Our Team

  • Cami Herndon

    Co-Founder/Owner, Director, Instructor

    cami.newdaydance@gmail.com

    Cami Herndon, along with her husband and two daughters, moved to Port Saint Lucie at the end of 2022, with a heart to start a Christian dance studio and professional company on the Treasure Coast. She grew up in PA dancing at Light of Life Performing Arts, and was a member of their Senior Company. Throughout the last 15 years, Cami has taught dance at Light of Life Performing Arts, Unabashed School of Dance, South Carolina Christian Dance Theater, and YWAM Kona Dance. For the last few years before moving to Florida, she led the Dance Tracks for the Discipleship Training Schools in Kona, HI, and performed with YWAM Kona Dance. She is passionate about keeping Jesus at the center, while also having excellence in technique. Cami is so excited to pour into dancers young and old here on the Treasure Coast, and see this community and the nations impacted by Jesus through the avenue of dance!

  • Karly Reinhardt

    Co-Founder/Owner, Instructor

    karly.newdaydance@gmail.com

    Karly Reinhardt began her dance journey at the age of 5 at Amazing Grace School of Dance. She continued training in multiple styles of dance for 10 years. Throughout her time at AGSD, she competed in various competitions such as Universal Ballet Competition, Youth American Grand Prix, and Earth Shakers Talent Competition. She was also accepted into many summer intensives for companies such as the Joffery Ballet and Houston Ballet. Karly started to fall in love with teaching students to dance at the young age of 13, and has been teaching ballet, contemporary and acrobatics to students ever since. She has had the privilege of choreographing award winning pieces for students at various competitions in Florida. She went on to teach the high level classes at Art in Motion Dance Center, and is excited to continue her journey of teaching students how to dance with excellence but most importantly how to praise Jesus through the gift of dance that he has blessed us with.

  • Cassidy Reinhardt

    Co-Founder/Owner, Instructor

    cassidy.newdaydance@gmail.com

    Cassidy Reinhardt started dancing at Amazing Grace School of Dance at 6 years old, up until her senior year of high school. She not only received excellent training in Ballet, Contemporary, and Acro, but most importantly developed a desire to worship the Lord through dance. Cassidy was fortunate enough to begin assisting in dance classes at the age of 13 and has been teaching ever since. She went along to teach at Dance Academy of Stuart and Art in Motion Dance Center. Cassidy has a heart for children and especially loves teaching kids how to glorify the Lord through dance.

Candace Kratz

Candace Kratz, born and raised in East Tennessee, began dancing at the age of six years old when she first discovered her love for artistic movement. Candace currently resides in Jupiter, Florida with her husband. In May of 2024 Candace received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU). Candace has trained in multiple styles of dance including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, African, modern, worship and contemporary. Candace began instructing dance at the age of 15 at her childhood studio. Prior to college, Candace toured as an assistant with Art of Movement Dance Convention and Breathe Dance Convention.  While a student at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Candace served as President of PBAU’s Chapter of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA) for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic school years. She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and has had the opportunity to attend and present at their annual conferences. During college Candace interned with the Florida Dance Education Organization for two years and she has served on their Board of Directors as the Chair of NHSDA for the state of Florida from 2023-present. She has had the opportunity to attend and perform at Project Dance in Houston, New York, and Paris. Candace currently serves as the Master Class Director for Project Dance West Palm Beach. This spring she will be joining Legacy Dance Championships as a competition judge for their 2025 competition season. Candace loves dancing in professional and missional roles, and continues to travel and receive dance instruction from respected professionals in the dance industry. Candace enjoys sharing her knowledge with the next generation of dancers. Candace teaches mat pilates and is currently in the process of finishing her reformer certification. She specializes in private dance instruction where she focuses on one-on-one technique through anatomy, Pilates, and somatic dance practice. Candace is  excited to join New Day Dance Academy this season. She is always excited to continue to work with her established students and welcomes the opportunity to meet new students and share her love of dance and Jesus with all!


Instructor

Belinda Marino

Belinda Marino began her ballet journey at The Atlanta Ballet, where she trained intensively until she launched her professional dance career at just 16 years old, as a member of The Boston Ballet. Throughout her career, she owned and operated a performing arts school and graced the stage in numerous musical theater productions. Today, Belinda channels her extensive dance experience into her role as a Pilates instructor, where she combines her passion for movement with a commitment to helping others achieve their fitness goals. As a devoted believer in Jesus, Belinda is driven by a desire to glorify God in dance and every aspect of her life. Her journey from ballet to Pilates reflects a dedication to both her craft and her faith.



Instructor

Nicki Crocker

Administrative Assistant

nicki.newdaydance@gmail.com

Picture and bio coming soon!