Carleen first opened King Dance Academy in 1988 and has the distinction of having the longest running studio in Milford! She has studied dance since she was 2 years old under the direction of Fred Lucier. She also studied with various other choreographers in New York City. During the day, Carleen works as an oncology nurse. 

Michaela has been a full time instructor at King Dance Academy since 2018. She started dancing with us when she was 12 years old. Michaela went to Dean College and Bridgewater State University where she continued her dance education before coming back to teach full time. During the day, Michaela works as a Mental Health Specialist in the Bridges program at Milford High School.

Emily started dancing at King Dance Academy when she was only 3 years old! She started competing with us when she was 7 years old and continued on until she was 18. After graduation, Emily went to Pine Manor College where she continued her dance education. During the day, Emily works in special education at Woodland Elementary School.

Christina is King Dance Academy's newest instructor. She has been dancing under the direction of many incredible instructors for over 30 years. Her training includes ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater. She has performed in a variety of stage performances across New England and is excited to bring her love of dance and performance to the King Dance Academy family.

Jayla is currently a sophomore in high school! She started her dance journey with us at 5 years old and this will be her 11th recital with us! Jayla's favorite style of dance is jazz and her favorite time of year is competition season. She loves the team bonding competition time brings and enjoys how supportive the studio is.