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Ballet Master

Shari Little

Ms. Shari Little began her training in ballet with Evonne Chouteau in Oklahoma City, OK. Ms. Little studied at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre School in New York for many summers as a young adult. She performed a fruitful career as Principal Dancer with Ballet Oklahoma, Ohio Ballet, Dallas Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Miami City Ballet.

After retiring from performing professionally, Ms. Little taught extensively for Miami City Ballet and directed the education program for the Public Schools of South Florida. She now resides as MSDC's Ballet Master, sharing her knowledge and talent with dancers of all ages.

Founder

Meg Segreto

Meg Segreto developed her love of dance at the age of four. She spent her summers in New York City, performing and taking dance class from world renowned Master Teachers. Her teaching career began at age sixteen and within twelve years she opened her own studio, Meg Segreto's Dance Centre, in 1979.

She has been commissioned to set choreography on various dance companies and soloists, is frequently called upon to teach Master Classes to both students and teachers, and has choreographed, directed and performed in numerous community and charity events, dinner theatre productions, dance competitions, as well as television and industrial shows. Her teaching philosophy reflects her belief that a teacher’s influence on her students extends far beyond the obvious physical benefits. Through more than forty years as a teacher and mentor, she has positively influenced countless students, teaching them life skills that will help them succeed in ALL aspects of their lives.

Dance Instructor

Madison Ring

Madison began her dance training at age 3 and went on to dance through her Senior year as a member of the Perpetual Motion Dance Company. Madison comes from a long line of MSDC Alumni and continues to carry on the MSDC torch as she leads our younger dancers. Madison began her teacher training as an assistant at the age of 13 and has loved working with children since then.

Madison has been a dance teacher at MSDC since 2018 and has directed the MSDC Dance Camp since 2021. In May of 2024, Madison graduated from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) with a Bachelors of Arts in Dance with minors in pre-heath and Honors Transdisciplinary Studies. There, her training focused on modern dance, under Damaris Ferrer and Elana Lanczi. Madison also received the James and Nan Farquhar Performing and Visual Arts Grant endowment. Madison was a part of Stage 2 Dance Company at NSU and has performed in a variety of shows with the company. Madison is a certified teacher and member of Florida Dance Masters.

Dance Instructor

Kayla Martin

Kayla Martin began dancing at Meg Segreto's Dance Centre at a young age, advancing through her dance studies as a well-rounded member of the Perpetual Motion Dance Company and graduating as both a June Taylor Scholarship and Teachers Award winner. While continuing her education at Florida State University, Kayla advanced her dance training through classes, mentorship and performances within the FSU School of Dance. Kayla continued her love for choreography and performance as Dance Captain for the production of the Opera “Maria De Buenos Aires”, Master Class Instructor, and as a member of the Dance Tallahassee Dance Company, performing throughout the Tallahassee community and for collegiate events. Kayla has choreographed competitive solos and group pieces, showcase choreography and led master classes for studios and dance companies throughout North and South Florida.

Kayla is a comprehensively certified Pilates and Barre instructor, and prides herself in pairing her knowledge of safe movement practice with dance. Her extensive training in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical and Contemporary offers her students a foundation for strong technique. Kayla is a certified teacher and member of Florida Dance Masters.