MEET OUR TEAM
Christina Dunnington
Owner & Creative Director
Christina Dunnington received her B.F.A. in Dance Performance & Choreography and B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Towson University. While at Towson, Christina focused her training on ballet and modern techniques, working with artists like the renowned Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell and Runqiao Du. During her summers, Christina attended programs to continue her training, such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and completed an Internship with AileyCamp Baltimore that exposed her to the world of Arts Administration.
After graduating, Christina began to freelance dance, present choreography, and dive into teaching in the Philadelphia area. While doing so, she completed an Arts Administration internship with FringeArts Philadelphia and then worked as the Development and Communications Coordinator at BalletX. Christina also became a 200 RYT, completing her Yoga Certification in 2020.
In 2021, Christina co-founded the Flair Dance Festival. Feeling the potential of the growing community, Christina decided to expand and created Flair Dance Company. She continued to host the festival annually, started training programs, dance crews, and began the famed holiday show, Cracked Nuts. This led to opening the first studio location for Flair Dance Company in Collingswood, NJ. At the studio, Christina is focused on providing high level dance education and experiences to both Adults and Young Dancers.
Christina is so proud and grateful to be able to lead this organization and bring dance to so many different people. She is passionate about the mission of Flair to provide performance opportunities to all types of dancers. She is committed to encouraging dancers to be the best version of themselves inside and outside of the studio, pushing them to share their unique FLAIR. Her mantra she’s been following is “Be Brave. Be Kind. Be You!”
John DeStefano Jr.
Producer and Business Operations
John DeStefano Jr. is an entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, and producer, originally from Philadelphia. His love of the arts began when he attended the Girard Academic Music Program for eight years, where he played trumpet in the orchestra, concert, jazz, and marching bands, sang in the concert choir, and was invited to join the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Orchestra.
John then attended Temple University where he received a BBA in Business Management and a concentration in marketing. During college, John performed on the live shows of America’s Got Talent – Season 5 as a dancer with his Mummers Club, the South Philly Vikings. This experience remains a highlight in his dance career, and he's always enthusiastic to share stories about it. Between music and dance, John has performed at prestigious venues such as the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, the CBS Television City in Hollywood, the Kimmel Center, the Mann Center, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
After college, John pursued an entertainment career with modeling as a stepping stone, working with brands like Urban Outfitters, Hermès, and Zippo. He then transitioned into acting, working alongside notable figures such as Adam Sandler, M. Night Shyamalan, and Sigourney Weaver. To further his creative pursuits, John started producing his own films, such as The Battle At Home, which led to a passion for writing, directing, and producing. His work is characterized by a unique creative vision, whether through comedic timing, action-packed sequences, or thought-provoking storytelling.
As a founding member of Flair, John oversees all productions and operations. You might recognize him from the studio or as characters like Santa or Lord Tannenbaum in Cracked Nuts!.
For more about John, visit JohnnyMovies.com.
Casey Van Newenhizen
Casey Van Newenhizen grew up training in classical ballet in South Jersey and received her B.A. in Dance with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy at Stockton University. While at Stockton, Casey trained in modern and ballet and worked with artists such as Rain Ross, Bryn Cohn, and Meredith Rainey.
After graduating, Casey began to freelance dance and present choreography in the Philadelphia area. She also became certified in Pilates through the Drexel Pilates Training Program, which emphasized her love of movement and anatomy.
Casey has been a part of Flair since the first Flair Dance Festival in 2021, where she performed in the show as a dancer. After that show, she knew it was something she wanted to be a part of then debuted multiple choreographic works and performed in the Festival, Cracked Nuts, and has helped with the training programs, Flair Jr., and teaches classes at the studio, including ballet, contemporary, Pilates, etc.
Haley Migeot
Haley Migeot received her B.A. in Dance and B.S. in Biological Sciences from Rowan University where she studied under renowned artists in modern, ballet, and jazz. She was a member of Dance Extensions Company where her choreography was presented at the American College Dance Academy Festival. Haley was also on the Rowan University Dance Team for 4 years. Haley grew up studying, choreographing, and teaching various styles of dance both recreationally and competitively.
