Our Staff
Mrs. Charlotte
Owner/Instructor
Mrs. Charlotte is the owner of Florida Twirling Academy and the heart behind the Sparklette program. Her passion for baton twirling goes far beyond teaching skills—she loves helping each twirler grow in confidence, build friendships, and discover a love for performing. Over the years, she has created an FTA family where every girl has a place to learn, grow, and shine. Mrs. Charlotte continues to share her love of twirling with the next generation of Sparklettes both in the studio and throughout our school programs.
Ms. Alice
Instructor | Twirler Since 2011 | Instructor Since 2021
Ms. Alice grew up as a twirler and now gets to share the sport she loves with the next generation of Sparklettes! She began twirling in 2011 and became an FTA instructor in 2021. Ms. Alice loves watching her students gain confidence, master new skills, and create the same friendships and memories she experienced growing up in twirling. For her, FTA is more than a place to twirl—it has been a huge part of her life and truly feels like family.
Ms. Alice
Instructor
Ms. Marissa
Instructor | Twirler Since 2008 | Instructor Since 2018
Ms. Marissa has been twirling since 2008 and became an instructor in 2018. With years of experience as both a twirler and coach, she loves helping girls learn new skills while becoming confident performers. Whether she's working with a brand-new twirler or preparing students for a performance, Ms. Marissa brings encouragement, experience, and lots of Sparklette spirit to FTA!
Ms. Bella
FTA Instructor Support
Ms. Bella has been part of the FTA family for many years, first as a twirler and later as an instructor. While she is no longer an active weekly instructor, she remains a special part of our program and continues to help at many FTA performances, competitions, and events. We love having Ms. Bella there to support our twirlers, cheer them on, and continue being part of the FTA family!
Ms. Jasmine
FTA Instructor Support
Ms. Jazzy grew up twirling and has continued to stay involved with the FTA family over the years. While she is no longer an active weekly instructor, you'll still see her helping our Sparklettes at performances, competitions, and special events throughout the season. She loves supporting our girls and getting to remain part of the twirling community that has meant so much to her.