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BALLET, TAP, HIP HOP, BALLROOM, ART, ACTING, TAE KWON DO, CHEER

Lisa Fultz - Founder and President 

Lisa began dancing at the age of 9 in Buffalo, NY where she trained for many years at Mullen’s School of Dance and studied ballet with Dorothy Gaye.  Lisa performed at Kleinhans Music Hall in New York and worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando.  Lisa opened her first dance studio in 1992, teaching tap and ballet to young children.  In February 2000 she became the proud parent of a child with Down syndrome. It was her daughter who inspired her to create "Special Kids Dance" and to teach children with special needs.  She loves working with children of all ages and hopes to expand the program to reach out to many more children for years to come. 

Lisa Fultz, Founder and President

Devenia Cowper began studying martial arts with her three children seven years ago, and decided right away to become an instructor.  She trained with the American Taekwondo Association and their masters for three years to achieve each level on instructor collar, level 3 red, level 2 black and red and finally level 1, black collar, certified ATA instructor.  Ms. Cowper has been teaching Taekwondo for 4 years and owned her own ATA school for three years. It is her goal to make sure each student feels motivation, self confidence and respect for others, and improves their physical abilities and coordination.  Ms. Cowper has worked with children with different issues and abilities, and enjoys seeing each one reach their potential.

Devenia Cowper, TKD Instructor

Lily Alcott - Art Instructor  Lily has an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO. Lily taught pre- kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary school children. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Special Education at the University of South Florida at St. Petersburg, FL. Lily is a member of the Business and Professional Women's Organization, the South Pasadena Cultural Arts Council, the Museum of Fine Arts, and loves animals, reading and to travel.   

Lily Alcott, Art Instructor

Alice Slayton - DANCE & ACTING.  Alice has a long history of entertainment in her background from dancing, singing, acting and plays many musical instruments. She worked at Busch Gardens for many years.and has been teaching with Special Kids Dance since 2005. Alice has an 9 year old daughter with Down syndrome and enjoys teaching our children. This year Alice will be teaching an acting class that will prepare for a Christmas Play and a Spring Performance. She will be teaching Ballroom Dancing as well as Hip Hop! Welcome to our Largo location Ms. Alice!

Alice Slayton, Dance Instructor

Nancy Russell, LCSW

                                                                                                                                                             Nancy Russell MSW, LCSW.  Nancy has over 20 years of experience in early childhood development and working with hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing clients. Her practice in Florida has been recognized for its insightful and effective methods in helping children overcome traumas and early childhood development problems. She incorporates the family into the solution and directs treatment to build on the child's self-esteem, allowing them to overcome their problems with dignity and support from their parents and siblings. Utilizing both play therapy, art therapy, interactive counseling methods, and her understanding of the complications children face in adjusting as they age, Nancy brings with her a deep compassion and insight.  www.coaching4kids.com