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
Head Dance Instructor / Spiritual Director
Lilyana Mejia
Dance Instructor / Administrative Assistant / Recreational Program Manager
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.
