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Our Story

For more than 10 years, BBharts Performing Arts has empowered children and teens through high-quality performing arts education, building confidence, creativity, strong values, and a purpose of giving back within a safe, inclusive community.

As families joined the journey, BBharts evolved alongside them. We listened, refined, and strengthened the experience, focusing on what matters most: coaching that is clear and encouraging, an environment that feels welcoming, and a structure that helps students build real skills over time.

The result is a program that students can trust, and families can commit to with confidence.

Today, BBharts continues to grow as a parent brand, creating pathways that meet students in different seasons of their development while holding on to the same foundation that has defined us from the start: strong training, meaningful mentorship, and a community where students are proud to belong.

Our philosophy is simple

True performing arts education shapes both the artist and the person. That’s why every class at BBharts is designed to develop more than talent. Students train with experienced coaches in a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates individuality. We believe students thrive when they feel seen, challenged, and supported without losing joy in the process.

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Excellence with Purpose

Confidence Through Craft

Community and Belonging

Discipline and Accountability

Artistic Integrity

Growth Beyond the Stage

Excellence With Purpose

We are committed to artistic standards and purpose-driven growth, where students learn to work hard, stay grounded, and contribute positively to the world around them. We cultivate a culture of respect, responsibility, and community so every child and teen finds a place to learn, to shine, and to belong.

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our pledge, our way

I am a unique and extraordinary individual.

I will persevere until discovering my full potential.

I give back so that together we can achieve our purpose in life.

The Team

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Miriam De Francisco

Founder Director 

Mrs.D, is a visionary educator and artist with over 30 years of experience in theater, choreography, and education. She has dedicated her life to transforming young performers through the power of the arts, leading with passion, creativity, and heart.
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Sara Valera

Chief Operations Officer

With over 20 years of experience in performing arts education, Ms. Sara has been a foundational leader at BBharts since 2012. She leads the Peewee Program, guiding our youngest students through their first magical steps in discovery, movement, and confidence.  She combines artistic vision with operational leadership, ensuring excellence both in the classroom and behind the scenes.

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Abigail De Francisco

Lead Ballroom Instructor

Abigail brings over 20 years of dance training and pre-professional Latin ballroom experience. She leads the Ballroom disicipline and Ballet 1, combining technical excellence with a coaching style that is both disciplined and nurturing.

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Sayra Valera

Lead Musical Theater Instructor

Coach across Musical Theater, Acting, Acro, Broadway, Jazz, and Peewees, Sayra brings versatility, creativity, and heart to every class. With 9 years of artistic experience and training in musical theater and flamenco, she creates engaging, disciplined environments where students can discover confidence and passion for the stage.

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Noemi De Francisco 

Lead Dance Instructor

Specializing in Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Technique, and Strength & Conditioning, Noemi brings advanced training and professional experience. She has received a callback at the prestigious Rockette Auditions and continues training in New York and Florida. Her detail-driven, performance-focused style helps students refine technique while developing confidence and artistry.

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Elizabeth Nuevo

Ballet Instructor

Elizabeth is a respected leader in the dance community, founder of Artistic Dance Center in Doral, Florida, and director of the Artistic Dance Theater nonprofit company. With a philosophy centered on hard work, discipline, and the artistry of dance, she has led her teams to national titles and helped students succeed both on and off the stage. She brings decades of teaching, coaching, and leadership experience to inspire the next generation of dancers.

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Tamu Ortenzio

Ballet Instructor

With over 34 years of experience, Tamu brings rigorous classical training and academic leadership to BBharts. Certified in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum and trained with institutions such as Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, she is known for her structured methodology, technical precision, and commitment to elevating ballet education at every level.

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Carlos Silva

Vocal

Instructor

With over 30 years of international experience, Mr. Silva is a classically trained voice educator who studied at the Simón Bolívar Conservatory and the Universität Wien. A solo performer in more than 20 countries, he brings global perspective, disciplined technique, and expressive depth to every vocal class at BBharts.

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Destiny Diaz

Dance Instructor

Specializing in Contemporary and Hip-Hop, Destiny brings over 10 years of advanced training from institutions such as New World School of the Arts, Steps on Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has performed with multiple dance companies. Her classes are high-energy and expressive, focused on musicality, technique, and fully owning movement.

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Emmanuel Perez

Vocal Instrcutor

Mr. Mannie holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education, a Master’s in Jazz Performance, and a Music Business Certificate in Sound Engineering from Florida International University. A Grammy University member and Jazz Downbeat Award winner, he has also served as a Musical Theatre professor at New World School of the Arts. He combines high standards with dynamic energy, guiding students to develop strong vocal technique, musical intelligence, and stage discipline.

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Ania Diaz

Flamenco Instructor

Ania Diaz began her dance career at age 8 and started teaching at a young age with the Spanish dance society “Monterroso y Antas de Uya.” She later joined the renowned Cuban flamenco company “ECOS,” where she performed professionally and taught both children and adults.

She trained for over five years with prestigious companies such as Litz Alfonso and Ballet Español de Cuba. After moving to the U.S. at 23, she taught at studios including Gigi Diaz’s Academy and Dance Gallery Academy, and has led workshops and master classes in Texas at Raices Academy and other respected flamenco schools.

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Nancy Cortez

Front Desk

Nancy serves as Front Desk and Administrative Assistant at BBharts, supporting the daily operations that keep the studio running smoothly. She works closely with families and staff, ensuring communication, organization, and logistics are handled with care and precision. Known for her kindness, reliability, and attention to detail, she is a steady presence within the BBharts community.

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