Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company / FUSION Performing Arts Academy

The instruction at this dance studio is extremely professional. The instructors are kind, fun, and respectful. The etiquette and knowledge that my daughter is learning in dance class, goes beyond the classroom and I see benefits from it in her every day life.

Her expertise is evident in both classical and other styles of movement. All children from the tiniest through the high school ages are given the careful attention of Miss Dawn and her staff.

The studio offers a variety of classes for kids and adults, including camps and invited star instructors from the dance world. Great place for kids to spend their time after school!

This studio is run by a professional ballerina, who knows the ropes of the profession, and has tight connections with the world of classical ballet and modern dance. Ms. Dawn not only a true ballerina, she is also a businesswoman.

The Ponte Vedra Ballet and Dance Company offers the full range of dance classes for all ages. Owner Dawn Wolf is not only a truly excellent instructor, but she also arranges for renowned guest artists and guest lecturers to offer perspectives not available anywhere but a city like New York.

I have taught ballet at numerous schools including the Atlanta Ballet and Charlotte Ballet. I have had the privilege of teaching for Ms. Dawn at Ponte Vedra Ballet and can say that it was one of the best teaching experiences I have had.

Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Nutrition from The University of Alabama, December 2021. Her dance training was under the instruction of Cornelius Carter (Jazz), Lawrence Jackson (Jazz), Rita Snyder (Ballet), Qianping Guo (Ballet), Fenella Kennedy (Modern), Rebecca Salzer (Modern), Sarah Barry (Modern and Choreography), Aidan Nettles (Jazz).

Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Nutrition from The University of Alabama, December 2021. Her dance training was under the instruction of Cornelius Carter (Jazz), Lawrence Jackson (Jazz), Rita Snyder (Ballet), Qianping Guo (Ballet), Fenella Kennedy (Modern), Rebecca Salzer (Modern), Sarah Barry (Modern and Choreography), Aidan Nettles (Jazz).

Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Nutrition from The University of Alabama, December 2021. Her dance training was under the instruction of Cornelius Carter (Jazz), Lawrence Jackson (Jazz), Rita Snyder (Ballet), Qianping Guo (Ballet), Fenella Kennedy (Modern), Rebecca Salzer (Modern), Sarah Barry (Modern and Choreography), Aidan Nettles (Jazz).

Colae began her dance training at the Sarasota Ballet at age seven under the direction of Diane Partiington, Isabel Dubroque and Tessa Williams. She continued training in Tallahassee, Florida under the instruction of Suzanne Farrell, Richard Sias and Katherine Cashi as a dual enrolled student with Florida State University's Dance Department.

She instructs Modern and Pilates throughout Jacksonville, including at Jacksonville Episcopal School, and The Florida Ballet. She received Cathedral Arts Project’s Dance Teaching Artist Fellow from 2020-2022.

She instructs Modern and Pilates throughout Jacksonville, including at Jacksonville Episcopal School, and The Florida Ballet. She received Cathedral Arts Project’s Dance Teaching Artist Fellow from 2020-2022.

currently uses her knowledge and experience to teach children creative movement at Seaside Community Charter and is also honored to be teaching contemporary dance and choreography at Fusion Performing Arts Academy.

currently uses her knowledge and experience to teach children creative movement at Seaside Community Charter and is also honored to be teaching contemporary dance and choreography at Fusion Performing Arts Academy.

Trained primarily in Afrocuban Folkloric Dance, Filipino traditional martial arts and dance, and various techniques in contemporary/modern dance, JoAnna Ursal brings a unique global perspective to teaching choreography and contemporary dance that draws from her diverse training in African, Asian and Contemporary dance forms.

Trained primarily in Afrocuban Folkloric Dance, Filipino traditional martial arts and dance, and various techniques in contemporary/modern dance, JoAnna Ursal brings a unique global perspective to teaching choreography and contemporary dance that draws from her diverse training in African, Asian and Contemporary dance forms.

Trained primarily in Afrocuban Folkloric Dance, Filipino traditional martial arts and dance, and various techniques in contemporary/modern dance, JoAnna Ursal brings a unique global perspective to teaching choreography and contemporary dance that draws from her diverse training in African, Asian and Contemporary dance forms.

A Florida native, Emily joined Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company in 2019. She graduated from Jacksonville University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Kinesiology. Trained in classical ballet she expanded her training at JU with various Modern dance &, commercial styles, and collaborated with MFA candidates on their choreographic thesis projects.

A Florida native, Emily joined Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company in 2019. She graduated from Jacksonville University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Kinesiology. Trained in classical ballet she expanded her training at JU with various Modern dance &, commercial styles, and collaborated with MFA candidates on their choreographic thesis projects.

