Meet The Team

Julia is the proud owner of Nexus Dance Company, where her greatest joy is creating a place where dancers feel encouraged, supported, and inspired to become the best version of themselves. With a background in child development and education, she believes every child deserves to be seen, challenged, and celebrated; not just as a dancer, but as an individual.

Dance is about more than just steps on the dance floor. It’s about building confidence, lifelong friendships, and a sense of belonging. Julia feels incredibly grateful to be part of so many families' journeys and to watch our students grow both on and off the dance floor.

When Julia is not at the studio, you'll usually find her spending time with her husband, three children, and dog. She loves traveling, cool weather, holidays, and making memories with her family. Those same values of family, kindness, and community are at the heart of everything we do at Nexus Dance Company, and she hopes every dancer who walks through our doors feels right at home.

Jasmine Gavin discovered her passion for dance at age three and has been devoted to her craft ever since. With over 11 years of teaching experience, she is a highly skilled educator known for her creativity and leadership.

Jasmine trained at Florida State College at Jacksonville, performing with the renowned danceWORKS company, and later at the University of South Florida, where she captained the college dance team and choreographed an award-winning routine.

Today, Jasmine continues to make her mark as an award-winning choreographer whose students consistently achieve top honors, including Dancer of the Year and national titles. Her dedication and artistry have earned her a respected place in the dance community.

Allyse brings over 20 years of experience in the dance world, blending passion, precision, and a deep love for the art of movement. As a seasoned performer, mentor, and proud dance mom, she fosters a studio environment where creativity and discipline thrive.

An award-winning seamstress, Allyse designs all of the studio’s custom competition costumes, combining artistry and attention to detail to showcase each dancer’s individuality. Her dedication and hands-on leadership continue to inspire confident, skilled, and passionate dancers.

Marin danced for 16 years before graduating high school and has now become an amazing dance and acrobatics teacher! She has trained in many styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and more. Her favorite style to teach is contemporary and she has a true passion for technique.

Marin is acrobatic arts certified and has her NASM certification as a stretch and flexibility coach. She currently attends the University of South Florida for Exercise Science and Kinesiology where she is pursuing a certificate of Research in Dance Medicine and Science with the hopes of becoming a physical therapist for athletes and performing artists.

Jaslynn is a former competitive dancer and passionate dance instructor dedicated to helping every student grow in both technique and confidence. She strives to create a positive and encouraging environment where dancers feel supported while being challenged to reach their full potential.

Jaslynn is currently a student at Hillsborough College, where she is majoring in Business. She believes that hard work, discipline, and a love for dance are the foundation of success. Through every class, she hopes to inspire her students to reach their goals while making dance fun, engaging, and rewarding.

Alicia began dancing at the age of four, training with Pinewood School of Dance, where she performed as a soloist with Pinewood Dance Company and earned numerous awards at competitions throughout New York and Connecticut. She later continued her training at Ballet Arts and performed as a soloist with Dutchess Ballet Company, specializing in Classical and Contemporary Ballet.

From 1995 to 2000, Alicia trained at the American Academy of Ballet under Mignon Furman, earning the academy's highest honor, Gold with Distinction, in the Performance Awards Program. She has also studied with world-renowned artists including Susan Jaffe and Stella Abrera (American Ballet Theatre), Violette Verdy (Paris Opera Ballet and New York City Ballet), and Brian Loftus (Royal Ballet).

Alicia has performed in productions including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, La Fille Mal Gardée, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. In addition to her classical training, she is experienced in contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap, modern, and folk dance.

She studied Art and Art History at Goucher College while continuing her dance education and performing in several theatrical productions. Alicia is also an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and holds a Barre Above certification with a Pilates focus.