LORI L. TRUEHART
OWNER & DIRECTOR
Lori L. Truehart has a BSN from the University of Massachusetts. She worked many years in corrections, and the court systems helping those less fortunate find the right path and has dedicated the last decade of her life to the performing arts full time. She has been involved in the child modeling industry for over twenty-five years, as a momager, mentor, acting and modeling coach, as well as a pageant coach to her three beautiful daughters, as well as many others helping them to make their dreams become a reality. With first hand knowledge in all areas, Miss Lori has assisted people from newborn to adults in landing roles from voice overs, to print, runway, commercials, film and tv. Her and her oldest daughter, Miss Kassandra~Lynn work hand in hand in bringing back their knowledge of pageant coaching having students win titles from Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen, Miss New England, Little Miss and Mr. Hawaiian Tropic, East Coast Diamond Dolls, Sunburst, to National title holders for systems such as US of America, Royal America, NES, Angel Faces and so many more. Her students can be seen gracing the cover of magazines as well as product catalogs, toy boxes, clothing lines, and have walked the runways in many live fashion shows. They have landed professional jobs working for Disney products such as Descendants 3, Hasbro such as Sesame Street and more, and Nerf just to name a few. Many of her students have landed roles in television shows such as "The Carrie Diaries", "Happy" with Christopher Meloni (Law and Order SVU), Castle Rock (Stephen King), The Society (Christopher Keyser) and so many more. Her students have IMBD credit for films and have been featured in commercials! She is known for making class fun for all and bringing out a big personality in even the most shy introverted people.
Kassandra opened her own dance studio at age 18
SERENITIE~LOVE TRUEHART
OWNER
Serenitie~Love is a proud owner of Supreme Perfection Studios. She has been dancing for 15 years and assisting and teaching for the past eight. Serenitie~Love has earned numerous regional, state, and national titles in both dance and pageantry. Her passion extends beyond the stage through her community service initiative, Supreme Dreams, where she encourages others to follow their hearts through the performing arts and turn their dreams into reality.
JAYME MACHADO
Assistant Director for Competition
Miss Jayme is joining us for her 9th season and is a teacher and competitive choreographer with many dances receiving special judges awards and overalls at competitions. She is from Fairhaven, MA and began dancing at Kathy Medina’s Studio of Dance at the age of 2. While there she studied ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater. She was a member of the competition team for 10 years. Miss Jayme is a graduate from Worcester State University with a B.S. in Biology. She also has her A.S in Dental Hygiene and is now a practicing registered dental hygienist! While in college she was a member of the dance team and a captain, she competed at UDA nationals every year in Disney. During her Freshman year she went to Curry College and minored in dance. Jayme is also Progressive Ballet Technique certified (aka PBT)! When not teaching you can find Jayme reading a thriller book, going on adventures with her dog Fiona or hanging at home with her cat Loki and skinny pig Rudolph. Jayme is thrilled to be welcomed back into the Supreme family and is most excited to continue growing our Nutcracker this holiday season!
TAYLOR VOLTAS
Dainty Dancer Ballet/Tap Combo
Dainty Dancer Hip Hop
Rising Star/Shooting Star Hip Hop
Rising Star Tap
My love for dance began at just five years old, when I first stepped into Steppin’ Out Dance Studio in Portsmouth, RI under the guidance of Lisa Mailloux. What started as a childhood passion quickly grew into a lifelong journey filled with incredible teachers, students, friendships, and opportunities. As I grew as a dancer, I had the opportunity to eventually work alongside Lisa, gaining valuable experience not only as a dancer but also as a teacher. My dance journey continued with The Dance Academy in Fall River, MA under Lisa Bibeau where I spent many years working with students, assisting with their competition team, and helping behind the desk. These experiences taught me so much about the many different sides of running a successful dance studio and, most importantly, about creating a positive and encouraging environment for dancers. I have also had the opportunity to work behind the scenes in the performing arts, including doing technical work for Spindle City Ballet. This experience gave me an even greater appreciation for everything that goes into bringing a performance to life—both onstage and behind the curtain.
