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OUR INSTRUCTORS
Emily Slicker
Owner
Multi-Genre Instructor
Since 2001, Slick Motion Studios owner, Emily Slicker has been a passionate and active leader in the dance community. After starting her career in Louisville, Kentucky, she and her family moved to Palmetto, FL in 2018. Her husband, David and their 4 sons have loved being able to call Florida "home". She has eagerly sought to bring a new energy to the dance community around her.
Her vision behind Slick Motion Studios is to grow and train up well-rounded performers that are prepared to boldly conquer any stage, dance floor or situation life throws at them while loving others well along the way.
She loves to express herself through all genres of dance, but is especially fond of Hip Hop. Having been the Head Coach and choreographer for Varsity High School dance teams, She loves to compete and bring the entertainment factor into her routines.
She is also Acrobatic Arts certified.
Jacob Melton
After receiving a BA in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition from CSULB, Jacob enrolled in the ABT National Training Program.
As a teacher he has taught ballet classes at the Onstage Dance Center, The Dance Co., Beach Cities Dance Studio, McCoy Rigby Arts, and the Dance West Dance Studio. As a Performer he performed with The O.C. Metropolitan Ballet Company for over ten years and his experience includes dancing soloist and corpse roles in: “A Mid Summer Night's Dream,” “Petrushka,” and “The Nutcracker.” He has also performed in international dance festivals in Prague, Spain, and Italy.
As a student, he performed in over 40 school productions featuring ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, and contemporary dance. His early ballet training was based on classical Russian technique, and in college (CSULB) he studied under Lorin Johnson, Steven Hyde, and Lisa Johnson. He has also taken master classes with Travis Wall, Denise Wall, and Mandy Moore.
Jacob is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports and Medicine, NASM, and specializes in gym cross training for dancers. Jacob has a NASM specialization in Virtual coaching and is a NASM certified Youth Exercise Specialist.
Ballet Instructor
Sofia Johnson
Ballet Instructor
Sofia was raised in Palmetto, FL and began dancing at Diane Partington’s Studio of Classical Ballet. She attended University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the direction of Susan Jaffe, where she pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in classical ballet.
Performance highlights during her time at UNCSA include, Snow Queen and Dewdrop in Ilya Kozadayev’s “The Nutcracker” and the Waltz Girl in George Balanchine's “Serenade”.
She joined Alabama Ballet for their ‘23/’24 season and is excited to spend some time at home this summer teaching!
Kim Adams
Multi-Genre Instructor
With 26 years of pliés, grand jetés, and pirouettes under her belt, her dance journey is defined by a deep-rooted passion for movement.
With a BA in Communication and a Minor in Fine Art for Dance and Photography, she is also Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Certified, with a focus on classical ballet. Originally hailing from sunny Florida and then soaking up the energy of New York, she's spent years teaching ballet (including pre-pointe and pointe), contemporary/modern, jazz, tap and even a little acro and hip-hop at various studios.
Kim has also performed and competed across different styles throughout her time dancing. Now, she brings her wealth of experience and infectious love for dance to Slick Motion, eager to nurture the next generation of dancers while fostering a sense of community.
Madeline Frambes
Tap Instructor
Meet Madeline Frambes, a seasoned dancer with over 18 years of experience, beginning her journey at the tender age of three. Currently pursuing her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in theatre and music from FGCU, she brings a rich understanding of performance arts to her teaching.
With comprehensive training in Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap, and Jazz, Madeline offers a versatile approach to dance instruction, tailored to each student's unique abilities and aspirations.
As a passionate performer in musical theatre, specializing as an actress and singer, she also provides voice lessons, imparting her expertise and fostering a love for the stage in her students.
Donna Filippone
Multi-Genre Instructor
Donna‘s extensive background includes owning and operating two dancing schools for 19 years before relocating with her family to Florida.
Donna is certified by the prestigious Dance Masters of America, where she served on the Board of Directors, certified by Dance Educators of America and is past president of the International Teachers of Dance.
Her career has taken her from Dancer, Competitor, national champion, Coach, choreographer, and adjudicator for many dance competitions. Donna has taught in the LWR area for years & is excited to be teaching at Slick Motion Studios!