Meet Miss Rhea Metsikas!
Miss Rhea began her dance journey at just 5 years old at the DeFino Sisters Dance Studio. Her passion and dedication to the art of dance led her to attend the High School for the Performing Arts, where she honed her technical skills and artistic expression.
She earned her teaching certificate through the Jay Dash Convention and also received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance from the University of the Arts. She was also honored with the Modern Dance Award for her outstanding achievement in the field. Miss Rhea further developed her professional experience through apprenticeships with the Melanie Stewart Dance Theatre and Gwendolyn Bye at Dance Fusion, eventually performing with
Dance Fusion as a company member.
Miss Rhea has taught at several different dance programs over the last 43 years, with positions held at Maternity BVM, St. Jerome’s Grade School, Rhonda-Lind Dance Studio, Nazareth Academy High School, Junod Playground, and both DeFino Sisters and DeFino II Dance Studio. She has also shared her expertise at Let’s Dance Studio in Glassboro, NJ, and The Village Dance Studio in Collingswood, NJ. In addition to teaching and performing, Miss Rhea has lent her choreographic talents to stage productions, including the Archbishop Ryan High School’s musical South Pacific.
With a deep love for dance and a commitment to inspiring young performers, Miss Rhea brings passion, experience, and professionalism to every class she teaches. Miss Rhea paved the way for modern dancers here at D2!
Meet Miss Natalie Graveley!
Miss Natalie can be found here at DeFino II Dance Studio every Wednesday night. She has been teaching for twenty-seven years, in styles such as: modern, jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, and acrobatics. She has danced at the studio for her entire life, as she is a third generation member of the original DeFino family, and brings an exciting theatrical side to D2!
Natalie has previously served as the director of the Nazareth Academy High School’s theater program for thirteen years. Her directing credits there include Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and Disney’s High School Musical. In addition to her work at Nazareth, Natalie has directed and choreographed for a number of Philadelphia-based groups, including St. Jerome Grade School, Nazareth Academy Grade School, Bensalem Parks and Recreation, The Ghostlight Players, Stage Company Abington, and Brick Door Productions.
In addition, Miss Natalie is the proud mother of three little boys who keep her on her toes!
Miss Rhea began her dance journey at just 5 years old at the DeFino Sisters Dance Studio. Her passion and dedication to the art of dance led her to attend the High School for the Performing Arts, where she honed her technical skills and artistic expression.
She earned her teaching certificate through the Jay Dash Convention and also received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance from the University of the Arts. She was also honored with the Modern Dance Award for her outstanding achievement in the field. Miss Rhea further developed her professional experience through apprenticeships with the Melanie Stewart Dance Theatre and Gwendolyn Bye at Dance Fusion, eventually performing with
Dance Fusion as a company member.
Miss Rhea has taught at several different dance programs over the last 43 years, with positions held at Maternity BVM, St. Jerome’s Grade School, Rhonda-Lind Dance Studio, Nazareth Academy High School, Junod Playground, and both DeFino Sisters and DeFino II Dance Studio. She has also shared her expertise at Let’s Dance Studio in Glassboro, NJ, and The Village Dance Studio in Collingswood, NJ. In addition to teaching and performing, Miss Rhea has lent her choreographic talents to stage productions, including the Archbishop Ryan High School’s musical South Pacific.
With a deep love for dance and a commitment to inspiring young performers, Miss Rhea brings passion, experience, and professionalism to every class she teaches. Miss Rhea paved the way for modern dancers here at D2!
Meet Miss Natalie Graveley!
Miss Natalie can be found here at DeFino II Dance Studio every Wednesday night. She has been teaching for twenty-seven years, in styles such as: modern, jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, and acrobatics. She has danced at the studio for her entire life, as she is a third generation member of the original DeFino family, and brings an exciting theatrical side to D2!
Natalie has previously served as the director of the Nazareth Academy High School’s theater program for thirteen years. Her directing credits there include Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and Disney’s High School Musical. In addition to her work at Nazareth, Natalie has directed and choreographed for a number of Philadelphia-based groups, including St. Jerome Grade School, Nazareth Academy Grade School, Bensalem Parks and Recreation, The Ghostlight Players, Stage Company Abington, and Brick Door Productions.
