Enrichment Program Instructors
Mandy Keeley Cerrone
Mandy Keeley Cerrone was born and raised in Cranford, New Jersey where she studied dance and drama from a very young age. She has attended various master dance classes in New York, New Jersey and Florida studying with Bob Rizzo, Lynda Gache, Frank Hatchett, Patricia Dickerson, Savion Glover, Patsy Swazye, Mallory Graham, Darrin Henson and others. She has taught classes (ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, drama) at various dance studios, preschools and elementary schools throughout New Jersey and South Florida. Mandy graduated with a BFA from Florida Atlantic University with highest honors. She is currently seeking a Master’s Degree in Education. Though her first passion is dance, Mandy also found a passion for academic education as well. She believes in a well-rounded education for children, which of course must include the ARTS! Mandy looks forward to an exciting year at the Arts Academy of Hollywood! “Tomorrow’s dreams begin today.”
Barbara Benezra
Barbara, professional artist, combines a variety of techniques and mediums to produce a multi-faceted collection of work. She works primarily with welded steel to create unique one-of-a-kind sculptures for indoor and outdoor use. Paintings with oils and acrylics, collage and mixed media also engage her creative spirit. Her style is distinctive for its energy, use of color and novel integration of forms. Barbara’s works have been exhibited in juried shows and galleries thoughout the United States and Porugal. Her art enhances private as well as corporate collections. She lives in Hollywood, Florida and teachers her love of art to students of all ages.
Terri Goodwin
Terri began her extensive dance career at the ripe age of two. A born performer enrolled in her first ballet and tap classes at Barr Allen Dance Studio in Fort Lauderdale. Her passion of expression though movement took her to explore many different genres of dance and performance. Her years of hard work and dedication paid off when she found her niche at Winter Guard International. The most unknown form of art and expression though dance and skill called Sport of the Arts. This not-for-profit organization teaches children and young adults respect, dedication and an unprecedented drive for excellence. Terri has been an Independent World Class performer and competitor since 1997. She has competed at the highest level World Class for ten years where she has maintained international top ten status. Still exploring different outlets to express her passion she is excited to join the team at the Arts Academy of Hollywood and spread her infectious positive nature. She looks for a brighter future through teaching children how to create imagination and self-expression through the arts.
Nick Deysher
In 2000, Nick started teaching preschoolers at the LEAP School in Lexington, MA, eventually becoming music director for all LEAP school locations. Through this work with young children, Nick developed a great catalog of his own children’s music and a curriculum for teaching music to toddlers and preschoolers. In 2001, Nick released his first children’s album, “One Man Band“. Blending a variety of musical styles and genres with themes that spark children’s interest, “One Man Band” became an instant success. The title tells all — Nick wrote and sang all the original music, played every single instrument track, singularly produced, mixed and mastered the entire album and also designed the cover art. By 2002 Nick had formed Li’l Nemo Records, his own label dedicated to promoting and distributing his music. One Man Band quickly sold out and his fans, parents and kids, thirsted for more great music, which encouraged him to keep on recording. In 2003, Nick produced “Nick of Time“, which won lots of new fans and sparked his success playing at parties, fairs and on children’s radio. He toured the Northeast with “Nick of Time” and built a large fan base. Nick is currently working on his Masters degree in Media Writing and Studio Music Production at the University of Miami, focusing on music composition and production. In 2005, his new production company “In the Nick of Time Music” utilizes his skills as a record producer that creates music for web applications and film/TV scores. Nick was honored to receive the 2006 (2nd Annual) Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With their mentorship, Nick plans to take his music worldwide and hopes to achieve his dream of writing for children’s television and movies. He is currently finishing his latest album, “Coconut Groove“, set to release this year (2007) and is working on an illustrated book version of “The Dinosaur Song“, one of his more popular songs.