MEET OUR HOUSE INSTRUCTORS
JORDAN MAC
Jordan is the owner of Jordan Mac Adult Dance, Mac Talent Agency, Boss Image, Euphoria Event Venue, and WeddingFOREVER. With 15+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, Jordan has built a reputation for success with enterprises, performers and artists. Jordan's client list includes Bacardi, Hennesey, Maserati and Lamberghini as well as celebrity performers Eminem and Kid Rock.
As a dance instructor at Oakland University, she came up with an exciting idea to put together her own 12-month Certificate Program to get dancers working in the industry quickly. Seven out of eight dancers who completed her program went on tour. Jordan has hosted celebrity dance workshops with instructors who work with Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna.
Jordan has always had a passion for spreading the magic of dance. She realized that as she grew up, there were not a lot of studios for adults and knew she needed to change that. After all, life is better with dance! She now provides professional development opportunities to people who want to break into the dance industry as well as branding solutions that service small businesses across Michigan.
LENORE BROWN
Lenore Brown has been dancing for over 30 years and began teaching in 2011. In her career as a dance teacher, she has taught Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Argentine Tango, and Barre Fitness. Dancing competitively at a young age inspired her to expand her dance knowledge, and she has taken class from renowned dance masters such as Brian Friedman, Doug Caldwell, Joel Hall, Mia Michaels, Claudio Villagra, and Helena Fernandez. She then began her student teaching journey and eventually taught classes of her own. It was during this time that she also began studying partner dance styles, primarily Argentine tango and Bachata.
Currently, Lenore regularly teaches and performs in various dance showcases, competitions, and festivals locally and abroad. In 2019, she competed at both the Southern California Argentine Tango Championship and the International Argentine Tango Summit and World Cup, receiving numerous first place awards. Most recently, she competed in the solo Jack & Jill category at the 2023 Las Vegas Tango Festival, winning first place. She was also head choreographer and back-up dancer in the Celebrity Lip Sync Battle Detroit charity event (2020-2022 & 2025) with Jackie Paige of WWJ Newsradio 950.
Lenore also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Eastern Michigan University, and a Certificate in Project Management from Cornell University. When she’s not dancing, Lenore uses her skills to help local small businesses in addition to facilitating creative management for large-scale corporate events. She is married to her husband, Kevin, and they have a daughter, Evelyn, and a beagle mix, Rosie.
COREY WHITFIELD
Corey has been passionate about dance and tumbling from a very young age. He began dancing at five years old and tumbling at seven, eventually becoming a standout figure in the Hip-Hop dance community. Though he had no formal dance training, Corey’s dedication and self-taught skills led him to great success. He spent 12 years honing his power tumbling and trampoline skills, eventually earning a spot on the U.S. Men’s National Team for Power Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline.
Throughout his gymnastics career, Corey earned multiple regional and state titles, as well as national recognition with three top-three finishes and two National Championship titles. He also earned a fourth-place finish at the Pan American Championships.
Corey made appearances on So You Think You Can Dance in both Seasons 10 and 12, advancing all the way to the end of Vegas Week before being eliminated. He also served as a former acro dunker, dancer, and choreographer for the Detroit Pistons, where he was the director of the all-male dance team, D-Town.
In addition to his work with the Pistons, Corey has coached several hip-hop dance teams that won national titles and toured with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters, where he performed across the U.S. as an acro dunker and choreographer. His career took him to Budapest, Hungary, where he competed with the Team USA Acro Dunking Team and earned third place at the 2019 World Acro Dunk Championships.
Corey is highly skilled in various Hip-Hop dance styles, including Breakdancing (the foundational style of Hip-Hop), Popping, Locking, Waving, Animation, Krumping, House dancing, social Hip-Hop party moves, and Tutting. His extensive experience and expertise in Hip-Hop culture makes him a well-rounded and influential figure in the dance community.
Corey teaches Intermediate Street at our studio. Come take a course with him!
