Ms. Denise
Receptionist, Executive Secretary & Team Manager
After a hard days work at our local public schools as a teacher assistant, Ms. Denise comes to SFAC in the evenings.
She is the know it all of SFAC and if you need answers, she is the one to ask! She not only has extensive training in public
relations, she is a very organized and professional.
Receptionist, Executive Secretary & Team Manager
After a hard days work at our local public schools as a teacher assistant, Ms. Denise comes to SFAC in the evenings.
She is the know it all of SFAC and if you need answers, she is the one to ask! She not only has extensive training in public
relations, she is a very organized and professional.
| Mrs. Maresa Owner/Director Head Tumbling Coach/Dance Instructor Mrs. Maresa was the gymnastics director (1986-2001) for a top ranked team. Former member NC Dance Alliance, Dance Masters, US Trampoline and Tumbling, USA Gymnastics. Dance Central, CPCC student in Modern and Ballet. 1990 Conover YMCA gymnastics instructor. Mrs. Maresa was chosen as one of only two sophomores on Varsity Cheer Squad for her high school where she choreographed dance routines and stunting for the squads. She was the only advanced tumbler on the team. Dance and acrobatic training began at age 8 in Sanford NC. Her main objective is the provide a high quality of dance education at an affordable price. |
Miss Kim
Dance
Miss Kim holds a Dance Minor from UNC-Charlotte and is a former member of the Gold Duster Collegiate Dance Team at UNCC.
Former employee of Showstopper American Dance Championship and Universal Cheerleading Association.
Highest scoring choreographer of SFAC's 2010 competition team and high overall awards at competition.
Dance
Miss Kim holds a Dance Minor from UNC-Charlotte and is a former member of the Gold Duster Collegiate Dance Team at UNCC.
Former employee of Showstopper American Dance Championship and Universal Cheerleading Association.
Highest scoring choreographer of SFAC's 2010 competition team and high overall awards at competition.
| Mr. Mike Vice President - Sports and Fine Arts Center, Incorporated Tumbling & Gymnastics Coach/Instructor Mr. Mike, who happily admits to be Mrs. Maresa's better half, has been a Gymnastics instructor since 2001. He sports a Blue Belt in Chun Kuk Do. Mr. Mike also serves as co-manager at SFACand at competitions and is accounts manager for SFAC accounts.. He is a Systems Analyst for BCBS of NC for 20+ years. |
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| Mrs. Zapka Instructional Consultant, Substitute Instructor, Secretary & Marketing Currently the PE Specialist at Sardis Elementary, Mrs. Zapka is National Board Certified and was chosen Teacher of the Year on three separate occasions over her career. Youngstown State University BA in Psychology and Physical Education (minors in Health and Coaching). 1986 to present Union County Public School District. She has taught at Unionville, Hemby Bridge, Fairview and New Salem Elementary Schools as well as her current school, Sardis Elementary. |
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Mrs. Katarina
Ballet/Pointe
Katarina is a graduate of The State Ballet Academy of Belgrade, Serbia. Subsequently, Ms. Katarina danced with Simionov
Ensemble and instructed classical ballet at three different Ballet Institutions in Belgrade. She then spent several years in Italy
(Sicily) as ballet instructor, coreographer and dancer at Ballet schools of Ragusa, Comiso, Acate and Grammichele. Upon return
to Belgrade (1997), Ms.Dimitrijevic opened her own dance school "KAYA". However, shortly after that, she took advantage of an
opportunity to return to Italy for college. There she tooka two-year course in Ballet Pedagogy at the University of High culture and
Arts in the city of Rome working with Professors Zarko Prebil, M.Parilla (former Prima Ballerina), Dora De Panfilis, Nicoleta
Pizzariello...For two years of Roman curriculum, she held a position of the assistant to Professor Ivan Goliandin in the Character
dance Department. While in school, she taught classical and character dances at several Roman Dance Studios and also
worked as a dancer. In May of 2003 she immigrated to the United States and in August of the same year obtained a position of an
instructor for Classical Ballet with the Fort Wayne Ballet Academy.
In July 2005 her family moved to Charlotte, NC due to her husband's work. Where she is presently living and working in different
ballet studios. She is presently employed with the NC Dance Theatre, JMSD, Sports & Fine Arts Center and Matthews Ballet.
Ballet/Pointe
Katarina is a graduate of The State Ballet Academy of Belgrade, Serbia. Subsequently, Ms. Katarina danced with Simionov
Ensemble and instructed classical ballet at three different Ballet Institutions in Belgrade. She then spent several years in Italy
(Sicily) as ballet instructor, coreographer and dancer at Ballet schools of Ragusa, Comiso, Acate and Grammichele. Upon return
to Belgrade (1997), Ms.Dimitrijevic opened her own dance school "KAYA". However, shortly after that, she took advantage of an
opportunity to return to Italy for college. There she tooka two-year course in Ballet Pedagogy at the University of High culture and
Arts in the city of Rome working with Professors Zarko Prebil, M.Parilla (former Prima Ballerina), Dora De Panfilis, Nicoleta
Pizzariello...For two years of Roman curriculum, she held a position of the assistant to Professor Ivan Goliandin in the Character
dance Department. While in school, she taught classical and character dances at several Roman Dance Studios and also
worked as a dancer. In May of 2003 she immigrated to the United States and in August of the same year obtained a position of an
instructor for Classical Ballet with the Fort Wayne Ballet Academy.
