2024-2025 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: 23
Years at PDC: Six!
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: 6
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: 6
Years at PDC: A PDC Original! 6 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 Master
Slava Belinsky
Years teaching: Over 30
Years at PDC: 3
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.
Instructor
Celestine Gregory
Years teaching: 6
Years at PDC: 6!!
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 5!
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: 10
Years at PDC: Looking at year 3!
Favorite genre: Contemporary
Never without: A huge smile and positive attitude.
Cats or dogs: Both, but currently a cat mom!
Known at PDC for: Not being afraid to tell you like it is. Honesty is the best policy!
Instructor
Grady Jefferson
Years teaching: 10
Years at PDC: Coming in hot with 6!
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: 4
Years at PDC: FOUR!
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: 4!
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: 4
Years at PDC: Almost one!
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: 2
Years at PDC: Almost one!
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!