Terri Howell Owner & Director
Terri grew up in the Carrollwood area attending Carrollwood Elementary, Adams Jr High and graduating from Chamberlain High School. She studied dance and worked as an assistant teacher at local dance studios including Rosemary's School of Dance, her mother's studio. She received her acrobatic training from Anna Marie Sagi, an Olympic Bronze Medalist and Circus Acrobat. She continued her ballet studies at the University of South Florida and took Master classes with such notables as Luigi, Charles Kelly, Bob Audi, Joe Tremaine, Robert Joffery and Melissa Hayden. Miss Terri has over 30 years of professional experience as a dance instructor and over 20 years experience as a dance studio owner. She has choreographed many award winning competition routines at the regional and national level. Many of Miss Terri's students have become professional dancers, dance instructors, physical therapist and NFL Cheerleaders as well as dance studio owners. She travels to New York and attends Dance Conventions several times each year to stay current with her dance training. Terri traveled as an adjudicator for regional and national dance competitions and served on the advisory board in 2008-2009 for the Federation of Dance Competitions.
Terri grew up in the Carrollwood area attending Carrollwood Elementary, Adams Jr High and graduating from Chamberlain High School. She studied dance and worked as an assistant teacher at local dance studios including Rosemary's School of Dance, her mother's studio. She received her acrobatic training from Anna Marie Sagi, an Olympic Bronze Medalist and Circus Acrobat. She continued her ballet studies at the University of South Florida and took Master classes with such notables as Luigi, Charles Kelly, Bob Audi, Joe Tremaine, Robert Joffery and Melissa Hayden. Miss Terri has over 30 years of professional experience as a dance instructor and over 20 years experience as a dance studio owner. She has choreographed many award winning competition routines at the regional and national level. Many of Miss Terri's students have become professional dancers, dance instructors, physical therapist and NFL Cheerleaders as well as dance studio owners. She travels to New York and attends Dance Conventions several times each year to stay current with her dance training. Terri traveled as an adjudicator for regional and national dance competitions and served on the advisory board in 2008-2009 for the Federation of Dance Competitions.
Marlowe Inglis Managing Director
Marlowe began dancing at the age of 3 and continued her dance training at All American Dance Factory until graduation from High School. She has studied under many renowned and notable master teachers and brings to her classes an intense, diverse and strong technical style. Marlowe danced with the Tampa Bay Repertory Ballet under the direction of Andre Ustinov and Elena Martinsen. She has won many competitions on the Regional and National level as a dancer and choreographer. Marlowe was the National Director for Masquerade Dance Competition for 6 years where she also co-choreographed the opening number and taught master classes at nationals as well. She was a Level 1 Crossfit trainer for 5 years and Aerialist for 3 years prior to the birth of her daughter, Braelyn. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida.
Marlowe began dancing at the age of 3 and continued her dance training at All American Dance Factory until graduation from High School. She has studied under many renowned and notable master teachers and brings to her classes an intense, diverse and strong technical style. Marlowe danced with the Tampa Bay Repertory Ballet under the direction of Andre Ustinov and Elena Martinsen. She has won many competitions on the Regional and National level as a dancer and choreographer. Marlowe was the National Director for Masquerade Dance Competition for 6 years where she also co-choreographed the opening number and taught master classes at nationals as well. She was a Level 1 Crossfit trainer for 5 years and Aerialist for 3 years prior to the birth of her daughter, Braelyn. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida.
