Competitive Edge Dance Studio
Abby Richter
Owner/ Creative Director
Marienne Young
Owner/ Managing Director
About Competitive Edge Dance Studio
Competitive Edge Dance Studio is family-owned and operated right here in Cape Coral, FL. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch.
We believe quality dance training should be taught in a POSITIVE learning environment where creativity, dedication, & self-esteem
develop while emphasizing strong technical skills in an enjoyable
structured atmosphere.
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Our dedication lies in the needs of each individual student, & we strive to ensure that students have the best possible dance experience.
Marienne comes by way of Michigan, and now resides in Cape Coral with her husband Dave and her two children, Zachary and Breanna. During the day she works as a 5th grade teacher for the Lee County School District. She has a MA in Reading & Language Arts, and has taught K-8 for the last 10 years. Marienne's experience in the arts includes playing the bassoon and saxophone, and she also was a choreographer for a Flag Corp for 8 years.
Abby, originally from Long Island, New York, moved to Cape Coral 17 years ago. She resides with her husband John and their daughter Nicole. Abby holds a BA in Theatre, and an MA in Education. She was a teacher for the Lee County School District for 10 years, where she started the Theatre program at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts. She also served as the schools Arts Magnet Coordinator. Abby was also a member of the Board of Directors at the Cultural Park Theatre, and ran their summer Musical Theatre program for 3 years.