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Creativo Dance Studio in Miami is a dance academy with many excellent and well-rounded dance instructors, founded in 1998. Daysi Cepeda, CO and director, have been teaching over thirty years, encouraging thousands of participants to develop the love and passion for the art of dance.
At Creativo Dance Studio our dancers receive the highest level of training in an exciting and fun atmosphere.
Our classes teach dancers about culture, technique, history and performing. The programs are design for children ages 3 to adults. Our students learn to appreciate different music styles, dance vocabulary and definition of movements. Our Dance Classes are interesting and informative. In addition, participants get involved in the process of creating dance choreography and participate in wonderful creative performances.
Our goal is provide students a nourishing environment full of positive experience. During the process of learning about dance, students develop confidence and self-esteem. Our mission is to educate not only students, but also parents and the community. Dance is not only entertaining but is a tool of self-expression.
Our Dance school philosophy is to demand the best of each student whether he or she plans to become a professional dancer or not. A student with the proper amount of training, talent and desire will be encouraged to pursue a career in dance and further continue their professional studies.
Founder
Daysi Cepeda
Founder
“Dance is not a competition…
It is an art, it’s a passion.”
Daysi Cepeda
At first glance, she began dancing at the of 6. This recognized dance proffesional holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Liberal Art Studies from Florida International University and an Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Miami Dade College (MDC).
Cepeda was an Adjunct Professor and contractor at Miami Dade College as well as contributed to development of a variety of Dance Programs for the Department of Community Education. She has an extensive experience working with the community with Dance and Education outreach programs, choriographing, producing and directing many performances on her 25 years career
Our Staff

Destiny Diaz
Destiny began dancing in Creativo Dance Studio at the age of 9. In High School she attended Academy of Arts and Minds high school. She is currently a student at New World School of the Arts pursuing her Bachelor Degree in Dance Education. She has been trained in classical ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary. Destiny was part of National Honor Society for Dance Arts. She is an outstanding choreographer whom received awards from several Regional and National Dance Competitions.

Dania Cristia
Dania Cristia is a recognized dancer and acclaimed professional Dance instructor, graduated with honors at the Cuban National School of Art. She trained as a experieced ballerina at Camagüey Ballet and the National Ballet of Cuba, and achieved the category of Soloist, which she held for 20 years. Among her achievements are the development of International Dance Programs in Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic. She has choreographed numerous productions and ballet solo’s, and has won several gold medals in National and International Ballet competitions.

Jaime Moran
Moran, cuban born with an extensive background as a dancer, chorographer and educator. Dance enternaintner for a popular cuban TV show, has numerous international awards in festival an important events. He speciallized in tap dancing, and he has won numerous regional and national competitions awards. He was recognized by The New York Times for instroducing tap dancing to Cuban.

Cosette Rodriguez
This spotlighed instructor began her dance studies at a very early age. Graduated at National Art School (ENA), Cuba, where she received numerous high award recognitions. She was a member of Cuban Spanish Ballet, and earned the position of Dance, Teacher and Choreographer. On 2008, she graduated at Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), Habana University, specializing in Classical Ballet. She graduated with higher recognition. Her thesis ” Ballet Nutrition on First Level Students”, published by Marcos Rodriguez on 2008. Her students has been awarded First place in several ballet National Dance competitions

Soanne Oquendo
Soanne was born in Puerto Rico, began dancing at the age of 6. Recipient of scholarship in numerous dance centers such as Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, Roxi Performing Arts center. In 2006 was selected to be part of the NBA Miami Heat Jr. Jam Dancer. Soanne has won numerous regional and national dance competitions. Currently she the owner of a dance outreach program that provides service to many private schools. In addition, Soanne is a Lead teacher for South Miami Elementary Magnet Program and a teacher at Creativo Dance Studio and Trendz Dance Center. She is finalizing her bachelor degree in Education at Florida International University, Miami.

Gustavo Martinez
Office Manager for Creativo Dance Studio. He is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management including public relations, registration, accounting, recital coordination, bookkeeping and scheduling.