Our History

Jackie Figueroa

Founder & Director

Jackie Figueroa is the passionate founder and director of Elite Stars Dance Academy. With 25+ years of experience in the dance scene and a deep commitment to the growth of each student, Jackie leads the academy with a vision of excellence, inclusivity and love.

Through Elite Stars, Jackie has created a space not only for dance education, but also for community service and outreach. With the academy, Jackie has organized and led numerous community service events, including neighborhood cleanups, toy drives, food drives, and more, bringing together people of all ages to make a difference in the local area.

The Figueroa Family

Elite Stars Dance Academy is a family owned and operated business. Every member of the Figueroa family serves a vital role in the daily operations of the studio.

Jackie & Jr

With 34 years of marriage, Jackie and Jr create the dynamic business duo. Without them, the vision of the studio would not be possible.

The Figueroa Sisters

Sam, Danielle, and Maxine each bring their own personalities, strengths, and abilities to the studio. Along with each being instructors, they each hold more roles within the studio. Sam holds the titles of Creative Director and Events Coordinator, as well as being the owner and director of Elite Stars Kidz Club. Danielle is the head instructor, as well as manages all of our travel teams. Maxine handles administrative work with our travel teams and runs all social media accounts.

An Elite Team

Together, the 5 have formed a powerhouse team. As the family continues to grow, so does the Elite Legacy.