Miss Alexis has been teaching dance for over 16 years and is proudly celebrating her 13th season as the owner of DeStella Dance Centre. Under her leadership, the studio has grown into a nationally recognized studio known for strong technique, passion, and award-winning choreography.

Her dancers have earned numerous regional and national titles, along with scholarships from top conventions and competitions. In 2022 and 2023, her competitive company was named Star Dance Alliance World Dance Champions, and she was nominated for Choreographer of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Miss Alexis has had the honor of serving as a judge for multiple competitions, including Journey Dance Competition and DreamMaker National Dance Competition, sharing her expertise and supporting dancers nationwide. She is a certified member of the Youth Protection Association for Dance® and a proud member of Dance Educators of America.

A graduate of Point Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Miss Alexis continues to inspire and mentor dancers each season, sharing her love of dance with the next generation.

Miss Brittany grew up dancing and was DeStella Dance Centre’s first graduating senior in 2014. In high school, Miss Brittany started a dance team at Greensburg Salem High School where she was voted captain.

After graduating high school, Miss Brittany headed to Marywood University where she majored in art therapy and minored in dance. While at college Miss Brittany auditioned and was invited to be part of a pre-professional dance company, Dance Élan. Miss Brittany then returned home to Seton Hill where she obtained a master’s degree in Art therapy with a specialization in counseling and started teaching at DeStella Dance Centre.

Since teaching at DeStella, Miss Brittany has helped choreograph many winning dances that have won entertainment awards and choreography awards. Miss Brittany helped choreograph Mr. 305 and Disco Fever, the two dances that won first place at the World Dance Championship.

Miss Brittany has enjoyed teaching at DeStella Dance Centre and she loves working with all the students and helping them learn and try new things.

Ms. Caroline started dancing at Jean Cooke Dance Studio at the age of four. She is primarily trained in tap, jazz, pom poms, and modern. Caroline became a student helper in sixth grade and continued for nine years to help students ranging from preschool to middle school. She then became a teacher at DeStella Dance Centre and continues to enjoy spreading her passion of dance with her students.

Caroline has won choreography, entertainment, and technique awards for her tap choreography and has also had the opportunity to showcase choreography through local events. This is Caroline’s twelfth year at DeStella Dance Centre.

Caroline graduated from Seton Hill University with her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education (PK-6) and Special Education (PK-8) in 2016. In 2021, she graduated from Point Park University with her Master’s degree in Secondary Special Education (7-12).

Besides teaching dance, Caroline works as a cyber school teacher for secondary, special education students and also serves as the department head. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh and her son, Lucas.

Miss Haley started dancing at the age of 4. She competitively danced at Abby Lee Dance Company until 11. After that she danced at Dance Expressions By Erica until she was 18. Miss Haley was trained in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and acro/gymnastics. Her favorite genre of dance is contemporary, she loves telling a story with her movements and facial expressions.

While in high school, Haley joined the Plum Dance team for two years before undergoing a surgery on her right hip labrum her sophomore year. She graduated from Plum Senior High School in 2018. She now works at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Greensburg, Delmont, Fox Chapel and Southside. In addition to helping Dr. Francis Johns on consult days, she is the insurance coordinator for the practice.

This is Haley’s fourth year teaching at DeStella Dance Centre.

Miss Kyla is a 2023 graduate of Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12, where she studied in the prestigious Dance Department after auditioning with a piece choreographed by Miss Alexis DeSabatine. During her time at CAPA, she trained under incredible educators and choreographers including James Washington Manning and Christopher Huggins, while also serving as President of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

Kyla began dancing at 4 years old and found her forever home at DeStella Dance Centre, where she competed for eight years before returning as a teacher. She is now entering her fourth year teaching at DDC while pursuing her BSN in Nursing at Carlow University.

Kyla feels incredibly grateful to teach at the studio that shaped her into both a dancer and person, and she is thankful for the continued support of Miss Alexis, her fellow teachers, and all of her dancers.

Mrs. Britne is a proud Pittsburgh native who began her dance career at the age of nine. Britne danced with a local Pittsburgh studio where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop. While at the studio she was a member of the award-winning competition dance team along with Miss Alexis.

Mrs. Britne then taught dance at the studio as well as choreography for Woodland Hills High School Images Marching Band and Winter Guard Team.

Mrs. Britne holds a Bachelor degree from Carlow University in Management in Health Services with a minor in Human Resource Management and Technology and is currently a Sr. Practice Manager with UPMC.

When Mrs. Britne is not dancing or wearing various managerial hats, you can find her at home with her wonderful husband Rob and very energetic, beautiful son Colton.

Mrs. Britne is proud to be apart of the team at DeStella Dance Centre and is thrilled to share her love and knowledge of dance with the entire DDC family.

Ms. Meghan started dancing at the age of 9 and started competing at the age of 13. She competed for Albright Dance Stars for 2 years in Monroeville and focused her dance studies in the genres of tap, jazz, and lyrical. Meghan transitioned to performing as a member of her high school’s dance team for three years where she served as captain her senior year.

Ms. Meghan has been taking adult dance classes at DeStella for the last five years quickly falling back into the steps she was once familiar with growing up. She has performed in the last three DeStella recitals and has had the opportunity to assist with company tap classes at the beginning of this season.

Ms. Meghan went to school at Slippery Rock University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has been working as a Senior Behavioral Health School Educator for Allegheny Health Network for the last four years working with high school students providing mental health support and education.

Alyssa is a Pittsburgh native who began dancing at the age of 2. She danced competitively starting at the age of 8 and has been trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, tap, and hip-hop.

Alyssa was a part of the dance ensemble while attending the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and held a role as president and secretary for the club. A dance show was put on each year in which she played a huge role in the production. She was awarded rookie of the year her freshman year.

Alyssa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Accounting and works at FirstEnergy in the accounting department.

Alyssa is excited to have the opportunity to teach again this year for both company and the recreational program and looks forward to many more years to come!

Julia Moore is a passionate dance educator and industry professional with a deep love for inspiring the next generation of dancers. She holds a BFA in Dance and a BA in Business from Slippery Rock University and brings a unique blend of performance experience, leadership, and mentorship to the studio.

Julia’s performance background includes being a featured dancer in Luminosity, the Main Stage Show at Cedar Point, where she performed nightly in front of thousands of guests. Her professional experience also extends beyond the stage, as she currently serves as Registration Director for REVEL Dance Convention, where she oversees the planning and execution of dance events nationwide.

With years of experience in the competitive dance world through organizations such as Showbiz National Talent Competition and Starpower National Talent Competition, Julia has developed a strong passion for supporting dancers both on and off the stage.

As an instructor, Julia is dedicated to helping each dancer grow not only in technique and artistry, but also in confidence, discipline, and self-expression. She is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where dancers feel inspired to work hard, take risks, and shine.

Having just completed her second year with DeStella Dance Center, Julia is thrilled to begin her third season and continue building meaningful connections with the dancers and families of DDC. She looks forward to another incredible year of growth, inspiration, and celebrating each dancer’s unique journey.