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Ashlyn Bolton
Ashlyn has been trained in all genres of dance and theater but her true love is Tap. She has performed in and choreographed for music videos, concerts, and benefits. Her Tap Company, Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble, has numerous performances each season and has performed at Walt Disney World, The Big Apple Tap Festival at Alvin Ailey Theater, Tap City in NYC, Opening for Friends of Music concerts at Ruth Eckerd Hall and has opened for Chris Daughtry and Counting Crows Band. Ashlyn is also the Festival Director of Tampa Bay Tap Festival which this year featured tap dance extraordinaires Derick Grant and Aaron Tolson. Besides her love and expertise in the genre of Tap, Ashlyn has also trained in Classical Ballet with Next Generation Ballet and several other intensives and programs including the Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City. She also was a theater apprentice at the Patel Conservatory Triple Threat program. Ashlyn has been teaching tap, ballet, jazz and musical theater classes at the Patel Conservatory for several years. |
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Jane Russell Geddings Tiny Dance Director
Jane Russell Geddings, a native of Charlotte, NC, is a movement specialist trained in multiple dance disciplines, hatha yoga, and musical theatre. “Miss Jane” has been a fixture in the Tampa dance and theatre community for decades. Her association with Dance Tree International from 1986-2001 set the standard for movement and dance education not only in the studio, but in establishing outreach programs in private and day schools. When Dance Tree left Florida in 2001, Ms. Geddings founded Miss Jane’s Class Inc, which provided dance and gymnastics in private and day schools; and joined the faculty of All American Dance Factory, where she established the dance program for pre-schoolers and was Pre-school Director. In 2013, she was invited to join the faculty of Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center, teaching in the dance and theatre departments. Her work in their Outreach program included directing the dance program for Metropolitan Ministries. She also served as an adjudicator for Broadway Stars of the Future, a Straz Center initiative. In 2017, she joined Live Oak Theatre in Brooksville, FL, as Resident Choreographer, and was named the Dance Director of Live Oak Conservatory in 2018, serving in both capacities through May, 2021. “Miss Jane” helped to launch the ART MARK program for the Hernando County Fine Arts Council Summer Outreach in July, 2021, as the dance instructor, now in it’s third year; and presently serves as coordinator for the Children’s Experience Stage entertainment for the Arts Council’s annual Art in the Park event. She is on the dance faculty at Stir Up the Gift, a Talent agency in Hernando County; and also teaches dance for Above Reproach Academy in Brooksville, FL. During her 40 year career, Ms. Geddings has had the opportunity to choreograph over 60 musicals in theaters across the West Coast of Florida; write and produce original works; travel nationally as teacher and artist; and work with students, colleagues, and peers, from age 2 to 92. Known as a “teacher’s teacher”, she continues to mentor young artists in technique, choreography, performance, and teaching skills. Her passion for movement extends to teaching senior citizens, dancers with different abilities, and autistic students. “We GET to do this!” |
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Maria Gilson
Maria Gilson was born and raised in Green Bay, WI where she grew a passion for competing in the performing arts at an elite all-star cheerleading gym. She was a flyer and learned advanced tumbling and acrobatics from a young age. She began her dance career when she joined a classical ballet school, Green Bay School of Dance, at age 9 and learned ballet and pointe at a pre-professional level while performing in multiple classical ballets. Her passion for competitive dance grew while competing in contemporary solos at a local competitive dance studio during her time in the ballet school. In her freshman year of high school, she made her high school dance team of 32 girls, The Southwest Troyettes, and won 2 first-place state titles in pom and high kick. At Vibe Dance Studio, on a competitive dance team, she grew a true passion for choreographing and soon went on to choreograph her solo, placing within the top 2 at each competition. After high school, she joined the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, and taught dance at a studio on base to military kids. Post Marines, she continued teaching in Southern California and now has moved to Tampa, FL to pursue her dreams of inspiring young dancers to achieve whatever they put their minds to. |
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Kristine Holden
Kristine grew up at AADF dancing and competing in all genres of dance for 10 years. While pursuing her degree in Public Management at Florida Atlantic University, Kristine taught acrobatics for AADF Alum Lindsey Koch Smith’s studio for 3 years. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Non-profit Administration, she currently is the Director of Walk for the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year Kristine was delighted to return to AADF to share her love of acrobatics with the students. When she’s not working or teaching dance, she enjoys hanging out with her dogs Tyson and Remington! Kristine is so excited to work with the AADF kids this dance season! |