Haley has performed numerous times on the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia at venues including The Kimmel Center, The Wilma Theatre, The Arts Bank Theatre, and The Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Haley has trained with the Footwerx Tap Company in Philadelphia, the Ocean City Theatre Company, and the Gus Giordano Dance School in Chicago. Haley joined Flair in 2023 when she performed in the Festival and in Cracked Nuts, most notably as the Snow Queen. She is now teaching at Flair and is so grateful to share her love of dance with the Flair community!
Lauren Bristow
Lauren Bristow has been dancing since the age of three, primarily at the Rock School West in West Chester, PA. She trained in various styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater jazz. To further her ballet training, Lauren spent her summers at The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia and The Orlando Ballet School, later attending The Rock School’s pre-professional training program. At the age of sixteen, Lauren began musical theater training at the performing arts camp Stagedoor Manor, where she found her love of performing in musicals.
Lauren had the pleasure of working in the Philadelphia theater scene as a dancer, singer, and actor. She was previously seen on stage at the Media Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, The Kimmel Center, Citizens Bank Park, and Wells Fargo Center. Lauren now enjoys being on the creative side of the performing arts as a director, choreographer and teacher.
Lauren first came to Flair as a dancer in their 2023 Festival, and since that first performance she was hooked! She is so thrilled to be sharing her love of dance with Flair’s students and patrons.
Sabrina Mazzotta
Sabrina Mazzotta began dancing at the age of four and has studied numerous styles of dance over the years including: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Pointe, and Hawaiian. Sabrina graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rowan University in May of 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Sabrina has attended the New York City Dance Alliance and Pulse Dance Conventions, along with performing at many Dance Competitions, winning many special awards and high honors.
Sabrina has also trained at the Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, California, Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Steps on Broadway in NYC, and the Millennium Dance Complex in Philadelphia, as well as performed in many charity shows including Dance for Life. Sabrina also auditioned, was accepted, and trained in the Radio City Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City! Sabrina is very excited to be sharing her growing knowledge and love of dance with many students!
Emily-Erin Roeber
Niaya Taylor
Emily-Erin Roeber grew up dancing at a young age at Ardell Stone School of Dance in Roanoke, Virginia. Aside from being on their competition team, she danced locally at church performances and community outreach events, creating and implementing her own dance camp at only 16 years old. Pursuing her college degree in Journalism and Communications at Samford University in Alabama, she danced professionally with Alabama Ballet through the school's partnership program.
Emily-Erin was also president of the Grace Dance Ministry, which uses dance to unify all people. Post-grad, she continued to teach dance at Seven Hills Dance Studio, Forest Dance Academy, Dance! By Debra Dinote, and later Happy Feet Dance Studio. Throughout her 11 years of teaching various forms of dance, she has performed in ballroom dance competitions and charity events and has paneled as a judge for multiple NJ dance competitions. She is excited to continue her journey at Flair Dance Company as an instructor and hopes her students learn how influential their movement can be.
Niaya Taylor is a teacher, choreographer, and performer from Salem, NJ. She has studied multiple styles of dance since seven years old, but hip-hop and contemporary have always been her favorite. Niaya is not only a member of Flair Dance Company, but also Pieces of a Dream Dance Company, and the Introspective Movement Project.
Niaya teaches weekly classes at Flair and at multiple dance schools in the tri-state area. She is on Flair’s hip-hop crew, has been a featured choreographer in the Festival and Cracked Nuts, as well as held the role of the Rat Queen in Cracked Nuts. Niaya is all about having fun & finding a vibe in anything and everything she does! If someone is starting a "Share Your Flair" chant, it's probably her. She is beyond excited to be sharing her love and passion here at Flair Dance Company.
Amani Williams
Amani Williams has been dancing since the age of four and has trained in various styles. It was at a young age that she learned to channel her hyper energy into acrobatics. From that point she loved to incorporate acrobatic movement into her dancing. She attended and graduated from West Chester University in 2019 with her degree in Respiratory Therapy. While at West Chester she continued dancing and performing with the West Chester Dance Team. During her senior year the team placed 3rd in the nation in the hip hop category at the UDA National Championship.
