meet our staff

Claudia began her dance training at the age of 5 in “La Casa De Cultura” - training in ballet, cha-cha-cha, and baile contemporáneo. She continued her dance training through middle school, high school, and college under the direction of Martica Ortiz and Janet Arce. She trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. She attended Florida International University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

As a professional dancer, she has danced for artist such as Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Jake Miller, Drake, Lil Wayne, Wisin y Yandel, Daddy Yankee, J-Alvarez, Farruko, and many more. Toured with Gente De Zona and Chyno Miranda. Has performed in Latin Music Award shows such as Premios Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, and Latín Billboards.

She has also performed in Latin TV shows for Telemundo & Univision such as Despierta America, El Gordo y la Flaca, and Sábado Gigante. Her teaching career began at the age of 17, assisting the directors of LDDF. Claudia has taught in many local Miami studios, ages 3-18, where she has choreographed small & large group pieces for local, state, and national competitions. Claudia’s group pieces have won choreography awards, special judge’s recognitions, as well as many first place over all rankings. She was the assistant dance coach for the St. Brendan High School Sabrettes from 2015-2017.

She is also the choreographer for Miranda Productions, putting together shows for national foundations such as La Liga Contra el Cancer & Centro Mater/Corpus Christi. She has also managed, organized, and directed for 7 years a Fashion Show fundraiser for Miami Learning Experience, which is an institution for students with special needs. She is also an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer since 2018-present. Claudia’s dream has always been to open her very own dance school where kids, teens, and adults can come and dance with no judgement and complete freedom to express themselves in the form of dance! She now proudly welcomes everyone to Vice City Dance Company!

Sandra is our Studio Administrator! She is the first face you see when you walk through our doors! She makes sure all dancers get settled for their classes and help parents with any information they may need! 

Ms. Valentina has a training background that exceeds 15 years. She is trained in Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Jazz. She began dancing competitively at 9 years old. Ms. Valentina loves to work with kids of all ages and is eager to share her dance and stage experience with our students!

Ms. Isabella grew up dancing competitively at a local Miami dance studio. She has been teaching for 5 years, helping dancers build their technique, movement quality, performance skills, and confidence!

Ms. Isabella is currently part of the Florida Panthers dancers as the Co-Captain. We are excited to have her share her expertise and positive classroom structure with our dancers!

Ms. Elizabeth (Ellie) has been dancing since the age of 3 training in all styles. She participated in both her middle school and high school dance team. Ms. Ellie attended New World School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Dance. She is thrilled to share her passion for dance with the younger generation and help them fall in love with dance!