Meet our staff
Stephanie Ford
Owner/Creative Director
Stephanie started dancing with Char-Mar at her preschool when she was 2 ½ years old. With Mrs. Mary Jane as her teacher, Stephanie fell in love with dance. Char-Mar School of Dance provided her with a loving, warm, and guiding environment that she will always be thankful for. Mrs. Mary Jane’s energy and light-hearted approach to life and getting through tough times inspired Stephanie, as did Charlie’s frequent teaching of important life lessons.
The teachers at Char-Mar helped train Stephanie for her audition process at Bak Middle School of the Arts. Attending this prestigious art-based middle school opened Stephanie’s eyes to a world of possibilities in dance. From there, Stephanie continued to dance at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and in college.
Stephanie has been a teacher at Char-Mar School of Dance since she was 22. In 2014, Stephanie was offered the opportunity to take over the studio and business and has been proudly representing the Char-Mar name ever since.
Stephanie places a large emphasis on embracing the old with the new and continues the same family-friendly environment as created by Char-Mar’s founders, Charlie and Mary Jane Grant. As the new owner and director of Char-Mar School of Dance, Stephanie works hard to encourage and push students to the next level of their dance education. Stephanie loves working with kids and sharing her passion for dance with the next generation. She lives her every dream every day through her work.
Studio Manager
Fabiana Reyes
Fabiana (better known as Miss. Fabi), started her dance journey at Char-Mar at a young age and quickly became a valued member of the Char-Mar family. Early on, she began assisting classes and working at summer camps, developing a deep understanding of teaching and studio operations. After completing her college education, she returned home and applied her skills in digital marketing, social media advertising, and dance to strengthen the administrative framework at CMSD, helping the studio grow and connect with the community.
Today, Miss. Fabi is the Studio Manager, overseeing schedules, events, and day-to-day operations, while also sharing her love of dance as a Hip Hop teacher at local elementary schools. Her energy, creativity, and dedication inspire students of all ages, and she takes pride in mentoring young dancers and helping them discover their own passion for movement.
Pre-Dance/Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Performance Team/Ensemble
Tracy Bailey
Tracy has been teaching for 25+ years in South Florida. She started her dance and acrobatic training at the age of 5 and danced competitively until college. Tracy has certifications from Dance Educators of America, Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique, and holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Florida. While at UF, Tracy minored in Dance and performed with Danza, Floridance, Soundstage companies as well as Pofahl Studios, the home of Dance Alive! National Ballet. After moving back to South Florida, Tracy started teaching full time and has choreographed many award winning competition pieces and more importantly, helped her students grow and safely develop their artistry and strength. Ms Tracy is continuously exploring new methods and approaches to introduce to her students to keep them motivated and learning in a positive atmosphere.
Jazz/Contemporary/Performance Team/Ensemble
Alexa Grammerstorf
Alexa Grammerstorf is a dance performer, choreographer, and educator originally from the Philadelphia area. She began dancing at the age of two and is deeply passionate about sharing the love, energy, and discipline of dance with this studio community. Alexa is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where she earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Dance. During her time at FAU, she choreographed 15 original works. She has trained extensively in Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Pointe, Tap, and Hip-Hop. Alexa was also a member of Footwerx, a Philadelphia-based tap company, where she had the opportunity to perform at renowned venues including the Wilma Theater, Arts Bank Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Acro/Pre-Dance/Tap/Ballet
Rachel Clendening
Rachel started her dance education at the age of 3 at a ballet school in Beloit, Wisconsin. At the age of 10 she moved to a new studio to do competitive dancing. She was trained competitively in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, clogging, hip hop, and Musical Theater from ten to 18. During her training, she traveled to numerous workshops and conventions such as NYCDA & Dupree Dance convention to be trained under master teachers and attended many regional and national competitions. She started co-teaching at the age of 17 at her home studio in Wisconsin. During her time in college, she performed with the dance company at Rockford University. Since then, she has continued teaching and taking classes to improve her skills.
Experience:
Dance instructor: Marx Dance Academy - Beloit Wisconsin
Dance Instructor: Just for Kix- Belvedere, IL
Tumbling Coach: J&J dance and tumbling- Pecatonica, IL
Ballet Teacher: TuTu School school - Wellington Florida
Performance Team
Kayla Grammerstorf
Kayla Grammerstorf is a dance performer, choreographer, and educator originally from the Philadelphia region. She is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where she pursued degrees in Dance Performance and Accounting. Kayla has been trained in Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and Hip-Hop. While at Muhlenberg, Kayla had the opportunity to work alongside Pennsylvania Ballet and BalletX alum Heidi Cruz-Austin as a dance captain and choreographer’s assistant. She also had the chance to work with artists Karen Dearborn, Natalie Gotter, Randall Anthony Smith, Megan Flynn, guest artist Melanie George, and several student choreographers. Since moving to South Florida, Kayla has taught at multiple studios across the region. As a choreographer and educator, she strives to create an environment for dancers to grow and find their voice in her movement.
Jazz/Contemporary
Mycaela McCorry
Mycaela is a Jupiter local and Florida native. She was part of the first class of dance minors at Florida Atlantic University and she is also an English major and a studio art photography minor. She graduated with her bachelor's degree and a professional and technical writing certificate. Mycaela has been dancing since the age of 3 and is a Dreyfoos School of the Arts alumni. She has trained and danced with choreographers from around the globe including Christopher Huggins, Margo Sappington, Levi Marsman, Ryan Redmond and more.
