Alicia Norwood

Alicia Norwood, Co-Owner/Director

Alicia Norwood’s dance training began at Jill Mallory School of Dance. She continued her studies at the Donna Lee Studio of Dance, dancing there until her graduation from high school. Alicia was one of the original members of Expressions Dance Company under the artistic direction of Donna Lee Roach. She went on to become Assistant Artistic Director of Expressions, and is now Co-Artistic Director of the dance company. She has been sharing her passion for dance excellence as a teacher of tap, jazz and ballet at the Donna Lee Studio for over twenty years.

In 1986, she became a member of Dance Masters of America and Florida Dance Masters (FDM). Alicia served on the board of directors of FDM for ten years and was the head of the jazz department at South Miami Elementary Magnet School for six years. Alicia has produced students who have been awarded the titles of “Miss Dance of Florida” and “Miss Homestead” and who have been awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships. Her students have become professional dancers with Walt Disney World, The Young Americans, and many renowned ballet companies. Currently, as the Co-Owner/Director of Donna Lee Studio of Dance, Alicia Norwood is continuing the tradition of quality dance education in the South Miami Dade community.