MEET THE TEAM
Sarah Fanok
Imagine Founder and Executive Director | Ballet and Adaptive Dance Instructor
Miss Sarah is the Executive Director of Imagine and has been teaching dance for over 20 years. She founded Imagine to create a space where everyone belongs. She teaches ballet and adaptive dance and heads our Special Needs Dance Company - The Limitless Dance Ensemble. Her 10-year goal is to be the Special Needs version of the Dr. Phillips Center where there is performing and visual arts education and performance for students of any and all abilities!
Steven Johnson
Theater Director | Founder of True Colors Dance Company
Steven teaches tap to our advanced tappers, and is the founding director of our True Colors Dance Company—a program close to his heart that celebrates inclusion, creativity, and connection through dance.
Darci Ricciardi
Director of Dance | Lyrical Instructor
Darci teaches Lyrical II & III and co-founded the dance production company DaSa with Miss Sarah. She's been with Imagine from the very beginning, and her creativity, calm presence, and connection with her students have become part of our foundation. Outside the studio, Darci channels her artistic energy into singing, writing, and releasing music, as well as producing award-winning dance shows. Her classes give kids space to grow—not just as dancers, but as people.
Hannah Brito
Theater III Instructor/Director, Thespian Troupes
With a lifelong background in the performing arts, Miss Hannah is proud to have been a part of the Imagine family for the past three years. She finds great joy in sharing her love of theater and music with her students, encouraging them to explore their creativity while building confidence both on and off the stage. At Imagine PAC, she has directed productions including Almost, Maine, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, and Beetlejuice, Jr. In her classes, Miss Hannah emphasizes not only developing existing talents but also discovering new skills along the way. She looks forward to continuing to inspire and guide the next generation of performers for many years to come.
Alena Garber
Front Desk Administrator | Board Programmer and Operator
I’ve been with Imagine for 2+ years and it just keeps getting better. Come by and see a show (you’ll probably recognize me behind a desk)!
Gabriel Garcia
Ensemble Company Artistic Director | Dance Instructor
Mr. Gabriel teaches jazz at Imagine—but that's just the beginning! He's also the Artistic Director of The Ensemble Company, an accomplished flamenco dancer and teacher, a trained actor, and a powerhouse vocalist. Whether he's choreographing, performing, or directing, Gabriel brings professionalism, creativity, and serious versatility to everything he does.
Bella Bencomo
Dance Instructor (Tap and Littles)
Hi I’m Bella Bencomo and I’m a senior in high school! I’ve been dancing since 3rd grade and teaching for the past 3 years. I love to read, bake and am always down to go get ice cream!
Angi Herrick
Teen Improv Teacher
I love improv because it fosters collaboration and critical thinking skills. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to perform and teach improv comedy all over the country. I tell my students that when you do everything right in an improv game, the audience will applaud your efforts, but when you fail they will laugh; which is the point of comedy. It’s amazing what one can do when one no longer fears failure!
Chelsea Lane
Homeschool Dance | Musical Theater Dance
Miss Chelsea teaches Homeschool Dance, Hip-Hop, and Broadway Choreo—and she brings her whole heart to every minute of it. She brings a great mix of discipline and passion to her classes. She'll act like she's all business, but the truth is she's a total mush and one of the most loyal, thoughtful people you'll ever meet.
Crystal Perry
Special Needs Dance Instructor
Miss Crystal teaches our Wednesday 4pm Special Needs class that will continue every week over the summer. She takes ballet with Miss Sarah and recently got her point shoes! To say that her students love her is an understatement!
Kylee Maier
Ballet and Jazz Instructor
Miss Kylee teaches Ballet/Jazz and Leaps, Turns & Tricks with grace and skill, and always with that signature sweet smile. We've known Kylee since she was just a toddler, so watching her grow into such a confident, capable leader has been incredibly special.