Local Studio Wins Big Performing With Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders

SCOUTED BY THE PROS: How One Port St. Lucie Dance Studio Became a ‘Go-To’ Talent Hub for the Miami Dolphins

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – In a competitive industry where dancers usually fight for auditions, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders came looking for South Florida Dance Company (SFDC).

Following a standout performance during the Dolphins vs. Buccaneers game on December 28, SFDC has solidified its reputation not just as a local studio, but as a pre-professional training ground for the industry’s biggest stages.

The partnership began in late 2024 when the Miami Dolphins Cheer organization discovered the Port St. Lucie studio via their YouTube channel. Impressed by the technical precision and discipline displayed online, the NFL organization reached out directly to fill positions for the Dolphins vs. 49ers halftime show.

That initial connection sparked a recurring partnership. SFDC was subsequently invited to perform pre-show for the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets game (debuting the team’s new away jerseys) and most notably, was offered a staggering 40 out of the 100 total dancer positions for the recent December 28 halftime show.

“To have a single studio fill nearly half the roster for an NFL halftime show is a testament to the caliber of training these athletes receive,” said Brian and Bonnie Spector, owners and directors of SFDC. “This wasn’t just a recital; it was a professional job interview. Our dancers executed with the discipline required of pro athletes.”

For nearly 18 years, SFDC has served St. Lucie County with top-tier training. The “convincing” proof of their method lies in their results. The studio has become a launchpad, catapulting alumni into careers with Royal Caribbean, Disney, Broadway, and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, as well as prestigious programs at Marymount Manhattan College.

For the 38 dancers who took the field on December 28, the experience provided a tangible link between studio rehearsals and real-world success.

“We are showing our students that dance isn’t just a hobby; it is a viable, dynamic career path,” the Spector’s added. “When the NFL calls you back three times in a row, it validates that the work we are doing in the studio is translating to the professional world.”
South Florida Dance Company continues to train the next generation of performers at their Port St. Lucie facility, preparing them for opportunities that extend far beyond the stage lights.

About South Florida Dance Company: Owned and Directed by Brian and Bonnie Spector, South Florida Dance Company has provided elite dance education to St. Lucie County for nearly two decades. Offering a curriculum focused on technique, discipline, and artistry, SFDC is dedicated to shaping not only great dancers but successful individuals.