THE TEAM
Mrs. Dione Lopes
Mrs. Dione Lopes is a dedicated and accomplished dance professional whose passion for dance began at the age of 8. By 13, she was already teaching and by 20, she had achieved the prestigious title of prima ballerina. At 22, she opened her first dance studio in Brazil before moving to the United States at 30, where she expanded her career as a personal trainer. In 2012, she founded Dione Lopes Dance & Fitness, starting with a one-room studio that soon grew into a larger two-room space. After nearly a decade, she transitioned to a six-room school with a full staff. Mrs. Dione is certified in Acrobatics, DCF children's safety, and has completed various dance courses from the University of Nevada. She is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including Dance Teacher Web, International Dance Acclaim, UNESCO, and Success Team Coaches. Currently, she serves as CEO, pointe ballet instructor, and leads the Aspiring Instructor program at her school.
Mrs. Bruna da Cunha
Mrs. Bruna da Cunha has been passionate about dance since she was a toddler and began teaching at the young age of 14. In Brazil, she contributed to a community program by teaching dance to underprivileged children, and she performed in various dance events at PUC, a prominent Brazilian college. Mrs. Bruna has been a key instructor at Dione Lopes Dance & Fitness since its inception. Like Mrs. Dione, she is affiliated with Dance Teacher Web, International Dance Acclaim, and UNESCO. Currently, she leads the competition team and teaches hip-hop and contemporary dance at the school.
Ms. Manu Knappe
Ms. Manu Knappe began her dance journey at Dione Lopes Dance & Fitness at the age of 14, studying ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary. At 15, she joined the student-to-teacher program, demonstrating her early dedication to the art and education of dance. By 16, she started teaching and has since become one of the studio’s camp coaches, instructing hip-hop, ballet, and acrobatics. She regularly accompanies other teachers to events such as Dance Teacher Web and is an active member of the competition team, where she has played a key role in leading the team to various victories.
Ms. Beatriz Bomtempo
Ms. Beatriz Bomtempo has been involved with Dione Lopes Dance & Fitness since she was 12, volunteering at the studio until the age of 15. She later worked as an office assistant at 17 and 18 while also studying dance from the age of 4 to 16, with a focus on acrobatics. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Ms. Beatriz now serves as the studio's office manager, handling website management and event coordination. She is also affiliated with Dance Teacher Web and Success Team Coaches, continuing her active role in the dance and fitness community.
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