about us
Martha Lokaj
Meet Martha, the heart and soul behind our dance studio. Martha’s journey with dance began at the tender age of 12, igniting a lifelong passion that continues to fuel her every day. From the moment she stepped into her first dance class, Martha knew that she had found her true calling. Dance became more than just a hobby – it became her purpose, her joy, and her greatest love.
Driven by her unwavering passion for dance, Martha discovered a deep desire to share her knowledge and expertise with others. Teaching became her way of giving back to the art form that had given her so much. With boundless enthusiasm and a genuine love for her craft, Martha embarked on her teaching journey, inspiring countless students along the way.
Sixteen years ago, Martha took a leap of faith and followed her dreams by opening her own dance studio: Martha’s Dance Center. It was a labor of love, a place where dancers of all ages and abilities could come together to learn, grow, and express themselves through movement. With Martha’s guidance, her studio has become a vibrant community where creativity flourishes, friendships blossom, and dreams take flight.
Today, Martha’s passion for dance continues to shine brightly, lighting the way for aspiring dancers to follow their own paths. Her dedication to her students, her unwavering commitment to excellence, and her infectious love for dance are the driving forces behind everything she does. As a teacher, mentor, and friend, Martha’s impact extends far beyond the studio walls, leaving a lasting impression on all who have the privilege of dancing by her side.
Our instructors
Crystavia Clark
Crystavia has been dancing since the age of 12, and her background in gymnastics has served well in her movement studies. Crystavia attended Indian River State College where she received an AA in dance, and she completed a BFA in Modern Dance from the University of South Florida in the Fall of 2020. While at USF, Crystavia had the privilege of teaching children of ages 5-15 in Contemporary, Ballet, Hip-Hop, gymnastics and praise dance from when she was 17 years old till this day. Today she has further her knowledge and also teaches tap, Acro and jazz. Since graduation, Crystavia continues to dance professionally while still teaching at Martha's Dance Center.
Cynthia Capitelli
Cynthia started dancing when she was 8 yrs old and had found her love and passion for dance ever since. She became an assistant teacher at age 10 and learned how to teach from two great dance instructors. At 14 Cynthia started taking classes at That's Dancin' where she learned a lot of technique and how to hold form. She started teaching at 18 years old at Dance & Beyond. After one year of teaching there she took over the business which she owned from September 2006 - June 2010. Cynthia specializes in teaching Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Pointe. Her favorite and strongest is Lyrical and Jazz. She has a Dance and Gym USA certification. Also completed and holds a BDC Dance Teacher certification. "Nothing makes me as happy as when I see my students perform; they make what I do worth it. Every time that I'm feeling down, I go to class and all my troubles are somehow gone. I love what I do and am blessed that I am able to do it."
Shontè J
Dancer and Choreographer from Cincinnati, OH. Her styles are in hip-hop, majorette, street Jazz and vogue. She has explored many facets of work, performing in Red Bull Dance Your Style and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. She has also worked on brand ambassador projects as a dancer for brands like, Adidas Original. She has been teaching since the age of 18 and plans on turning her creativity and choreography skills into creative direction.
David Guggino
David Guggino began his dance training at the age of five and, by twelve, was performing professionally in Philadelphia with The Rainbow Company. A graduate of Marymount Manhattan University and the Joffrey Ballet/New School University with a B.F.A. in Dance, David went on to perform extensively in theater, film, and television. His credits include West Side Story (TUTS), Damn Yankees (NSMT), Grease! (KC Starlight), Broadway Under The Stars, Regis and Kelly!, Momix, Joffrey Ensemble, and Eglevsky Ballet, among others.
As he transitioned from performing, David choreographed the Off-Broadway show What Guys Do! and created the live dance and music event SlamBamDance. He directed and choreographed multiple music videos and has been a respected dance and acro teacher for over 15 years at several dance schools, including Steps on Broadway, Stamford Ballet School, and numerous schools throughout the New York and New Jersey area. David continues to inspire young dancers, sharing his passion for movement, creativity, and performance both in the studio and on stage.
