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Meet Our Staff
Ballet
Debra Conrad, Artistic Director - Professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer for more than 30 years, Debra received her BS in Human Resources Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University graduating Cum Laude. Under the tutelage of Marie Hale, Debra received her initial dance training from Ballet Florida where she was awarded a full scholarship. Teachers and choreographers Debra has worked with include Michael Maule, Dennis Wayne, Ben Stevenson, Robert Davis, Kenn Scalice, Jill Bushling of New York City Ballet, Carol Bryan of American Ballet Theater, Donna Cowan and Denise Jackson of Joffrey Ballet, Lou Conte of Hubbard Street Dance Theater in Chicago, and Gus Giordano in Chicago, Choo San Goh of Washington, Finis Jung, Charles Kelly, Maria Vegh, Luigi, Frances Roach, and David Howard all of New York City.
Debra developed and implemented an award winning magnet dance program for the North Central Center for the Expressive Arts in the Dade County School system and coordinated a free pre-ballet program for underprivileged four and five year old inner city students for the Dade County School system. Debra also owned and managed Terpsicore Dance studio and Miami Avenue Dance studio in Dade County.
Debra performed professionally in many ballets including Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Les Sylphides, Coppelia, Les Partineurs, Raymonda, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Cinderella. Choreography credits include Damn Yankees, Annie Get Your Gun, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, Godspell, and Little Shop of Horrors. Since founding Jupiter Dance Academy, Debra has created, directed and produced original full length ballets including Neverland, The Curious Adventures of Alice, In My Life, Faerie Magick and Mischief, Ballet de Vieux Carre’, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Pavana of Dreams, Myths & Legends, The Princess and the Pea, Tales of the Constellations, Babes in Toyland, Oz, and Reflections of Faeries. Debra’s choreography has attained the highest awards at regional and national level dance competitions.
Hip Hop
Jeff Rogers – Jeff has choreographed and won national titles in singles and pairs skating competitions. He trained at Broadway Dance Center under Frank Hatchett and was presented the "Soon To Be a Star" award. Jeff worked with Disney as one of the Summer Kids of Kingdom, and performed at "Mannequins" on Pleasure Island. He has choreographed and produced hair and fashion shows for Nicole Miller, Versace and Jimmy Star. Jeff believes in a strong technical background and considers his style Hip-Hop/Jazz.
Ballet, Tap, Lyrical
Kelly Zeltmann – Kelly began her dance training under the tutelage of Artistic Director, Debra Conrad. Kelly’s principal roles include Wendy in Never Land, The Mystic in The Twelve Dancing Princesses; she danced the lead in the national award winning Imagine, and was featured as The Jabberwocky in The Curious Adventures of Alice. Kelly received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology graduating Summa Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University. Kelly is a high school mathematics teacher. Kelly’s genius, artistic flair, and dedication to perfection define her as a gifted teacher and choreographer.
Ballet, Lyrical Student Teacher
Kaitlyn Howarth – Kaitlyn has been a student at Jupiter Dance Academy for over 14 years. She is a member of the award winning Jupiter Dance Academy Performance Company. Kaitlyn has successfully completed the three month teacher’s training course.
Ballet, Tap
Samantha Musso – A student with Jupiter Dance Academy and a member of the acclaimed Jupiter Dance Academy Performance Company until high school graduation, Samantha is a delightful addition to the JDA staff. Samantha also teaches the outreach programs. Samantha is currently pursuing her college degree.
Ballet
Jessica Elfus -Jessica, a New Hampshire native, began her dance training at the age of three under the direction of Sandra Valhouli and studied the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus for over ten years. She is trained in jazz, modern, lyrical, tap and musical theater. Jessica danced with the Nashua Ballet Company and Nashua Symphony Orchestra as a principal for eight years performing in The Nutcracker as the Arabian, Harlequin Doll, Lead Marzipan, and Chinese. She also performed roles such as The Romantic Girl in The Graduation Ball, Chariots of Fire, Swanhilda in Coppelia and variations from Les Sylphides. She also danced with the University of New Hampshire Dance Company, and the Rochester Ballet Company. Jessica received her teaching certificate in 1998 from the University of New Hampshire under the direction of Lawrence Robertson, Chair of Theater and Dance at the University of New Hampshire. Jessica has taught dance for over 10 years in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida and currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens with her husband and three daughters.
Jazz, Tap, Acro, Pom
Sarah Boratko - Sarah received her dance training with Kim Hohman’s Dance Works in Van Wert, Ohio where she competed in high school cheerleading and gymnastics. Sarah received her Dance Certification from Sinclair Community College and was captain of the dance team. She was awarded Caravan Kid 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 and received Vibe Hollywood Scholarships for 2000 and 2001. Sarah was a member of the Fort Wayne Fusion Arena Football dance team 2006-2007 and has performed on Carnival Cruise line. Sarah received further training with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan, Hollywood Vibe, and Tremaine.
Jazz, Lyrical
Stefanie Natiello - Stefanie received her initial dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical and acrobatics at Boca Raton Dance Studio. She also attended jazz and tap classes at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City and was a student at Dance Masters of America in Buffalo, New York. Stefanie has choreographed platinum winning routines in many competitions that have also competed on a national level at Access Broadway. She has taught recreational and company classes for pre-school students through adult levels. Stefanie is, also, a guest choreographer for Palm Beach State College musical theatre productions.
Rondell Stowe is a trained hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, contemporary & cheer dancer originally from Brooklyn, New York. As a professional choreographer he has worked with Coca-Cola, MTV, Elle Magazine photographer Michael McCabe, and is a dance instructor for Wilhelmina model McKenna Crawford. Rondell is also the creator of Hip-Hop 2 Health, a dance and fitness program for kids and adults run throughout The Boys & Girls Club, schools and gyms.
Idael German trained at the National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, on full scholarship. He danced with Ballet Teatro Nuovo Di Torino in Italy before joining Ballet Santiago de Cuba in 1990, and then in 1997 he joined Ballet Nacional de Caracas. Idael was a principal dancer with Ballet Florida and has performed Apollo, Bluebird, Don Quixote, Coppelia, Handel Celebration, Le Corsaire, Giselle, Sugar Plum, Snow Cavalier in The Nutcracker, and Q.a.V
Ballet & Tap Student Teacher
Megan Togher – Megan is a member of the award winning Jupiter Dance Academy Performance Company and has successfully completed the teacher’s training course.
Ballet & Tap Student Teacher
Elisabeth Pico – Elisabeth is a member of the award winning Jupiter Dance Academy Performance Company and has successfully completed the teacher’s training course.
Yael Lawrence is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and received her Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy from The Pratt Institute in New York. Yael has worked in educational, mental health, spiritual and dance settings, with individuals of all ages & abilities ranging from infancy through adulthood including children with special needs. She has recently started the only Special Needs Dance Class in Jupiter, Florida, which is thriving! Additionally, Yael is the Programming Coordinator for The Family Center at Temple Beth Am in Jupiter, Florida where she organizes and implements social and educational programming for families with young children. She is also a certified Yoga & Music Together Instructor. Yael currently offers private Dance/Movement Therapy and a variety of Mommy & Me, Yoga, Dance, Music & Creative Movement and Mentoring classes throughout Palm Beach County.
Jupiter Dance Academy
861 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite F
Jupiter, 33458
Phone: 561-747-7133 ~ Fax: 561-747-7322
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