HADLEIGH ANDRADE
Petite Feet Hip Hop & Jazz Instructor
Petite Feet Ballet & Tap Instructor
Intro to Pom Instructor
Dainty Dancer Hip Hop & Jazz Instructor
Miss Hadleigh has been dancing for most of her life and spent many of those years training and competing at Supreme Performing Arts before stepping into her role as a teacher. Throughout her time as a dancer, she trained in a variety of styles and had the opportunity to perform and compete both regionally and nationally. One of her proudest accomplishments was earning 1st place at Royal Dance Competition Nationals in 2021 for her solo. Now as a teacher, Miss Hadleigh loves being able to share her passion .She especially enjoys watching her students grow in confidence, skills. discover their own personalities as dancers, and accomplish things they once thought they couldn’t do. Outside of the studio, Miss Hadleigh works full-time as an EMT, serving her community through emergency medical services. Miss Hadleigh also loves spending time with her cat, Binx. What is Miss Hadleigh most excited about for Season 15? Miss Hadleigh is most excited to watch her dancers grow throughout the season and see everything come together on stage at recital! She loves getting to create dances that allow each student’s personality to shine and can’t wait to make more memories with her students during Season 15.
C.J. RODRIGUEZ
Musical Theater Instructor
CJ Rodriguez is from New Bedford, Massachusetts, and is super excited to be working with SPS as a Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, and Pom instructor! He began training in theatre, voice, and dance at age 8 and continues to train today. Throughout middle and high school, CJ participated in many choirs and choruses, including Carney Academy’s Chorus, All City Select Chorus, Keith Middle School Chorus, Keith Middle School Advanced/Chamber Chorus, NBHS SATB Show Choir, NBHS SATB Concert Chorale, and the NBHS Jazz Choir. He was also a member of the drama clubs at both Keith and NBHS and performed with local theatre companies, including YMTC in Fall River, UMass Dartmouth’s 20 Cent Theatre, and UMass Dartmouth’s Theatre Company. His performance credits include Shrek the Musical (Donkey), Annie Jr. (Mr. Bundles/Theodore Roosevelt), Hairspray (Motormouth Maybelle), Camp Rock (Nate Grey), West Side Story (Ensemble/Featured Dancer), Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble/Featured Dancer), Seussical (Jojo), Into the Woods (Ensemble/Featured Dancer), Fiddler on the Roof (Major Lazar), and Rock of Ages (Candi/Featured Dancer). CJ has also choreographed and directed for UMass Dartmouth’s Broadway Revue and choreographed UMass Dartmouth’s production of Cabaret. Outside of music and theatre, CJ danced at several local studios throughout the years, but it wasn’t until age 16 that he began taking dance more seriously right here at SPS. He started with Tap and Musical Theatre and is now well-versed in all styles. Beginning as a competitive vocalist, CJ joined SPS’s competitive dance team, The Perfectionists, during the 2016–2017 season. A year later, he joined as a competitive dancer—and now he’s teaching at his home studio! Talk about a full-circle moment! CJ is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to teach at SPS and is excited to continue his journey with all of you! What is Mr. CJ most excited about for Season 15? Mr. CJ loved High School Musical growing up—and still does! Sharpay Evans is, and always will be, his spirit animal. Pink is basically his personality, just like Sharpay’s (have you seen her locker?). He’s so excited to help bring this story to life on stage while reliving some of his favorite childhood memories along the way!
ERICA
Erica has been dancing since the age of two, making dance a lifelong passion and an important part of who she is. She began competing in high school and had the opportunity to travel nationally for dance competitions, gaining valuable experience both on and off the stage. One of her favorite dance experiences was performing in the Disney World parks! Erica has always had a special love for musical theatre and enjoys combining her passion for dance with storytelling and performance. She has continued to share her love of the performing arts through her work as an Assistant Choreographer for SouthCoast Children’s Theatre, where she enjoys helping young performers build their confidence and bring characters to life through movement. Outside of the studio, Erica works at Somerset Berkley Regional High School as a Special Education teacher, a career she truly loves. Working with children and teenagers is incredibly rewarding to her, and she brings that same enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience into the dance classroom. Erica believes that dance should be a place where students can have fun, build confidence, express themselves, and feel proud of what they accomplish. She is excited to share her love of dance with her students and help them discover their own passion for performing! When Erica isn't busy teaching or dancing, you can usually find her spending time with her adorable goldendoodle puppy, Pepper!
