MEET OUR STAFF
Ms. Krystie Serviss - Owner/Director
Krystie Serviss hails from Long Island, New York and has over a decade of performance, teaching and choreography experience. Krystie received her B.A. in Dance Performance, specializing in Dance Education from Slippery Rock University. She took part in many National Dance Festivals, choreographed for and performed in Fall, Winter and Faculty/Guest Concerts and was even the first student to produce, direct and present her works in her own showcase, “Break the Mold”. Her choreography was also selected to perform in the professional dance company’s, Evolve Productions, ‘LOVE production’ in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2011, Krystie was chosen by SRU's Dance Apartment to study abroad and dance in Paris, France. There, Krystie studied under the most prestigious instructors from the Paris Opera and was photographed in their Parisian dance magazine. Krystie has been choreographing since the age of 17. She won her first National title for her choreography at only the age of 18. From there, she has received many prestigious awards as a competition team coach and choreographer such as over 10 Industry Dance Awards Nominations, over 15 regional and national choreography awards, dance studio excellence awards, and many overalls. Her students can be seen modeling for dancewear, assisting conventions, receiving scholarships at conventions as well as performing for artists such as Kanye West. With her Industry Dance Awards nominations, she had the amazing opportunity to attend the awards ceremony as well as the Dancer’s Against Cancer Brunch in Los Angeles, California. Dance has been a part of Krystie’s life since she was three years old. When asked what she wanted to be growing up, the answer was consistently a dance teacher and dance studio owner. Krystie is so excited to start her journey as a the Director of Footworks and could not be anymore thankful for the opportunity. Sharing her gift of teaching with children of all ages is what brings her the most joy. Krystie hopes to instill work ethic, confidence, determination and a passion for dance in each of her dancers. At Footworks, she wants to provide not only dance training in a fun, safe and positive environment, but also a second home to every dancer who walks through the door. Krystie is thrilled that she is able to spread her love and joy of dance to the younger generations and hopes to continue to inspire, motivate and mentor dancers for years to come.
Krystie Serviss hails from Long Island, New York and has over a decade of performance, teaching and choreography experience. Krystie received her B.A. in Dance Performance, specializing in Dance Education from Slippery Rock University. She took part in many National Dance Festivals, choreographed for and performed in Fall, Winter and Faculty/Guest Concerts and was even the first student to produce, direct and present her works in her own showcase, “Break the Mold”. Her choreography was also selected to perform in the professional dance company’s, Evolve Productions, ‘LOVE production’ in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2011, Krystie was chosen by SRU's Dance Apartment to study abroad and dance in Paris, France. There, Krystie studied under the most prestigious instructors from the Paris Opera and was photographed in their Parisian dance magazine. Krystie has been choreographing since the age of 17. She won her first National title for her choreography at only the age of 18. From there, she has received many prestigious awards as a competition team coach and choreographer such as over 10 Industry Dance Awards Nominations, over 15 regional and national choreography awards, dance studio excellence awards, and many overalls. Her students can be seen modeling for dancewear, assisting conventions, receiving scholarships at conventions as well as performing for artists such as Kanye West. With her Industry Dance Awards nominations, she had the amazing opportunity to attend the awards ceremony as well as the Dancer’s Against Cancer Brunch in Los Angeles, California. Dance has been a part of Krystie’s life since she was three years old. When asked what she wanted to be growing up, the answer was consistently a dance teacher and dance studio owner. Krystie is so excited to start her journey as a the Director of Footworks and could not be anymore thankful for the opportunity. Sharing her gift of teaching with children of all ages is what brings her the most joy. Krystie hopes to instill work ethic, confidence, determination and a passion for dance in each of her dancers. At Footworks, she wants to provide not only dance training in a fun, safe and positive environment, but also a second home to every dancer who walks through the door. Krystie is thrilled that she is able to spread her love and joy of dance to the younger generations and hopes to continue to inspire, motivate and mentor dancers for years to come.
