OUR FACULTY

Owner | Artistic Director

As the owner and director of our studio, Ricardo's journey began in South Florida, where a decade of competitive dance laid the foundation for a dazzling career spanning Las Vegas to Tokyo, including performances with Sigfried and Roy and Tokyo Disneyland. Beyond his illustrious performance career, Ricardo has been shaping the next generation of dancers since he was 15, with his students achieving top honors nationwide and landing roles in prestigious shows and companies around the globe. His leadership and passion for dance continue to inspire excellence within our studio walls and beyond.

Studio Manager | Teaching Staff

IN2IT Assistant Director | 2Tots | Technique

Miss Brandy embarked on her dance journey at the tender age of three in her native Indiana. After completing her collegiate studies, she founded and operated her own dance studio in Indiana, where she nurtured talent for two decades. Under her guidance, Dancers Edge achieved numerous accolades, and many of her proteges have gone on to dance professionally with prestigious companies worldwide or pursue advanced training in renowned college programs. In 2019, Miss Brandy relocated to sunny Florida, where she has since brought her extensive expertise to PE2, teaching a diverse array of dance styles with unwavering enthusiasm and dedication.

IN2IT Company Coordinator | 2Tots | Acro | Jazz | Lyrical

Alexandra, who started dancing at age two, has earned national titles like “Teen Dance Diva USA” and accolades across the country. After training at Trinity Laban Conservatory in London, she became a celebrated choreographer and director of dance, creating an award-winning children’s competition team. Her work has been recognized in "Dance Spirit Magazine," and her students have advanced to prestigious programs and Broadway careers. Currently, Alexandra focuses on choreographing for competitions and college auditions, alongside judging dance competitions nationally.

Theatre Academy Artistic Director | Voice Teacher

Amy Tanner, a distinguished voice, speech, and musical theatre professor at Lynn University, boasts a rich history in education and performance. With previous roles at the New World School of the Arts and American Heritage School, her students have excelled, becoming state champions and performing on Broadway and national tours. Amy, also known as Amy Miller Brennan on stage, is a celebrated actress with two Carbonell Awards and notable roles in productions like "Little Shop of Horrors" and "RENT." With an MFA from The Actors Studio/New School, she is a vital force in South Florida's performing arts scene, deeply committed to nurturing young talent and enhancing the vibrancy of the arts.

Ballet Director

Started her ballet studies in Spain with Cuban and Argentinian ballet Masters Andres Williams and Marisa Mondo. Been trained in Cuban technique, she joined "Tiempo Presente" dance company and graduated with Honors at The Royal Academy of Dance. At a young age she found great interest in teaching and she studied the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies and graduated as a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher. In Spain she taught ballet technique for Rhythmic Gymnastics in high performance teams. In 2016 she moved to USA and she worked with Ajkun Ballet Company in New York before moving to Florida to work with many different companies and studios and in 2018 she founded L&M Ballet. Maria was selected a Visiting Fellow at the School of American Ballet ( New York) for the 23-24 season.

Ballet Director

Graduated as a ballet dancer and teacher with Golden Award at the Cuban National Ballet School. After a practice period with the Cuban National Ballet, he joined Prodanza Dance Company in Cuba as a principal dancer and company teacher before moving to Johannesburg and joining Joburg Ballet as a soloist and company teacher. He was awarded in renowned international competitions. Luis Javier always wanted to develop his skills as a teacher and he trained professional ballet dancers as well as young dancers in Cuba and Johannesburg. In 2016 he moved to USA to continue his career as a teacher. He is now a faculty member at Jump Dance Convention and Radix Dance Convention and he tours around the USA and Mexico.

Contemporary

Holly Ryder is a South Florida based instructor and choreographer focusing mainly on contemporary movement and improvisation. Since becoming certified as a yoga instructor, she has developed a class that emphasizes body awareness and transitions from yoga based warm-ups to full improvisational movement and phrase work. She is a current guest faculty for Artists Simply Human convention and is the curator of her own South Florida based workshop series, The Dive, which provides dancers with in depth time to learn from industry professionals creators. She is also guest faculty at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Teaching has taken her around the country, as well as Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Canada.

2Kroo Director

2Tots | Jazz

Description goes hereMs. Kirsten, also known as Miss Pickles, has dedicated 13 years to teaching dance and theater, beginning her artistic journey at just 2 years old. Her background includes competing in dance, gymnastics, and figure skating, achieving gold medals and high scores, alongside starring in lead roles such as Sandy in "Grease" and Carlotta in "Phantom of the Opera." Transitioning into directing, she has helmed productions for young actors, including "Annie" and "Frozen," at venues like the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, Ms. Kirsten excels in choreographing competitive dance pieces and teaching a variety of styles from ballet to hip hop.

Faculty

2Tots | Jazz | Ballet

Cheryl Wallach, born in New York, began her dance training with classical ballet at the Martha Merideth School of Dance. She then focused her attentions to jazz dance, studying with Phil Black in New York City, the London Dance Centre, London, England, and The Zawacki School of Dance in Great Neck, NY. Cheryl has a degree from the University of Maryland where she trained and performed in numerous productions, as well as choreographed for the University Dinner Theater. Cheryl’s professional credits include performing at the nationally acclaimed Gateway Playhouse, Bellport, NY, The Zawacki Dance Company, Great, NY, and Ernesto Productions Music Videos. She is happy to be a part of the Performance Edge 2 staff and pass her love for jazz dance on to a new generation.

Office Manager

Ballet Staff

Ballet Staff

A master teacher and former Head of Methodology at the Cuban National Ballet School, Ana Julia is internationally recognized for her unwavering dedication to the Cuban Ballet Method. Trained by the very founders of the Cuban ballet tradition, she later worked hand in hand with the legendary Fernando Alonso—the visionary behind the Cuban National Ballet School—when she chose to pursue her path as a teacher. With over 40 years of experience, Ana Julia has played a pivotal role in shaping the technique and artistry of countless dancers, many of whom are now principal artists performing on the world’s most prestigious stages. Her students have danced—and continue to thrive—in the leading ballet companies across the globe. We are deeply honored to welcome her to our school.

Faculty

Conditioning Technique

Workshop

Hip Hop | Jazz

Hip Hop | Jazz | 2Tots

Hip Hop | Jazz

Sing, Dance, & Act | Voice Teacher

Britte Steele, originally from South Carolina and an alumna of Wagner College in New York City, has enriched the performing arts through a diverse acting career that spans national tours, off-Broadway productions, and regional theatres, and now channels her vast experience and love for theatre into nurturing emerging talent, embodying her belief in the transformative and educational power of the arts.

Contemporary | Technique

Musical Theatre | Tap | Jazz

Voice Teacher

Shelley Keelor, an award-winning performer and voice coach, excels across musical theatre, pops orchestras, and cabaret, enriching her teaching at institutions like The Maltz Conservatory. As a Teaching Artist, she's known for boosting student success in auditions and performances, inspiring confidence and artistry. Highlighted roles include Snow White in "Disenchanted" and tours like "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber." Shelley holds degrees in Vocal Performance and Business Psychology from Miami of Ohio, blending her artistic talent with educational insight.

Acro

2Tots

Musical Director

Shane Tanner, a seasoned actor and dedicated educator from South Florida, has been sharing the magic of theatre for over twenty years. Discovering his passion for performance in the U.S. Army, Shane has since graced stages across the country and abroad, earning accolades like two Carbonell Awards. As a respected camp director for Performance Edge 2 and other notable programs, Shane has mentored thousands of young performers, believing in the transformative and inspirational power of theatre to unlock their full potential.

Ballet Faculty

Professional Class Assistant