At ArtStage, great pride is taken in offering students a positive atmosphere that promotes
self-esteem, develops creativity, through an innovative curriculum,
at a quality dance facility, while having fun.
In a friendly environment your child will receive superior instruction from highly trained teachers.
THE DANCER'S PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE...
BEGINS WITH THE CHILD'S EXPLORATION OF MOVEMENT!
Our mission is to inspire creativity in children that will set the stage for future success in all areas of life.
- Linda A. White, Artistic Director
We offer classes in...
Ballet - Jazz - Modern - Tap - Acrobatics - Hip Hop
Lyrical - Contemporary - Creative Movement - Acting - Voice - Music Theatre
Learn about our...
I N S T R U C T O R S
ARTSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
LINDA A. WHITE
Director, Ballet and Jazz Instructor
Artistic Director and national award winning choreographer and teacher. Mrs. White is certified for more than 40 years by Dance Masters of America and Florida Dance Masters.
EMILY BEHNY
Voice Instructor
Emily is an actor, singer from Silver Lake, Indiana with a degree in Musical Theatre from Ball State University.
She has performed all over the country as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, for which she received a Helen Hayes nomination, and as Nessarose in Wicked. Other stage credits include The Fantasticks (Luisa), Grease (Sandy) and Rocky Horror Picture Show (Janet) and you will find her on TV in Blue Bloods and Mr. Robot. Emily taught Song Interpretation at Institute of American Musical Theatre (NY) and has led Masterclasses for Highschool and College students in Indiana. She is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.
LINDSAY CARRETERO
Acting, Musical Theatre, Modern and Adult Jazz Instructor
Lindsay is an ArtStage alumni, BAK and Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate, and after leaving South Florida, continued her training at Florida State University in the BFA Acting program. She has worked Internationally as a performer and teacher. Most recently, Lindsay received her Master of Fine Arts in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.
JOANNE BRADSHAW CEJMER
Adult Ballet and Adult Tap Instructor
Joanne has been dancing and teaching for over twenty years. She received her training at the Thomas Dance Studio in Lake Worth, under the direction of Grace and Virginia Thomas. Joanne is a member of Florida Dance Masters and Christian Dance Fellowship U.S.A. Her philosophy is that dance involves not only hard work and dedication but it is also an outward expression of the love of it from within: The joy of dance.
HEATHER CONNOLLY
Acrobatics, Tap, Lyrical and Creative Kids Club Instructor
Heather has been at ArtStage for 30 years - first as a student and now is in her 18th year of teaching. Heather has studied under professional teachers including Mike Minery and Mia Michaels.
KENNETH L. FOWLER, JR.
Hip Hop Instructor
Kenny has performed in the opening acts for celebrities including, Mario, Usher, and Jay Sean. He has choreographed for various celebrity artists and a production number for Ben Vereen. Kenny also has numerous TV appearances, and attended a workshop with MTV award winning choreographer Darren Henson.
DANIELLE TAVERAS
Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Creative Movement Instructor
Danielle has been at ArtStage for 30 years - first as a student and now is in her 17th year of teaching. Danielle has studied under professional teachers including Chet Walker and David Howard.
Non-Discrimination Policy: ArtStage Performing Arts Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.