The faculty at Ballet Caliente is what sets us apart from other studios in the area. Our teachers have been trained by some of the best dancers and choreographers in the industry, and each member brings her own unique teaching style and passion for dance into the studio. In addition to excellent ballet training,  Ballet Caliente teachers develop students into leaders by teaching work ethic, organization, self-confidence and social skills that will serve them all of their lives.

Discipline * Dedication * Determination * Devotion
Artistic Staff
Sheryl-Marie Dunaway
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Julie Daley
INSTRUCTOR
Katrina Okoniewski
school manager,
​INSTRUCTOR
Lindsay Gasaway
INSTRUCTOR
Jasmine Hoopengardner
INSTRUCTOR
Jessie Walters
Marketing/Development,
INSTRUCTOR
Sara Reed
INSTRUCTOR
Lizzy Wood
INSTRUCTOR
Sami Dunaway
Business manager,
​INSTRUCTOR
Abby Greenwell
INSTRUCTOR
Guest Instructors
Sona Kharatian
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Brooklyn Bernth
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Evie Kaye
Guest  INSTRUCTOR
Kristen Gallagher
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Sadie Brandt
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Emily O'Neill
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Shannon Slaughter
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Lilli Morrison
Guest INSTRUCTOR
Administrative Staff
Katrina Okoniewski, School Manager
Mrs. Okoniewski manages the business processes and administrative tasks that occur behind the scenes of Ballet Caliente, including the student database, registration, fees, orders, costumes, and ticket sales.  If you have questions about your Jack Rabbit account, fees posted to your account, ticket sales, costumes or logo wear, you can reach her at [email protected] .
Donna Bridgwater, Bookkeeper
Billing related questions about your account can be answered by emailing [email protected].