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The instructors at Andrea's Dance Center are dedicated to sharing their
love of dance with all students in a fun, encouraging environment. No
previous dance experience is necessary.
Our History
Andrea's Dance Center opened its doors in August 2004. Prior to opening her own studio,
owner Andrea (Cox) Snead has been teaching dance for nearly 10 years with studios in
Ohio, Florida, and California. She takes pride in continuing her own dance education by
attending several seminars and dance conventions throughout the year.
Instructors
Andrea Snead, Director and Instructor:
(Miss Andrea) Andrea (Cox) Snead has been a dance educator since 1996. She has
more than 20 years of dance experience in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theater, and
preschool/creative movement and has studied in New York City renowned schools such as
Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway under instructors like Frank Hatchett and
Finis Jhung. She has had the opportunity to study with some of America's finest instructors
and choreographers, including Gregg Russell, Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, and many
more. In addition to teaching, Andrea has judged for many prestigious regional and
national dance competitions. Before opening her studio in 2004, she taught for dance
studios in Ohio, Florida, and California. Andrea is a former college cheerleader, and has
won numerous awards in both dance and cheerleading. She was once a performer at a
local well known theme park, and she is former 1995 Miss Teen Middletown. Andrea is
constantly seeking opportunities to further her dance education, and loves sharing her
passion for dance with her students. She lives in Hamilton, Ohio with her husband of 4
years (CJ), her son (Connor), and her two toy poodles (Carmen and Libby).
Jennifer Sivak (Ventosa) - Preschool Dance and Pilates Instructor and Assistant:
Jennifer Sivak (Ventosa), a fourth year teacher at Andrea's Dance
Center, had the privilege of learning ballet through the San Francisco
Ballet Company and continued to enjoy performing through dance,
twirling, and acting as she got older. Jennifer loves sharing her
passion for creativity and the arts with her students. She also
serves as our certified Pilates instructor and has developed Pilates
programs for both adults and children. When not at the studio,
Jennifer spends her time as a professional writer, amateur author, and
community volunteer. She is newly married to husband, Steve, and
shares her home with several furry "children."
Laura Thomas, Instructor:
(Miss Laura) Laura Thomas, a native of Dayton, OH, has received extensive training in
ballet and modern dance. She has been privileged to train with many renowned instructors
including Laura Alonso, Barbara Pontecorvo, Jon Rodriquez, Suzanne Walker, Dan Duell,
David Keener, Jonathon Phelps, Gina Gardner Walther and Daniel Marshall. Her training
has allowed her to attend several summer dance intensives at Virginia School of the Arts,
Point Park College and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Her favorite roles that she
has performed include Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” and the principle female in
Suzanne Walker’s modern pas de deux, “Affaire de Coeur.”
Charlotte Nicole VonStein, Instructor:
Charlotte Nicole VonStein, a second year teacher at ADC, holds 25 plus
years of dance experience and a BFA in Performing Arts, emphasis in
Dance, from Western Kentucky University. Charlotte has been honored
to work with some of Dance's highly respected choreographers, dancers,
directors, and educators. Her education consists of; but not limited
to, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Improv, Acrobat, and Creative
Movement. Charlotte has been a part in a number of productions ranging
from chorus member, dancer, stage manager, on up to choreographer and
stage director. She has assisted in many master classes and workshops
of all ages and skill levels, as well as dance demonstration and
creative movements classes for elementary, special ed., and disabled
children.
Andrea Hamilton, Instructor:
Andrea Hamilton, ADC's newest teacher, is a second year student at
Northern Kentucky University. She has more than 15 years of dance
experience and has been teaching dance to children for the last three
years. Andrea is a member of NKU's Dance Tour Troupe and Dance Team,
and has been a performer at Paramounts King's Island. In addition to
dance, Andrea has performed in several musical productions and show
choirs, and has earned multiple pageant titles over the years. Andrea
continues her dance training through her studies at NKU, and looks
forward to sharing her love for dance with her students.
Shirley Cox, Office Manager
(Miss Shirley) Shirley Cox is beginning her first year as an office manager at ADC. Shirley
was once a dance parent too, so she can relate to all of the studio issues you may have
questions about. She enjoys dance, but mostly, loves being around all of the kids! When
Shirley is not working at the studio, she stays busy by working part time as a nurse and
doing what she does best - taking vacations! She lives in Middletown with her husband
Dan of 32 years.
love of dance with all students in a fun, encouraging environment. No
previous dance experience is necessary.
