Professional Dance Instruction in the Warrenton, Gainesville, Haymarket, and Bristow areas

About Lyrique Dance

Lyrique Dance was founded by owner and director April Jubeck with a passion for providing exceptional dance training in a positive, encouraging environment. Inspired by her grandmother's studio, Pauline Baker Rodgers School of Dance, April has spent her life sharing the art of dance with the next generation.

With professional performance experience at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, along with advanced training through the Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester in New York City, April brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Lyrique Dance. She was also selected to assist the Radio City Rockettes during educational workshops.
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Today, Lyrique Dance is dedicated to building strong technical dancers while fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of dance for every student.

April Jubeck - Owner & Teacher

April Jubeck is the founder of Lyrique Dance and a seasoned performer with professional experience at Walt Disney Resorts and Universal Studios Orlando. April trained and competed at her grandmother’s studio under Miss Pauline Baker Rodgers, who at 93 years old still resides in Pennsylvania and continues to influence April’s life. April attended prestigious summer intensives including Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under Marcia Dale Weary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Orlando Ballet. She also completed an internship with the renowned Broadway Dance Center, where she studied under acclaimed choreographers. In addition, April had the opportunity to assist the Rockettes with teaching the Rockette Experience at Radio City Music Hall. After spending five years performing professionally with Walt Disney Resorts and Universal Studios Orlando, April developed a passion for performance, discipline, and artistry that continues to shape her work today. Through dedicated instruction and strong technical training, she strives to create a positive and inspiring environment that cultivates confident, talented, and driven dancers.
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Dana Cartaya - Teacher, Competition Team Director

Dana Cartaya originally from Miami, Florida has been dancing since the age of 3. She trained in
all styles of dance and was a competitive dancer, with Dance Attack Miami, through the age of
18. She began teaching at the age of 16, working with all ages of children. She continued her
education at Florida International University, obtaining a B.F.A in Dance and a certification in
teaching, in 2005. While studying in college, Dana continued her professional career with C and
J Productions. She performed and traveled for many corporate events, along with music videos
and the VMA’s in Miami, Florida in 2005. Along with teaching and choreographing for Miami
Dance Company for 15 years, she was a dance teacher for Miami Dade County Public Schools
since 2007. Before moving to Virginia, she last worked and developed her high school magnet,
dance program at Miami Arts Studio, winning numerous National Championships with her two
dance teams. Dance is her passion, and with the experience she has obtained over the years,
Dana is excited to share her knowledge and develop strong, beautiful dancers.​

​Kasey Lynn - Teacher, Nutcracker Director

Kasey grew up in Pennsylvania where she trained at the Degnan Ballet Center and performed with its affiliated company, Ballet Northeast. She attended the August intensive at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for two consecutive summers before being selected to attend the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. She has a B.A. in Dance (focus in ballet performance) from Point Park University, where she also earned a minor in English. She is thrilled to be at Lyrique where she shares her love of ballet and its endless opportunities for physical, mental, and artistic growth with her students. Kasey directs Lyrique's annual production of Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets. She loves staying active through yoga, cardio, and strength-training classes and has found ballet to be a great foundation for all types of movement. ​

Kalene Scott - Teacher, Studio Coordinator

Kalene Scott is originally from Pennsylvania. She grew up taking various styles of dance, competing, and being an assistant teacher. Kalene attended California University of Pennsylvania where she participated on the dance team and taught at a local dance studio. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as her Master’s of Education Degree. Kalene is an elementary school counselor for the Prince William County School Division and is working on her Doctoral Degree - almost done! Aside from dancing, she enjoys exploring new places and being with her golden retriever, Penny!

Kaitlyn Thrush - Teacher, Team Choreographer

Kaitlyn continued her dance education after high school at the State University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York, where she obtained her B.F.A. in Dance. While in school, Kaitlyn was a part of Zodiaque Dance Company as well as many faculty and student-choreographed pieces and showcases. Kaitlyn was hired by Norwegian Cruise Lines where she was a dancer/aerialist for three years.

