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Introducing
Spotlight's Owners & Directors
 
Peter
Anthony &
Margaret Martinez Anthony
PETER
ANTHONY:
Peter is the
owner
of Spotlight Dance Center, Spotlight Entertainment and Spotlight Dance
Agency of Orlando, FL Spotlight Gymnastics Inc. He is a graduate
of New World School of The Arts in Miami, Florida with a BFA in
Dance.
Peter has been dancing for over twenty two years. His dance
credits
include: Fredick Bratcher Company; Anything Goes, Evita, Matador,
"Star Street" - Caesar's Palace, Lake Tahoe; as well as various Concert
Tours, Televsion Commericals and Music Video's. In 1994 Peter joined
the
Walt Disney World company at Disney-MGM Studio's in Orlando, FL as cast
member and dance captain for "Beauty & The Beast". In 1996 Peter
retired
from Disney to focus all of his attention on his growing production
company
and dance studio.
Peter has been
choreographing and
producing shows for Television, Conventions and Industrials, and for
the
Stage for the past fourteen years, including the international TV Show
"Charytin International" and "Next Big Star". Through Spotlight
Entertainment,
Peter has provided dancers and choreographed productions numbers for
Universal
Studios, Florida, Universal Studios, Hollywood, as well as, IBM, Alta
Vista,
Mass Mutual Insurance, Hewlett Packard, Mercury Dealers, Burdines, Best
Buy, Matrix Hair, GoldWell, Converse, Autozone, Smith Kline Beechum,
and
Meeting Planners International just to name a few.
As a
Choreographer/Entertainment
Producer, Peter is responsible for the creation of quality
entertainment.
In his position as Producer and Spotlight owner he has the opportunity
of interacting with both large and small corporations. He is
involved
in the creation of show concepts, choreography, and final show
production.
Most recently, Peter has
been choreographing
a new kids show Gina D's Kids Club airing on PAX channel. His
previous
projects include choreographing another kid's television show at
Disney-MGM Studios entitled
"Dooley
and Pals" which aired on PBS in May of 2000 in
Orlando. Peter Also has
choreographed
for up and coming rap and pop groups such as Triple Deep; Phase 3
and Erica Riveraas well as a CD release concert for Triple Deep at
HardRock
Peter is currently producing his own Instructional "Hip Hop" video's
for
kids and adults. Video's are now available.
As owner of Spotlight Dance
Center,
Peter is highly involved in the instruction and training of both
children
and adults in the area of Video Hip Hop and Jazz. Peter's
electric
personality motivates and inspires his students. Peter has also
opened
Orlando's first official dance agency, Spotlight Dance Agency, which
has
provided work and performance opportunity for many Orlando
dancers.
MARGARITA MARTINEZ ANTHONY:
Owner & Ballet Mistress of Spotlight Dance Center...
Born in San Jose California, Margarita began her dance training at
the age of six in Miami, FL at the Miami Conservatory studying with
Thomas
Armour, Bob Pike, and Martha Mahr. Margaret became a member of the
Miami
Ballet Company before leaving home and family for New York at the age
of
15 to attend the High School of Performing Arts. While living in New
York,
she trained with the Joffery Ballet on full scholorship as well as
American
Ballet Theater, and Ballet Hispanico. Upon graduation Margaret
joined
Ballet Company “Fundation Teresa Carreno” in Caracas, Venezuela touring
for over two years in South America. Returning to Miami, Margaret
attended New World School of the Arts and continued to perform
professionally
with a variety of ballet, jazz and Musical Theater Companies including
the Miami Opera and the Hirshfeld Theater. Other credits include
various
commercials, television shows, variety shows, and movies including
“Miami
Rhapsody” and “Fame.”
In 1994 Margaret joined the cast of “Beauty and The
Beast” at
the MGM Studio’s, Orlando, FL. Later she joined the cast of
“Pocahontas”
where she served as performer and dance captain.
Margaret and husband Peter Anthony opened Spotlight Dance
Center in
1996. Margaret has been teaching classical ballet, her first love, for
over twenty years. Apart from teaching, Margaret if a full time
mom
with two lovely children, Joshua and Sophia Anthony.
OUR MISSION:
To provide positive quality instruction in an excellent environment
for both children and adults, ages 3 and up. Our school is
structured
to encourage all dancers to reach their potential through positive
reinforcement
and disciple whether their desire is to become a professional dancer or
simply to learn the art of dance for the sheer appreciation and love of
it. As parents themselves, Peter and Margaret understand the need
to constantly encourage all students and to instill in each child the
notion
that "all things are possible if you believe and try".
