Our Studio
Kathleen Taylor
Miss Kathy grew up in Ravenna, Ohio, where she started dancing over 25 years ago. When she moved
to Northern Virginia, she continued her training with the Fairfax County Youth Ballet, and she went on to
study with Stephanie Young and Adrain Bolton, a noted DC teacher and choreographer. Miss Kathy
began dancing at Centreville Dance Academy when she was 16 years old. She went on to become an
instructor in 1992, and to become the owner of Centreville Dance Academy over 9 years ago. Miss Kathy
holds a BS in biology from George Mason University, where she also completed a minor in dance. Miss
Kathy's former students' credits include dancing with the Radio City Rockettes, and several
of her students have gone to be dance majors at the university level. She and her husband, Paul, are
the proud parents of twin toddlers, Robert and Elena.
Top of PageI love working closely with children and encouraging them in a behind-the-scenes role. Seeing their confidence grow in dance and in life makes this the best job in the world. I am grateful to all the CDA families who allow me to provide a fun activity for their children while at the same time sharing an art that has enriched my life.
Pamela McCormack
Miss Pam has been teaching at Centreville Dance Academy for 13 years. She is originally from Los
Angeles, where she started dancing at age 7. She soon became immersed in LA's regional musical theatre
scene, and went on to perform lead roles in Bells Are Ringing and Once Upon a Mattress.
Miss Pam choreographed her first musical, Damn Yankees, at age 17, and over the span of her career
she has choreographed over 40 musicals, several of them for Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre in Woodbridge, VA. She
has also choreographed for several award-winning show choirs and high school musicals. Miss Pam has two
daughters, Megan and Kathleen, and she is married to Kevin, an accomplished tenor and one of the Directors
at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre.
Top of PageIn the process of learning to dance, you also learn about life. Dance is not easy - it takes patience, sweat, confidence, pain, and finally trust that if you don't give up, you will be able to achieve your goals. The sense of joy and accomplishment cannot be denied - it is the glue that has held my life together. It is a privilege to give this gift to others.
Angela Donatone
This is Miss Angie's 11th year teaching for the Centreville Dance Academy. Her dance
training began at age two, studying ballet, tap, jazz, and gymnastics at several prominent
studios in the DC area. She was a strong competitor on the local and national
competition circuit in jazz and acrobatics. In 1986, she was invited to perform with the
Superstars Show Troupe under the direction of Gary Pate. Performances included
halftime shows for the Washington Redskins, Macy's Day Parade, and the White House.
In 2000 Miss Angie returned to her alumni high school Lake Braddock to coach the
Varsity Dance Team. She is also a veteran of the local theatre scene, performing with
C.A.S.T. in McLean. During her non-dancing hours, she is pursuing a BS in Marketing at
George Mason University.
Top of PageDance is more than an art form or discipline. It is a passage way into the human soul, where we can find a joyful expression of life and learn who we are. As a teacher, I enjoy capturing that spirit in my choreography and teaching. I feel I am not only here to teach dance, but to help guide dancers through the journey of life.
Molly Cash
Miss Molly started dancing at the age of five and hasn't stopped yet! It's hard to believe
that she has been teaching dance for thirty three years - the last fifteen of them here
at Centreville Dance. Molly graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in
Elementary Education/Special Education and Minored in Dance. She went on to get her
Master's Degree from George Washington University in Early Childhood Special
Education. Besides being a school teacher, Molly has taught at several dance studios
around the DC area and is a certified aerobic instructor. For several years Molly was
a member of a dance troupe that performed in DC area for such things as private
dinners, political functions, conventions, as well as summer engagements at the ACT III
dinner club in Virginia Beach. She also enjoyed performing in and choreographing musicals
at both the high school and college levels. Molly lives here in Centreville with her
husband Doug and two children Emily and Mike. Emily shares her love of dance here at
Centreville Dance Academy.
Top of PageDance has been a love of mine since childhood. The physical aspect is good for the body while getting lost in the movement and music is good for the soul. What better way to combine my love of children, dance, and teaching but through dance.
