Daniela Sanchez-Elliott studied classical ballet for 12 years in Mexico, Cuba and Spain. Through her training, and later in her career as a professional ballerina she performed in classical works such as The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Coppelia, among others. Ms Daniela felt God calling her to start teaching ballet, and in 2010 she started Steps of Faith Christian Dance School. She would love the opportunity to teach your children to love dance as much as she does!
Our Team
Daniela Elliott Sanchez
Head Dance Instructor / Spiritual Director
Lilyana Mejia
Dance Instructor / Evangelistic Team Lead
Lilyana Mejia is a dancer, teacher, and strives to always be a student. She has loved dancing since she could walk and has been training in dance since she was 9 years old. Throughout her life, God has used dance to teach her truths about who he is, who he made her to be, and what it means to be his servant & child. Lily takes joy in sharing her experience with the next generation of dancers, and hopes to encourage them in their journey with dance & the Lord.
Sarah Oliveira
Dance Instructor
Sarah Oliveira has been dancing since she was 10 years old. She has had training in ballet, jazz, acro, contemporary, lyrical, tap and hip hop. She believes that dance is a beautiful way to convey the love and grace of God, glorifying Him through artistry and movement. She joined Steps of Faith’s staff in 2024 and is so excited to help your children grow as dancers and followers of Christ, sharing the joy of the Lord!
Amelia Guitar
Dance Instructor
Amelia Guitar has been dancing since the age of 3 and was a competitive dancer for 12 years. She has been a dance assistant since 2018 and began teaching in 2022 in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap. In 2025, Amelia joined Steps of Faith, where dance became worship, mentorship became ministry, and every class, whether it be dancing or teaching, became an opportunity to glorify God’s grace, and increases the joy, and purpose in her life.
Meghan Saunders
Dance Instructor / Social Media Manager
Meghan Saunders has been dancing since the age of 5 and has experience in many different styles of dance, but has a particular love for tap! She loves teaching and has over five years of experience. Meghan joined Steps of Faith in 2024 and has a passion for helping others grow in their love of Jesus as well as dance!
Brianna Ramirez
Teacher's Assistant
Brianna Ramirez has been dancing with Steps of Faith since she was 3 years old. Through the years she has worked hard to become one of our advanced dancers and has grown as a young woman of God. When she dances, she finds the peace and joy of the Lord and cannot get enough! She became one of our assistant teachers in 2023 and strives to be an example as a Christian & an inspiration as a dancer to our students.
Selina Valente
Apprentice Teacher
Selina Valente has been dancing since the age of 3, with 10+ years of competitive training in styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, ballroom, and hip hop. After attending a Steps of Faith recital in 2024, Selina was inspired by the way dance was used to worship Jesus. As her love for Jesus grew, so did her calling and love for dancing for Him. She feels incredibly humbled and blessed to have the opportunity to share her love for Jesus and her passion for dancing for Him with your children!
Anouk Weber
Assistant Teacher
Anouk joined Steps of Faith in 2023, but she has been dancing since the age of four and has explored many styles, including jazz, tap, and lyrical, as well as being trained in Cecchetti ballet. She has discovered that dance can be so much more than simply taking classes but can be a way to honour God and be a beautiful form of worship. Anouk loves being able to express the joy of the Lord through dancing and is especially grateful for the opportunity to use dance to reflect His mercy and grace and to share that joy with others!
Arianna Vasilodimitraki
Apprentice Teacher
Arianna joined Steps of Faith in 2026, and her love for dance was given meaning as she learned to use movement as a way to worship and glorify God, and share His love with those around her. She began dancing at the age of 3, and throughout her years of training in lyrical/contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, and acro, she has developed a deep love for dance, and especially ballet! Arianna’s dream is to inspire young dancers to find that same joy, peace, and purpose, helping them grow not only as dancers, but also in their faith and relationship with God.