Karolina has also studied ballroom dance under Joseph's dance studio and Heels under Janelle Murphy.

Karolina has also studied ballroom dance under Joseph's dance studio and Heels under Janelle Murphy.

Her dance studies began in theatre and dance at Edward R Murrow school in Brooklyn, NY. She was trained in Modern/Contemporary under Lana Heylock, Michael Lomeka, Tiffany Fish, Rebecca Levy. Yidi Lin, James Boyd and Michael Lomeka for Jazz & Hip Hop, and Roberta Raymond, Brian Palmer, Cari Coble, and Paige Ricci at JU.

Her dance studies began in theatre and dance at Edward R Murrow school in Brooklyn, NY. She was trained in Modern/Contemporary under Lana Heylock, Michael Lomeka, Tiffany Fish, Rebecca Levy. Yidi Lin, James Boyd and Michael Lomeka for Jazz & Hip Hop, and Roberta Raymond, Brian Palmer, Cari Coble, and Paige Ricci at JU.

Her dance studies began in theatre and dance at Edward R Murrow school in Brooklyn, NY. She was trained in Modern/Contemporary under Lana Heylock, Michael Lomeka, Tiffany Fish, Rebecca Levy. Yidi Lin, James Boyd and Michael Lomeka for Jazz & Hip Hop, and Roberta Raymond, Brian Palmer, Cari Coble, and Paige Ricci at JU.

Amanda is a native of Jacksonville and one of Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company’s Home grown instructors. She began dancing in all styles at a young age. At age 13 she turned her focus to ballet where she took privates from Dawn Wolf here at Ponte Vedra Ballet as well as River City Fine Arts Academy and later Britney Boyd Dance Company while also attending Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

Kirsty joined the teaching faculty at arts ballet theatre of Florida's associate school, Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet where she currently teaches the professional division along with the community outreach program "Arts Ballet Goes to School".

Kirsty joined the teaching faculty at arts ballet theatre of Florida's associate school, Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet where she currently teaches the professional division along with the community outreach program "Arts Ballet Goes to School".

In 1947, Ms. Dulce Anaya started her professional career as a demi-soloist in New York City for the American Ballet Theatre. She was an original member of the 1948 Ballet Alicia Alonso, later named Ballet Nacional de Cuba, where she gained soloist status. She obtained her Prima Ballerina title in Europe after dancing Sleeping Beauty with the Stuttgart Opera Ballet. Ms.Anaya has been an instructor at Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company since 2015.

Hip Hop Instructor, Krishelle Edwards teaching method starts with understanding and utilizing the mechanics of the fundamentals of hi hop in order to find their way into freestyle dancing and choreography. She creates a fun and high energy experience. She continues her studies in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, and has competed in 2022 dance battle "Time is Money” and “Thesis” in 2023 with her main dance styles specializing in hip hop and whacking.

Hip Hop Instructor, Krishelle Edwards teaching method starts with understanding and utilizing the mechanics of the fundamentals of hi hop in order to find their way into freestyle dancing and choreography. She creates a fun and high energy experience. She continues her studies in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, and has competed in 2022 dance battle "Time is Money” and “Thesis” in 2023 with her main dance styles specializing in hip hop and whacking.

Ashley continued her dance education at the University of South Florida where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Dance Studies. While there, she continued her research into the healing properties of dance and completed her honors thesis on Dance For Parkinson's disease.

Under artistic director Todd Rosenlieb, Ashley assisted in Adaptive Dance Classes. These classes were designed specifically for dancers with special needs, to ensure that everyone has the access and ability to take dance classes in a safe space.

The Governors School for the Arts, where she studied classical ballet and modern dance under renowned artists Todd Rosenlieb, Joni Petre Scholz, and Kathy Brenner-Lasakow.

The Governors School for the Arts, where she studied classical ballet and modern dance under renowned artists Todd Rosenlieb, Joni Petre Scholz, and Kathy Brenner-Lasakow.

Ashley began her dance training under Marta Jackson-Maduro, who studied under George Balanchine directly and was a dancer in the Metropolitan Opera and the National Ballet of Cuba. Under Marta's instruction, she studied extensively in Vaganova and Cuban techniques.

Ashley began her dance training under Marta Jackson-Maduro, who studied under George Balanchine directly and was a dancer in the Metropolitan Opera and the National Ballet of Cuba. Under Marta's instruction, she studied extensively in Vaganova and Cuban techniques.

She is also an ABT National Training Curriculum and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certified instructor. Hilly has been instructing at Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company since 2019.

She is also an ABT National Training Curriculum and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certified instructor. Hilly has been instructing at Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company since 2019.