Production
Company (click
here)
Agency
(click
here)
SPOTLIGHT DANCE
CENTER
Of Central Florida…
Offering classes in:
-
Jazz – Tap – Ballet – Hip Hop – Pointe – Cheer leading - Lyrical
- Musical Theater - Acrobatics - Salsa
-
Competition and Performance Groups
-
Annual Recital Performances
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Click here for CLASS SCHEDULE
We offer classes for children beginning
at the age of three as well as a full range of classes for
adults.
Spotlight prides itself in the selection of professional teachers on
staff
and the positive atmosphere instilled at the school. Select from
a wide range of classes all that are held in large mirrored studios
constructed
with raised wooden flooring.
Spotlight Dance Center opened its doors in
January of 1996 with one dance studio and four teachers. Now in
its
seventh season, the dance center has expanded to include five large
studios,
over thirteen professional teachers, Spotlight Entertainment Company
and
Spotlight Talent Agency.
Its founders, Peter and Margaret Anthony both
have extensive training and performance backgrounds including several
years
at Disney as dance captains for the Beauty & The Beast show and the
Spirit of Pocahontas at the MGM studios. It is their love for the
art of dance that inspired them to open Spotlight Dance Center.
Margaret
Anthony has been teaching ballet for over 25 years and thrives on the
opportunity
to teach ballet and pass the techniques taught her by her legendary
teacher
Thomas Armor of the Miami Conservatory. Peter Anthony
teaches
a strong jazz and hip-hop technique. With a BFA from the New World
School
of the Arts in Miami, Florida, Peters professionalism is derived from
years
of training, performing, acting, teaching, choreographing, and
producing.
His credits include several motion picture and television appearances,
choreographer of an international television show in Miami, Florida,
convention
production and talent agent to name a few. Peter also
choreographed
the “Dooley” show; a children's television series filmed out of the MGM
studios.
Not limiting themselves to teaching, Spotlight
Dance Center expanded its doors to include Spotlight Entertainment
previously
known as Anthony Productions, and Spotlight Dance Agency.
The
combination of all three Spotlight companies uniquely equips our
students
with all the tools necessary to pursue a career in entertainment if so
desired.
Whether training at the dance center to become
a professional dancer, improve on current skills or for the sheer joy
of
dance, we invite you to come by and join us for a class today.
SPOTLIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT
CO.
Introducing…
Peter Anthony Jr.
&
Spotlight
Entertainment Company
Peter Anthony is the of owner,
choreographer
and producer of Spotlight Entertainment Company. Spotlight
Entertainment was created by Peter Anthony for the express purpose of
providing
meeting professionals, convention planners, destination management
companies,
travel incentive companies and the like direct access to a creative
choreographer/producer.
Spotlight Entertainment Company is
housed in a 7000
square foot dance production facility centrally located in South West
Orlando,
minutes from local convention centers. Services include:
choreography,
writing, producing, show direction, costume design, music editing and
rehearsal
hall. Talent sources include: trained dancers,
percussionist,
party motivaters, interactive performers, specialty acts, disc jockeys,
singers, actors and more.
Peter Anthony / Spotlight
Entertainment offers direct
solutions for your entertainment needs however large or small with no
additional
booking or agency markups. Choose from our in-stock or customized
dance production shows, stomp shows, or acrobatic stunt team
extravaganza,
all produced by Peter Anthony. Contact Spotlight Entertainment direct
and
save.
Consult with Peter Anthony today (321-287-7686) and
design an event
that stands apart from all the rest.

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SPOTLIGHT
DANCE AGENCY
& AUDITIONS
Auditions
In February of 1999, Spotlight Entertainment added a new and
exciting
component to its successful package. The Spotlight Dance Agency
is
Orlando's only dance agency. It will represent theatrically
trained
dancers, who have trained in various styles, from across the
country.
In addition to dancers, Spotlight Dance Agency will also represent
actors,
singers, models, specialty acts, stilt walkers, groups and various
interactive
performers.
Spotlight Dance Agency's target market will be the live
audiences of
conventions, business theater, corporate parties, casinos, and cruise
lines
as well as the commercial and film markets. The following is a
list
of some of our specific areas of expertise:
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| Dancer & Talent Booking |
Trained Theatrical Dancers |
Children & Adult Performers |
| Specialty Acts |
DJ's |
Dance Bands |
Auditions
Check back periodically for upcoming auditions.
If you would like to be listed with our agency please send
pictures
and resume to
Talent Booking
Spotlight
Entertainment Company
7751
Kingspointe
Parkway
Suite
101
Orlando,
Florida 32819
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