Paige Sandler - Teacher

Paige first found her love of dance at the age of 5, right here in Fauquier County. She grew up taking a multitude of classes at Excell Dance Company under Kim Bridges and Claire Rosenburger. She participated in their Performing Dance Group for various charities and festivals throughout the years, as well as birthday parties and Warrenton's Annual Christmas Parade. At 15, she was learning to teach as an assistant teacher. She then began instructing and choreographing her own dance classes including ballet, lyrical and tap. Her passion lies in teaching and encouraging young dancers to become confident and grow into their best self. With years of performing and teaching experience, Paige is excited to join Lyrique and share her knowledge and passion with her students. 

Casey Ridenour  - Teacher

Casey was born and raised in Warrenton, VA, and is a proud mother of three. She discovered her passion for movement at an early age, beginning gymnastics at six before continuing with cheerleading throughout high school and college. Her experience also includes cheering and dancing with an all-star team, further strengthening her skills and love for the sport. Casey is thrilled to share her knowledge and enthusiasm as an instructor at Lyrique.
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Brittney Schenher - Teacher, Team Choreographer

Brittney earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Montclair State University in 2022.  She began dancing at just four years old at the Fort Wayne School of Dance in Indiana before continuing her training at Project Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program.  Throughout her training and professional career, Brittney has had the opportunity to study with renowned artists including Christian von Howard, Stephanie Batten-Bland, Larry Keigwin, Pamela Pietro, and Roderick George.  She has also performed in numerous competitions and professional productions, bringing a wealth of technical knowledge, artistry, and performance experience to the classroom.  Brittney is passionate about inspiring young dancers to grow in both confidence and technique while fostering a positive, encouraging learning environment. 

Kurumi Miwa - Teacher

Kurumi Miwa is a Tokyo-born ballet dancer who began training at age three and went on to study at Graces Ballet Studio and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Japan, where she developed a strong foundation across ballet, contemporary, jazz, choreography, and dance-related academics. During college, she earned a merit scholarship and continued her training at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York under Era Jouravlev, studying the Russian method with guidance from teachers connected to the Vaganova tradition and learning Balanchine technique with Stacy Caddell. While at Joffrey, she performed leading roles such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, as well as works by notable choreographers including Michael Fokine and George Balanchine. Kurumi further expanded her training through scholarship programs with prestigious institutions across Europe and the United States, including the Royal Danish Ballet and Atlanta Ballet. Her competitive achievements include top placements at major international ballet competitions, with multiple first-place awards and special honors. Since March 2021, she has been a company dancer with Manassas Ballet Theatre, where she has performed principal roles such as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, along with a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire, and has also appeared as a guest artist with Baltimore Ballet.

​​Ashlyn Lowry  - Teacher

Ashlyn, a 15-year-old high school sophomore at Brentsville District High School, started her training at Bella Dance in Virginia Beach, VA at the age of 2.  She continued to train at studios while living in Montgomery, AL, and King George, VA, before moving to Nokesville, VA, and starting at Lyrique Dance in September of 2020.  Ashlyn has competed at various dance competitions including Encore, Groove, KAR, DanceMakers, World Class Talent, Revel, and Starpower.  She has trained in lyrical, contemporary, tap, acro, ballet, and jazz.  As she continues her journey, Ashlyn is excited to explore new opportunities, grow as an artist, and inspire others through her love of dance.

Olivia Smith - Teacher

Olivia is a sophomore in high school and a proud member of the Lyrique Dance family. She has been dancing for many years and loves expressing herself through movement while continuing to grow as both a performer and an artist. She especially enjoys competing and is incredibly proud to have earned a National Championship title! Olivia is thrilled to begin teaching at Lyrique Dance and is excited to share her love of dance with the next generation of dancers. She is passionate about creating a fun, positive, and encouraging classroom where students can build confidence, develop strong technique, and discover the joy of dance. Olivia looks forward to inspiring young dancers to work hard, believe in themselves, and, most importantly, have fun every step of the way!

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