Ms. Stacy Lascuola - Instructor/Choreographer
Stacy Lascuola, originally from Bethlehem, PA, began her love for dance at the age of 3. During her studio years she studied jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and was a part of her studios competition team. Since Stacy loved the stage so much she was also a part of theater throughout all her school years. During high school Stacy performed in many theater productions and served as assistant choreographer. Continuing to study the subject she loved the most, Stacy majored in Dance at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. During her 4 yrs at SRU she was involved with the Slippery Rock Dance Theater which would perform multiple times throughout the year as well as many opportunities for student choreography. This is where she fell in love with modern dance and improvisation. During her junior year, Stacy was hand selected by the dance department to study abroad in London, England. After graduating from Slippery Rock University she was sought out to teach dance at the University for their Continuing Education program for local children. On top of instructing at a multiple location studio right out of college she would also find herself teaching dance to local middle schoolers through the Dance Alloy of Pittsburgh. In 2002 Stacy took a leap of faith and moved to Florida with her now husband. She instantly landed a dance instructor position which allowed her to choreograph for the Macy’s Day Parade at Universal as well as many community performances and community parades. Stacy also had the privilege to have her work adjudicated by a panel of well known So You Think You Can Dance choreographers. In 2011 she made the move to Footworks where she has been teaching as well as choreographing for the Competition and Performance dance teams. She has also been a big part of the Winter Garden Christmas Parade for Footworks. Stacy has enjoyed her time here since day one and is always looking forward to the future.
Stacy Lascuola, originally from Bethlehem, PA, began her love for dance at the age of 3. During her studio years she studied jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and was a part of her studios competition team. Since Stacy loved the stage so much she was also a part of theater throughout all her school years. During high school Stacy performed in many theater productions and served as assistant choreographer. Continuing to study the subject she loved the most, Stacy majored in Dance at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. During her 4 yrs at SRU she was involved with the Slippery Rock Dance Theater which would perform multiple times throughout the year as well as many opportunities for student choreography. This is where she fell in love with modern dance and improvisation. During her junior year, Stacy was hand selected by the dance department to study abroad in London, England. After graduating from Slippery Rock University she was sought out to teach dance at the University for their Continuing Education program for local children. On top of instructing at a multiple location studio right out of college she would also find herself teaching dance to local middle schoolers through the Dance Alloy of Pittsburgh. In 2002 Stacy took a leap of faith and moved to Florida with her now husband. She instantly landed a dance instructor position which allowed her to choreograph for the Macy’s Day Parade at Universal as well as many community performances and community parades. Stacy also had the privilege to have her work adjudicated by a panel of well known So You Think You Can Dance choreographers. In 2011 she made the move to Footworks where she has been teaching as well as choreographing for the Competition and Performance dance teams. She has also been a big part of the Winter Garden Christmas Parade for Footworks. Stacy has enjoyed her time here since day one and is always looking forward to the future.
Ms. Kayla Blatherwick - Instructor/Choreographer
Ms. Kayla’s dance journey began at her mother’s dance studio in NJ at the age of 2 where she took classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Pointe. She was a member of the studio’s competition team which, at the age of 18, she became the team’s director where she has won numerous high score and specialty awards for her choreography. Her students have also received many scholarships and have gone on to perform on Broadway and dance for Philadelphia Soul Dance Team, Jr. Sixers Dancers as well as the Philadelphia Flyers Ice Girls. Miss Kayla participated in a five year teacher training program and began teaching full time in 2003. Her true passion for dance didn’t erupt until she started going to conventions where she has learned from choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Jamal Sims, Tyce Diorio, Travis Wall, LaurieAnn Gibson, Stacey Tookey, Joe Lanteri, Joey Dowling, Wade Robson and more. Her professional studies include a BA in Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt. Miss Kayla has been teaching at Footworks since 2016 and is thrilled to start another amazing year!
