Staff
EPIC
Ms. Jessica | Director
Jessica Cooper is a Florida native and a fellow lover of the arts. In 2010 she embarked on a journey of self defense. Since then she has grown from student to Master. She holds a fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo and a 1st degree black belt in Karate. Her passion for martial arts lead her to open Full Attitude Martial Arts where she has continued to grow and become a pillar in the Haines City Community. Master Coopers next great accomplishment includes being the new owner of The Epic Center. She looks forward to carrying the baton in the race to greatness with both Epic and Full Attitude students.
Ms. Amanda | Dance
Amanda Green opened Amanda's Academy of Dance in 2012 and rebranded to The Epic Center in 2018. Amanda is trained in and teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Acrobatics. Amanda holds her Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences including Psychology, Sociology, and Gender studies from the University of Central Florida. In 2024, Amanda sold The Epic Center to Ms. Jessica Cooper to focus on family. Mr. Green proudly serves as past of the US ARMY and they are welcoming their first child in November 2024. Amanda is passionate about motivating dancers to be the best version of themselves in a family friendlyy wholesome atmosphere.
Ms. Caitlin | Dance
Caitlin Legace has been a dance instructor for 20 years. She began teaching in northern New Hampshire where her mom owned and operated a dance studio. Caitlin took over ownership of the studio when her mother retired in 2005. Caitlin instructed classes in Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary and lyrical. Ms. Caitlin was also involved in many community events including her local musical theatre group where she performed and choreographed for many musical theatre numbers. Ms. Caitlin moved to Florida in 2016 and is thrilled to teach dance once again with Amanda’s Academy of Dance. Ms. Caitlin’s goal for all of her students is to find their confidence in themselves and to let their personalities come alive through dance. This is what she hopes to be many years with Amanda’s Academy of Dance and she can not wait spread her passion for dance to all of her students.
Ms. Amaya | Dance
Amaya Sims is a 24 year old college graduate in the process of completing her Doctorate Degree. She has years of experience as both a cheerleader and dancer throughout high school and college. She grew up as a competitive dancer trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip Hop. She took the journey to expand her dance career in Hip Hop and become a professional dancer within the dance industry at age 14. She has trained in numerous places across the United States from Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas etc. Amaya has performed with A-list artists like Young Thug ,Miky Woodz, Delaghetto, Christistan artist Blanca and many more . In addition to performing live she has been in a handful of music videos.
Mr. Josh | art
Joshua Vaillancourt is a Father, husband, visual artist, retired US Army NCO, clergyman, scholar, and dedicated volunteer for many causes. In addition to serving on the boards of multiple non-profit organizations and teaching visual art/painting at AAD, Joshua is also a full-time medical student. He has over 15 years of study in various fields and has earned many certifications and degrees, including a PhD in Comparative Theologies. While serving in the 101st Airborne Division, he spent time in many foreign countries, including combat service in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Joshua currently lives in Haines City, Florida with his family.
Mr. David | ninja
My name is David Rosa, many know me as Mr. David. I am currently a Taekwondo and Ninja Obstacles instructor.a. I am Puerto Rican and My Family consists of Three Boys, my wife and me. I arrived in Florida in 2015 looking for a better education for my second child who was about to be born and we decided to try it, and today I thank God, we are more stable than in our first years as a family. I believe that constant education, a good attitude along with complete availability with children and example make children strong and mentally healthy. I will always do my best to help everyone around me, especially my work team. I am super grateful for this opportunity and I hope to continue growing in this company.