Hip Hop
Evan James
Evan has been dancing since he was young. He trained with South Florida Dance Company for several years, later he went on to train with Sean’s Dance Factory. Evan has danced on special projects with many successful choreographers and artists like DJ Khalid, Vanilla ice, Flo Rida, Ozuna, Becky G, Marc Anthony and Wisin . He has choreographed and danced for commercials, music videos, Miami Heat dancers, award shows, Jingle Ball Pre-Show, Musical Theater shows and competitive dance. Evan teaches Hip Hop for several dance studios and is actively working on new projects in the dance industry.
Ballet/Pointe
Evelyn Toledo
Evie Borden is a product of the South Florida dance community. She began her dance training in all styles of dance. In middle school she began focused training in classical ballet and contemporary. She attended Bak MSOA. She performed with the Ballet East youth ensemble, placed in contemporary and ballet at competitions.
Evie continued with pre-professional training at The Art of Classical Ballet in Pompano Beach with world renowned ballet mistress, choreographer, Magaly Suarez. She danced with Florida Classical Ballet in corps de ballet and soloist roles for ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Raymonda and more. She trained summers with Orlando Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Harid Conservatory and The Art of Classical Ballet. She is currently studying Performance/ Choreography and Exercise Science at Palm Beach Atlantic University on academic and dance scholarship under the guidance of artist in residence, Eileen Houghton-Hebron. She will be graduating in May 2024 and continuing her studies in Physical Therapy.
Hip Hop
Tiffany Hernandez
Originally from Honduras, Tif began dancing at a young age, quickly developing a deep love for the art form. After moving to the United States, Tif continued to expand dance training, immersing in a wide variety of styles and techniques that shaped a career as both a versatile professional dancer and a sought-after instructor.
Tif’s career includes performing in high-profile projects such as Just Dance commercials and music videos for internationally acclaimed Latin artists including Nicky Jam, Karol G, and J Perry. With a commanding stage presence and the ability to blend technical precision with expressive artistry, Tif brings an undeniable energy to every performance.
Equally passionate about teaching, Tif finds immense joy in inspiring the next generation of dancers. Tif fosters creativity, discipline, and confidence in every student—whether in the studio or on stage. Known for an encouraging and dynamic teaching style, Tif works to train strong, versatile dancers while nurturing a deep appreciation for dance as a lifelong art.
Tif’s mission is simple: share the transformative power of dance, ignite passion in young artists, and continue building a vibrant community where education, artistry, and joy are at the heart of every
Ballet
Lexi Gibson
Lexi has been dancing since the age of three, starting her training at Char Mar School of Dance. She attended Bak Middle School of the Arts and is currently a senior at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Lexi has trained with companies such as Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the Jose Limon Dance Company, Orlando Ballet, and more. She has also participated in competitions and conventions, winning several awards at YAGP, UBC, NUVO, and more. She is beyond excited to be teaching at the studio where her passion began!
Coaching and Private Lessons
Jasmine Wright
Jasmine grew up competitively dancing in Rochester NY. She was trained competitively in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Acro and Musical Theater from the age of 2 . During her training, she traveled to numerous workshops and conventions such as NYCDA, ADA, and DMA to be trained under master teachers and attended many regional and national competitions. She attended the University at Buffalo where she expanded her dance training, and was additionally trained in choreography, improvisation, and Aerial Arts. During her time in college, she was given the opportunity to perform with their in house dance company as well as set choreography. She graduated with her Bachelors in Dance in 2016. Since then, she has continued her dance education through Dance Masters of America’s Teacher Training School and relocated to Northern Virginia where she taught at various studios, choreographed for competitive dance companies, and was a choreographer in residence for a local theater troupe! Jasmine is so excited to continue her journey as a choreographer and dance educator here in South Florida, and cannot wait to share her passion for dance with our students
Tap & Jazz
Olivia McCleary
Olivia has been a dedicated dancer since the age of five, beginning her journey with Char Mar school of dance at Limestone Elementary School. Over the years, she has flourished through dance, eventually joining her high school dance team. Currently, Olivia is pursuing her studies in the medical field while maintaining her passion for dance by assisting with tap and jazz classes at local elementary schools. Her commitment to both her academic and dance pursuits exemplifies her dedication and love for the arts.
Acro/Tap/Jazz
Vickie Nocerini
Vickie has over 30 years of teaching experience. She has taught all age groups from preschool up through the college level teaching all dance genres. Some of her experience includes teaching at New World School of the Arts in the Musical Theatre Department for High School and College, Miami Dade College, Multiple Dance Studios in South Florida, Miami Dade County Public Schools and in addition she created her own mobile dance program, called KinderGrooves which she implemented in multiple preschools and community centers. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from New World School of the Arts, where she attended on full scholarship, and a Master of Science Degree in Education. She was a professional dancer for many years; dancing with Southern Ballet Theater, Houlihan and Dancers, Ballet Randolph, Freddick Bratcher and Company, as well as multiple musical theatre productions among others. She had the opportunity to train with some of the best teachers in the country, studying in New York, Miami and multiple summer dance intensives. Her dance training began at the age of 3, with an amazing and energetic teacher who inspired a life-long love of dance.