Ms. Kayla’s dance journey began at her mother’s dance studio in NJ at the age of 2 where she took classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Pointe. She was a member of the studio’s competition team which, at the age of 18, she became the team’s director where she has won numerous high score and specialty awards for her choreography. Her students have also received many scholarships and have gone on to perform on Broadway and dance for Philadelphia Soul Dance Team, Jr. Sixers Dancers as well as the Philadelphia Flyers Ice Girls. Miss Kayla participated in a five year teacher training program and began teaching full time in 2003. Her true passion for dance didn’t erupt until she started going to conventions where she has learned from choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Jamal Sims, Tyce Diorio, Travis Wall, LaurieAnn Gibson, Stacey Tookey, Joe Lanteri, Joey Dowling, Wade Robson and more. Her professional studies include a BA in Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt. Miss Kayla has been teaching at Footworks since 2016 and is thrilled to start another amazing year!
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Ms. Amy Sommers - Instructor
Ms. Amy's love of dance started at the age of 4 at Footworks Dance Studio. She has won many awards and scholarships as a dancer and performer at competitions and conventions. Ms Amy is currently the captain of the West Orange High School's Hip Hop Team and the director of Dance Moral. In the summer of 2018 Ms. Amy was awarded with a scholarship to train with the Joffrey Ballet School Hip Hop program in New York City. During her training, she was given the opportunity to appear in a music video for the singer, Marz, for his song, 'Revolution'. Ms Amy is very excited to take on the hip hop classes at Footworks. She loves passing down her knowledge and passion of her favorite dance genre to children of all ages.
Ms. Amy's love of dance started at the age of 4 at Footworks Dance Studio. She has won many awards and scholarships as a dancer and performer at competitions and conventions. Ms Amy is currently the captain of the West Orange High School's Hip Hop Team and the director of Dance Moral. In the summer of 2018 Ms. Amy was awarded with a scholarship to train with the Joffrey Ballet School Hip Hop program in New York City. During her training, she was given the opportunity to appear in a music video for the singer, Marz, for his song, 'Revolution'. Ms Amy is very excited to take on the hip hop classes at Footworks. She loves passing down her knowledge and passion of her favorite dance genre to children of all ages.
Ms. Melissa Alexander - Instructor
Melissa moved to Orlando in 2012 from St. Louis, where she was a ballet, tap and lyrical teacher for the well known Davenport sisters. She has been teaching dance for over 28 years. She currently teaches ballet, pointe and tumbling in Kissimmee and is looking forward to teaching ballet at Footworks. As a teenager she trained though out the United States with Joffrey New York, BalletMet, BalletAspen and the Cecchetti Council of America. Melissa’s professional endeavors include Atrek Modern Dance Company, Webster Dance Theatre, and Radio City Music Hall. She has toured with Buena Vista Pictures as Mary Poppins in the live show Magical Memories and performed for two Christmas seasons with the Radio City Christmas Show as a Ballerina Bear and the flying Ghost of Christmas Past. Melissa is certified in Progressing Ballet Training and in ballet and jazz, by Dance Masters of America. She is a member of PBT, Acrobatics Arts, DMA and FDM. Melissa is married with four children and currently reside in South Orlando. While Melissa’s passion is teaching, she wears many other hats. Don’t be surprised to see her at your local dance wear store, your local hardware store, LGBTQ events in Orlando, or one of the many race tracks in south Florida.
Melissa moved to Orlando in 2012 from St. Louis, where she was a ballet, tap and lyrical teacher for the well known Davenport sisters. She has been teaching dance for over 28 years. She currently teaches ballet, pointe and tumbling in Kissimmee and is looking forward to teaching ballet at Footworks. As a teenager she trained though out the United States with Joffrey New York, BalletMet, BalletAspen and the Cecchetti Council of America. Melissa’s professional endeavors include Atrek Modern Dance Company, Webster Dance Theatre, and Radio City Music Hall. She has toured with Buena Vista Pictures as Mary Poppins in the live show Magical Memories and performed for two Christmas seasons with the Radio City Christmas Show as a Ballerina Bear and the flying Ghost of Christmas Past. Melissa is certified in Progressing Ballet Training and in ballet and jazz, by Dance Masters of America. She is a member of PBT, Acrobatics Arts, DMA and FDM. Melissa is married with four children and currently reside in South Orlando. While Melissa’s passion is teaching, she wears many other hats. Don’t be surprised to see her at your local dance wear store, your local hardware store, LGBTQ events in Orlando, or one of the many race tracks in south Florida.
