Student Accomplishments

Florida Dance Workshop strives to give the best possible dance education.  We believe that the discipline, dedication, and self-confidence developed through learning dance provides the perfect foundation for success in any career.

We are proud to say that many of our students stay with us through graduation from high school, and have gone on to achieve remarkable things in their professional and personal lives to which they credit their experience with FDW for much of their success.

Florida Dance Workshop dancers have performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Orange Bowl, and with the Moscow Ballet. Our dancers have been accepted to college dance programs, received scholarships in dance, and have taken home multiple State Titles and National Titles at competitions. Many of our students have taken their love for dance and gone on to launch incredible careers in the performing arts. Below are some of our highlights.

Student Accomplishments in the Entertainment Industry 

FDW-trained dancers professional accolades include, Broadway NYC shows: Tarzan, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, Tuck Everlasting, FOX hit TV show SMASH, I Can Do That, Movies: Across the Universe, Rock of Ages, Captiva, Spongebob the Movie, acceptance to Interlochen  Center for the Arts, the prestigious Juilliard School!

  • Nikki Blazekovic - Walt Disney World Dancer, Universal Studios Florida Dancer, Orlando Magic Dancer, Performer with Norwegian Cruise lines, Resident Performer for Donny Osmond, Las Vegas
  • Clint Thompson: Hairspray Broadway National Tour, Cast of the Wizard of Oz Musical National Tour, Musical Theater Major at Wagner Performing Arts College, has had major roles in numerous productions in NYC.
  • Katyann Santamaria: Universal Studios Performer, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and is an Emcee for National Dance Competitions
  • Emily Moenning: Designed costumes for the World Famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes
  • Claire Lyons: Studied at the Joffery Ballet and desisns costumes for the company.
  • Monica Edwards: Disney Dancer, Sea World Performer and Choreographer, Universal Studios Performer, Professional Impersonator.
  • Tanya Welker: Disney Dancer, Orlando Magic Dancer.
  • Corinne Engstrom:  Singer and Actress with movie roles in Rock of Ages, SpongeBob Squarepants.
  • Sasha Hasselbring: Storm Arena Football Performer, Florida Sun Dolls.
  • Christina Koinis: Soloist in Moscow Ballet Nutcracker, Acceptance to Ballet Florida, professional dance teacher/studio owner.
  • Ryan Shamus: Dance Captain and toured the orient in Oliver with Gateway Theatrical Productions.
  • Alicia Baughman: Rukus Hip Hop Crew in Orlando, Dance Teacher.
  • Erin Greenberg: Danza Dance Company at University of Florida.
  • Lisa Greenberg: Danza Dance Company at University of Florida, Fox 4 News broadcaster.
  • Rendell Leatherman: In the movie Captiva, numerous TV commercials, improv Comedian.
  • Sarah Everts: Danza Dance Company at University of Florida.
  • Caroline Josey: Danza Dance Company at University of Florida, graduated with a minor in Dance from the University of Florida.
  • Hannah Guzik: Auditioned and was accepted to the Radio City Music Hall Rockette Summer Spectacular 3 years in a row.

Regional Titles and Awards

  • National Championship Title: Junior Crystal Showcase Champion at Inspire Dance Competition Nationals
  • 1st Place Overall Junior Competition Elite National Title Winner- Platinum Dance Competition
  • Teen Miss Dance of Florida - Dance Masters of America Ch. 2 Competition
  • Miss Fusion Dance - Fusion Dance Competition
  • Miss Fly Dance- Fly Dance Competition
  • Mr. Dance of Florida - Dance Masters of America Ch. 2 Competition
  • Junior Mr. Dance of Florida - Dance Masters of America Competition
  • Teen Miss Fusion Dance- Fusion Dance Competition
  • Junior Miss Platinum Dance - Platinum Dance Competition
  • Teen Mr. Headliner - Headliners Dance Competition
  • Miss Headliner - Headliners Dance Competition
  • Mr. Primetime- Primetime Dance Competition
  • Junior Mr. Headliner - Headliners Dance Competition
  • Junior Miss Starquest - Starquest Dance Competition
  • Miss Creation Dance - Creation Dance Competition
  • Miss Sweethearts (5) - I Love Dance Competition
  • Mr. Hearthrob - I Love Dance Competition
  • Petite Miss Applause - Applause Dance Competition
  • Junior Miss Applause - Applause Dance Competition
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