schools and loves working with students of all ages. She is thrilled to be sharing her love of literature during the day and her love of dance at night.
Ms. Maddie
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Ms. Maddie is completing her Bachelor's Degree at Indian River State College, majoring in dance and theatre.
True Crew is thrilled to have Ms. Maddie on our instructional staff since 2017 as she previously was a student of Ms. Toni's at True Crew.
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True Crew is thrilled to have Ms. Maddie on our instructional staff since 2017 as she previously was a student of Ms. Toni's at True Crew.
Teaches:
- Musical Theatre
Ms. Alexis
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Ms. Alexis, is a former competitive gymnastics and all-star cheerleading coach. She was the head coach and gym director at Horizon Gymnastics and Cheer Academy in Valparaiso, Indiana for 6 years.
She holds many certifications for gym safety, tumbling, and stunting. She also judged high school gymnastics for 1 season before moving to Los Angeles.
True Crew is thrilled to have Ms. Alexis as part of our instructional staff since 2018.
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She holds many certifications for gym safety, tumbling, and stunting. She also judged high school gymnastics for 1 season before moving to Los Angeles.
True Crew is thrilled to have Ms. Alexis as part of our instructional staff since 2018.
Teaches:
- Int/Adv Acrobatics
- Beginner Acrobatics
- Competitive Acrobatics
Mr. Tony
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Mr. Tony has been with TCDC since 2013 and is the Reigning National Mr. Nexstar 2019! He is a CSI Instructor for our Hip Hop Classes and TCDC is also proud to offer Master Classes with our National Mr. Nextstar! He trains in hip hop, contemporary, PBT, Stretch, Conditioning, and Yoga. Mr. Tony started his dance training under the direction of Ms. Toni and has continued his training through the years with Mr. AJ, Mr. Kyle and now Ms. Leah. He goes to Master Classes and Conventions throughout the state to stay bring the best back to TCDC. Mr. Tony has won numerous Regional, State, National and World Titles and is now part of TCDC's SCI Program. Mr. Tony performs with TCDC in Hip Hop, Contemporary and Production and we are blessed to have his loyalty to our studio family!
Ms. Gigi - Co-Student Instructor
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Ms. Gigi is in her 11th year with TCDC. She is a CSI Instructor at TCDC and we are proud to offer Pop-In Co-Classes with her. During her years of training, she has trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, jumps and turns, tap, pointe, musical theatre, acrobatics, PBT, modern, yoga and hip hop. Ms. Gigi has won numerous Regional, State National and World Titles, attended Joffrey Summer Intensives and is now part of TCDC's CSI Program. She goes to Master Classes and Conventions throughout the state to stay up-to-date and bring even more knowledge back to TCDC. Ms. Gigi performs with TCDC in all genres. We are blessed to have her loyalty to our studio family!
Ms. Mikayla - Faculty Substitute
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Ms. Mikayla grew up dancing on Ms. Toni's award winning competition team starting in 2009. She competed with the crew up until she graduation high school from Lincoln Park Academy in 2017. She received her Associates Degree in 2019 on a fun ride dance scholarship from Indian River State College. Mikayla is now working on completing her Bachelors Degree as well as a dance scholarship at IRSC. She says teaching level 1 at True Crew is what made her want to persue a career in education in the first place because she loves it so much.
Teaches:
- Jumps/Turns/ Stretch 1
- Summer Level I intensives
- Ballet Technique 1
- Contemporary 1
Mr. Matt - Faculty Substitute
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Matt has been with TCDC since 2008. He is an Instructor for our Hip Hop. He is a CSI Instructor for our Hip Hop Classes and TCDC is also proud to offer Master Classes with Mr. Matt. During his 12 years of training, he has trained in contemporary, tap, jazz, acrobatics and hip hop. Mr. Matt started his dance training under the direction of Ms. Toni and has continued his training through the the years with Mr. AJ and Mr. Kyle. He goes to Master Classes and Conventions throughout the state to stay bring the best back to TCDC. Mr. Matt has won numerous Regional, State National and World Titles and is now part of TCDC's SCI Program. Mr. Matt performs with TCDC in Hip Hop and Production. We are blessed to have his loyalty to our studio family!
Ms. Paloma - Faculty Substitute
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Ms. Paloma is a prior student of Ms. Toni for over 9 years. She is presently completing her Bachelor of Art's Degree in Dance at University of the Arts in Pennsylvania. When in town, she stops in to teach special Pop-In Classes and Summer Classes at TCDC and share her ongoing knowledge with our students.
During her years of training, she has trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, jumps and turns, tap, pointe, musical theatre, acrobatics, PBT, modern, yoga and hip hop. Ms. Paloma has won numerous Regional, State National and World Titles as well as attending Joffrey Summer Intensives. We are blessed to have her loyalty to our studio family!
During her years of training, she has trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, jumps and turns, tap, pointe, musical theatre, acrobatics, PBT, modern, yoga and hip hop. Ms. Paloma has won numerous Regional, State National and World Titles as well as attending Joffrey Summer Intensives. We are blessed to have her loyalty to our studio family!
Mr. Kyle
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Guest Instructor:
- Hip Hop
Mr. Miguel
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Mr. Miguel has been with TCDC for the past 8 years. He is a substitute Hip Hop teacher and is TCDC’s choreographer for Quinceanera Events as well as Weddings.
Ms. Alicia - Office
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Ms. Alicia is originally from New Jersey and now resides in Port St Lucie. Ms. Alicia has two sons Brandon and Dylan. She is our Office Operations manager and has over 26 years of business management experience working in many corporate companies with a diverse & knowledgeable background in business & medical administration. She is part of the National Health Association and is NHA & Allied Health certified.
Ms. Alicia began her dance training in New Jersey at age 3. She acquired her technique training in the genres of Tap, Lyrical/Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro & Hip Hop. She progressed into the competitive realm of dance under the direction of Ms. Toni at her studio in NJ Toni T's Dance Magic and was on the award winning competition team. The Magic Dancers held and received numerous regional, state, and national titles. Ms. Alicia also competed as a Lyrical soloist receiving highest overall score. She is happy to be a part of the True Crew Family.
Ms. Alicia began her dance training in New Jersey at age 3. She acquired her technique training in the genres of Tap, Lyrical/Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro & Hip Hop. She progressed into the competitive realm of dance under the direction of Ms. Toni at her studio in NJ Toni T's Dance Magic and was on the award winning competition team. The Magic Dancers held and received numerous regional, state, and national titles. Ms. Alicia also competed as a Lyrical soloist receiving highest overall score. She is happy to be a part of the True Crew Family.
Ms. Sevin - Studio Photographer
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Ms. Sevin is an Award Winning Photographer. She has been a professional photographer for over 30 years. Sevin has been the Staff Photographer for the Hometown News for the past 7 years as well as owns and operates Sevin Photography. True Crew is blessed to have her as our very own personal studio photographer.
- Studio Photographer