Discover Our Dance Studio Faculty

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JENNIFER ANTROPOLI

Jennifer grew up dancing at Dance 22 in Webster, NY. At age 16, she was awarded a full summer scholarship to Giordano Dance Chicago, Illinois. Putting college on hold, she moved to California at age 18 to perform with the Young Americans under the direction of William Brawley, Robyn Brawley, and the late Milton Anderson. She's been featured in many shows, including Paramount Studios Convention, Disneyland Convention Center, and National Senior Sports Olympic opening ceremonies. She spent a summer a Boyne Highlands dinner theater in Michigan. She found her love for teaching during her two National Music outreach tours. 

She attended Cal-State Fullerton for two years and transferred to the University at Buffalo, NY, where she graduated with a BFA in dance. While at UB, she studied under Tom Relabate, Lynne Kurdziel-Formato, William Thomas, and Jeanne Fornarola, to name a few. At UB, she was a part of the Dancers' Workshop, Young Choreographers Showcase, Studio Works Dance Ensemble, and Zodiaque Dance Company. 

In 2003 Jennifer joined Spins faculty. She has been awarded numerous awards for overall achievements, performance awards, and choreography awards. She's been recently nominated for 2018 Choreographer of the Year at Nexstar Dance Competition. Her enthusiasm for dance and helping children hone their technique is shown daily in her classes. When she is not teaching, "Miss Jen" loves to spend time with family and friends.

LISA NEVINS

Lisa grew up dancing at Little Red Dancing School, training under Lisa Allain and Cayla Allen. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and modern while training at the studio. Lisa attended the University at Buffalo for college and graduated with a BFA in Dance. While at UB, she danced with the resident dance company, Zodiaque.

In addition to her training in Rochester and Buffalo, Lisa spent numerous summers training in LA at the Edge, New York City, at both Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway and Chicago at Giordano Jazz Dance Center. She was fortunate to achieve numerous scholarships to many summer dance programs, allowing her to broaden her dance education. Lisa lived in New York City, where she interned for Broadway Dance Center and continued training.

Lisa’s professional performance credits include dancing in Opryland’s productions of Boots, Boogie, and Blues and Christmas at the Palace in Tennessee as one of the two female dancers in the show. She also performed for Artpark in Lewiston, NY, where she was cast as Eliza in their “The King and I” production and as a featured dancer in “Copacabana.” Lisa is also one of the original members of LehrerDance, a modern-based dance company in Buffalo, NY. She toured nationally with the company performing and teaching.

Lisa has a true passion for teaching and loves to be in the studio with her students, helping them achieve the most out of every class. She has been fortunate to teach at studios throughout the Rochester area for the past fourteen years, including Premier Dance Center and Pittsford Dance Studio, and guest teaches throughout the site. When Lisa is not at the studio, she loves spending time with her family, especially her husband and daughters.

KIM LORD

Kim grew up dancing at Dance 22 in Webster NY as well as Spins. After High School she went on to travel in Up with People for a year as a featured dancer and continued to teach new students as a Dance Intern for 2 summers after. After her year on the road, she returned to Webster where she started teaching at Spins. In 2001 Kim returned to Webster Schroeder where she went to high school. She choreographed many musicals for over 12 years and is still the choreographer for the award-winning Webster Show Choir. She has worked for many local middle schools and high schools doing Musical Choreography. She was a part of the Brighton Summer Arts for over 10 years. Kim continues to learn and grow from many conventions throughout the year. She has truly enjoyed over 20 years on the Spins faculty. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 kids.

SARAH HIN

Sarah is an alumni of Spins, where she danced for 12 years. She is a Penfield High School graduate who obtained her bachelor's degree at SUNY Brockport in Arts for Children and Dance; she also received her master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Inclusive Education from Nazareth College. While at Brockport, Sarah was the captain of the dance team and performed with the Sankofa dance ensemble. In the fall of 2008, she studied abroad in London, England, teaching physical education. Sarah returned to Rochester and has spent the last seven years teaching dance and music at Thomas Jefferson High School, directing the Kindergarten program at The JCC, and teaching 4th grade in West Irondequoit. She was a member of The ROC City Diamonds Dance Company for three years and was a guest choreographer for the Sing Out Company for the past ten years. Sarah is currently substitute teaching in the Rochester area and directs the Penfield Recreation Summer Camp Program. 

Sarah teaches competition-level Lyrical, Broadway, and Hip Hop classes and recreational pre-school through adults: Tap, jazz, Broadway, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop.

CAITLIN SCHWARTZ

Caitlin Schwartz obtained her early training from the Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education in upstate New York. Under the direction of Artistic Director Jamey Leverett, she participated in various performances with the Rochester City Ballet during her training. She received a B.F.A. in Dance at the University of Arizona on scholarship. There she had the opportunity to work with many renowned teachers and choreographers, such as Ann Reinking, Gary Christ, and many members of the Balanchine Trust. After college Caitlin moved to New York City where she performed and assisted at the renowned Steps on Broadway. Caitlin is now about to begin her third year as a member of the Rochester City Ballet under the direction of Artistic Director David Palmer.

Kirsten Stone

Kirsten received her early training from the Draper Center for Dance Education in upstate New York. While training she had the opportunity to take part in a variety of performances with the Rochester City Ballet under the direction of Artistic Director Jamey Leverett. She went on to earn a B.F.A. in Dance at the University of Arizona on scholarship, where she had the opportunity to work with many renowned teachers and choreographers. While attending the University of Arizona, Kirsten had the opportunity to choreograph various works, which were featured in shows at the University. After college Kirsten moved to New York City where she danced and assisted at the renowned Steps on Broadway. Kirsten went on to choreograph works for New York City Jazz Choreography Enterprise and Inaside Dance Works in Chicago. While living in Los Angeles Kirsten taught at IDA Hollywood and Millennium Dance Complex OC. Kirsten is happy to be back in the Rochester area teaching dance to so many wonderful dancers! 

Tatum Hartmann

Tatum is a Penfield native who embarked on her dance journey at age 2 at Spins Dance Studio. She has come full circle and now teaches at the very studio where she started. With 14 years of experience in dance and fitness instruction, Tatum loves teaching all styles and working with a variety of age levels.



Tatum graduated from The College at Brockport in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Communications, where she was an active member of the college dance team for four years. Her performance career includes dancing for semi-pro basketball and lacrosse teams for four years and coaching for two. In addition to her teaching and performing, Tatum has been a volunteer choreographer for Sing-Out Inc for six years and creates choreography for Section IV cheerleading teams. Outside of dance, she enjoys crafting, spending time with family, and immersing herself in music and art. 

Kristin Bales

Kristin’s lifelong passion for dance and performing started as a Spin’s Dance Studio student at age three. Here, she was part of Spin’s Dance Studios competition team, notorious for many top-scoring awards. At 15, Kristin had the honor of beginning her teaching career here at Spins. Striving to follow in her mentor's footsteps (Cheryl Flanagan), Kristin entered and was crowned Miss Upstate New York Teenager 2000.

Upon graduation in 2001, she was invited to participate in IMTA (International Model and Talent Association). With over 1200 participants, she was 1 of 5 people selected to perform for an audience of over 5000. This afforded Kristin many opportunities to propel her career. Kristin was accepted into the prestigious Broadway Theater Project, founded and run by Anne Reinking, held in Tampa, FL. Just 120 people were chosen from the Nation, awarding Kristin the unique opportunity and privilege of working with legends such as Julie Andrews, Ben Vereen, and Gregory Hines!

 Soon thereafter, she was one of three females accepted into the University at Buffalo’s Music Theater program, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. During this time Kristin scored many leading roles both academically and professionally at theaters such as Artpark and MuicalFare. Performances throughout her career include A Chorus Line (Val), Wild Party (Kate), The Producers (Ulla), World Goes Round (soloist and lead dancer), Smokey Joe’s Café (Deelee), and many more. She also was the lead singer of the Professional band Disco Duck where she enjoyed performing throughout Buffalo, NY.

Upon her return to Rochester in 2007, Kristin continued her performance and teaching career, allowing her to influence and inspire students of all ages, including adults with disabilities, with her knowledge and experience in dance and musical theater! Kristin was also able to carry on performing professionally, enticing local audiences with starring roles at Black Friar’s, JCC Centerstage, and Pittsford Musicals, and GEVA. She has also enjoyed a variety of modeling and film work opportunities along the way! While balancing these acts, Kristin earned her Cosmetology license in 2009. She owns her own successful in-home salon, offering hair and makeup artistry.

Kristin is thrilled to return to Spins Dance Studio, where her love and passion for performance and the arts began.

Jessica Sigafoos

Jessica Sigafoos has adored dancing since the age of 2! She danced at Spins dance studio under Cheryl Flanagan for the entirety of her childhood, until she graduated from high school in 2018. Most of those years consisted of thriving on the competition team. She also loved mentoring young dancers as an assistant dance teacher at the studio.

Jessica joined the Webster Schroeder dance team during her freshman year of high school, and progressed to the position of captain/choreographer for her junior and senior years.

Post high school graduation she attended SUNY Oneonta state (Fall 2018- May 2022) and joined a student organized dance company, known as the Terpsichorean dance company. She auditioned some of her pieces for the end-of-semester recital and was fortunate to have both her dances performed at the show (both of which can be found on the dance company’s YouTube page)! She was also a part of the kickline team for the university. Jessica Sigafoos’s love for dance has never faulted, therefore she enjoys sharing her passion with others.

Fiona Joyce

Fiona grew up dancing at Spins for 15 years. Starting in her 3/4 T/B/J classes and quickly fell in love with dance. Soon after starting, Fiona began to compete on the Spins competition team for 8 years. She competed with many different levels in all styles offered at Spins while attending Penfield High School and was a part of the dance and cheer teams. She attended St. John Fisher, where she studied psychology and early childhood education. Working as a child watch assistant and camp counselor at the Eastside YMCA for three years, Fiona has had experience with a wide range of kids.

Fiona is now a certified group exercise instructor for cycling, barre, and pilates at several gyms in the Rochester area. Fiona is so excited to be back in the studio and part of the Spins family again.

Lindsey Miller

Lindsey is a choreographer, dance instructor, and fitness professional based in Upstate New York. She has over 20 years of experience in the dance and fitness industries working alongside top choreographers and fitness professionals in Los Angeles and New York City. She has appeared in television, film, live shows, music, and fitness videos as a dancer. Lindsey owns Lindsey Miller Fitness (@lindseymillerfitness), providing one-on-one and small-group training. She is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Sugarfoot Certified Trainer, a trainer for Dailyburn.com, a Master Trainer for Barre Above, and Director of Master Trainer Education for PlyoJam Cardio Dance Fitness. She created The Remedy, a mobility program for optimized dance and sports performance. As a personal trainer, instructor, and motivator, she is committed to providing fun, innovative, creative, and scientifically effective programming that promotes a healthy body and mind.

Mitchell Canfield

Born and raised in Penfield, Mitchell embarked on his dance journey at Jody B's Studio of Dance. Throughout his youth, he actively participated in local musical theater, including a performance in Pajama Game, choreographed by Shannon!

This path led Mitchell to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Emerson College in Boston. Professionally, Mitchell performed on various regional stages with memorable roles in productions such as White Christmas, Hairspray, Anything Goes, Godspell, and She Loves Me. A significant milestone occurred in 2015 when Mitchell joined the National Tour of 42nd Street for two years.

Mitchell devoted a decade to designing educational programs for high school students at the National Student Leadership Conference. Specializing in Musical Theatre and Acting, Mitchell played a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring students, aiding them in discovering their true potential and charting paths toward higher education and beyond.

Returning to Rochester, Mitchell continued contributing to the local arts scene, featuring in productions like Cinderella at Geva Theatre Center and The Prom at the JCC. He has also led dance master classes across town. Excitingly, Mitchell is directing the upcoming production of Legally Blonde at Pittsford Musicals.

Eager for the opportunity, Mitchell looks forward to inspiring and guiding students on their unique dance journeys.

Mary Weil:

Growing up at the Sandy Stramonine School of Dance, she discovered her lifelong love for movement and expression. She spent her childhood and teen years training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and modern; each style shaping her into the dancer and teacher she is today. She continued dancing throughout high school and into college, where she attended SUNY Brockport and earned a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Dance.

She began teaching at Spins Dance Studio in 2007 and instantly felt at home sharing her passion for dance with students. She later stepped away from the studio to further her education, earning a Master’s in Psychology, getting married, and starting a family. Over the past few years, she has had the joy of returning to Spins as a substitute teacher and officially rejoined the Spins family in 2024.

This year has reignited her passion for teaching. There is something incredibly special about watching little dancers fall in love with movement for the first time. She finds great joy in creating a space where young dancers can grow in confidence, creativity, and skill.

When she’s not at the studio, she cherishes time with her husband, their two amazing kids, and their beloved dog, Miss Olive. She is grateful to be dancing again and honored to help spark the joy of dance in the next generation.

Kaitlyn Eck

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Kaitlyn Eck began her dance training at the age of 2. She started competitive dancing at age 8 and has placed highly in various regional and national competitions until she graduated high school. Here was where she developed her love of teaching dance, assisting the younger students at her home studio.


Upon graduating high school, Kaitlyn decided to pursue her two passions, education and dance, at SUNY Geneseo. There, she completed her degree in Math and Adolescent Education with a minor in dance. Through the dance department, she had the opportunity to study under distinguished choreographers such as former principal dancer of Garth Fagan Dance Nicolette Ferguson, Jon Lehrer, and Darwin Prioleau. She was also largely involved in the extracurricular sides of dance in the Geneseo community, holding the president title of Geneseo’s Dance Club. Kaitlyn was a dancer for Geneseo’s Knightline Dance team and captained the coachless team her last two years of college. Lastly, she was also an active member in Geneseo’s Dance Ensemble, and was selected to choreograph a piece for this pre-professional ensemble her senior year. Throughout her years, she has become proficient in a variety of styles including contemporary, jazz, tap, Garth Fagan modern, and ballet.

After Kaitlyn graduated from the dance program in 2023, she relocated to Rochester, New York, where she got a job as a 7th grade math teacher. She has choreographed her school’s musicals and is excited to choreograph it again this year. After settling into this position and finishing her Master’s Degree at the University of Rochester, Kaitlyn is looking forward to re-entering the dance world in Rochester. She feels that with her strong background in dance and education, she has a well-rounded dance pedagogy and is eager to share what she has learned with young artists!