Our Teachers

Port Orange Dance provides a safe environment where your child can feel comfortable and supported so that he/she may grow as both a dancer and a person. Our staff of dance professionals engages each and every child so that they improve their dance skills and gain self-confidence along the way.

Shannon Faller
INSTRUCTOR | CHOREOGRAPHER I OWNER

Shannon is a local who has been dancing since the age of four. She studied for many years under the instruction of Deborah Coe and was part of the “Debco Dancers” Competition Group. Shannon has done convention, print, television, and theatre work. She was a Walt Disney World performer and has also performed in numerous musicals such as Cassie in "A Chorus Line," Sugar, "Nunsense," "A Grand Night for Singing," "Hair" and many others. She was cast in the lead role for a musical performed at the International Builders Convention, which allowed her to perform for an audience of over 10,000 people. She was also chosen for a “Stump The Band” segment on the David Letterman show where she sang as well.

Shannon has choreographed and performed locally for dance studios, show choirs, and also the Daytona State College Dance Ensemble. She is extremely passionate for the performing arts. After relocating back to the area from New York, she is thrilled to be the Director of Port Orange Dance.

Deborah Coe
INSTRUCTOR | CHOREOGRAPHER

Deborah Coe has been a teacher, choreographer, studio owner, entrepreneur and student of dance for 40 years. As a lifelong student, she has studied with dozens of master teachers from all across the country. Her quest to gather and share knowledge about dance has provided the scaffolding for her students to pursue dance careers, become dance teachers and for many, to have a lifelong love of dance–filled with the positive memories provided by a solid dance education. Miss Deb holds a Masters Degree in Dance Pedagogy from the University of Idaho and dance teaching certifications in ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics from Dance Masters of America. She is also a graduate of the Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School (Kent State University) and the Vagonova Teaching Methods Workshop at the University of Central Florida. She has studied extensively to keep abreast of the latest developments in the dance field and teaches a process driven curriculum.

The philosophy Miss Deb uses for teaching ballet is most influenced by the work of Ballet Master David Howard. This method includes the use of energy patterns with special attention to proper body placement and age appropriate movement. Her jazz style is a combination of her studies with jazz master teachers including; Gus Giordano, Luigi, Beverly Fletcher and Tom Ralabate, with strong influence from the modern technique of Lester Horton. As in ballet, proper body placement and age appropriate movement is emphasized. Early tap and choreography influence came from the brilliant teacher Beverly Fletcher, followed by the impeccable technique and style of master tap teacher Debbie Dee. The fundamentals: the how and why of basic tap movements are the emphasis of Ms Deb’s tap classes.

Ms. Deb directed and taught at her own studio for 24 years then taught and choreographed in the dance programs at Western Kentucky University and Texas A&M University. She currently does studio teaching, and instructs master classes and teacher training workshops throughout the state. Ms. Deb holds memberships in Florida Dance Masters, the International Brain Gym Foundation and the National Dance Educators Organization. She has been tested and certified as a dance adjudicator by the National Dance Teachers Council of America and judges at numerous dance competitions nationally. She has served on the Artistic Board for the Daytona Beach Civic Ballet, the Lauren Cox Memorial Scholarship Concert Series and the Board of Directors of Florida Dance Masters. She is the co-director of the ADC Outreach Performance Program and provides choreography for numerous community performances. She also choreographs for Center Stage Theatricals, the most current credits including, “If You Give a Pig a Pancake”, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and “Winnie the Pooh, Kids”. Her students have gone on to dance professionally in venues from Disney World to the Joffrey Ballet. Her students have won the titles of Junior Miss Dance and Miss Dance of Florida and her choreography has been presented awards including: “High Score of the Competition”, “Best Choreography”, “Best of Show” and “Flowing Transitions.” Miss Deb’s goal is to use the discipline dance offers as a tool to help students become successful in all of their endeavors.

Chloë Snell
INSTRUCTOR

Miss Chloë joins Port Orange Dance in its 11th season as the Dance Teacher for the Pre-Dance 3 & 4 classes! In her 5th season as Instructor, Chloë brings creativity, enthusiasm, and fun to her classes! In her previous role as Studio Receptionist, Chloë's rapport with the Dancers, Parents and Teachers, ensures that every dancer feels welcomed and excited for their classes! Chloë has an extensive background in dance, musical theatre and the arts. Her foundation in ballet and tap throughout her childhood led her to high school cheerleading and dance. In college, Chloë enjoyed participating in various music ministries and performances around the Chattanooga, Tennessee area.

With a passion for choreography, Chloë relishes any opportunity to showcase her student’s talents that harmoniously blend both stunning technique and beautiful artistry. Chloë’s true passion is early childhood development and encouraging young students to grow in their confidence and foster a true passion for the arts through dance! Chloë has a Masters Degree in English Literature and lives in Port Orange with her husband and growing family! In her spare time, Chloë enjoys traveling, playing tennis, horseback riding, beach days and volunteering at Church. Chloë loves Florida and enjoys living where people vacation!

Jessica Thompson
INSTRUCTOR

Jessica was born and raised in Port Orange, Florida and has been dancing since the age of 5 at both Amanda’s Dance Center and Port Orange Dance, graduating and becoming Port Orange Dance’s first alumni student in 2018. Over the past few years she has attended Daytona State College in the Education Program, graduating with her Bachelors in Elementary Education in May of 2022 and certified in K-12 Art. Jessica also started attending Lindenwood University in 2023, graduating in May 2025 with a MFA in Interdisciplinary Media Arts. You will often see Jessica working on behind the scenes projects at the dance studio as well, whether it’s props, costuming, or head piece creation, she loves doing it all! Art and dance have been two of Jessica’s biggest passions in life and she is excited and proud to be teaching and choreographing at Port Orange Dance!

Alexi Belus-Faller
INSTRUCTOR

Alexi Belus-Faller was born and raised here in Port Orange, Fl. She has been dancing since the age of 4 until present day with an extensive background in ballet, pointe, and jazz under the direction of Nobuko Walls. Alexi has been in numerous performances throughout her dance career including the Volusia County Nutcracker. She also is a competitive ballroom dancer at DWD Ballroom.  Before teaching at Port Orange Dance, Alexi was homeschooled graduating in 2020 from Abeka Academy,  and graduated college from Appalachian State University in 2023 with a major in accounting-business management. Her degree is being pursed as an accountant at her family’s local firm, Business Control Service. She has been married since 2023 to her husband Cameron Faller. 

Alexi has been teaching at Port Orange Dance since 2023 in many age ranges starting from pre dance 3 and up. Something she loves about the studio is getting to teach with the best people who truly are family! Her goal each class is that all the students feel confident and love what they are learning! She loves choreographing and watching her students flourish her vision exquisitely during their performances.  Alexi has a true passion for kids and hopes to have a strong relationship with each one of her students as she does with her teachers.  When she is not teaching, dancing, or working she will be with her dog Izzy, traveling, and spending time with her family!