2023-2024 FACULTY
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our staff is the heart of our studio. We have carefully curated our team to ensure your child receives the best technical dance education in our region.
Owner/Director
Lindsey Ansola-Crowley
Years teaching: 20
Years at PDC: Fiveeeeee!
Favorite genre: She couldn't pick if she tried.
Never without: Giant water cup.
Cats or dogs: Cats all the way.
Known at PDC for: Doing it all.
Owner/Dance Dad
Jon Ansola-Crowley
Years teaching: 0
Years at PDC: 5
Favorite genre: Ballet or Jazz
Never without: Sleeve of sammies.
Cats or dogs: Cats.
Known at PDC for: Fixing literally everything all the time.
Assistant Director
Jude Mallow
Years teaching: 5
Years at PDC: A PDC Original! 5 years!
Favorite genre: Tap!
Never without: More than one beverage.
Cats or dogs: Cats x 3
Known at PDC for: Making us laugh with their Musical Theatre choreo.
Ballet Director
Slava Belinsky
Years teaching: Over 30
Years at PDC: This is year 2
Favorite genre: Ballet obviously.
Never without: His hat!
Cats or dogs: Cats all the way.
Known at PDC for: Being pretty funny and giving the best nicknames.
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Instructor
Celestine Gregory
Years teaching: 5
Years at PDC: 5!!
Favorite genre: Musical Theatre
Never without: Her FAMU t-shirt.
Cats or dogs: Dogs...but only Buck!
Known at PDC for: Her ability to make everyone laugh and feel loved.
Instructor
Breanna Hartsell
Years teaching: 12
Years at PDC: Going into szn 4!
Favorite genre: Tap or Lyrical
Never without: Colorful sneakers.
Cats or dogs: Dogs!
Known at PDC for: Coming to class with her hair and makeup on point.
Instructor
Deianeira Haigler
Years teaching: 9
Years at PDC: Going on 2!
Favorite genre: Contemporary
Never without:
Cats or dogs: Both, but currently a cat mom!
Known at PDC for:
Instructor
Grady Jefferson
Years teaching: 9
Years at PDC: Looking at you, yr 5!
Favorite genre: Hip Hop & Modern
Never without: A fit.
Cats or dogs: No pets, pls!
Known at PDC for: Taking every class he can - even on days he doesn't teach.
Instructor
Abigail Luther
Years teaching: 3
Years at PDC: THREEEE!
Favorite genre: LYRICAL!
Never without: A story to tell.
Cats or dogs: Doggos.
Known at PDC for: Having the best lyrical ballad playlist.
Instructor
Kaitlyn Christensen-Sacco
Years teaching:
Years at PDC: 3!
Favorite genre: LYRICAL!
Never without: Her deep relief essential oil.
Cats or dogs: Doggos.
Known at PDC for: Being able to fix anyone's ailments.
Customer Service Staff
Lila Knowlton
Years working at PDC: Just starting!
But years dancing at PDC? 4!
Education: Florida State University
Major: Theatre
Cats or Dogs: Newly a cat person
Favorite Genre: Musical Theatre
Known at PDC for: Being able to jump in and sub a class at anytime!