XPRESS YOURSELF DANCE STUDIO, INC.
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Kristin is the proud Owner and Director of Xpress Yourself Dance Studio. At the young age of three she began her training in South Florida where she studied in several disciplines including: tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, acro and hip-hop. During that time, Kristin competed at many dance competitions where she won numerous awards for her achievements. Kristin continued her studies at the University of Tampa where she obtained a degree in both Performing Arts and Business Administration with a minor in Dance Theater. She also added modern and ballroom to her repertoire. While in college, in addition to performing, Kristin began her career as a choreographer and teacher. During her sophomore year, she was named "Choreographer of the Year" and by her senior year was named "Dance Student of the Year" at the Academic Awards Ceremonies. After college, Kristin moved back to South Florida and has taught and choreographed for students at several studios in the local area, earning many teaching and choreography awards. Kristin was also a dancer/singer/actor in Rome Saladino's production of "Singin' and Dancin' in the Rain." While she loves being on the stage, her passion for teaching comes first and foremost. Kristin continues to keep herself current in the Dance Community by attending events such as the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City and other conventions. Her competitive team at Xpress Yourself Dance Studio has achieved Entertainment, Outstanding Performance, People’s Choice and Class Act Awards. Every student that walks through her doors earns a special place in her heart. From babies to adults, Kristin does all that she can to give her students a quality dance education. Marisa has been dancing since the age of two and hasn’t stopped since. Marisa comes from Melbourne, Florida, where she was the Dance Director at Suntree Dance Academy, Founder of the Bayside High School Dance Team, and ran the Brevard County Dance Competition. She has received her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Florida State University. Marisa developed the original “Tiny Toes” program taught here at our school. This successful program is now in its 14 year. Thanks to Miss Marisa our littlest dancers, ages 18 months to 2 ½ years, can experience the joy of dance. In addition to teaching her Tiny Toes and Pre-School classes, Marisa also works with our Beginning Dance Company members as well as co-runs the Performance Team alongside Miss. Kristin. You may also find her at our front desk, as she is our studio’s Office Manager. We are grateful that Miss Marisa is a part of the team here at Xpress Yourself Dance Studio. Born in Georgia, raised in Miami. Miraj began his dance training on the streets of Atlanta. Never fearing away from competition, Miraj sought out to battle anyone that was willing. This helped to develop his freestyle skills as a dancer while broadening his prespective as a choreographer. Miraj soon moved to Miami and was accepted into New World Performing Arts High School for Musical Theater. Continuing from there, Miraj expanded his career by dancing as a back up dancer for artist such as Jamie Foxx, Flo Rida, and Katy Perry, where he also did choreography. Miraj was also in a few major movies such as Stomp The Yard featuring Chris Brown and up and coming film Dance Like Me featuring Shane Sparks and Paula Abdul. Miraj currently teaches at several of South Florida's most elite dance schools where he has choreographed several award winning hip hop numbers. Alana began dancing at age two and is one of Xpress Yourself Dance Studio’s Company Alumni. She has trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop and has been competing for over thirteen years. Alana has achieved numerous overall top scores for tap solos, has been awarded Studio Dancer of the Year at Tremaine Convention, placed 1st at Legacy Nationals for her pointe solo, and was awarded the Broadway Bound Award at On Stage America Nationals. She has been a recipient for the Broward County Arts for the Future Scholarship, CoDance Convention Scholarship, and Harlequin Floors Scholarship. Alana has worked as a Party Motivator with Jammin Express Entertainment and Laurence of Florida. Currently Alana attends Florida State University, as she works towards a degree in Business Marketing. While at school she is on the competitive dance team Seminole Dance Force and is President of Seminole Tap Troupe. Soon Alana will be performing in a graduate’s thesis show with Florida State’s School of Dance. Alana has grown from student to choreographer as she teaches dance from preschoolers to adults. Alana is always humbled to come back home to Xpress Yourself Dance Studio. Alexa’s dance training began when she was 3 years old and since then she has not stopped learning and growing. Alexa is a senior in high school and a proud member of the Xpress Yourself Dance Company since its premiere in 2009. Alexa has been in the competitive circuit for the greater portion of her life and has expressed an Interest in teaching for quite some time. After being a teacher apprentice for the past four years Alexa is now a proud dance instructor at Xpress Yourself Dance Studio. Alexa has and is still studying various styles of dance including jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and acrobatics, Alexa continues to take part in numerous competitions and dance conventions and has earned a first-place National Title throughout her competitive dance career. Alexa’s love for dance plays an important role in her life. She dedicates countless hours to her weeks training on top of maintaining outstanding grades in school. Alexa plans on attending a State University in the Fall of 2018 to continue her studies as both a scholar and a dance student. She hopes to be able to stay a part of the Xpress Yourself teaching staff while translating her love for the art onto her young students and peers being an exemplary role model to all the young children that surround her for years to come.