Dancers Only Studio Staff
Terina Young
Owner
Sarah Sonjeow
Artistic Director
Teachers
Lindsay Grange
Teacher
Lindsay has been dancing since she was 7 years old, and has studied all forms of dance. Lindsay has a BS in elementary education from Oakland University, a Masters in Education with a major in special education from Wayne State University and an Education Specialist Degree in leadership also from Wayne State University. Lindsay started her dance career under the direction and guidance of Patrice Salerno. During those years she was selected to dance with New Olympians representing the United States in Russia, Copenhagen, Italy and on Commodore Cruise Lines. Lindsay has studied and taken workshops taught by numerous choreographers from across the United States including Doug Caldwell, Alexandre Magno, Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, Savion Glover and more.
She has been teaching Jazz, Tap, Lyrical and Ballet since 1997. Lindsay is the former owner/director of Expressions Dance Company which she owned for six years before moving onto her full-time career in education. Lindsay loves sharing her knowledge and passion for dance and the arts with her students.
Claire DiFranco
Teacher
Ms. Claire trained at Mary Skiba’s School of Dance for 15 years and is currently earning her Bachelors degree at the University of Michigan which includes a minor in dance. She has had the opportunity to perform with multiple dance groups at U of M and has had multiple pieces of her own performed at the university as well. During the summer, you can find her dancing and choreographing for the USPBL Dance Crew at Jimmy Johns Field.
Shea Riera
Teacher
Ms. Shea grew up training at Underground Dance Company and is currently studying business at Oakland University. She loves to perform and has choreographed for multiple music videos and performed for GAC Motors in the 2019 North American Auto Show. She is on multiple dance crews where her love and education for the art of dance is always growing. In the summer you can find her dancing and choreographing for the USPBL Dance Crew at Jimmy Johns Field.
Madeline Ancona
Teacher
Ms. Madeline trained at Dancers Only Studio for 15 years in all styles of dance. Throughout her dance career, she has received special judges awards and performed in award winning pieces including one with a National Title. She has also received awards on her energy, emotion and stage presence from individual judges. She was named the team motivator by Studio owner Terina Young. She has been on the USPBL dance crew for Jimmy Johns Field, as well as preforming in Lions Halftime Shows.
Gianna Fuentes
Teacher
Ms. Gianna began dancing at the age of 3 and has trained in various styles such as jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, and pom. She grew up training at Dancers Only Studio and experienced continued training at Legworks Dance Works NY, Release Detroit, and Inferno Dance Co.Throughout high school she was also apart of the nationally ranked Utica High School Varsity Dance Team. She was also a a member of the USPBL Dance Crew for multiple seasons. She has been in numerous showcase events such as The Main Event, MC3, D-Man Foundation, and Dream Makers Ball. Gianna has also taken part as a dancer in Rapper Young Rocs music video "2 Years Ago Today"as well as a commercial for Little Caesars Arena. She is grateful to be apart of Dancers Only Studio and is happy to be able to share her passion for dance with her students.