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.
Jordan teaches Advanced and Intermediate Hip Hop, and Beginner Street. Come take a class with her!
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. In her career as a dancer, she competed with a local competition team for six years, winning numerous solo and group regional titles. Competition 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, in addition to Salsa and Bachata.
Currently, Lenore continues to perform in various dance showcases, competitions, and festivals locally and abroad, often performing Argentine Tango and Jazz. 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. She was also a member of the Detroit Tango Nuevo dance team from 2017-2020 and continues to perform and teach locally and abroad in addition to furthering her training. She also performed as a back-up dancer in the Celebrity Lip Sync Battle Detroit charity event from 2020-2022 with Jackie Paige of WWJ Newsradio 950, choreographing jazz routines that got the crowd on their feet, helping Jackie to earn first place at 2022’s event.
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 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!
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 Intermediate Heels 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.
