Jupiter Dance Academy Staff

Dancer, Director, College Professor, Adjudicator, Choreographer, Television Host, CEO, Rebecca Crimmins has held all those positions throughout the performing arts industry, with over 30 years of dance industry experience.

Her extensive  experience includes Owner/Director, Performing Company Director, Choreographer, and Teacher for JDA, Rebecca Crimmins Dance Studios and  Bravo Dance Centers where her students earned top awards, scholarships, and have gone on to professional careers.

As a College Professor of Dance for 16 years at Oakland University, Professor Crimmins students graduated to perform in professional national and international touring companies. This led her to become a much sought-after adjudicator for national talent competitions including; KiAR, Hall of Fame, and Star Systems.  

 Ms. Crimmins danced with the Oakland Festival Ballet Company, Detroit Windsor Dance Company and was an original Club Land Dancer.   Her vast diverse education was attained from an early age as a  student under the direction of Linda Diamond, former Fosse Dancer, Cornelia Sampson of the Ballet Russe. Miss Rebecca owes her first inspiration to carry on the legacy of so many tap greats by becoming a student of the legendary Loyd Storey.  She has also taught, coached and choreographed for Michigan Regional Gymnastics levels 8, 9, 10 & Elite Gymnasts.  

Since earning her BA at Michigan State University, she has dedicated her lifetime to sharing her passion for dance. Ms, Rebecca continues to advance her dance education through attending master classes, workshops, conventions, and teaching seminars.

Tamra is a proud Owner of Xtend Barre Rochester Hills. As a former dancer she knew Xtend was what she has always been looking for in a workout. She loves to give her clients a fun, energized workout leaving them smiling after each visit. She challenges her clients to achieve many small successes as they reach their goals and expand their boundaries. Tamra is also a franchise owner of Kinderdance of Michigan, LLC. She has been a leader and educator in the field of dance for 32 years. Tamra is a wife and has two beautiful children, a twenty-one year old Daughter and a nineteen year old Son. When not instructing and managing the studio, you will find Tamra taking a class right along with her clients. She has been dancing since the age of 4 and continued this passion through keeping up with the latest training. In addition, Tamra also has a degree in Early Childhood Development and Business Management. She has been a leader and educator in the field of Childcare for the past 28 years, and has taught at local studios for the past 23 years.

Kelly has been an instructor with Jupiter Dance Academy since its inception in 1995, concentrating mainly on tap, ballet, and lyrical. She began her dance training at the age of 4 under the direction of Jill Harrison Kaflin and later continued to train in ballet under Debra Conrad, former Jupiter Dance Academy Artistic Director. Kelly was a member of numerous top award-winning dances and she was featured in many leading roles throughout her performing career. She began teaching dance while still in high school, but continued her education graduating Summa Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences. After starting a family in 2014, Kelly resigned from the mathematics position to focus on teaching dance and raising her daughter. Throughout her teaching career, Kelly has choreographed numerous top award-winning numbers, but always continues to strive to share her passion for dance with her students, hoping to instill a love of dance in every one of them.

Denise returns to teach at Jupiter Dance Academy with more than twenty years of experience. A native of Palm Beach County, she trained under Jill Harrison and has performed nationally and internationally. Her students have been honored with regional and national titles, high scores and special awards. Many of her students have continued working as professional dancers and have become teachers themselves. Denise has been recognized for her fresh, unique style and approach to dance. Her training and technical expertise are reflected in her classes and choreography.

Leah started her dance career at the age of 3 and has been a part of the Jupiter Dance Academy Competition Team since elementary school. She studied under many of our staff including Denise McClymont, Kelly Zeltmann, and Alexandra Safran. 

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She has been in numerous award-winning dances. She has won overalls and judges awards for her solos, duos, trios, and group dances. 

Leah has been awarded the Tremaine Dance Competition and Convention Studio Dancer of the Year in 2023 and the  Jupiter Dance Academy Purple Robe in 2024. She is also a part of our administrative staff and currently pursuing her college degree in physiology. Leah is thrilled to be a part of your dancer's early developmental years providing them with all the tools they will need to continue their dance education.

Sophia McCann began her dance journey at the age of three years old and has trained extensively at Jupiter Dance Academy under the guidance of our instructors including Denise McClymont, Kelly Zeltmann, and Alexandra Safran. In 2015, she was cast in Miami City Ballet’s Nutcracker and is a proud alumni of Bak Middle School of the Arts.

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A dedicated member of the JDA Competition Team for over a decade, Sophia has performed in numerous award-winning routines, earning top overall placements, judges’ awards, and achieving an undefeated 1st overall season with her solo in 2023. Her accolades also include the PAC Attack Callback Award at Precision Arts Challenge, Tremaine Dance Competition & Convention’s Studio Dancer of the Year (2022), and the prestigious Jupiter Dance Academy Purple Robe (2023).

