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AMDA Faculty
Mr. Sean
Choreographer - Instructor - Acro Certified
Having trained at the renowned Urdang Academy in London and having learnt from the best in the industry, Mr. Sean has an impressive list of credits working with critically acclaimed choreographers, directors and artists including LaToya Jackson, Mariah Carey, Peter Andre, Rita Ora.
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Mr. Sean has traveled across the globe performing at various events, shows and venues and also appeared as part of the original West End musical cast as Michael Jackson in the world renowned show Thriller Live.
Other credits include: Mamma Mia (The Movie), Kelly Rowland, Lana Del Ray, Rita Ora, The Pet Shop Boys – WORLD tour, Diversity, Disney, Robbie Williams, So You Think You Can Dance, Adidas, X – Factor, Brit Awards and many more
Ms. Adryan
Choreographer - Instructor - Artistic Director
With over 18 years of dance experience, Ms. Adryan serves as the Artistic Director of Ave Maria Dance Academy, leading the studio's competition choreography, productions, and annual showcases.
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She has trained in both classical and commercial styles, such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Latin Jazz, Ballroom, and Pointe, under renowned instructors Tony Catanzaro, Allen Genkin, Dinorah Morales, Chris Lee, Rebecca Russo-Columna, Michael Taylor, and many others. Her training also includes Joffrey Ballet New York.
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A former member of the Academy of Arts Dance Company and the AMU Gyrene Dance Team, Ms. Adryan has performed for live audiences at various venues including Disney Springs.
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Her award-winning choreography has earned numerous overall and special awards, such as the Creative Artist Award and multiple first-place honors. Passionate about developing confident, versatile dancers, Ms. Adryan is dedicated to inspiring excellence both on and off the stage.
Ms. Elizabeth
Choreographer - Instructor
Ms. Elizabeth's dance training began at Radomile Academy of Dance under Linda Radomile and Nancy Page, both principal dancers of the Brandywine Ballet and Tim Early of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet and co-director of Philadelphia based modern dance company, Opus. Ms. Elizabeth had the privilege of dancing in the Senior Company as a Soloist for over 4 years and performed in many lead roles, including the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker Ballet. Ms. Elizabeth graduated from DeSales University with a B.A. in TV/Film. During her time at University, Ms. Elizabeth continued to study and perform Ballet, Pointe and Partnering, Modern and Contemporary dance, and trained under Trinette Singleton of the Joffrey Ballet. Ms. Elizabeth has been teaching dance since 2013 and is grateful for the many blessings that dance has brought into her family’s life. She loves being at home with her wonderful husband and 6 children.
Ms. Anami
Instructor
Ms. Anami began dancing at the age of two, and trained at Artistic Movement Academy of Dance (formerly Edna Lee Dance Studio) in Maryland. Growing up in the competition/convention world, she earned numerous awards, scholarships, and titles, such as the honor of “Teen Miss Dance of America 2024”and is the current Miss Dance of Mid-Atlantic Dance Masters 2026.
Anami attended Archbishop Spalding High School, where she was a member of the Varsity Dance team all four years. Her and her team made school history at the UDA High School Dance Championships in Orlando, FL, by becoming the first Spalding team to bring home a national title—1st in the nation with their Medium Dll Game-day and 3rd for Medium Dll Hip Hop.
She will be attending Ave Maria University this fall, where she is majoring in Theology. Her passion for dance centers around bringing light to others and glorifying the Lord’s name! She is so excited to teach the next generation of dancers at AMDA this season!
Ms. Veronika
Instructor
Ms. Veronika began her dance journey at Lynnette’s School of Dance at her hometown in Chicago. There she danced on the Performing Group and Competition Team and helped with younger dancers as a teaching assistant. Ms. Veronika was also a part of the Maine South Dance Company at her high school as a captain and choreographer. She won the Most Technical Dancer and Most Diverse Dancer on the team. Now she is a part of the Gyrene Dance Team at Ave Maria University and received an NAIA All American title during her freshman season. She has experience in various dance styles including ballet, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, poms, and tap. Ms. Veronika is looking forward to continue sharing her love for dance with the Ave Maria community.
