Faculty

Sarah grew up in Windsor, Connecticut and began dancing at age three with Connecticut Concert Ballet under Wendy Fish-Lawrence and David Lawrence. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ballet Pedagogy from The Hartt School Dance Division at the University of Hartford, where she expanded her training across contemporary, jazz, and modern dance. Sarah has taught at Alyce Carella Dance Centre, Connecticut Concert Ballet, and through an internship with the Hartt School Community Division, and has attended summer intensives with Orlando Ballet, Hartt Community Division, and Ballet Hartford.

Eliza specializes in ballet and pointe and is beginning her second year teaching at ACDC. She began studying ballet at age three with Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, later trained at The Brookline Ballet School, and graduated with distinction from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Eliza also spent a year as a Trainee with Ballet Hartford, performed in classical excerpts and new choreography by Claire Kretzschmar, and currently dances as a company member with Woodbury Ballet Theatre.

Energetic and expressive, Felicia brings theatrical polish and emotional depth to her classes, helping dancers find both their technique and their voice on stage.

Lucy has been dancing since she was 2 years old, training at Alyce Carella Dance Centre in tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and country line. She started as an assistant teacher at 14 and began teaching her own classes at 18. Over the next 10 years, she worked with dancers of all ages, with a focus on preschool and elementary-aged students.

Her classes combined strong technical instruction with a fun, positive environment where dancers could build confidence and develop a love for dance. She has experience teaching recreational and competitive dancers and enjoys helping each student grow at their own pace.

After taking time off to raise her children, Lucy continued working with young children as a Kindermusik educator, teaching music and movement classes for infants through preschoolers. She is currently a preschool teacher at Squadron Line Elementary School in Simsbury, where she brings the same energy and creativity into the classroom every day.

Lucy is also a member of the Stompin' Boots Country Line Performance Team, allowing her to stay active as both a performer and instructor.

With over 30 years of dance experience and more than a decade of teaching, Lucy is excited to share her knowledge and love of dance with the next generation.

Sofia Rosato is a professional dancer, singer, actress, and model with a lifelong passion for the performing arts. A Musical Theatre graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, she has been dancing and performing since she could walk, turning her childhood passion into a professional career.

Sofia’s performance credits include Disney Cruise Line, RWS Global, and America’s Got Talent, along with appearances in television and vertical film productions. As a model, she has walked in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami Fashion Week and has worked with a variety of national brands.

Trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, hip-hop, and acro, Sofia brings versatility, strong technique, and positive energy into every class she teaches. She is passionate about helping young dancers build confidence, creativity, and a love for movement in a supportive and encouraging environment. Sofia believes every student has the ability to shine and is excited to inspire the next generation of performers.