Kathleen Cipolla
Miss Kathie started teaching at Centreville Dance Academy 6 years ago. She began dancing at age 5 and
spent several summers studying at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the Performing Arts. Miss Kathie also
is an accomplished figure skater, and she was an ISIA registered instructor at Fairfax Ice Arena for
5 years. She holds a degree in marketing from George Mason University with a minor in theatre arts, along
with a paralegal degree. Miss Kathie has been married for 15 years and is the busy mother of 4
children, Jackie, Allie, Michael, and Christopher. Both of her daughters are dancers with Centreville
Dance Theatre.
Top of PageTeaching dance is something I do for me. I love the looks on their little faces when they finally do it right, and they know it! Dance is a passion I can share with my daughters, and not something I'm willing to give up!
Becky Richardson
Miss Becky grew up in Fairfax County and started dancing just shortly before
she started walking. Through high school she danced, trained in gymnastics and was the captain
of her highschool's indoor and outdoor colorgaurds, which she came back to coach after
graduating. She attended James Madison University, where she trained and performed with the
Contemporary Dance Ensemble as well as with the competing independant colorguard, Dominion. She
completed her Bachelor's in Social Work, as well as completing a minor in dance, focusing the
majority of her training in modern dance. After college, she danced and performed with the
community theatre group, C.A.S.T. in Mclean, as Jean in Brigadoon, and also
in the Lord of Life Players' productions of Brigadoon, Oklahoma and Coffee
House Theatre. She is delighted to be starting her career with Centreville Dance Academy.
Top of PageFor me, dance is the truest, most powerful from of expression. It is my passion, my identity, the greatest gift I was given. I could not be happier or more honored to have the opportunity to help others find, experience and develop that in themselves--to help them feel the depth and beauty of life.
DeBorah Bingham
Ms. DeBorah has been dancing since 3rd grade. She grew up in Boston where she studied dance
at the Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts. Within a few years she progressed to its company
and performed in classics such as Coppelia and The Wiz. She has danced on Broadway at the
Apollo Theater and taken classes at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. She received a BA in
Software Development and worked many years in Corporate America. However, she could not stay
away from her 1st and 2nd loves: children and dancing. Currently she works as a Pre-School
Aide at the Academy of Christian Education and spends the rest of her time teaching
at CDA. She has been married for 11 years and has two daughters, who also dance at
Centreville Dance Academy.
Top of PageTeaching dance goes way beyond pointed toes. I take very seriously the opportunity I get to spend with my students. As a result, I strive to plant seeds of confidence and self-esteem. In doing so, I count every moment spent a blessing.
Brooke Miller
Miss Brooke began dancing at the age of three at the Manassa School of Dance where she studied
ballet and tap. Later she moved to Centreville Dance Academy where she took classes in tap, jazz,
ballet, pointe, and lyrical. She was a part of their competition company and performed in many
regional dance competitions. Upon graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School Miss Brooke
attended Radford University where she graduated with a BFA in dance. Returning home Miss Brooke
became a member of the jazz company Dancin' Unlimited, which has performed throughout the area
including the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap. Miss Brooke truly loves teaching
at CDA where she grew up.
Top of PageDance is what I live for, without it there would be no joy in life.
Tiffany Miller
Miss Tiffany started dancing at age three. She received most of her dance training from Centreville
Dance Academy as well as dancing with the school's company Centreville Dance Theatre. While in
high school Ms. Tiffany performed with the Manassas Dance Company in their productions of
Coppelia and Don Quixote. Ms. Tiffany is a recent graduate of Radford University,
where she received a BFA in Dance. In her four years there she performed in their annual
production of The Nutcracker as well as other faculty and student choreographed shows.
As well as dancing Ms. Tiffany choreographed dances of her own. Since graduation Ms. Tiffany has
been very busy. As well as teaching dance at CDA she teaches preschool at Daytime Playtime located
in Haymarket. On the weekends Ms. Tiffany is busy rehearsing with Dancin Unlimited a professional
jazz dance company she has now been a member of for 2 years.