Ms. Rita
Instructor
Ms. Rita was classically trained in Ballet starting at Radomile Academy of Dance. She also studied Tap, Jazz, and Modern. She finished her studies at Ave Maria Dance Academy before joining the AMU Dance team in College. She also enjoyed performing and choreographing for the AMU Drama Club, and now has taught dance for four years.
Ms. Vivian
Instructor
Ms. Vivian is a student at Ave Maria University with 15 years of dance experience. Growing up in her hometown studio in New Orleans, she danced all styles: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, contemporary, Modern, and Acrobatics. In high school, she decided to focus more closely on her jazz and lyrical training through dance team and special studio sessions. She is experienced with teaching all ages and loves to remind her students that dancing, above all, is an art to be enjoyed and celebrated. She prioritizes instilling confidence in her students.
Ms. Gianna
Instructor
Ms. Gianna has taught ballet at AMDA for the past three years, working with beginner to intermediate level students. She began dancing at age 2 and completed over 12 years of classical ballet training at a Conservatory of the Arts in Miami, where she was able to receive classes from professional ballerinas, from Britain’s Royal Ballet to the Cuban National Ballet to Miami City Ballet. Passionate about building strong ballet fundamentals, she loves inspiring young dancers to develop confidence, technique, and a lifelong love of dance.
Ms. Moira
Instructor
Ms. Moira is currently studying Communications at Ave Maria University. She started dancing at the age of 4 and her love for it has grown with her. As the oldest of seven children, Moira adores working with kids of all ages. She was in a leadership position for 6 years in youth ministry and became adept at organizing and running events while working on a team. Moira has also spent time studying theatre and working on productions. She studied the art of ballet, pointe, and lyrical in her hometown of Manassas, Virginia. Her alma mater studio instilled in her a love for dance from such a young age, which she hopes to pass on to all her students.
Ms. Rosie
Instructor
Ms. Rosie has been dancing for 14 years, beginning her journey at just two years old. After training at several studios in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, she found her dance family at Ave Maria Dance Academy. Rosie loves exploring all styles of dance but lyrical, contemporary and ballet are her absolute favorites. This last year she was honored to serve as the first-ever Team Captain of the AMDA Competition Team. Along side local dance competitions she has had the privilege of competing at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) in 2025 and plans to attend again this year. Rosie has also attended three Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensives in Florida and Georgia. Teaching younger dancers holds a special place in Rosie’s heart. She loves helping dancers build confidence and discovering the joys dance can bring. Above all, she is grateful for the gift of dance and strives to use her talents to bring glory to God in everything she does.
Ms. Ella
Instructor
Ella has been dancing for over 11 years and is proud to have grown as both a dancer and leader at Ave Maria Dance Academy. She has trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, and spent two years as a competitive dancer, performing in award-winning group routines, duets, and solo performances. As co-captain of the competitive dance team, Ella demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to helping those around her succeed.
Ella is passionate about sharing her love of dance and creating a positive environment where every student feels encouraged to grow, build confidence, and enjoy the art of dance.
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Ms. Micaela
Instructor
Ms. Micaela began dancing at Ave Maria Dance Academy in 2021. She is a member of AMDA's Competition Team and has earned awards and high placements at national competitions, including Shake The Ground and Fusion. She has also received the Shake the Ground "Standout Technique Award" in ballet. In addition, Ms. Micaela has attended both the Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive and the Joffrey Jazz & Contemporary Summer Intensive. She is passionate about teaching and inspiring young dancers through the art of dance.
Ms. Emma
Instructor
Ms. Emma began her formal dance training at Ave Maria Dance Academy six years ago and is a member of AMDA's Competition Team. She has served as an assistant instructor for the past three years, working alongside Ms. Charlotte in tumbling classes for both homeschool and recreational students. Ms. Emma has trained extensively in Flamenco under accomplished instructors, and it has become one of her favorite styles to perform and teach. She is passionate about helping her students build confidence, develop strong technique, and grow in their love of dance while dancing for His Glory.
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