In addition, Miss Natalie is the proud mother of three little boys who keep her on her toes!
Meet Miss Brittnee Monari!
Miss Brittnee brings over 16 years of teaching experience to the studio and a lifelong love of dance. She began dancing at the age of 3 at Rhonda-Lind Dance Studio and later continued her training at DeFino’s when the two studios combined. Her passion for teaching sparked early, beginning student teaching at just 7 years old, and has been inspiring young dancers ever since.
Miss Brittnee has worked at a variety of dance programs including- Nazareth Academy Grade School, Saint Jerome Grade School, Salvation Army, and the Rowland Community Center.
In addition to teaching dance, Miss Brittnee is the proud mother of two, one of which is a dancer at our studio herself (a 4th generation member of the original DeFino family). You can find Miss Brittnee at the studio on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, sharing her love for dance with students of all ages and levels.
Meet Miss Natalee Reed!
Miss Natalee has been a member of the DeFino II Dance family for many years, beginning her dance journey here at the age of 3. She has now been teaching at the studio for the last 9 years, sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages with
her energy, creativity, and dedication.
In addition to her role at the studio, Miss Natalee is a full-time Kindergarten teacher at Saint Martha’s Grade School. She holds a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. In the past she has worked at several different dance programs including- The Rowland Community Center, Nazareth Academy Grade School,
and Saint Jerome Grade School.
Miss Natalee can be found at the dancing school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights working with dancers of all ages. She is also our Pointe teacher,
which is a style she is passionate about!
Meet Miss Natalie Martin!
Miss Natalie has been a dedicated student at DeFino II Dance Studio for 15 years and is currently a member of the senior class. She is a third generation member of the original DeFino family. Miss Natalie is our newest teacher here at D2 and has shared her passion for dance at local schools, including Nazareth Academy Grade School and St. Jerome Grade School.
Miss Natalie is currently a senior at Nazareth Academy High School and an active member of
her school community.
You can find her at the dancing school on Saturdays,
bringing her youthful touch and creative
ideas to our dancers!
Miss Brittnee brings over 16 years of teaching experience to the studio and a lifelong love of dance. She began dancing at the age of 3 at Rhonda-Lind Dance Studio and later continued her training at DeFino’s when the two studios combined. Her passion for teaching sparked early, beginning student teaching at just 7 years old, and has been inspiring young dancers ever since.
Miss Brittnee has worked at a variety of dance programs including- Nazareth Academy Grade School, Saint Jerome Grade School, Salvation Army, and the Rowland Community Center.
In addition to teaching dance, Miss Brittnee is the proud mother of two, one of which is a dancer at our studio herself (a 4th generation member of the original DeFino family). You can find Miss Brittnee at the studio on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, sharing her love for dance with students of all ages and levels.
Meet Miss Natalee Reed!
Miss Natalee has been a member of the DeFino II Dance family for many years, beginning her dance journey here at the age of 3. She has now been teaching at the studio for the last 9 years, sharing her love of dance and inspiring students of all ages with
her energy, creativity, and dedication.
In addition to her role at the studio, Miss Natalee is a full-time Kindergarten teacher at Saint Martha’s Grade School. She holds a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. In the past she has worked at several different dance programs including- The Rowland Community Center, Nazareth Academy Grade School,
and Saint Jerome Grade School.
Miss Natalee can be found at the dancing school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights working with dancers of all ages. She is also our Pointe teacher,
which is a style she is passionate about!
Meet Miss Natalie Martin!
Miss Natalie has been a dedicated student at DeFino II Dance Studio for 15 years and is currently a member of the senior class. She is a third generation member of the original DeFino family. Miss Natalie is our newest teacher here at D2 and has shared her passion for dance at local schools, including Nazareth Academy Grade School and St. Jerome Grade School.
Miss Natalie is currently a senior at Nazareth Academy High School and an active member of
her school community.
You can find her at the dancing school on Saturdays,
bringing her youthful touch and creative
ideas to our dancers!