Top of PageI learned so much from my dance teachers; not just about dance but about life. I love being able to teach these children and hope that maybe I will leave a lasting impression on their lives. I know my teachers did.
Amy Orr
Miss Amy is a homegrown talent from Centreville Dance Academy. She attended classes at Centreville
Dance for over 10 years and danced competitively with Centreville Dance Theatre for 8 seasons. After
graduating high school, she began teaching at a studio in West Virginia and helping with their
competition team. She is now back in Northern Virginia, attending the Washington Institute for the
Arts. Miss Amy is thrilled to be a part of the CDA team.
Top of PageI find it very rewarding to watch a child work hard and accomplish a new skill, knowing that I am part of that achievement. It makes all the hard work of teaching dance worthwhile.
Heidi Holland
Miss Heidi has performed since the age of three where she made her first solo appearance
on stage at the Fairfax County Fair. Since then, she has been fortunate to have been a part
of the acclaimed tap companies Tappers With Attitude and DC ARTistry Tap & Drum
and has had the opportunity to work with renowned artists including Barbara Duffy, Ayodele Casel, La
Vaughn Robinson, Mike Minery, Bakaari Wilder, and Lane Alexander. Miss Heidi also
worked alongside Dana Michaels assisting her at regional conventions along the east coast. She has
performed in Washington DC with the NSO at the Capital Fourth show in 2001, which was
televised nationwide on PBS, as well as the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage and Theatre
Four in New York City accompanied by the world famous Duke Ellington Orchestra. Since the
age of 16, Miss Heidi has choreographed for many dance companies including the Fairfax
Dance Academy, Soundworks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Image Dance Studio in
Miami, Florida and was the artistic director of the BDC Tap Project from 2004-2006. In
continuing with her love for dance, she is also a member of Mayzsoul, a professional dance
company who made their debut performance last spring in New York City. Currently, Miss Heidi
is a full time student at George Mason University where she is studying elementary and
special education. She is thrilled to be teaching for CDA!
Lauren Orlando
Miss Lauren began taking dance classes at Centreville Dance Academy at the age of 4 and danced
competitively with Centreville Dance Theatre for 12 years. Lauren was a member of the Westfield
High School dance team, was captain during senior year, and served as assistant coach for two
years following graduation. Lauren is a junior at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania persuing
a degree in sociology. She was a member of the Lenhart dance company at KU and has been a member
of the KU Dance Team for the last three years. Lauren's other special achievments include being
a member of the 2002 Power Pak dance team in Ocean City MD and Orlando FL, performing in the 2004
Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with the UDA dance team, and dancing during halftime at one
Philadelphia 76'ers basketball game during each of the past three seasons.
Top of PageI see dance being used as communication between body and soul, to express what is too deep for words. It's what I always wanted to do, to show the laughter, the fun, and the joy of dance.
Molly Strickland
Miss Molly started dancing when she was three years old. She became part of Centreville Dance
Academy when she was eight years old and soon became part of their competition team. After
graduating high school, Miss Molly went on to receive a BS in Health Science from James Madison
University. While in college, Miss Molly was President of the Madison Dance Club as well as the
head lyrical choreographer. Miss Molly now works for the Society of Interventional Radiology
where she is a Grants and Research Associate.
Top of PageThe art of dance is the ability to take yourself away from the present moment and exert all your energy into positive movements. Dance allows me to be passionate about something and release my feelings through expression.
Diane Strickland
Miss Diane is the smiling face you will find in the studio's office during our evening classes, and she
has been the backstage coordinator at our recitals for the past 11 years. Miss Diane's daughter, Molly,
danced at Centreville Dance Academy for 10 years and is now a dance minor at James Madison University. Her
son, Chris, also took tap and jazz classes at Centreville Dance Academy for 3 years. During the day, she
works as a senior buyer for Fairfax County Public Schools, and during her non-working hours, Miss Diane
enjoys singing in two church choirs.