Kristina E. Miceli
Kristina E. Miceli
Kristina Miceli is the Owner and Director of Power House Dance Academy and the Founder of Power House Dance Company, a recognized not-for-profit organization. She holds a Master’s in Dance Education from Hunter College, graduating summa cum laude in June 2023.
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Kristina's performance experience is both rich and diverse. She has danced in works choreographed by renowned artists including Robert Battle, Sidra Bell (Humane Encounter, Spring 2021), and a piece by the acclaimed Urban Bush Women dance company. She also performed in The Nutcracker with the SUNY Purchase Dance Corps and the New York City Ballet, and appeared in the feature film The Little Children starring Kate Winslet.
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In 2012, Kristina served as Lead Choreographer for Seussical the Musical with Fame Theatrical Productions, showcasing her talents in musical theatre direction. With over 22 years of teaching experience, she specializes in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and early childhood dance education. As a former member of a nationally recognized competition team for over a decade, she brings a deep understanding of the competitive dance world.
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Kristina has choreographed numerous award-winning routines, ranging from solos to large group productions. Her work has been recognized with high platinum, platinum, overall high scores, and special judges’ awards at prestigious competitions across the tri-state area. She received the “Most Entertaining Award” at Inferno Dance Competition for a standout large group performance, and earned the “Outstanding Choreography Award” for her solo piece to Born This Way by Lady Gaga.
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In the 2018–2019 season, Kristina was again honored with Outstanding Choreography for Hallelujah by Pentatonix, a co-choreographed piece with Alexandra Scacalossi, presented at Dance XPlosions. During the 2021 season, her work received top accolades including Outstanding Choreography, Best Use of Prop, and Storytelling Award for her powerful September 11th tribute.
Most recently, in the 2024–2025 competition season, Kristina's choreography continued to shine—earning Outstanding Choreography Awards at two separate competitions, along with numerous first-place awards for group dances, solos, duets, and trios. Her consistent excellence and creativity continue to set the standard at Power House Dance Academy.
Millie Costantino
Millie Costantino
Millie has been dancing for 14 years, assisting for three, and competing since 2014. She is educated in multiple styles of dance, favoring contemporary/modern. While competing, she has won special awards for her execution in modern dance. Millie has appeared in many performances with her most recent at the Peggy Theater in NYC choreographed by Kristina Miceli: “Succumb” and “Bottom of the River.”
Hayden Pontius
Hayden has been dancing ever since she was 3 years old. She grew up dancing competitively in South Florida and trained over summers with Miami City Ballet, Joffery Ballet, and many local studios for a well rounded experience. Hayden moved up to New York City a couple of years ago to live her dream of working in the performing arts world behind the scenes. She currently goes to Marymount Manhattan College and is a pre-Physical Therapy student who aims to do physical therapy for performers as well as continue to teach and choreograph. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who helps bring a large amount of body knowledge to the classroom and ensures a safe and strengthening training in dance. Hayden loves instructing dance and hopes she can pass her love for it onto future generations.