Erica Ogle
Owner/Director
Lead Dance Instructor
Erica has over 40 years of dance experience and training. She can teach all styles of dance but specializes in bringing music to life through movement and artistic story telling. Erica opened AIM 18 years ago with the idea of teaching young humans to express themselves and help them find the greatness that lies within them. She will continue to make magic happen here in VERO for many years to come.
Hedi Khursandi
Ballet Master
Hedi is well versed in the strong training traditions of the Royal Academy, Cecchetti, Vaganova, Bournonville, and the French School. Hedi was Senior Dance Instructor at the Alabama School of Fine Arts before coming to Florida and is currently the Ballet teacher at Indian River Charter High School.
Veronica Veara
Dance and Acro Instructor
Veronica Veara brings a lifetime of dance and gymnastics experience to the studio, beginning her training at age two. She has extensive experience in ballet, acro, jazz, and contemporary and more than 15 years as an accomplished acrobatic dancer. A four-year member of the Coastal Carolina Dance Team, Veronica also toured and taught with the National Dance Alliance for two years. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance while helping students build strong technique, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for the art.
Evan Smith
Dance Instructor
Evan Smith is a hip hop dancer and choreographer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, who has been dancing since age 6 and working professionally in the industry since age 16. He currently teaches and choreographs across South Florida and tours with two recording artists. Bringing an energetic and innovative approach to the classroom, Evan is passionate about bridging the commercial and educational sides of hip hop while inspiring dancers to grow both technically and artistically.
Jackie Stoelting
Studio Manager
Jackie joined our team a few years ago and helps make the studio run smoothly behind the scenes. The best part about being at the studio is working alongside her family and seeing her kids dance in class!