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Olivia Miller
Olivia Miller has grown up dancing competitively in the Tampa Bay area since she was a teen. She continued on to receive many scholarships taking her away to The University of Alabama where she danced on their reputable and exclusive D1 BAMA Dance Team for 2 years. She has participated in UDA camp and UDA nationals both years ranking in top 10. In addition, she has appeared on SEC Nation and ESPN Network. She moved home to continue her studies at The University of South Florida, while performing as a part time dancer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. She recently graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s of Science in Public Relations and Advertising. She believes in the power of positivity and encouragement while creating an uplifting and inclusive dance environment. Olivia will be going into her 6th year of teaching and is so excited to share her knowledge as an AADF alumni! |
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Ethan Rowe
Ethan grew up in Tampa and danced at studios in the area before landing at AADF/AACBS at the age of 12. He trained in all areas of dance and was a member of the AADF Pre-professional company in high school competing in Regional and National dance competitions and winning numerous awards as well as performing key roles in the AACBS Nutcracker and Spring performances. He was an NYCDA Junior OD National Runner-up and performed in the gala as a soloist at Nationals in New York City. Ethan also trained in ballet and modern dance at Blake High School in the Dance division of the school and graduated in 2018. He was a college scholarship recipient through the NYCDA Foundation and attended University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Ethan taught at some local studios in Tampa before heading to L.A. where he was able to take classes in different genres. He is very excited to be teaching at his home studio and sharing his love for dance with his students. |
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Roxana Sanchez
While born in Puerto Rico, Roxana has lived in and served the children of Tampa Bay for over 40 years. She attended Villa Madonna and Tampa Catholic, and went on to earn degrees in Psychology and Communications from the University of Florida, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and Ed.S. in School Psychology from the University of South Florida, and another Master’s in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. She worked as a School Psychologist in Pasco County for 18 years and is currently the Dean of Students/Psychologist at her alma mater, Villa Madonna School, where she has been for 3 years. Roxana grew up training in all styles at Jackie’s Dance studio, under the tutelage of Ms. Jackie Loto. She was fortunate enough to not only train in Luigi style jazz, but also take classes directly from Luigi himself. In college, she was a member of the Gainesville Growlers dance/cheer team. She choreographed their jazz and hip-hop routines, field routines, and also choreographed for Miami Elite. Upon moving back to Tampa, she became a teacher at Jackie’s Dance studio, where she taught hip-hop, cheer, acrobatics, co-directed the competition team, and choreographed for parades and other events. She was a judge for a competition, On Tour America, and has judged at several dance/cheer events throughout Tampa. Roxana went on to co-own a studio, Xtreme Dance Company of Tampa. For 9 years, she not only taught (hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, acrobatics, and technique) to all ages, but also directed their successful competition team, and oversaw the creative portion of studio life. She stays current by not only teaching and choreographing, but also continuing her role as a student, herself. Currently, she has been guest-teaching at local studios, assists with local dance team tryouts, choreographs competitive routines, solos, duets, and trios, and dances for special events. When not working or dancing, Roxana enjoys the beach and spending time with her daughter Mia and husband EJ. |
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Olivia Sewell
Born and raised in Tampa, Olivia began dancing at age two and trained at All American Dance Factory & Classical Ballet School in nearly all styles of dance. In addition to performing in the yearly recitals, Olivia was a member of AADF’s competition team for seven years, where she competed at well-known competitions such as New York City Dance Alliance and Youth America Grand Prix. At age 14, Olivia attended the prestigious Summer Ballet & Contemporary Intensive at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. The following summer, she attended the Jazz & Hip-Hop Intensive at Joffrey Ballet School as well, this time on a partial dance scholarship, where she received an invitation to join the Joffrey Ballet School’s yearlong trainee program in the city. Olivia was a member of the Hillsborough High School Dancerettes, where she served as captain her senior year, just months after undergoing major spinal surgery. As captain, Olivia choreographed solos, duets and ensembles in the styles of contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, pom, and jazz, many of which have won awards at nationally recognized competitions, such as MA Dance & UDA Nationals. After graduating from the Hillsborough High School IB Program, Olivia attended the University of Florida where she double majored in Psychology and Criminology. While at UF, Olivia was a member of the Danza Dance Club and Delta Gamma sorority, where she participated in various philanthropic dance events. She is now pursuing her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of South Florida with the intent of becoming a therapist. While formerly an assistant, substitute and summer dance instructor, Olivia is thrilled to now be a part of AADF’s yearlong staff and is looking forward to teaching her students with positive encouragement, patience and discipline. |
