ABOUT
OWNER AND DIRECTOR:
Beatriz started her training in ballet at age 4 under the direction of Russian ballet instructors. After several years of training, she got the opportunity to perform with the New York City Ballet during the production of Cinderella.
After graduating from High School, she moved to St. Petersburg, FL, where she was able to continue her dance training. While attending college at Park University, she became a member of the New River Dance Team.
After graduating from college, Beatriz got married and started a family. Her husband got stationed at the USMC base, Camp Lejeune, NC. Soon after, she was offered a position at the North Carolina School of Performing Arts in Jacksonville, where she taught ballet, tap, and jazz.
When the School closed, Beatriz decided to open her dance studio in 2009, which she named after her dance team, “New River”.
In 2011, her husband was transferred to Quantico USMC base, where she opened her second studio in Stafford, VA.
Beatriz is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Flamenco, Hip Pop, and also has Latin dance experience. She enjoys choreographing competition routines for solos, small groups, and dance teams.
DANCE INSTRUCTOR:
Tiffany began her dance journey at the age of 4 at Chris Collins’s dance studio, where she honed her skills in tap and ballet. After relocating to Stafford, she continued her ballet training at Avery Ballet, deepening her passion for the art form. Although Tiffany took a break to focus on her college education and career, her love for dance never faded. In 2022, she embraced the opportunity to become a dance instructor at New River Dance Studio, allowing her to share her passion for performance while inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Assistant Tap/Jazz Instructor:
Lionel has been dancing with us since he was just 8 years old, beginning his journey in ballet and tap classes back in 2017. Over the years, he transitioned to tap and jazz, but this year he decided to embrace ballet once again while continuing his tap and jazz classes. His talent shines through in every performance, earning praise from everyone who sees him dance. We're excited to announce that this year, Lionel will be assisting in our tap and jazz class, sharing his passion and skills with fellow dancers!