KENDALL HELDT
Kendall is a dancer and choreographer who graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Dance and Politics. She trained at Juliana’s Academy of Dance in Madison Heights, Michigan, as a competitive dancer from ages 9 until graduating high school. At Oberlin, Kendall choreographed a variety of works for student and department run showcases in Jazz, Contemporary, and Ballet. Kendall was president of Oberlin’s only Ballet club, BalletOberlin, for two years, taught intermediate and advanced Ballet classes weekly, and directed Ballet works for student lead performances. For her Senior Dance Capstone, Kendall explored the connection between queerness and dance through Jazz and Contemporary dance, Drag, and Autoethnography. Kendall also took classes in contact improvisation, Samba, and West African dance at Oberlin and loves exploring new styles of dance. She strives to make dance more accessible and inclusive and has worked, through her positions as a Dance Department Representative, Contemporary Dance Teacher’s Assistant, and President of BalletOberlin, to encourage those who have had negative experiences dancing in the past to rediscover their love and passion for the art.
SYDNEY GRINGORTEN
Sydney Gringorten is a passionate dancer who recently graduated from Michigan State University. She began dancing at the age of 3 and discovered her love for hip hop at age 11. Over the years, she has been a member of several hip hop crews and has had the opportunity to perform alongside artists and industry professionals. She has trained with the University of Cincinnati Dance Team, Mission Accomplished Crew, NRG Dance at MSU, and more. These diverse experiences sparked her passion for connecting with others through dance, inspiring her to begin teaching. Sydney loves sharing her passion in the studio and helping others grow in their movement. She’s thrilled to begin this new journey at Jordan Mac Adult Dance this year!
ZAKIAH DAVIS
Zakiah Davis is a Dancer, Choreographer, and Instructor based in Detroit Michigan. Her passion for dance started back in 2015 when she got accepted into the Eastland Fairfield Performing Arts Program located in Reynoldsburg, OH., where she studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Theatre throughout her last two years in high school. She then went to continue her studies at The University of Akron, where she received her B.A in Dance with Business Cognate. She continued to share her passion for dance at local studios such at The Institute, and The Recreation Center where she taught Hip Hop and Dance Fitness. Before moving to Detroit Michigan, Zakiah was a dance instructor at KIPP Academy of Innovation in East Los Angeles and Create Now. Her dream is to inspire students through the art that is dance, and continue to grow as an artist by exploring different foundations in efforts to expand her knowledge.
Kiah teaches Intermediate Hip Hop on Tuesdays 8pm and Fridays 10am! Come take a course with her!
JEN BREEN
Jen began dancing at age three and hasn’t stopped since. She received her early training at the Bernie Knapp School of Dance in Warren and continued at Lambert Dance Theatre in Waterford. There, she was classically trained in ballet (Cecchetti method), tap, jazz, and flamenco, and also taught jazz classes. She also performed supporting ballerina roles in Terri Newman’s The Nutcracker with The Dance Shoppe. Jen continued her dance journey at Albion College, where she was accepted onto the Albion College Dance Team, eventually becoming co-captain. She choreographed and performed hip hop routines for campus events and basketball games, while also taking part in the college’s Musical Theatre program. During this time, she trained with guest choreographers and instructors - taking hip hop with Michelle Marzejon of MADPAC Brighton, studying tango, and teaching private hip hop lessons.
After college, Jen fell in love with Latin dance just as Zumba® was growing in popularity. What began as taking local classes quickly evolved into becoming a licensed Zumba instructor with a devoted following. She trained annually at the Zumba® Convention in Florida, learning a wide range of Latin styles and connecting with instructors from around the world. Her choreography was featured in Zumba training sessions, and she competed internationally with a crew, earning a spot as a top-three finalist. Locally, she performed at major events including Arts, Beats & Eats and the Detroit Pistons Halftime Show.
As her classes grew, Jen co-founded Mueva Fitness in Clarkston in 2012 with two colleagues - a community-focused group fitness studio where she began (and continues) teaching Zumba, hip hop dance fitness, and Beginner Hip Hop choreography classes, while also hosting visiting instructors from across the country.
Eager to return to her hip hop roots, Jen joined Jordan Mac Studios in 2013 and has been part of the community ever since - taking Intermediate and Advanced Hip Hop classes, attending the Fall Dance Camp Retreat, and participating in the studio’s LA Dance Trips. Training at world-renowned studios such as Millennium Dance Complex and The Playground LA, alongside Jordan Mac dancers and staff, has been one of the highlights of her dance career. Jen continues to study new styles while expanding her skills in the genres she’s practiced for years.
Jen teaches on Wednesdays Beginner Hip Hop 8pm and Beginner Street 9pm! Come take a course with her!
