Meet Our Dance Instructors

Becca Edelberg

Miss Becca is Very excited to share her knowledge of Dance technique and of the professional Dance world with all her students at Gotta Dance!!!

She studied all forms of dance while growing up in New Orleans and Orlando where she also completed her Teacher training and certification through Dance Masters of America in the styles of Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern. She has danced professionally for Walt Disney World, the NBA ,Arena Football ,Royal Caribbean cruise lines, and Numerous shows up and down the Las Vegas Strip. Now she is fulfilling her dream of owning and directing her very own dance studio!

Ms. Whitney

Miss Becca is Very excited to share her knowledge of Dance technique and of the professional Dance world with all her students at Gotta Dance!!!

After school, dancing for RWS on Holland America line she was the dance captain for two contracts and was also a part of Dancing with the Stars at Sea. Moving to Vegas she has been a part of a magic show on the Las Vegas strip and other production shows. Whitney loves teaching and working with kids and sharing her knowledge with the dance community! 

Ms. Paige

Miss Paige comes to us from Youngstown, Ohio where she grew up dancing competitively. She started her teaching career as an assistant instructor at 13 and went on to run the tumbling program at her alma mater dance studio. She took a short break from teaching to dance in shows from Ohio, to Virginia and finally to Las Vegas. She’s so happy to have found a new home here at Gotta Dance!

Mr. Roger

Roger was born in Carson, CA and raised in Orange County. At the age of 16 he began teaching and choreographing for local high schools and dance teams.

Roger is trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Afro Caribbean, and Hip-Hop. He performed with Melinda Saxe in The Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood. His most loved work was done at The Disneyland Resort where he learned multiple roles in many shows.

With the most positive attitude and loving heart, Roger serves as a mentor and teacher. He loves what he does and hopes to inspire others.

Ms. Shaquida

Shaquida Vergo is a California native who graduated from Cypress College and moved to Las Vegas to obtain her BA in Dance Production Management in 2012. She graduated from UNLV, Spring 2014, and is now a part-time instructor in the Dance Department. She also guest teaches at various schools across the valley.

She is the Paraprofessional for the Drama and Choir Departments at Thurman White Academy. She has been training in dance since age eleven and is also a lighting, sound, video, and costume designer. Her specialties include hip hop, musical theater jazz, afro-caribbean, jazz, and liturgical.

Ms. Lauren

Lauren grew up in Southern California where she trained at the Inland Dance Academy and later at The School of International Ballet. She attended several summer intensives including Boston Ballet and ABT’s California location.

She also participated in several Grand Prix competitions and was a finalist in New York 2010. She continued her studies at the University of California, Irvine where she received her BA degree in Dance.

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Ms. Gaby

Gaby Castro’s journey began with dance at the age of two, which led her into the world of circus at 13. Born and raised in the city of music, Austin, Texas, she has performed professionally across the US for several entertainment companies like Dance To Breathe, Sea World, Cirque Entertainment, Cirque Vida, and others.

Gaby grew up in a dance studio, competing in all styles of dance for 10 years and has taught dance and circus for 5 years. She even attended a professional acrobatics school in San Diego, California for a year. Her passion for performing is matched only by her love for inspiring others and sharing the joy of movement and creativity.

Ms. Justine

Justine Protopapa was born and raised in London, England. She was asked to join The Royal Ballet School at age 9. She won England’s Young Choreographer of the year and knew this is what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Her professional career started at age 10 in the West End of London Production.

She was trained extensively in ballet by her mother, a renowned studio owner and Professional honoree of The Royal Ballet in London.

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