Ms Suzanne Wallis - Instructor & Aerial Silks
Suzanne grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she performed and competed in several local shows, dance competitions, and conventions starting from 5 years old. Directly out of high school she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, where she continued to study at Tremaine Dance Center on a year long scholarship. Since then she has traveled and performed as a professional dancer in various shows throughout the world. She ended up finding another love of aerial arts along with dance, where she started rigorous training at “Every Day Circus.” Soon after she started performing solos and duets of aerial performances, which include silks, lyra, and hammock with a 40 feet high ceiling every weekend in St. Louis; while traveling back to Orlando, FL during the week dancing onstage at Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” show. During her full dance/aerial career of over 20 years, she has incorporated her love of ballet in the air teaching students, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm, making dancers well rounded in class and as performers. She is excited and proud to continue the aerial program at Footworks since 2014. She also graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with Masters of Science in Nursing. You can find her treating and caring for pediatric and adult patients as a Nurse Practitioner in Clermont, FL. She is also a proud mother of her 2 young boys, in which you may find running around dancing at Footworks studio.
Suzanne grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she performed and competed in several local shows, dance competitions, and conventions starting from 5 years old. Directly out of high school she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, where she continued to study at Tremaine Dance Center on a year long scholarship. Since then she has traveled and performed as a professional dancer in various shows throughout the world. She ended up finding another love of aerial arts along with dance, where she started rigorous training at “Every Day Circus.” Soon after she started performing solos and duets of aerial performances, which include silks, lyra, and hammock with a 40 feet high ceiling every weekend in St. Louis; while traveling back to Orlando, FL during the week dancing onstage at Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” show. During her full dance/aerial career of over 20 years, she has incorporated her love of ballet in the air teaching students, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm, making dancers well rounded in class and as performers. She is excited and proud to continue the aerial program at Footworks since 2014. She also graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with Masters of Science in Nursing. You can find her treating and caring for pediatric and adult patients as a Nurse Practitioner in Clermont, FL. She is also a proud mother of her 2 young boys, in which you may find running around dancing at Footworks studio.
Sydney Ramos - Instructor
Miss Sydney is a former Footworks dance student. She was a part of our first team to receive Platinum with the production number “Dragnet”. Miss Sydney received her degree in dance performance from Valencia College in Orlando. While she was studying there she received training in ballet and Martha Graham Technique modern. She also got to do many different residencies with artists from all around the country including the Leher Dance company from Buffalo and our own local artist Eric Yow. Miss Sydney is also a dancer/ performer at Universal Studios Orlando. She started at the young age of 18 and has been working there ever since. She has trained into many different roles at the park, as well as opening their brand new holiday parade two years ago. She is currently dancing in the everyday parade titled “SuperStar Parade” as a minion recruit. She has also done Halloween season as a scare actor. Her favorite season though, will always be Christmas. Miss Sydney is so excited to be a part of the Footworks Family once again!
Miss Sydney is a former Footworks dance student. She was a part of our first team to receive Platinum with the production number “Dragnet”. Miss Sydney received her degree in dance performance from Valencia College in Orlando. While she was studying there she received training in ballet and Martha Graham Technique modern. She also got to do many different residencies with artists from all around the country including the Leher Dance company from Buffalo and our own local artist Eric Yow. Miss Sydney is also a dancer/ performer at Universal Studios Orlando. She started at the young age of 18 and has been working there ever since. She has trained into many different roles at the park, as well as opening their brand new holiday parade two years ago. She is currently dancing in the everyday parade titled “SuperStar Parade” as a minion recruit. She has also done Halloween season as a scare actor. Her favorite season though, will always be Christmas. Miss Sydney is so excited to be a part of the Footworks Family once again!