Where Dancing Dreams become
Divine Futures
Meet the Team
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A New Chapter Begins at
First Coast Center for the Arts
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We are thrilled to share some exciting news: First Coast Center for the Arts is now under new ownership!
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The Studer Family is excited and honored to continue the legacy of excellence, creativity and love of dance that has defined this studio since its inception by Hollie Stephens.
Olivia and Katie have been longtime students of Hollie and have grown not only as dancers but as both teachers and leaders under her mentorship. Our family is committed to preserving everything that makes FCCA special while also bringing fresh energy and ideas to help our dancers thrive.
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Whether you’re a returning student or new to our dance family, you’ll find the same welcoming spirit, passionate instruction, and commitment to artistic growth that has always made First Coast Center for the Arts a special place.
Olivia Studer
Olivia Studer is a native of Jacksonville, FL and has been dancing since the age of 3. She was trained at both Polly B Dance Academy and First Coast Center for the Arts. She has trained in all styles of Dance, with a love for Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop.
Olivia began competitive dance at the age of 10 and has been teaching dance and choreography since she was 15.
​​Currently she is attending FSCJ and is a part of the danceWORKS company and is proud to be serving as Vice President this season.
Olivia is excited to share her love of dance to all as co-owner of FCCA.
Anissa Galagarza
Anissa Galagarza has been dancing since the age of 3 training in various styles. She grew up dancing at a local studio and did competitive dance from ages 8-18.
Anissa has studied dance at schools such as Lavilla and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and has just finished being a part of FSCJ’s program danceWORKS and is PBT certified.
She has been choreographing since middle school and has been teaching since early high school.
Anissa hopes to continue teaching dance which is her passion throughout the Jacksonville dance community
Tracy Studer
Ms. Tracy is the office manager and co-owner with her daughter Olivia. She brings 29 years of business experience to the studio. Her greatest joy in life has been watching both her daughters dance over the past 16 years.
Katelyn Atkins
Katelyn Atkins has been dancing since she was three years old. She has trained in many styles of dance including, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop.
Katelyn has been competing in dance since she was 13 years old and received many awards in dance. Katelyn has always loved teaching younger kids and hopes to teach them to love dance as much as she does.
Madelyn Hollenbeck
Madelyn Hollenbeck has danced with First Coast Center for the past 20 years. She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. After graduating from high school in 2021, she attended the University of Central Florida, where she was a member of the Knights and Damsels Dance Company and the Rhythm of the Knight Tap Club. In May 2025, Madelyn graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She has always had a passion for working with kids and is excited to be back at the studio full time.
Katie Studer
Katie Studer is a native of Jacksonville, FL and has been dancing since the age of 3. She was trained at both Polly B Dance Academy and First Coast Center for the Arts. She has trained in all styles of dance, with a love for Jazz and Hip Hop. Katie began competitive dance at the age of 8 and has been teaching dance and choreography since she was 15. Katie is PBT Certified and continues to take master classes as often as she can to continue her growth in dance.
Katie is passionate about dance and one day would like to be a professional choreographer.
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Makenzie Watrous
Makenzie Watrous started dancing when she was 7 years old. She is trained in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, and acrobatics.
Makenzie was a competitive dancer from the age of 11 to 18. She has always had a love for children and is excited to share her passion for dance. She hopes her students gain the same passion for dance that she has.