Amani now continues her passion for dance with Flair Dance Company where she has participated in the Flair Dance Festival, Cracked Nuts, and is a member of the Flair Dance Crew. She has also performed with DanceWorks New York City for three seasons now. She is super excited to share her flair with her students and hopes she can help them fall in love with dance just as she has!
Sara Magrino
Sara Magrino is a passionate dancer and dedicated educator who brings creativity and drive to both the studio and the classroom. She holds a B.S. in Early Grades Preparation from West Chester University and is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Alongside her academic journey, Sara has been immersed in dance from a young age, training in a wide range of styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, acro, and floorwork.
During her time at West Chester University, Sara served as President and Historian of the WCU Dance Company, where she choreographed and performed in numerous pieces. She was also a dedicated member of the WCU Dance Team, competing at UDA Nationals in hip hop, jazz, and gameday. Her collegiate dance career also included performing at the American College Dance Association conferences and directing the 2024 Dancing Classrooms Philly Benefit Concert, which raised $2,000 to support arts education in Philadelphia.
Currently, Sara continues to explore and refine her artistry. She dances with Flair's adult hip-hop company, FDC, focusing on concept-driven choreography and advanced training. She is also proud to be part of Flair’s first contemporary company season, expanding her performance repertoire while collaborating with other passionate and innovative dancers.
Roxy Mulligan
Roxy Mulligan is a dedicated dance educator currently pursuing her B.A. in Dance with a minor in Education at Rowan University. She began dancing at the age of seven and has trained extensively in various styles, including jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and pom. As a former competition dancer, Roxy developed a strong technical foundation and performance presence that continue to inform her teaching and choreography.
Roxy is an active member and current treasurer of Dance Extensions, Rowan University’s contemporary dance company. She is also an intern at Flair Dance Company, gaining valuable experience in studio operations and instruction, as well as a Flair Summer Camp Instructor and Creative Movement Teacher. During her time at Paul VI High School, Roxy was a member of both the dance department and the dance team. Roxy has served as the assistant choreographer for spring musicals at both Paul VI High School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy, working closely with student performers to bring movement to the stage. She is also a valued staff member at her hometown studio, Dance Incorporated, where she teaches pom and works as a substitute instructor.
Nadia Hayat
Nadia Hayat has been dancing since age three and has continuously trained in various styles within hip-hop, heels, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, etc. She's attended competitions, conventions, and trained at various studios in London, New York, and Philadelphia. As an adolescent, Nadia taught multiple styles from age 2.5 to 17. In high school, she created a dance team for her school and choreographed all the performance pieces.
When Nadia began college, she focused on obtaining her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Criminal Justice, yet continued dancing recreationally, and teaching adults. Throughout this period in her life, she missed having the opportunity to perform on stage and stumbled upon the Flair Dance Festival. Ever since, she has become a crucial member of the Flair family.
Nadia continues to enjoy her love for dance through teaching, performing, and dancing with Flair Dance Company. She is very encouraging, always giving a helping hand, and is one of the biggest Flair advocates.
Cierra Edwards
Cierra Edwards grew up training and competing in all styles of dance. She graduated from the College of New Jersey with a M.A. in School Counseling and received her license as an Associate Counselor. During her time at TCNJ, she was a member of the University's Dance Team and competed annually at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals in Jazz, Pom and Gameday. The team has placed in the top ten for all three divisions year after year! Cierra is now in her third season as a member of the coaching staff and continues to help grow the program.
Cierra became connected with Flair at the very first Flair Dance Festival in 2021, which helped re-spark her joy for performing. Since then she has choreographed and performed in a multitude of opportunities Flair has created such as, the annual Festival, Cracked Nuts, the hip-hop crew, and has become a member of the teaching staff. Cierra believes that we’re all always students first, and being a part of the Flair family allows us to foster that passion both as a student and an educator. Flair has a way of reminding us of what we love, dance.