Hilly Bodin was born in 1993 in Miami, Florida. Started ballet at the age of 2, and attended local art schools in Jacksonville under a dance concentration. Graduated with a BFA in dance from State University in New York at Purchase College, and is former dance artist with New York City's Company XIV, and the Artery Collection (NYC) Bodin is freelance dancer, creator and martial artist currently, but has had the experience of working with many people of all ages and backgrounds around the globe, exchanging and working towards a world more incorporated with the performing and martial arts.

Hilly Bodin was born in 1993 in Miami, Florida. Started ballet at the age of 2, and attended local art schools in Jacksonville under a dance concentration. Graduated with a BFA in dance from State University in New York at Purchase College, and is former dance artist with New York City's Company XIV, and the Artery Collection (NYC) Bodin is freelance dancer, creator and martial artist currently, but has had the experience of working with many people of all ages and backgrounds around the globe, exchanging and working towards a world more incorporated with the performing and martial arts.

Carolina teaches Spanish Dance classes for all levels including non-Ballet students. When she is not teaching, she is frequently offering artistic presentations, including a 2013 feature with the Jacksonville Symphony String Quartet as Castanet soloist as well as didactic presentations for schools and lectures for colleges and collaborates frequently on Spanish Dance projects with other artists.

She also developed a classical Castanet program for students of all ages. This has earned the school a continuing invitation to represent Jacksonville in the Flamenco Schools Festival, which is held every year in the US, as well as requests for private workshops for local and out of state students.

In 2010 she joined Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company where she and Mrs. Dawn Wolf, director of the Company, developed and introduced the classical Spanish Dance program, Flamenco Perspective of Ponte Vedra Ballet in the area, a completely new and unique style of dance for Jacksonville.

In 2010 she joined Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company where she and Mrs. Dawn Wolf, director of the Company, developed and introduced the classical Spanish Dance program, Flamenco Perspective of Ponte Vedra Ballet in the area, a completely new and unique style of dance for Jacksonville.

Additionally, she developed an after-school tumble program at the Ponte Vedra YMCA in 2009, lasting until 2020. The program expanded to include introductory level ballet instruction in 2016.

Elsewhere, Sandy voluntarily taught a class of her own creation, "Suppleness & Balance" at The PLAYERS Community Senior Center in Ponte Vedra from 2008-2013.

In addition to instruction of ballet and flexibility, she also taught classes of her own creation, including: FloorEx, Cadence, and Rhyme Time Ballet ™

In addition to instruction of ballet and flexibility, she also taught classes of her own creation, including: FloorEx, Cadence, and Rhyme Time Ballet ™

In addition to instruction of ballet and flexibility, she also taught classes of her own creation, including: FloorEx, Cadence, and Rhyme Time Ballet ™

Ms. Wolf is the creator of FUSION Ballet © and Dance Bod Fitness™. She continues her instructional ballet training and injury prevention.

Ms. Wolf is the creator of FUSION Ballet © and Dance Bod Fitness™. She continues her instructional ballet training and injury prevention.

Musical theatre dance classes integrate singing, acting, and dancing, preparing students for performance in musical productions with a focus on dynamic stage presence.

Broadway dance classes blend various dance styles with theatrical performance, focusing on characterization, storytelling, and the energy of musical theatre.

Acro dance combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements, focusing on strength, flexibility, and gymnastic skills performed with dance artistry.

Tap dance classes focus on rhythmic footwork and musicality, developing precision, speed, and a keen sense of timing.

Hip-hop dance classes explore various street dance styles, emphasizing rhythm, coordination, and individual expression in a high-energy environment.

Jazz dance classes focus on energetic and dynamic movements, incorporating syncopation, isolations, and improvisation for a vibrant performance style.

Modern dance classes explore a range of innovative movement techniques and expressive styles, fostering versatility and individual artistic voice.

Flamenco dance classes offer an introduction to the passionate and rhythmic art form, focusing on footwork, hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Contemporary dance classes explore modern movement styles, encouraging improvisation, creativity, and expressive physical storytelling.

Variations classes focus on learning and performing classical ballet variations, enhancing technique, artistry, and performance quality.

Specialized pre-pointe training is offered to prepare students for the demands of pointe work, focusing on strength, alignment, and injury prevention.

Ponte Vedra Ballet & Dance Company offers excellence in classical ballet training for all ages, focusing on developing proper technique, confidence, and a love for dance.

Summer dance programs offer a variety of classes and workshops designed to keep students engaged and improving their dance skills during the summer months.

Adult classes cater to individuals of all ages and experience levels, offering a welcoming environment to explore dance for enjoyment or continued training.

Intensive programs are designed to offer a concentrated and immersive dance training experience, pushing students to new levels of skill and artistry.

Private lessons are available for individuals seeking personalized instruction to refine their dance techniques and achieve specific goals, whether for personal enjoyment or professional aspirations.