Our History
Andrea's Dance Center opened its doors in August 2004. Prior to opening her own studio,
owner Andrea (Cox) Snead has been teaching dance for nearly 10 years with studios in
Ohio, Florida, and California. She takes pride in continuing her own dance education by
attending several seminars and dance conventions throughout the year.
Instructors
Andrea Snead, Director and Instructor:
(Miss Andrea) Andrea (Cox) Snead has been a dance educator since 1996. She has
more than 20 years of dance experience in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theater, and
preschool/creative movement and has studied in New York City renowned schools such as
Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway under instructors like Frank Hatchett and
Finis Jhung. She has had the opportunity to study with some of America's finest instructors
and choreographers, including Gregg Russell, Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, and many
more. In addition to teaching, Andrea has judged for many prestigious regional and
national dance competitions. Before opening her studio in 2004, she taught for dance
studios in Ohio, Florida, and California. Andrea is a former college cheerleader, and has
won numerous awards in both dance and cheerleading. She was once a performer at a
local well known theme park, and she is former 1995 Miss Teen Middletown. Andrea is
constantly seeking opportunities to further her dance education, and loves sharing her
passion for dance with her students. She lives in Hamilton, Ohio with her husband of 4
years (CJ), her son (Connor), and her two toy poodles (Carmen and Libby).
Jennifer Sivak (Ventosa) - Preschool Dance and Pilates Instructor and Assistant:
Jennifer Sivak (Ventosa), a fourth year teacher at Andrea's Dance
Center, had the privilege of learning ballet through the San Francisco
Ballet Company and continued to enjoy performing through dance,
twirling, and acting as she got older. Jennifer loves sharing her
passion for creativity and the arts with her students. She also
serves as our certified Pilates instructor and has developed Pilates
programs for both adults and children. When not at the studio,
Jennifer spends her time as a professional writer, amateur author, and
community volunteer. She is newly married to husband, Steve, and
shares her home with several furry "children."
Laura Thomas, Instructor:
(Miss Laura) Laura Thomas, a native of Dayton, OH, has received extensive training in
ballet and modern dance. She has been privileged to train with many renowned instructors
including Laura Alonso, Barbara Pontecorvo, Jon Rodriquez, Suzanne Walker, Dan Duell,
David Keener, Jonathon Phelps, Gina Gardner Walther and Daniel Marshall. Her training
has allowed her to attend several summer dance intensives at Virginia School of the Arts,
Point Park College and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Her favorite roles that she
has performed include Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” and the principle female in
Suzanne Walker’s modern pas de deux, “Affaire de Coeur.”
Charlotte Nicole VonStein, Instructor:
Charlotte Nicole VonStein, a second year teacher at ADC, holds 25 plus
years of dance experience and a BFA in Performing Arts, emphasis in
Dance, from Western Kentucky University. Charlotte has been honored
to work with some of Dance's highly respected choreographers, dancers,
directors, and educators. Her education consists of; but not limited
to, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Improv, Acrobat, and Creative
Movement. Charlotte has been a part in a number of productions ranging
from chorus member, dancer, stage manager, on up to choreographer and
stage director. She has assisted in many master classes and workshops
of all ages and skill levels, as well as dance demonstration and
creative movements classes for elementary, special ed., and disabled
children.
Andrea Hamilton, Instructor:
Andrea Hamilton, ADC's newest teacher, is a second year student at
Northern Kentucky University. She has more than 15 years of dance
experience and has been teaching dance to children for the last three
years. Andrea is a member of NKU's Dance Tour Troupe and Dance Team,
and has been a performer at Paramounts King's Island. In addition to
dance, Andrea has performed in several musical productions and show
choirs, and has earned multiple pageant titles over the years. Andrea
continues her dance training through her studies at NKU, and looks
forward to sharing her love for dance with her students.
Shirley Cox, Office Manager
(Miss Shirley) Shirley Cox is beginning her first year as an office manager at ADC. Shirley
was once a dance parent too, so she can relate to all of the studio issues you may have
questions about. She enjoys dance, but mostly, loves being around all of the kids! When
Shirley is not working at the studio, she stays busy by working part time as a nurse and
doing what she does best - taking vacations! She lives in Middletown with her husband
Dan of 32 years.
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