KELSEY TORRES
Irish Step
Kelsey began her journey as a competitive Irish step dancer at the age of 10, competing at both regional and national levels. Throughout her dance career, she has had the opportunity to share her passion and expertise by teaching a variety of intensive classes. Outside of dance, Kelsey is a dedicated second-grade teacher with experience teaching students across all grade levels. She is also a proud mom to two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her family. Kelsey is thrilled to be part of this amazing dance school and looks forward to sharing her love of dance and learning with its students!
KENZI ANDRADE
Miss Kenzi brings over 11 years of professional experience in choreography, directing, and teaching at studios throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a passion for both performing and creating, she has had the opportunity to take on a variety of memorable roles on stage, most favorably being Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical, Ophelia in Hamlet, and Sherrie in Rock of Ages. Outside of the studio, Miss Kenzi works full-time as a Clinical Supervisor and Outpatient Therapist, while also serving as the Community Outreach Liaison for the South Coast Business Alliance. Through her work, she is passionate about giving back to underprivileged and at-risk youth and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. When she’s not working or at the studio, Miss Kenzi loves car-ride karaoke with her stepdaughter, shopping, and traveling with her husband. What is Miss Kenzi most excited about for Season 15? Growing up, Miss Kenzi absolutely loved (and definitely embodied!) the role of Sharpay Evans from High School Musical. She can’t wait to see this iconic character come to life in Supreme Perfection Studios’ recital this year and is beyond excited to watch our performers bring Sharpay to life in supreme perfection! ✨💗
SKY VIRUET
Dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My name is Sky Viruet, and my dance journey began at SPS when I was just 8 years old. When SPS first opened, I started with Hip Hop and quickly discovered that dance was something I wanted to pursue wholeheartedly. The following year, I also took on competitive cheerleading, beginning a journey that would shape so much of who I am today. It wasn’t until Season 4, “The Wizard of Oz,” that I began expanding my training and exploring more styles of dance. By Season 5, I was training in every genre SPS had to offer, including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acting, Modeling, and Technique. I also had the opportunity to assist with teaching younger dancers, which sparked my love for helping others grow and develop their own passion for performing. Outside of dance, I began competing in pageants through SPS acting and modeling program, an experience that helped me grow my confidence and performance skills. In 2019, I was honored to be crowned Miss US of America and went on to compete with National American Miss in California. My performing experiences have also included appearing in Hasbro advertisements, Nerf commercials, and even lending my voice to a Disney Descendants doll! Before graduating from SPS in Season 10, I accumulated numerous state and national titles and accomplishments. However, one of my proudest achievements remains receiving the Student of the Year Award in Season 5 at SPS. That recognition meant so much to me because it represented not only my dedication to dance, but also the kind of student, teammate, and person I strived to be. After graduating, I took a four-year break from SPS while moving out of state and traveling to different countries. Now, I am incredibly excited to return to the place where my dance journey began — this time as a teacher and proud member of the Supreme Dream Team! This season, I will be teaching Hip Hop and Lyrical, two styles that allow me to combine my love for movement, musicality, storytelling, and self-expression. I am most excited to share my love and passion for dance with the next generation of dancers and, most importantly, to teach them to love what they do. Dance has given me confidence, discipline, lifelong memories, and opportunities I never could have imagined. I hope to give my students that same feeling — creating a space where they feel comfortable being themselves, challenged to grow, and proud of everything they accomplish. Outside of the studio, I am a proud mom to my handsome 7-month-old son. And when I’m not momming, dancing, or teaching, you can usually find me being a bookworm or a gym rat! I am so excited to be back where it all started and to begin this next chapter as an SPS instructor. I can’t wait to watch my students learn, grow, find their confidence, and create memories that they will carry with them long after they leave the studio.throughout his choreography career. He is incredibly passionate about what he does and loves helping dancers grow while focusing on storytelling, artistry, and emotional expression through movement. He can’t wait for his first season at Supreme and is extremely grateful for the opportunity!
