Brian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Florida International University. He moved to Florida after studying dance extensively throughout New York City and Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has taught dance throughout South Florida for the past twenty years and recently retired early from the position of Creator and Director of the Port St. Lucie High School Dance Department where he taught and inspired countless young artist for 23 years. His early retirement was initiated by his passion to be more present and place his primary focus in leading SFDC dancers towards their pursuit of professional education and training goals post graduation, as wells as, be more available to lead our Award winning competition team to consistent victory. He has choreographed many pieces that have placed in top 10 Overall, including 1st Overall, the last 3 years.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Florida International University as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB) educator certification in Dance/Fine Arts. He moved to Florida after studying dance extensively throughout New York City and Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has taught dance throughout South Florida for the past twenty-nine years and recently retired early from the position of Director of the Port St. Lucie High School Dance Department where he taught and inspired countless young artist for 23 years. In addition to hiring and managing instructors and choreographers to train his studio dancers, his primary focus is coaching the company’s competition team to their pursuit of success each season with professional instruction and guidance towards reaching their goals. Since Co-Founding the Company in 2008, with his wife Bonnie Spector, he has led their competition team to consistent victory. He has choreographed many pieces in the last three years that have placed into top 10 Overalls across the state, including multiple 1st Overall scores.
Brian prides himself on the success of many former students and his ability to employ the right team of instructors to help dancers reach their professional goals. His past students have received partial and full scholarships to prestigious colleges for Dance and Musical Theater including Marymount University NYC, the University of Oklahoma, Rider University, Texas State University, the University of Florida, and the University of South Florida to name a few.
In addition to continuing education, he has alumni that have attained employment with some of the most well-known names in the industry: the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, Disney World Orlando, Universal Studios Orlando, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Virgin Voyages, and Broadway NYC.
Brian’s mission is to expose young artists and dancers to the various ways dance can transform their lives and enhance their futures well beyond dance. Passion, dedication, and work ethic within the studio can and do lead to success in everything outside of it.
He also participates in Dancing with the Stars for both Vero and Martin Counties where he has helped to raise funds for Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, a non-for-profit company that holds a special place in his and his wife’s heart. In 2022, he and his partner won the coveted mirror ball which is displayed in his studio lobby. He is pleased to offer his expertise at South Florida Dance Company to help many more students pursue successful careers in dance!
Please click links below to see winning Team SFDC competition choreography and Martin Dancing with the Stars mirror ball performance and his Retirement form PSLHS Achievement video.
