Our Staff

Integrity, strength, and confidence are values they instill in their own children as well as the children of the DTPA "family". After becoming owners and directors, Allan and Christy took this small dance school and made it what it is today – a family oriented school that provides a positive and competitive environment for children to expand their talents and explore their dreams. They have a Junior and Senior Performing Team that has been requested to perform throughout Central Florida, a Production Team that competes in competitions, and students that compete in regional and national competitions. Their students have brought home many prestigious awards such as National Title Winner and Top Soloist, and frequently place in the "Top Ten" for solos, duos, trios and groups. Over the years, DTPA has become increasingly more involved with the community. DTPA volunteers their time by performing in the Titusville Street Parties, County Festivals, State Fairs, Grand Openings, Camps, Community Centers, and the Annual New Year's Eve Cocoa Village Celebration. In addition, DTPA volunteered their resources and time to build and participate in the first Downtown Titusville Halloween Haunted House.

"We strive to make our students feel loved and challenged at the same time. We will always make our students and their families feel at home, whether they have been with us for years or just walking through the door for the first time!" — Allan and Christy Scherer

Gabby has been dancing since she was 7 years old. She is trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Musical Theater. From the beginning of her dance career, Gabby has been competing at National Level and has won Double Platinums and Overalls with her solos and group pieces. She has won scholarships to New York from Pulse Dance Convention and to Los Angeles from Ihollywood Dance! Gabby is continuously extending her dance education and has trained under many widespread acclaim and celebrity choreographers such as Travis Wall, Mia Michaels, Nick Lazzarini, Stacey Tookey, Twitch, Dominic Sandoval and Lauren Froderman, Tabitha and Napoleon. Gabby is a member of DTPA's New Professional Company and was recently invited to perform in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Her students have won numerous Overalls and Scholarships at regional and national competitions. "I have a passion for choreographing just as much as dancing and I get inspired by the most craziest things ever! I love sharing my love of dance with my students, and can't wait to share it with the new students to come. God Bless!"

Courtney was born to be a dancer! She began student teaching at the age of 10 and by age 12 was teaching her own classes. She is on DTPA's Senior Company and has competed in regional and national dance competitions earning Double Platinums and Overalls. She has attended numerous dance conventions, workshops, and master classes and has trained under many world-known choreographers such as Tyce Diorio, Mia Michaels, Mary Ann Lamb, Dave Scott, Twitch, Judine Somerville, Gil Duldulao, Chris Judd, Wade Robson, Laurieann Gibson, Desmond Richardson and many more! Courtney is DTPA's Artistic Director for the Junior and Petite Company where they perform throughout Central Florida and compete in regional and national competitions. Her students have won High Golds, Platinums, Double Platinums and Overalls for their solos, duos, and groups. She is also the Artistic Director for DTPA's Performance Team that performs in Brevard County Community Events. She has choreographed dance pieces for The Titusville Playhouse as well. In the summer of 2010, Courtney attended the ROCKETTES Summer Intensive where she trained and performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Also, because Courtney is an award-winning dancer was personally invited and performed on Live T.V. in the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! In the past year she was offered scholarships to NYC, to perform in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and has joined DTPA's Professional Company. Courtney loves her students and is always looking forward to meeting and inspiring new ones!

Erik "Silky" Moore started dancing at the early age of nine. He received his initial training from Debbie Frattas Dance Concepts. While still a member of this studio Erik appeared as a featured performer on the St. Jude's Telethon for two consecutive years. Erik continued his training at the Connecticut Academy of Performing Arts. While there, he was asked to perform for the Governor of the state of Connecticut. In September of 2003, Erik moved and began his training in Florida. During his first months at this new studio he was asked to serve as the assistant teacher to the advanced tap classes and quickly began his competitive dance career. In his first international competition Erik won the title of Teen Mr. Starquest.
Erik is a very entertaining and inspiring dancer whose specialties include Tap, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary. You may have seen him recently as a featured dancer on seasons five and six of Fox's hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance." "Silky" is currently a record breaking, award winning dancer and choreographer and is an expert in the art of movement. He has a way of creating fresh, innovative work that encompasses intense emotion and pure passion. He puts it all together with his signature style blending such as; hip-hop, contemporary, tap, break dancing and jazz, leaving audiences on their feet! Erik "Silky" Moore is a member of DTPA's Professional Company and has been with Dance Theater for 3 years.

Michelle has been teaching dance in the community for over 9 years. She studied all Fundamentals of Ballet at BCC for over 4 years and trained at The Orlando Ballet. Michelle has trained under world known dancer, choreographer, and instructor, Marta Phillips, as well as world known choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb. Her Ballet training includes Russian and Vaganova styles. Michelle has choreographed many award-winning pieces, as well as trained award-winning dancers. Michelle is also a licensed Zumba Zin Instructor. Her classes are edgy and fun, and will be sure to get your calories burning! She has made her Zumba classes at DTPA well known for being one of the best in the county!

Corey began his dance career with DTPA in only hip-hop, but soon after was training up to 5 hours a day in Ballet, Break Dancing, Contemporary, Gymnastics, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Production and Tap. Corey has earned Top Scores and Overalls with his solos, duos, and group pieces at regional and national competitions, as well as Title Winner, Mr. Teen STARBOUND at Nationals in 2010, and Title Winner, Mr. STARBOUND at Nationals in 2011! From competitions to conventions such as Monsters of Hip Hop and The PULSE On Tour, Corey has competed and trained under world acclaim choreographers, judges and dancers. Corey competes and performs throughout Central Florida with DTPA's Senior Company and now trains and entertains with DTPA's Professional Company.

Erika began dancing at the age of 3 at La Acdemia de Ballet with Maria Eugenia Flores. She then continued her studies at Dance Theater Performing Arts in Titusville, Florida. At the age of 14, Erika was accepted into the Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver, BC, Canada where she began her professional ballet training. While at the Goh Academy she worked with many guest choreographers including: Toru Shimakazi, Erica Trivett, James Amar, Anna-Marie Holmes, Maina Gielgud and many others. She also won numerous awards for her solo and group pieces, received RAD Certification, and completed her time at the Goh with a tour of China with their Youth Ballet Company. After her time with the Goh she trained in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Graduate Program.
In June, 2010, Erika received her certification as a professional dancer in Lausanne, Switzerland where she is currently based. Since receiving certification, Erika has performed solo roles with L'avant Scene Danse Company under Coach and Artistic Director Jania Batista, Salzburg Ballet Company Workshop 2010, and Octavio de La Roza Ballet Company in his world premiere of Voulez-Vous Danser Gainsburg?.

She is currently dancing in Switzerland with Vie-Et Vent Company, David .P. France Dance Company, and Avant Scene Danse Company.

Angela McCaslin
Yoga

Angela is a certified Hatha yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga for 5 years.
I love encouraging students to twist, bend and breathe a little bit deeper and to challenge them differently each time! I am honored to be part of the Dance Theater family and excited to incorporate the benefits of yoga to dance! Namaste

Beth has been on staff at DTPA since 2005, taking over as Music Director in 2007. She began teaching music, piano, voice, flute, and theory in 1996. Her students have numerous accomplishments including: Regional and National Awards, Broadway Performances, College Scholarships, Recording Contracts, and Successful Touring Bands. For 10 years prior to her teaching career, she performed both nationally and internationally as a featured guest artist and as part of a Jazz Ensemble. She studied in California under jazz great, and arranger, Stanford King, classical pianist, Madeline Birdwell, and conductor James Christie. Ms. Beth has been married for 26 years and has 2 children.