Former Patricia Ann Dance Studio student, Natalie Cortez, portrayed the role of "Morales" in the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" from September 2006 - August 2008 when the show closed.

Kristin Lorello, also PADS alumni, appeared on the show "America’s Best Dance Crew" with Fysh n Chicks. She is currently busy teaching at the Millennium Dance Complex and the Basement Dance Studio in LA as well as judging for the Hall of Fame Dance Challenge.

Willow Toner, PADS alumni ’95, is touring Asia at present with "Cinderella" starring Lea Salonga (voice of Jasmine and Fa Mulan). Willow will be touring through the spring of 09.

Hillary Bunnel Forst, PADS alumni ’95, is the owner of the Webby dance franchise in Tampa, Florida.

Paige Pollock Ropiak (’99) graduated from Ohio State University with her BFA in Dance, Certified in Pilates and is currently teaching Pilates to students as well as training other Pilates teachers in New York City.

Katherine Laursen (’01) Graduated from FSU with a BFA in music and is teaching music at Largo high school, choreographing for musicals and vocal performance groups. Additionally, she is performing with two vocal groups and joining Tapped In!

Aubrey Angelillis (’00) has been asked to join the Boston Tap Company and will be moving to Boston in January 09 to begin her work with the company.

Shawna Sande (’03) is teaching dance locally through several community centers as well as performing with Busch Gardens.

Hayley Dirscherl ('05) is finishing a BS in biochemical engineering at Columbia University. She has been an active member of the Columbia University Dance Team for four years and is their acting captain for this season.

Julie Nelson (’05) is completing her degree in accounting at UF. Julie performs annually with the Floridance dance performance troupe.

Caitlin Pendola (’05) attends Savannah College of Art and Design studying film production.

Laura Barnhill (’05) has just completed her minor degree in Dance at USF and has been accepted into the nursing program for 08-09.

Luke Bernard (’06) attends UCF pursuing a degree in Musical Theater performance. He is currently starring as "Tony" in their production of "West Side Story".

Lauren Fullerton (’07) attends USF pursuing a degree in Opera vocal performance.

Rebecca Rophie (’07) is attending UCF working for a minor in Dance and a major in Business.

Rebekah Stellick (’08) attends AADA, American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City.

Aubrey Wollett (’08) attends UWF in Pensacola, pursuing a degree in Musical Theater. She is currently in their production of "A Christmas Carol".

Sarah Dixey (’08) attends USF, working for a BFA in technical Theater with a minor in Dance.

Zachary McNally (’08) attends Purchase College Conservatory of Dance in New York. He is performing in four senior projects as well as their annual production of "The Nutcracker".

For those who remember a young Mr. Scott Allen Bebell’s beginnings in dance at PADS… He spent last year studying at the Boston Ballet and is currently studying in San Francisco with the San Francisco Ballet.

Ashley Menendez ('06) stars with Brooke Hogan in "Brooke Knows Best".

Cher Hubsher (’08) was featured on "My Super Sweet Sixteen" and is currently appearing on "Exiled".