MEET THE ADANSE TEAM
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Jailene “JJ” Espinosa is the creative director here at Adanse to share the gift to dance with the community of Kissimmee. JJ started dancing at age 7 in Ballroom and began studying Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Aerial Arts and Musical Theatre when she was 11 years old. JJ holds various titles such as 2022 US Bronze Medalist Mambo Championships, 2019 South American Rhythm Champion and plans to share her passion for dance with all of you. JJ has choreographed for a variety of shows and events in Central Florida including: Dancing Under the Stars at Disney Springs, Open Numbers for Ulta Beauty, Remax, TD Bank and more! JJ is here to bring you to the next level, in ALL styles!
Teaching: Ballroom all Levels, Rising Star Hiphop, Hiphop Level II Assisting: Competition Teams |
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Jonah White was born and raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Theater. Growing up in Oklahoma did not provide many opportunities for young people to pursue careers in the arts, but anything is possible with persistence and a dream. Jonah has performed at many theme parks and resorts in Central Florida, including: Gaylord Palms, Legoland Florida Resort, Peppa Pig Theme Park, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, and Walt Disney World. He has also performed at many regional theatres, including: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Casa Mañana, and Encore Performing Arts. As someone who didn’t have many opportunities to learn growing up, Jonah is so thankful that Adansé allows him to teach and inspire others who have big dreams just like he did.
Teaching: Performance Class Assisting: Competition Teams |
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Jose Torres started dancing at Adanse five years ago, training in hiphop and gaining exposure in a variety of dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, latin, ballet and more. Starting as a teacher's assistant and moving up to a instructor last season, Jose is ready to be back and getting all Adanse's dancers strong! Jose works for various entertainment companies, performing and party activating in a regular basis. After falling in love with the gym and dancing, Jose has found a way to combine the two to create strong, well-rounded dancers! Get ready to sweat!
Teaching: Strength & Conditioning |
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Chelo Curtis began dancing at a studio in Kansas at the age of 10. She competed in styles including jazz, tap, acro, music theater, and contemporary. Chelo performed in The Edge Performing Arts Centre’s “Nutcracker” ballet with roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara.
In 2020 Chelo graduated from Cowley College with an Associates degree in Music Theater. While studying at Cowley, Chelo competed on the Tigerettes Dance Team, took on the role of Dance Captain, and was hired to choreograph the school’s musicals. Chelo had the honor to choreograph shows including “The Snow Queen”, “Elf the Musical”, and Dolly Parton’s “9-5”. Chelo graduated from UCF in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Management and currently works as an entertainment performer at Legoland. Chelo is very excited to come back to Adanse for her second season teaching Ballet and minis! Teaching: Mini Ballet, Rising Star Ballet, Ballet I & Ballet II |
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Rylee Williams started dancing at 3 years old. She was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and danced competitively in all styles. She moved to Orlando in 2018 to take part in the Disney College Program. Since then, she has danced and performed professionally in parades and shows at Universal, Seaworld, Legoland, and Walt Disney World. In 2021-2022, Rylee was the dance captain and swing for the national tour of Cocomelon Live! This will be Rylee’s 5th season teaching at Adanse and is so excited to get started!
Teaching: Jazz & Contemporary Level II Assisting: Competition Teams |
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Aly Price started dancing at 5 years old. She moved around a lot while young and experienced several different studios, styles, and versions of dance. Joining her competition dance team in high school, which lead her to her decision to pursue dance in college. Before leaving for college she took her first professional job at the Walt Disney World company in summer 2010 and was friends with several character. During college she switched from dance to a science major and took a break from Entertainment. In 2014 she returned back working for an entertainment company in Tampa where she worked as a choreographer, director, stage combat choreographer, and script writer all while working Busch Gardens seasonal entertainment, seasonal entertainment with small companies and a dance teacher for a studio in St Pete. She left Tampa and continued on her entertainment journey where she danced and performed for Universal Studios, Seaworld, and Legoland. A few years lately she then left the country to be part of the opening entertainment team for Seaworld Abu Dhabi. She has since returned and focused her energy back on teaching and helping young dancers grow in a positive and loving community.
Teaching: Minis Hiphop/Musical Theatre & Hiphop Level I Assisting: Competition Teams |
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Kailyn Cain born and raised in Melbourne FL started dancing at the age of two. she danced competitively, all styles of dance until she was a senior in High School, which she was her Dance Teams Captain for two consecutive years along with getting named an All American Dancer her Junior & Senior Year from the National Dance Alliance. In 2019 she moved to Orlando Florida and graduated from UCF with a degree in Hospitality Management & Event Management. While at UCF she was a part of the Knights and Damsels Dance company for 3 years. She continues to audition to one day land her dream of performing at a theme park. And she can’t wait to get started for her 3rd year at Adanse!
Teaching: Jazz & Contemporary Level I, Rising Star Jazz & Performance Class Assisting: Competition Teams |