In July 2005 her family moved to Charlotte, NC due to her husband's work. Where she is presently living and working in different
ballet studios. She is presently employed with the NC Dance Theatre, JMSD, Sports & Fine Arts Center and Matthews Ballet.
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Coach Mandi
Cheer
Coach Mandi brings with her extensive experience. She put on her first dance shoes at the age of three and picked-up her first set of
pom-poms at the age of eight. Ever since, she has built an impressive Cheerleading background. Coach Mandi naturally cheered
from elementary through high school as well as danced. Unlike others, she cheered on Varsity all four years, and was named
Captain in both her Junior as well as Senior years. University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, she was again named Captain in her
Junior and Senior years. In 1999 and 2001, they were the NCA's National Champions!
Currently, Coach Mandi happily is an Elementary School teacher. She has been teaching for six years. She is also a delegation
leader for a student ambassador program in which she travels with high school students in the summers to different areas around
the world.
Cheer
Coach Mandi brings with her extensive experience. She put on her first dance shoes at the age of three and picked-up her first set of
pom-poms at the age of eight. Ever since, she has built an impressive Cheerleading background. Coach Mandi naturally cheered
from elementary through high school as well as danced. Unlike others, she cheered on Varsity all four years, and was named
Captain in both her Junior as well as Senior years. University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, she was again named Captain in her
Junior and Senior years. In 1999 and 2001, they were the NCA's National Champions!
Currently, Coach Mandi happily is an Elementary School teacher. She has been teaching for six years. She is also a delegation
leader for a student ambassador program in which she travels with high school students in the summers to different areas around
the world.
| Ms. Michelle Cheer & Skill Based Tumbling Currently a school teacher by day, Ms. Michelles has a very impressive resume Former Elite Competitive Gymnast through High School. 10 years cheer coaching experience including Head Coach of the Sun Valley Junior Varsity 1993 National Champion competitive cheer team. 17 years of tap, jazz and ballet training with attendance of School of the Arts in Louisiana. |
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| Miss Cameron Skill Based Tumbling, Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Dance Miss Cameron is a former competitive dancer, competitive cheerleader and high school cheerleader. She has been chosen for many scholarships for across the U.S. during her 18 years of training including, Paula Abdul's Company Dance, The Broadway Experience, I Love Dance Sweetheart in Los Angeles and University of Nevada Las Vegas Dance Educators of America, Winner of Dance Off at Jam Fest Columbia SC. Cameron has been a member of a competitive team in dance or cheer since age 5, each year having routines achieving Top National Rankings in their category. |
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| Mrs Valarie, Innovative Ideas of NC Business Consultant & Accounts Valarie is the owner of Innovative Idas of NC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Administration from Alamance Community College. She has worked administratively for AT&T, TransGlobal Communications and DuPont. Valarie is no stranger to SFAC being a former competition dance team mom/volunteer and mother to Stephanie who danced and twirled at SFAC since the inception. (see alumni page) |
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Ms. Jennifer
Gymnastics & Tumbling Coach/Instructor
Jennifer is a former Level 8 competitive gymnast & high school cheerleader.
Ms. Jennifer currently attends CPCC.
Gymnastics & Tumbling Coach/Instructor
Jennifer is a former Level 8 competitive gymnast & high school cheerleader.
Ms. Jennifer currently attends CPCC.
Coach Monta
Boys Power Tumbling Coach
Competitive Cheerleader in Raleigh NC, level 6
Former Power House Tumbler team member.
Currently training with professional wrestling coaches.
Boys Power Tumbling Coach
Competitive Cheerleader in Raleigh NC, level 6
Former Power House Tumbler team member.
Currently training with professional wrestling coaches.
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| Mrs. Rachel Tumbling & Cheer Coach Rachael was a former competitive gymnast who competed up to Level 9 in USA Gymnastics. In 2001, she won the title of Uneven Bar National Champion. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter she was injured and switched to competitive cheerleading, which became her favorite sport; next to gymnastics of course. She walked onto the Small Co-ed Cheerleading Team at UNC-Charlotte, which placed in the top three each year at the NCA Collegiate National Championships each year she was a team member. Rachael also earned the NCA Collegiate All-American title three years in a row while competeing for UNC-Charlotte. She now dedicates her time, energy, and enthusiasm to coaching the next generation of gymnasts, tumblers, and cheerleaders. Rachael has been coaching since age 14 |
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Ms. Danielle
Power Tumbling Coach
USAG Professional Member since 2005
USAG Safety Certified
Coaches Pre-school-High School all levels of cheerleading
Coaches all compulsory levels of gymnastics.
Danielle has been doing gymnastics since age 3. She was a successful
club gymnast in NC achieving to Level 9. Danielle cheered for NC State
University her Freshman year. She has also cheered for several different
All-Star Cheerleading teams.
Danielle is currently studying to test to become a member of the North
Carolina National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges.
Power Tumbling Coach
USAG Professional Member since 2005
USAG Safety Certified
Coaches Pre-school-High School all levels of cheerleading
Coaches all compulsory levels of gymnastics.
Danielle has been doing gymnastics since age 3. She was a successful
club gymnast in NC achieving to Level 9. Danielle cheered for NC State
University her Freshman year. She has also cheered for several different
All-Star Cheerleading teams.
Danielle is currently studying to test to become a member of the North
Carolina National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges.