Our Team
Kathleen Stead
Founder/CEO
Donna Fusco
Director of Operations/Teacher
Miss Donna started dancing when she was 2 years old after being diagnosed with pigeon toes. Her doctor prescribed dance as her treatment. Donna started at Steeltoes the first year it opened and has been teaching and managing all these years. She is certified by Dance Educators of America and has taught ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and creative movement for ages 2-adult.
Gina Termine-Oliverio
Hip Hop
Miss Gina has been a part of the Steeltoes family for over 20 years. She first started out as an assistant at the age of 18 and has stayed with the company for many years. After a short hiatus, she is so excited to be back teaching again! Her love of dance is very special to her and hopes all of her students learn to love it too. She is looking forward to an amazing year of dance!
Rennie Lauren
Lyrical - Hip Hop - Acro
Rennie is an award-winning choreographer, with her pieces being awarded “best choreography” and “artistic storytelling” at various competitions. She has been dancing for 20 years and still enjoys every minute of it. Rennie studied dance at Hunter College and participated in the Summer Performance Workshop at Alvin Ailey, Summer Conservatory Program at Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and Debbie Allen’s Summer Dance Intensive. She enjoys teaching and loves seeing the progress of students as they bring her work to life. The passion her students have mimics her own and she enjoys being a part of their dance journey!
Mariah Valentin
Hip Hop - Jazz - Contemporary
Mariah began her dance training at the age of 2, and has loved it ever since! She trained under Diego Funes, studied at Peridance Capezio Center in New York and received her degree in dance from Stockton University. While at Stockton she choreographed for numerous student showcases and dance concerts. Mariah was captain of the Stockton University Dance Team and won numerous awards at competitions all over New Jersey. She has danced for the Philadelphia 76ers pre-game show at the Wells Fargo Arena. Mariah’s competition choreography has garnered her many high awards and wins including “Best Entertainment.” Mariah’s passion for dance continues to be limitless and she loves to share her love of dance with her students!
Ann Mandel
Hip Hop - Jazz - Lyrical - Acro/Hip Hop
Ann has been a part of Steeltoes for 18 years. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old and competed with the Steeltoes team for 7 years. In addition to dancing, this will be her 8th year teaching and assisting classes. Ann is currently studying special education at Suny Cortland where she competed with the Kickline team. She loves working with students and watching them grow! She is so excited to continue working at Steeltoes and inspiring young dancers!
Kayla Fraser
Hip Hop - Jazz - Lyrical - Ballet - Acro/Hip Hop
Kayla Fraser is a Rockland County native who began dancing at an early age. She trained in all disciplines of dance throughout her life and knew one day she would become an instructor and share her passion with others. Kayla danced competitively at Anita Ehlers Dance Extensions in Park Ridge, NJ and attended multiple competitions, workshops and conventions where she won multiple awards, scholarships and achievements. By the age of 15, Kayla had transferred to train in NYC at Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey and the Joffrey. She has been a performer at concerts, commercials and multiple professional showcases. Kayla is currently attending college earning her Bachelors Degree in Social Science. She has also just finished her rookie season as a professional National Arena Football dancer for Albany Empire.
Hannah Druss
Hip Hop
Hannah has been dancing since she was 2 1/2 years old and began dancing competitively during her high school years. She was captain of both the dance team at Clarkstown South High School and her competitive team. During her college years, she taught Zumba and was a member of the IFD dance team at Binghamton University. Hannah has been teaching for 7 years and loves working with students of all ages and levels. She has choreographed for girl scout troups, performed as a mascot for a local elementary school, and taught dance and movement to pre-k students. She creates a positive, fun, and passionate atmosphere for every dancer to grow and be themselves in class. Hannah’s motto is to dance like nobody’s watching and is looking forward to another year teaching at Steeltoes!
Allie Ribuffo
Lyrical - Ballet - Contemporary
Allie has been a dancer for over a decade. She started her dance career at Steeltoes Dance studio and went on to receive her BA in Dance with a concentration in Performance at Stockton University. While at Stockton, she choreographed numerous pieces for the dance program, as well performed in numerous dance concerts. Allie had the wonderful opportunity to work many professional artist including…Caitlin Quinn Pittenger, Rain Ross, Chandra Moss-Thorne, Beau Hancock, Katie Vickers, and Lauren Putty White. Allie has also worked with Gibney Dance Company, Nickerson Rossi Dance Company, and ODC during her time at Stockton University. Allie hopes to share her knowledge and love of dance with others, and spread the importance of kindness within her classes.!
Assistants
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Emma Mandel
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Sydney Edmonds