ROBERE MELDRUM
Robere is a multi-talented artist with a stellar career spanning dance, theater, and hairstyling for some of the biggest names in entertainment. At our studio, Robere teaches ballroom and social dance, sharing his incredible expertise with students of all levels. A former competitive dance champion, he has taught Smooth Standard, Latin Rhythm, and Disco Dancing at renowned studios such as Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray. Robere has performed on iconic stages like Studio 54 as a lead dancer and has toured internationally with "Dancing with the Stars" as a featured dancer.
Beyond the dance floor, Robere is an accomplished hairstylist and has toured with Cher as part of her glam team, showcasing his artistry in television appearances, theater productions, and high-profile fashion shows.
Known for his charisma and ability to make dance approachable and fun, Robere inspires confidence in every student he teaches.
RILEY GAIDICA
Riley has been dancing since the age of 3 and truly grew up in the dance and cheer competition world. It is no wonder that the studio is still her happy place 25 years later! Growing up, she trained in Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and Musical Theatre but was always drawn to the sassy nature and quick pace of Jazz. After competing for 10 years, she went on to be a part of the Northville High School Dance Team, where she also participated in many Theatre Productions and an acapella group of 10 women called the Treblemakers.
Following her graduation at Kent State University, Riley headed straight for the big apple - New York City. While working in Bridal Fashion there, she began to get involved in the dancing community at Broadway Dance Center, dabbled in her first heels class and never looked back. Heels provides so much more than what meets the eye and that is what Riley loves the most about it. There is of course technique involved, but it also allows dancers to get in touch with their sensual, sexy and confident self - which is something Riley hopes to provide to all of her students. She went on to get accepted into Broadway Dance Centers Independent Training Program where she trained with some of the most iconic names in the industry in New York and successfully choreographed her first piece for her Student Showcase. That piece is what motivated her to continue choreographing and create her own Burlesque Jazz class in 2023.
Her passion for connecting with creative souls and creating a safe space for dancers to feel good in their bodies still ring true to this day and she is so excited to join this amazing community.
Riley teaches Tuesdays Intermediate Heels 7pm at our studio. Come take a course with her!
TALIA SUMMERVILLE
Talia began dancing at the age of seven and quickly discovered a deep love for performance. She trained competitively for seven years at Orion Oxford Dance Arts, specializing in hip hop while also developing a strong foundation in jazz, tap, lyrical, and ballet.
During high school, Talia expanded her connection to the stage through musical theatre, serving as Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer for three Lake Orion High School productions. She also took on the role of Lead Choreographer for The Jungle Book at Scripps Middle School.
Her dance journey evolved further when she stepped into her first heels class at Jordan Mac Adult Dance, a moment that sparked a new passion. Just a year and a half later, heels became one of her favorite styles, offering a space for confidence, expression, and artistry.
Guided by incredible mentors and a relentless love for movement, Talia pursued every opportunity to grow as a dancer. Today, she brings that same passion into her role as an instructor. Her goal is to inspire students to express themselves, grow with confidence, and discover both joy in movement and wonder in performance.
CIARA ANTON
Ciara is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher who began her dance journey at the age of 8, training competitively at Gotta Dance Dance Studios. She is trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, and heels. She danced competitively for 10 years and has performed in major productions such as the Detroit Lions halftime show with the Goo Goo Dolls and Jesse McCartney, as well as with the group Velocity at Greektown Casino, and The Detroit Dolls. She has choreographed and performed with Sister Soledad and Team Sol, and further honed her craft through training in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
She began teaching adult dance classes at 18 and has taught children of all ages at Gotta Dance and Broadway Dance Company, working with both recreational and competitive students. In addition to her dance career, she also expresses her creativity through hair styling. After taking a break to become a proud mother, she is excited to return to her roots and share her passion for dance with a new generation of movers.
JOANNA PALASKAS
Joanna has an extensive background in Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and Kinesiology and brings a wealth of knowledge and artistry to every class she teaches.
Originally from Greece, Joanna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance from the renowned Kontaxaki Professional Dance College in Athens, as well as participating in international studies from the University of Peiraius Greece to obtain her yoga certification. She has performed all over the globe and has worked as a dance educator, choreographer, and researcher, specializing in movement technique, body mechanics, and artistic expression.
With over a decade of teaching experience, including positions at the Cranbrook Theater School and Kontaxaki Professional Dance College, Joanna is passionate about helping dancers refine their technique and build confidence in their movement. Her passion for dance is clear to see as a member of the International Dance Council, Unesco as well as the creative works she has been involved with throughout her career, which can be found on her social media.