York Area Repertoire of Dance

Charlee Zamudio-Fidler, Owner and Artistic Director. Teacher or Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Ballet, Barre and Pointe.

Miss Charlee has been a dedicated teacher at local studios for more than 11 years and just finished
her 6th year with her own studio. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the acclaimed Barat
College Conservatory of Dance in Chicago with an emphasis in Modern, Ballet &Choreography. Charlee studied Dance & Theatre 12 yrs prior to college. She has attended programs at Nashville Ballet,  Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago,  DontaskRussian Ballet Company and Boston Ballet. She also studied under the direction of Eileen Cropley from the Paul Taylor Dance Co., Various Instructor’s from ABT, London Ballet and the New York City Ballet. Her Performance credits include 4 yrs with the Barat Repetory Company based in Chicago, and Choreographer for YARD Company. She choreographed for York H.S. recent musicals “Annie” and “Aida” She won the Best Choreographer award at  Faces of the Future. Charlee is the Lead Dance Teacher for the William Penn Performing Arts Institute.

Sara Smith, Teacher of Voice, Acting and Musical Theatre.

Sara has taught acting and vocal music for over 10 yrs in Philadelphia & locally. She earned her B.A. in
Communication/Theatre from Eastern University and continues classical voice, Linklater and language studies. Her theatre and film credits include: Adrienne Theatre, Latern Theatre, and Germantown Theatre Center. She has been involved in musicals with Spring Grove High School, Hanover High School and Acts of Kindness. She choreographed many award winning Pantomine, Novelty and Vocal routines.

Jean Sowers, Teacher of Jazz, Ballet, Teen, Preschool and Creative Movement.

Jean has taught dance for over  20 years at local studios and Dream Wrights. As a youth she studied locally & CPYB.

Kimberly Grove, Teacher of preschool, jazz, ballet and lyrical. 

Kim has danced and taught at various local studios for over 10 years including: YARD; Center Stage, Dance Works and School of Music and Dance.

Janay Elliott, Teacher of Hip Hop

Janay has been teaching for YARD for 2 years.  She graduated from William Penn Performing Arts School.

Jenna Miller, Instructor of Zumba.  

Jenna is a certified Zumba and Zumba Toning instructor and a member of the Zumba Instructor Network. 

Amelia Shubert, Advanced Student Teacher of Modern 1.  

Amelia has been dancing for  12 years.  She has danced  at Center Stage, C-Star Company, YARD and YARD Company.  Amelia has attended various education workshops at the PULSE and NYCDA.

Marina Rosario, Advanced Student Teacher of Tap 1.  

Marina has been dancing for 12 years.  Before joining the YARD, Marina danced at GYCDE and she is on the dance team at Central York High School. 

*Advanced Student Teachers teach under the direction of Miss Charlee and are required to take Student Choreography.

Studio Philosophy

The Studio is dedicated to professional instruction of the developing performer with an emphasis on Ballet technique
and Modern interpretative dance.
Training focus is on the development and achievement of each student while encouraging self -confidence, self-discipline, creativity and performance. Students of all levels from preschoolers to adults will enjoy the physical & creative benefits of working with our encouraging and dedicated staff.