General Info

Dance Unlimited our mission is to help all our students grow and mature into confident, capable young adults; whether they take one class for fun and physical well-being or take many classes to achieve peak performance level.We believe the discipline and character development that go along with quality dance instruction will be a benefit wherever life may take them. The ability to understand and apply constructive criticism, value hard-earned praise, and to strive every day to be better than they were yesterday will help them succeed in all areas of life.We encourage independence, creativity, and communication, and like to hear directly from each and every student about their goals, passions, and concerns regarding their classroom and performance experience. By fostering individual communication and success we also ensure the success of the group and the studio as a whole.Patti Contartesi-Butler has served Dance Unlimited as Artistic Director since it's inception in 1987. Miss Patti teaches Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Combo, and pre-school classes as well as directing Dance Unlimited Performing group, CenterStage Dance Company. Miss Patti has been teaching professionally for over 25 years. Before dedicating herself completely to teaching, she had an extensive career in dance and theater in New York City. Miss Patti brings this experience of stage and screen to her performing studio, Dance Unlimited With her love of dance and children, Miss Patti sets the professional tone of pure dance with a true sense of dedication, imagination, understanding and intensity that make teaching children dance a rewarding and satisfying career.Heidi Sperounis has been Dance Unlimited as Ballet Mistress since 1994. In addition Heidi teaches Ballet, Pointe, and Modern. Miss Heidi, originally from Massachusetts, graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Fine ARts Degree. Miss Heidi is currently on staff at the Middle School of the Arts. Miss Heidi's love and dedication to all our students is indicative of her warm, caring personality.Sheila Wood has been Dance Unlimited teaching Hip-hop, Jazz, Tap, and Acrobatics since 1996. Miss Sheila has danced professionally with both contemporary and modern dance companies throughout the state of Florida and the US. Miss Sheila's talent shines through her teaching technique and choreography.Barbara Santoro-Leneski is a Boston native who began dancing at the age of 3. Her studies include tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, baton and ballroom. In 1989, she became a graduate of the Dance Teacher's Club of Boston's training course, where she remained a member for many years. Barbara is a former chairperson and choreographer for the Suffolk County Junior Miss Program. She has completed, with high honors, many levels of the National Medal Testing Program in tap, jazz and ballet. She has been a guest performer for many benefits, festivals and charity events throughout her career, including performing at Disney World. Barbara is a former regional and national dance champion, competing as both a soloist and group member. And is so proud that now her students are competing as well. She has attended many master classes in dance and teaching with outstanding faculty from around the country. And in 1997, joined the staff here Dance UnlimitedDanielle Minton has trained with Miss Patti Dance Unlimited since the age of 3. She continued her education at Julliard and the Joffrey Ballet. Danielle most recently performed with the Dayton Ballet as a full company member. Danielle teaches Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Children's classes.Holly Morris began her dance training in Connecticut and currently takes classes in New York City. She is teaching Hip-Hop Dance UnlimitedAndree Pun-Sufrin has an AA degree in dance from the New World School of the Arts in in Miami FL, where she was on the Dean's List. Her extensive dance experience includes the Empire State Ballet and the Alvin Ailey Junior App