At JDI our mission is to create a positive and inclusive dance family where dancers of all different abilities can discover their love for dance. We strive not only to give dancers a place of dance education, but also a safe, inclusive place of belonging, unity and expression. Our commitment at JDI hopes to help dancers create a lifelong love of dance while having fun doing it.
We believe dance is an Art form and is for everyone not just for individuals on a pre-professional/competitive tract but for all and has many beneficial links to brain development, character development and happiness. We offer classes for dancers of all levels who want to strengthen technique, learn new moves and make forever Dance friends. Teachers are kind, caring, and teach in innovative ways. Together the staff has many years of teaching experience.
Mindful Dance
Connecting breathe, creativity and the elements of Body, Action, Time, Space and Energy to movement and different dance mediums.
Instructors
All Instructors have degrees and/or certifications in dance and have trained with Miss Dina on Mindful Dance instruction and lesson planning.
All instructors have fingerprints, background checks and all the necessary approval to work with children.
DINA MUIA-PASAKALUK
Owner and instructor Dina Muia-Pasakaluk has her BA in Early Childhood Education and Fine Arts/Dance. Miss Dina also has her Masters degree in education with a concentration in special education and has worked with many children over her 20 years of experience.
While in college Miss Dina instructed dance for New Steps Dance Center in East Hartford CT, and after collage at Winniger’s Gymnastics and Dance in Manchester CT.,. While teaching Pre-Kindergarten for East Windsor public schools Miss Dina also instructed dance for Birth to School after care program in East Windsor CT, and was Artistic Director/instructor for the East Windsor Parks and Recreation Dance Program till May 2006.
Since moving to Florida in 2006, Miss Dina has opened Just Dance Inc. taught dance in many Childcare Centers, Park and Recreation programs and at events such as the Children’s Festival at Midtown at the Gardens and The Children’s Festival at Roger Dean Stadium.
Through the Palm Beach county school district Miss Dina had the wonderful opportunity to get trained in the High Scope Music and Dance program in Michigan in 2007 and 2008.
Miss Dina’s choreography has also been performed by students at many local events. Miss Dina believes everyone can dance and enjoys sharing her love for Dance/movement with others, especially children. Miss Dina has just been certified through Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) to teach children’s yoga which ads to her ability to teach breathe and mindfulness in dance.
LISA COUSINEAU
Lisa was born in Ocala, Florida. She began her ballet training at Dance Divine School of Ballet, where she was also a member of their pre-professional company, Light of Joy. Lisa received her degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University in the fall of 2009; graduating with a B.A. in Dance and Communications. During her time at PBA she was a member of their performing group, Dance Ensemble.
She was cast as soloist in Les Slyphide as well as many roles in original ballet and modern works. Upon graduation, she danced with Explore Dance Theater, a contemporary ballet company in West Palm Beach. She danced Vladimir Issaev’s production of Petrouchka and Yanis Pikieris’ Danzon No. 2 with Art’s Ballet Theater of Miami during their 2010-2011 season. She has performed most recently as professional guest artist for Palm Beach Ballet Center, Dance Divine and Grace School of Dance. She has been teaching dance for eight years now.
MISS SABRINA
Originally from a small town in Canada, Rimouski, she began her early training in classical ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Very versatile, Sabrina got recruited by Steve Bolton international renowned choreographer to be a part of the 8 count dance company. Since, she has had the honor to perform on many stages in Montreal but also everywhere across the globe in places such as Egypt, Chicago, New York, Atlantic City, Rhode Island, Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto and Ottawa.
She has been part of productions and associations such as Group Bazz, Manina, BluePrint inc, and recently Kanam. She also has had a few experiences on the screen performing in Jacynthe’s music video, Mister Valaire’s, and dancing on televised events such as Just for laugh, Defi des champions and Zéro a mille. As a teacher and choreographer Sabrina inspires her students by her very multifaceted background and shares her love and passion all over the country representing Montreal and other Canadian studios. She is currently dancing in musical reviews, corporate events, music videos, and other productions sharing her talents in many artistic means.
MISS KIM
Kim was the owner/director of a Maryland Dance Studio with an enrollment of over 400 students for 20 years. She moved to the Memphis, Tennessee area where she taught all forms of dance to ages 2 and up. Many of her students have performed at the Macy’s Day Parade, Disney World, and Carnival Cruises. Ms. German has judged for the I Love Dance Competition and is a member of the Southern Association of Dance Masters and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. Since relocating to the Palm Beach area she is pleased to be on the teaching staff of Just Dance.
GINA URBAN
At the age of 14, Miss Gina had been a demonstrator, teacher’s assistant, a member of 2 large competition teams, participated in many workshops given by well-known choreographers and dancers from all over the country and became an assistant dance instructor at the age of 18. In the summer of 2003, she began her training period to become ‘certified by test to teach’ by attending a four year program given by the nationally recognized company “Dance Master’s of America”, through which she tested for certification in 2007. Miss Gina is certified by test to teach Ballet, Jazz and Acrobatics. Miss Gina joined the Just Dance Inc. staff in the summer of 2016. She is currently an Acro instructor, JDI Ensemble Team coordinator and Senior Team coach.
JULIE CALLEA
Julie began her performing arts training here in South Florida at the age of five, and she currently continues to expand her dance education in addition to her teaching knowledge. She has trained at many local dance studios, national dance conventions, and at various reputable studios in NYC. She is a Bak Middle School of the Arts dance major alumni and was a member & previous educator/choreographer of the Palm Beach Gardens High School Dance Team (The Gatorettes). Julie spent four years dancing with the Miami City Ballet, performing in The Nutcracker. She’s also showcased her talents at Walt Disney World and at a variety of events all over South Florida, including recording for Radio Disney and starring in a music video for Miami musical artist Astari Nite. She recently spent two years as the Artist Director of Dance Obsession in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. During her time as a competition choreographer she has won multiple overall awards, special awards, and she’s had many of her students crowned as title winners at regional and national competitions. Julie was recently certified in Progressive Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts. She’s been sharing her love for dance since 2004, her goal is to inspire her students to feel confident and find joy in the art of dance.
MISS JOANNE
Joanne comes from a long line of professional performers and dancers. Joanne started dancing at the age of 2 at her grandmother’s school. She has taught in several dance studios and for Palm Beach County school district. She believes in constant learning to perfect her craft. She loves to encourage others to follow their dreams and loves their smiles as they accomplish the things they learn.