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Expressions in Motion: A Captivating Photo Gallery of Dancer's Workshop Dance Studio
Meet Our Staff
Miss Tori
Tori Melby is the owner of Dancer’s Workshop In Sanford, NC where she resides and continues the tradition that her mother began 46 years ago, teaching the youth of Lee county and surrounding counties. Along with local, regional and nation recognition for her teaching and choreography, she was a two-time recipient of the prestigious DMA’s Sherry Gold award and studio of the year for Lee County.
Tori’s love of dance Is apparent In the many students she has helped to gain success in the dance world. Along with many Carolina Dance Masters title holders, she has had two DMA national title holders In petite and junior Miss Dance of America. her students have performed In TV shows, Industrial and commercial work, been featured on the Grammys, Golden Globes and the Voice as well as The Rockettes, Vegas show girls and Broadway Stars.
Despite her own accolades and awards, Tori’s legacy will continue with the 34 former students who are currently teaching and choreographing across the country. This she feels is her greatest accomplishment. To know that you have made an impact on a child’s life In such a way, that they In turn want to pass it on and share with others. This amazing art form that we all know and love.. DANCE!
Miss Gaylene
Miss Gaylene is the proud mom of 5 and Nana to 10 perfect grandchildren!!
She has had the pleasure of teaching a studio of little feet for 25 years. Guiding young children through their first plié's and shuffle steps is so much more than a job-it's a joy that fills my heart.
When she Is not in the studio, her favorite places to be are watching her granddaughter dance and at the baseball field watching her grandsons play our favorite game!!
Miss Eileen
Eileen Juric draws from a multi-layered history in the dance world. She began her career training on full scholarships at the Joffrey Ballet School and the School of American Ballet, afterwards dancing professionally as a soloist with the Chicago Lyric Opera Ballet.
After her performing career, Eileen shifted to teaching children and later opened her own studio in New Jersey. Recognizing first-hand how traditional approaches fell short in a mainstream setting, she came to understand the need for a fresh approach to technique.
Eileen began developing an innovative technique program called “BalletBarreNone”, and she produced the acclaimed 3-DVD series “The Children’s Hour of Power” for ages 3-9. The highly-rated, 5-star reviewed series is based on the Joffrey Ballet School’s pre-ballet curriculum, has sold in over 23 countries, and was hailed by Dance Teacher Magazine as “unique and inspirational”.
Since that time, Eileen has taught locally and traveled internationally as a faculty member for CLI Studios and for such conferences as the Dance Teacher Summit, the DanceLife Teacher Conference, Dance Masters of America, and the Florence Summer Dance Intensive in Italy.
Miss Suzanne
Suzanne Mills resides in Sanford with her husband Frank Mills. She graduated from Campbell University with a degree in Business Administration. She grew up dancing at the Dancers Workshop and has enjoyed teaching all levels of dance at the studio for over 40 years.
She is a certified member of Carolina Dance Masters, Inc. and Dance Masters of America Inc., both prestigious organizations dedicated to the elevation of dance education. She has been a member of both organizations for 35 years and has served on the Board of Directors for Carolina Dance Masters for the past 30 years. Her joy comes from sharing her passion and experience in dance education to all levels of dancers.
Miss Malorie
Malorie Sloan started taking dance here with Miss Tori when she was five years old, and started teaching here in 2021. She’s a dental assistant by day, and an educator and motivator by night. She loves being apart of these children’s lives, and watching them continuously grow, learn and succeed!
Mr Kevin
In 1998 Kevin was 6 years old when he got put into gymnastics. In 2005 he was 13 and became a coach at Lee county gymnastics. Since he started coaching he has taught all ages gymnastics, cheer, dance and acrobatics, swimming, running, pole vaulting, and martial arts. He has taught cheer acrobatics at a few universities. He currently reside at Dancers workshop and infinity cheer empire where he teaches acrobatics at both. Acrobatics has been a passion of his for the past 27 years and he enjoys seeing athletes gain new skills
Miss Ella
Ella Wilson is a dancer and instructor at Dancer's Workshop, where she has trained since the age of two. In 2023, she was honored as Teen Miss Dance of North Carolina, recognizing her talent, hard work, and love for the art guided by Tori Melby. Ella now shares that passion by inspiring the next generation of dancers.