Sonia Palacios is a passionate dance teacher and choreographer with over 22 years of experience in the world of dance. Her journey began at a very young age in Venezuela, where she trained at the well-known Candy Jazz Dance Academy. From there, her love for movement, rhythm, and artistic expression only grew stronger.

Throughout her career, Sonia has studied a wide range of styles, including contemporary, lyrical, commercial jazz, and flamenco—her true specialty. She deepened her flamenco training through workshops with legendary instructors such as Siudy Garrido and Carmen Terife, and also expanded her knowledge internationally at the Broadway Dance Center in New York.

As a performer, Sonia has danced and choreographed in countless shows and worked with artistic groups such as the Hybris Theatre Group. Her work blends technical precision with emotional depth, always focused on bringing stories to life through dance.

She has held key teaching roles at respected dance schools, including M&P Dance Academy and Candy Jazz Academy. From 2014 to 2017, she served as director and flamenco instructor at the Sonia Palacios Dance Center, a space dedicated to creativity, discipline, and passion.

For Sonia, teaching is much more than giving a class. It’s about inspiring students, helping them connect with their inner strength, and sharing the transformative power of dance. Her classes are filled with energy, expression, and heart—just like her.

Natalia Marie Rocamonde is a passionate ballet instructor, choreographer, and performing artist with extensive experience in classical and contemporary dance education. A graduate of New World School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Dance, she brings together strong academic training and years of practical experience both on stage and in the studio.

Natalia currently teaches beginner jazz and contemporary at Kirova Ballet Academy, working with students ages 5–12, and has served as a guest ballet teacher for Ballet Etudes Summer Intensive, guiding students ages 12–18. Her teaching journey also includes roles as a substitute ballet teacher at BBharts Performing Arts, Dance Zone Studio, and Kirova Ballet Academy, working with a broad age range from early childhood to teens.

Her dance background includes intensive training with prestigious programs such as Martha Graham’s Winter Intensive, ArchCore40 with Jennifer Archibald, and Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory. She is also an alumna of the Ballet Etudes Company of South Florida, where she performed in The Nutcracker, Spring Concerts, and international events like the Mauro Youth Arts Ballet Festival in Puerto Rico.

Natalia is known for creating a nurturing, creative, and structured learning environment where young dancers thrive. Her choreographic work has been showcased in events such as the B.F.A. Concert, Black History Month, and at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she connects easily with students from diverse backgrounds, sharing not just dance technique but a deep appreciation for the discipline, joy, and artistry of ballet.

I am an enthusiastic and creative professional with a lifelong passion for dance, education, and artistic expression. With a strong foundation in classical ballet and years of performance experience, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the discipline, beauty, and transformative power of dance.

I began my ballet training at a young age and have studied at esteemed institutions such as Ballet Etudes, Florida Classical Ballet, Intensity Dancers’ Studio, and Dance Center of Florida. These years of rigorous training allowed me to perform in major classical productions such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty, among others.

In parallel with my artistic career, I have worked as a dance teacher, children’s entertainer, and event coordinator—roles that have strengthened my ability to engage, inspire, and lead students with empathy and creativity.

Currently, I serve as Co-Manager at Books A Million and run a successful literary platform, @lalysbooktalk, where I’ve cultivated a community of over 50,000 followers. I’m also finishing a degree in Marketing, which enriches my approach to teaching and communication.

As a ballet instructor, I strive to create a positive, structured, and motivating environment where students of all ages can grow not only as dancers, but as confident and expressive individuals.

Tatiana Alise Tejeda began dancing at the very young age of 2, starting off with simple classes of ballet, tap and jazz. As she grew older she started exploring more in contemporary, flamenco, musical theater, lyrical and hip-hop. Tatiana was apart of an award winning dance team all throughout middle and high at an Arts Conservatory school. As she was a “Florida State Dance champion” she taught a team of elementary students all styles of dance as a volunteer service. Tatiana is now a teacher of all amazing styles of dance and aspires to be a background dancer for artists around the country while being a full time college student!