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Destination Dance

1000 Holland Drive, #5, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Call 561.826.1055 Email

Faculty


All faculty members are required to continue their training and expand their knowledge.

Sharon Sabga, Owner of Destination Dance

Artistic Director, Jazz, Modern, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet.

Sharon opened Destination Dance in 2006 after returning to Boca Raton to discover a lack of non-competitive dance studios in the area. She had minored in dance as an undergraduate at Rollins College and studied Sociology and Psychology in graduate school at FAU and the University of Denver. As part of her dance training, she has studied in New York City taking classes at the Martha Graham School and Alvin Ailey. This is a tradition she continues to practice each summer. She considers it a privilege to be both an artist and entrepreneur and values the fact that she is able to pursue what has value and meaning to her. She believes that every dance step your child takes at Destination Dance will cultivate and guide them on their own journey through the love and joy dancing can bring into their lives.

 Sharon Sabga Destination Dance Boca Raton


John Cooper

Dance is universal, its an outlet for any and everyone no matter your age, gender, or ethnicity to express themselves. Dance is my passion , its what keeps me determined, self motivated and appreciative. Dance is what I eat, breathe and sleep it’s a vitual part of who I am as a person. I ‘ve been dancing professionally since the age of 13 and cant get enough of it! I have tought at various studios across South Florida including LaFitness, All About Dance and Actors just to name a few. I have peform at many venues and events such as the Orange Bowl Half-Time Show, Miami Heat Half-Time Show, Living Room Night Club, Parades, County Fair’s,Sunfest Festival etc. I Also had the pleasure and honor to work with artist such as Ciara, Kelly Clarkson, Carina K, and Casely. Dancing is what I do best and its what I continue to do and share with others to educate them on the many creative ways to express yourself through the Art of Dance.
 John Cooper

 

Natalie Sager

Natalie Sager has trained, performed and taught ballet, jazz, tap, group fitness and Pilates in the DC metro area and New York City. Prior to college she trained at Maryland Youth Ballet, Joy of Motion, Musical Theatre Center and Motion Mania. During her tenure as a performer she was apart of special performances with the Washington Redskinettes, at the White House and the Kennedy Center. She studied dance at Towson University and performed with the Towson University Dance Company. Upon graduating she danced with Motion Mania Dance Theatre and taught a plethora of classes to middle, high school and adults. She then moved to New York City where she taught several group fitness dance-based classes at the popular Crunch gym in the heart of Manhattan.Most recently, Natalie was the Director of Dance at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida.
 Natalie Sager Destination Dance Boca Raton

 

Suzanne "Dr.Sooz" Weinstein

Suzanne is a professional dancer and choreographer in all styles of hip-hop.
Having trained under numerous artists like Shane Sparks, Wade Robson, Kameron Bink and others, Suzanne has become a professional in many styles of hip hop such as popping, locking, breaking, vogueing, waving, and tutting. Suzanne has trained at various studios in South Florida. She was a member of the hip-hop crew "Madd DanceFlava" and "Gum Under the Table". She has traveled to Los Angeles to compete in the USA and World dance competition. Some of Dr. Sooz’s many performances include her dancingwith recording artist Alex Jasin, the opening act for Disney's Corbin Bleu, Aly & AJ and Drake Bell, the music video "Peter Pan" by Oddballaz, "The Monday Photo" by Stellar and the Lifeguard and has recently taken part in the making of "Bumpy Ride" by Mohombi. Suzanne is currently attending Nova Southeastern University majoring in both dance and communications."My objective in life is to portray stories and emotion through dance education and performance, while sharing my passion for this art with others” - Suzanne "Dr. Sooz" Weinstein.

 Suzanne Weinstein Destination Dance

 

Brian Andrews

Brian trained as a gymnast for 10 years before starting his dance training. His early dance training included the HARKNESS SCHOOL in NYC, IRENE FOKINE, MDM DARVOSH, DAVID HOWARD, FINIS JUNG. He began his career in BRIGADOON at the St. Louis MUNY OPERA. Next was A CHORUS LINE, playing over 150 cities in the US and CANADA and during the original run of the show in the 1st national tour and B&T playing MARK, then onto the International Company as dance captain. Brian went on to a 10 year stint with the Broadway production of CATS, playing over 4700 performances in 5 different roles: POUNCIVAL, TUMBLEBRUTUS, ALONZO, MUNGOJERRIE and PLATO/MACAVITY. Brian's continuing education has been with the Cecchetti Council of America, an organization dedicated to honoring and preserving the teachings of ENRICO CECCHETTI. He is a Certified Licentiate Instructor for the CCA.

As a director/choreographer, Brian has worked on the following musical shows: FOOTLOOSE, PIPPIN, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, SEUSSICAL JR., HONK JR, and CATS.

 Brian Andrews Destination Dance Boca Raton

Meredith McGaughey

Meredith received a Bachelors of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida and holds a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification. She also instructs hoop dance classes and performs with musicians and at other events in South Florida. She has always practiced dance and movement arts for personal creative expression and began hula hoop dancing after falling in love with it at a music festival. Hoop dance combines free style movement as well as technical foundation that give the dancer the opportunity to express through prop manipulation and flow. She is committed to a life of learning as she is always looking to deepen her practice and is on the path to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. A love for music and dance influences her dynamic flow to create a class that is full of energy and open to creativity.



 

 Meredith McGaughey Destination Dance Boca Raton