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Mallory Swanick
Mallory is originally from Florida, where she received the basis of her dance training at All American Dance Factory & Classical Ballet School. Upon graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Mallory moved to San Francisco, California where she spent two years pursuing contemporary ballet as a trainee with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Mallory has spent summers dancing with Complexions Contemporary Ballet in addition to LINES Ballet. She has had the privilege of learning from artists such as LeeWei Chao, Arturo Fernandez, Shirin Keyani-Rose, Alonzo King, Jon Ole Olstad and has performed works by Sidra Bell, David Harvey, Maurya Kerr, Carmen Rozestraten, amongst others. Mallory returned to the Tampa Bay Area and earned her Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, became certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, and has continued to teach and choreograph for competitive studios throughout the years. She currently tours with Groove Dance Competition where she works as a judge and convention teacher, and has also been the choreographer for Groove’s opening number at their national events. Mallory involves herself in the dance community to push herself and others to delve deeper into unknown territory, with the intention of paying inspiration forward. |
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Susan Obregon Office Manager |
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Tatiana Melendez Guest Faculty
Tatiana grew up in Tampa, FL. She studied at All American Dance Factory & Classical Ballet under the direction of Julio Montano and Terri Howell. At 15, she received an invitation to join Houston Ballet Academy's Professional Division on scholarship. While in Houston, Tatiana performed with Houston Ballet in artistic director Stanton Welch's Cinderella, as well as the world premiere of Welch's The Nutcracker. Upon her graduation at 17, Tatiana was offered the position of trainee at Texas Ballet Theater. She performed the role of Clara in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker and was cast as a female lead in the premier of Stevenson's Matinü Pieces. She also performed in Lew Christensen's Beauty and the Beast, and Stevenson's Swan Lake. As a company member with Complexions, she was a part of the world premiere of Dwight Rhoden’s “WOKE” and Rhoden’s newest work to Lenny Kravitz music, “Love Rocks”. This is Tatiana’s second season with Complexions. We are so excited and fortunate to have Tatiana in Tampa this fall working with our All American students as a guest faculty member. |
Andy Pellick Guest Choreographer
Guest Teacher Andy originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA, but has called New York his home for well over a decade. Currently performing Off-Broadway in "Fuerzabruta”, he has also danced in the original Broadway casts of "Wicked”, "Tarzan”, "La Cage aux Folles” (first revival), and "Dance of the Vampires”. He's also performed Off-Broadway in "De La Guarda”. He was featured in the films "The Polar Express" and "Show Business”. He has appeared on “The David Letterman Show”, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the “VH1 Vogue Fashion Award”, “Broadway: The Golden Age”, and”The Tony Awards”. Before moving to New York, Andy's first job was to be the understudy for Tommy Tune in “EFX” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he was also a featured dancer. When not performing, Andy fills his time teaching and choreographing across the country. He feels blessed to work with the upcoming generation of dancers, and loves being a part of such an incredible community.
Guest Teacher Andy originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA, but has called New York his home for well over a decade. Currently performing Off-Broadway in "Fuerzabruta”, he has also danced in the original Broadway casts of "Wicked”, "Tarzan”, "La Cage aux Folles” (first revival), and "Dance of the Vampires”. He's also performed Off-Broadway in "De La Guarda”. He was featured in the films "The Polar Express" and "Show Business”. He has appeared on “The David Letterman Show”, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the “VH1 Vogue Fashion Award”, “Broadway: The Golden Age”, and”The Tony Awards”. Before moving to New York, Andy's first job was to be the understudy for Tommy Tune in “EFX” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he was also a featured dancer. When not performing, Andy fills his time teaching and choreographing across the country. He feels blessed to work with the upcoming generation of dancers, and loves being a part of such an incredible community.