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Sophia is Acrobatic Arts certified and is the head of JDA’s acrobatics program. Sophia is passionate about dance and enjoys passing that love on to her students, inspiring and guiding them as they grow into the dancers of tomorrow. As well as, learning about the behind-the-scenes aspects of running a dance studio.

Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Atlanta, Abigail Liddell began dancing at age three, training under the direction of Jennifer Gordon at Northeast Atlanta Ballet. Following her graduation in 2021, Abigail joined the BalletMet Trainee Program in Columbus, Ohio, directed by Maria Torija. As a trainee, Ms.Liddell danced featured roles in academy performances, as well as in George Balanchine’s Western Symphony and Concerto Barocco. Additionally, Abigail has had many opportunities to perform in full-length productions alongside BalletMet’s main company, dancing in works choreographed by Gerard Charles and Edwaard Liang. Abigail Liddell joined Ballet Palm Beach as an apprentice at the start of the 2024/2025 season, where she now remains as a dancer with the company. Alongside her ballet career, Ms.Liddell has obtained an Associate’s Degree from Georgia State University, in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. 

Abigail began teaching at the age of 15 and has since taught classical ballet to students of all ages, as well as working as a chroeographer, rehearsal director, private coach, and guest instructor for a number of dance schools. She is so excited to pass on all that she has learned over the years of her career to the students of Jupiter Dance Academy!

Alexandra has trained at Palm Beach Ballet Center, received an AA Degree in Liberal Arts at Palm Beach Community College, and a BA in Drama Studies at Purchase College New York. She has received extensive training in ballet, jazz, modern, swing, waltz and Flamenco. She also studied acting, stage combat, and ballet with Florida Atlantic University and works as a professional fashion model. Alexandra has been the featured dancer and performer in numerous productions such as Dances We Dance, A Broken Heart, Bye Bye Birdie and more.

Victoria Blount brings over 20 years of diverse dance experience to Jupiter Dance Academy, with a background in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and lyrical. She trained extensively and went on to become both an apprentice and professional company member with Preston Contemporary Dance Theater (PCDT), performing with the company for several seasons.

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Her performance highlights include numerous lead and original roles, with appearances on stages throughout Florida, including Downtown Disney Springs, the Kravis Center, and the West Palm Beach Pride Festival. Victoria is known for her expressive style and ability to bring characters to life through movement.

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As a passionate educator and choreographer, Victoria has taught students from preschool through adult at multiple studio locations across South Florida. She is dedicated to helping dancers build strong technique, develop their artistic voice, and perform with confidence. At Jupiter Dance Academy, she looks forward to sharing her love of storytelling through dance and inspiring students to pursue both excellence and joy in their craft.

Candace Kratz, born and raised in East Tennessee, began dancing at the age of six years old when she first discovered her love for artistic movement. Candace currently resides in Jupiter, Florida with her husband.

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 Candace received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU). Candace has trained in multiple styles of dance including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, african, modern, and contemporary. Candace began instructing dance at the age of 15 at her childhood studio. Prior to college, focused her studies in commercial dance. Candace also toured as an assistant with Art of Movement Dance Convention and Breathe Dance Convention. While a student at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Candace served as President of PBAU’s Chapter of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA) for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic school years. She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and has had the opportunity to attend and present at their annual conferences. She has traveled, attended and performed at Project Dance in Houston, New York, and Paris. Candace also had the incredible opportunity to perform, teach, and work as the Master Class Director at Project Dance West Palm Beach. 

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Candace currently works for the Florida Dance Education Organization serving on their Board of Directors as President Elect and the Chair of NHSDA for the state of Florida. She tours with Legacy Dance Championships and StarQuest Dance Competition  as a Competition Judge/Adjudicator. Candace teaches pilates at Living Well Pilates in Palm City, FL as well as privately. She specializes in private dance instruction where she focuses on one-on-one technique through anatomy, Pilates, and somatic dance practice. She is always excited to continue to work with her established students/clients and welcomes the opportunity to meet new students/clients.

Samantha was 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 is currently pursuing her college degree.

Kindra is a passionate dance educator and performer with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and an extensive background spanning multiple dance styles and performance disciplines. Her training and professional experience have allowed her to explore dance not only as an art form, but also as a powerful tool for creativity, confidence, discipline, and self-expression.

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In addition to her extensive dance experience, Kindra has expanded her movement practice through a circus residency, where she had the opportunity to explore aerial and circus-based movement, physical storytelling, and interdisciplinary performance. This experience has enriched her approach to choreography and teaching, encouraging students to think beyond traditional movement and discover their own unique artistic voices.

As a teacher, Kindra strives to create a positive, encouraging environment where dancers feel challenged to grow while also feeling confident, creative, and supported. She is passionate about helping each student develop strong technique while discovering the joy and individuality that make dance meaningful.