Our illustrious dance educators
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Ms. Alina is originally from Queens, NY. She studied under Ballet masters such as Vivian Tobio, Edmundo Ronquillo, Maria Eugenia Lorenzo, Jane Carrington, Lee Brooke, Susan Steele and Leslie Neal. She performed briefly with the Florida Internaitonal Ballet, under the directions of Vivian Tobio and Liana Navarro. She receiver her B.A. in D
Ms. Alina is originally from Queens, NY. She studied under Ballet masters such as Vivian Tobio, Edmundo Ronquillo, Maria Eugenia Lorenzo, Jane Carrington, Lee Brooke, Susan Steele and Leslie Neal. She performed briefly with the Florida Internaitonal Ballet, under the directions of Vivian Tobio and Liana Navarro. She receiver her B.A. in Dance from FIU and is also certified in Health and Elementary Education. Her passion is teaching and producing full-length Ballet stories. The school has won numerous awards and accolades and focuses on training and advancement. Ms. Peña is the current Director of Dance at Dillard 6-12 and Center for the Arts.
Luz Guerrero
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Ms. Luz is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Art in Havana, Cuba and the Colombian Institute of Classical Ballet. Ms, Luz is an expert in Classical technique, Character Dance, and Pointe work. With a pedagogical background her training is integral in the development of young dancers. She is also the Administrator of La Luz de la Danza Foundation.
Melissa Bonta
Alina Guerrero-Peña
Melissa Bonta
Mrs. Melissa joined OYT in 2013 focusing on Tap and Jazz. She is also a professional choreographer making even the youngest and most inexperienced dancer a star on stage. She began her training at the age of 5 in Hollywood, FL and has a deep passion for teaching children.
Cynthia "Ms. G" Garguilo
Cynthia "Ms. G" Garguilo
Cynthia "Ms. G" Garguilo
Ms. G opened her dance school in Dublin, GA in 1983. She also founded the Dance Explosion Dance Team & Dublin Performing Arts Gymnastics. Later she was the Director of Dance at Pinecrest Preparatory School in Boca Raton and later North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, FL. Her Teacher Training Program is sought after all over t
Ms. G opened her dance school in Dublin, GA in 1983. She also founded the Dance Explosion Dance Team & Dublin Performing Arts Gymnastics. Later she was the Director of Dance at Pinecrest Preparatory School in Boca Raton and later North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, FL. Her Teacher Training Program is sought after all over the U.S. She has provided teachers with the necessary skills to teach Acro/Gymnastics and safely and productively. She is highly versed in Jazz, Tap and Ballet. She has choreographed award winning productions all over the Southeast U.S. and continues to inspire students from all backgrounds.
Gabriella Sanchez
Cynthia "Ms. G" Garguilo
Cynthia "Ms. G" Garguilo
Miss Sanchez is currently pursuing her BFA in Dance at New World School of the Arts. Prior to attending New World, she performed and showcased work at Broward College under the direction of Danielle Wancier. Miss Sanchez has developed a love for teaching and choreographing and is currently teaching Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary at
Miss Sanchez is currently pursuing her BFA in Dance at New World School of the Arts. Prior to attending New World, she performed and showcased work at Broward College under the direction of Danielle Wancier. Miss Sanchez has developed a love for teaching and choreographing and is currently teaching Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary at On Your Toes Dance Academy. Her pieces were very well received at the year-end performance 2022.