2025-2026 FACULTY
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Platinum Dance Center, our staff is made up of passionate, experienced, and dedicated educators who share a love for both dance and teaching. Each instructor brings unique expertise and training to the studio, creating a well-rounded and supportive environment for our dancers. We are committed to helping every student grow.
Owner/Director
Lindsey Ansola-Crowley
Years teaching: 25
Years at PDC: 7!!
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: 7
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: 7
Years at PDC: A PDC Original! 7 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.
Instructor
Celestine Gregory
Years teaching: 7
Years at PDC: 7!!
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
Grady Jefferson
Years teaching: 11
Years at PDC: Coming in hot with 7!
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: 5
Years at PDC: FIVE!
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: Over 15
Years at PDC: 5!
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.
Instructor
Mel Newmark
Years teaching: 5
Years at PDC: 2!
Favorite genre: Jazz or Hip Hop
Never without: Words of encouragement for her students.
Cats or dogs: Cats definitely.
Known at PDC for: Being early to classes and forever prepared!
Instructor
Shawna Sloan
Years teaching: 3
Years at PDC: 2!!!
Favorite genre: Lyrical or Contemp
Never without: The best jazz pants.
Cats or dogs: Cats 200%.
Known at PDC for: Being insanely reliable and able to teach almost anything!
Instructor
Sam Hulka
Years teaching: 4
Years at PDC: Almost one!
Favorite genre: Contemporary.
Never without: Cava.
Cats or dogs: Cats 100%.
Known at PDC for: Throwing the best core workouts at his classes.
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Instructor
Katie Kinser
Years teaching: 1
Years at PDC: Her first season!
Favorite genre: Contemporary & Technique
Never without: Her Stanley.
Cats or dogs: Dogs!
Known at PDC for: Bringing high energy into every class and full of PDC spirit!
Instructor
Eleanor Stewart
Years teaching: 5
Years at PDC: Her first teaching, third working with our dancers!
Favorite genre: Classical Ballet
Never without: A golf ball (for muscle recovery).
Cats or dogs: Dogs.
Known at PDC for: Being a bunhead/ballet nerd - in the best way!
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Instructor
Taylor Whittle
Years teaching: Started at the YMCA when she was 15...so a few years.
Years at PDC: Her first season!
Favorite genre: Musical Theatre, Ballet & Tap
Never without: Sarcasm?
Cats or dogs: Dogs.
Known at PDC for: Being Celia's Mom
Enrollment Coordinator
Savannah Wright
Years at PDC: Going into Season 2!
Favorite genre: Lyrical
Never without: A huge smile.
Cats or dogs: Dogs mostly.
Known at PDC for: Figuring out all the stuff to help Ms. Lindsey!
Front Desk Admin
Maggie Hosey
Years at PDC: 2 working, 7 dancing!
Favorite genre: Lyrical
Never without: Her phone and a story to tell us.
Cats or dogs: Doggies!
Known at PDC for: Always stepping up to help however she can - subbing, front desk, summer camps, birthday parties...MK is your girl!