TY MEDEIROS
Ty Medeiros has been dancing for his whole life and has had the privilege of learning from some of the best teachers and choreographers in the industry. He was honored to receive the Outstanding Dancer Award from the Providence Performing Arts Center in 2023 and 2024. Ty has been teaching for several years and has created award-winning routines throughout his choreography career. He is incredibly passionate about what he does and loves helping dancers grow while focusing on storytelling, artistry, and emotional expression through movement. He can’t wait for his first season at Supreme and is extremely grateful for the opportunity!
CAROLYN ANDRADE
Self-Defense & Empowerment
My connection to Supreme Perfection Studios began years ago when my daughter became part of the studio family. As a dance mom, I spent years watching her grow—not only as a dancer, but as a confident young woman. You know her as Miss Hadleigh, as she went on to become a teacher at Supreme Perfection Studios after graduating from her own competitive dance career. Over the years, Supreme Perfection became more than just a place my daughter danced. It became family. That connection is a big part of why I wanted to create and bring this program to the studio. After becoming part of this community, I wanted to find a way to give back—to help the women and teens of the Supreme Perfection family feel stronger, safer, and more confident. I bring a unique combination of experience to P.O.W.E.R. and my self-defense programs. I have trained in martial arts for 11 years, taught martial arts for 9 years, and hold the rank of Second Degree Black Belt. I have also spent 11 years working in human services and currently serve as the Assistant Program Director of a mental health facility. In addition, I have six years of experience working within the criminal justice system. Throughout my career and life, I have learned that personal safety is about so much more than knowing how to throw a punch or perform a complicated self-defense move. It’s about awareness, confidence, trusting yourself, and knowing that you are capable of protecting yourself. By combining my experience in martial arts, human services, and criminal justice, I developed P.O.W.E.R.—a unique, reality-based approach to self-defense that goes beyond traditional techniques. When I’m not working or teaching, I enjoy building my crafting business, following true crime, working out, and spending time with my dog, Cyrus. I am proud to bring this program to a place that has meant so much to my family over the years. Supreme Perfection Studios helped my daughter grow. Now, I hope to give back by helping the women and teens of this incredible studio family discover their own strength, confidence, and P.O.W.E.R.
JOJO SANTIAGO
Buti yoga
Ms. Jojo has been teaching Buti yoga for almost four years but has been a cherished member of the Supreme family for even longer. Outside of her role at Supreme, she is dedicated to the mental health and recovery community, helping individuals become the best versions of themselves while healing. In her free time, Jojo enjoys reading, dancing, and spending quality time with her family, which includes three adult children who are all part of the Supreme team, a grandchild who is a budding dancer, and her two beloved fur babies.
ELIZABETH KENNEDY, M.S.
Elizabeth Kennedy is an experienced early childhood educator and dance instructor who is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where every child feels successful, included and celebrated. She holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Administration and Leadership and is a licensed Massachusetts Chapter 74 Early Education and Care teacher, Certified Early Intervention Specialist, and EEC Director I and II qualified educator. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid. Elizabeth currently teaches Early Childhood Education at Old Rochester Regional High School and serves as a college instructor in child development. Her professional experience also includes leadership and classroom-support roles with Head Start, where she worked closely with children, families and educators to support individual development and inclusive learning. Through Everybody Dance!, Elizabeth combines her experience as a dance instructor with her knowledge of child development, adapted instruction and sensory-friendly practices. She believes children should never have to move, communicate or participate in one particular way to belong. Her goal is to ensure that every child feels safe, supported and free to dance in their own way.
MELANIE REIS-COSTA
Melanie has been part of the Supreme family as a proud dance mom and is now excited to be part of the Supreme Dream Team, helping bring Supreme Perfection Studios to life through social media and content creation! A Rhode Island College graduate with a background in Communications and Marketing, Melanie loves being creative, connecting with others, and bringing ideas to life. She’s passionate about capturing the moments, big and small, that make a community special. When she’s not at the studio, Melanie loves spending time with her family, working as a local REALTOR®, staying involved in her community, and (of course!) taking way too many photos of it all. For Season 15, Melanie is most excited to be behind the camera capturing all the moments that make Supreme Perfection Studios what it is… Supreme!! The friendships, accomplishments, laughs, memories, and everything in between!

