Nicole Warren

Founder & Executive Director

Nicole Warren is an artist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and advocate. Nicole founded Chance 2 Dance, Inc. in 2016 after being a personal care assistant to Kirk R. who has severe Cerebral Palsy. Her vision and hope for C2D is to help ‘fill the gaps’ in arts, inclusion, health, and wellness. In addition to her university education and college dance degrees, Nicole has certifications in: Nonprofit Management, Executive Leadership, & Volunteer Management from Rollins College, the Edyth Bush Institute as well as certifications in Inclusion & Special Needs, CPR/AED, and ASL, to name a few. Nicole has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being named one of Orlando’s 40 Under 40 and receiving the DEI Award from the Orlando Business Journal. Most recently, she was honored by the NBA’s Orlando Magic as their 2023 -24 ‘Diversity Gamechanger,’ amongst other recognitions. Nicole is also owner to Odyssey Dance Company, a youth training dance company. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her dogs: Phoebe and Cricket and gardening/ pruning flowers. Nicole spends her summers backpacking the Appalachian Trail (completing over 1,340 miles and 8 states out of 2,190 completed [to date] with her dog, Phoebe!). She also enjoys reading, traveling, and eating.

Victor Wisehart

Creative Director

Victor Wisehart serves as Creative Director of Chance 2 Dance, Inc., where he leads the organization’s artistic vision, creative strategy, and production development with a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and transformative storytelling.

A professional director, choreographer, and performer, Victor’s career spans Broadway, regional theatre, and international performance. He has originated roles on Broadway and is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). His experiences at the highest levels of the performing arts have shaped his belief that accessibility and artistic excellence are not separate ideals—they are essential partners.

Since joining Chance 2 Dance, Victor has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s creative identity, developing impactful community partnerships, and advancing its mission to ensure that individuals of all abilities have meaningful access to the arts.

He holds a BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory, an MA in Contemporary Theatre Making from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s Theatre LAB in London, and is currently an MFA Candidate at Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Through his leadership, Victor continues to champion a future where inclusive arts are not an exception, but the standard, where every artist has the opportunity to be seen, celebrated, and empowered.

Brittany Wisehart

Director of Programs & Analytics

Brittany Wisehart is a dynamic dance professional, choreographer, educator, and nonprofit leader whose journey began in Oviedo, Florida. During her formative years, she trained under acclaimed choreographers Katy Tate and Sonya Tayeh. She was selected for the Tremaine Performance Company and spent six years traveling with Tremaine Dance Conventions as a performer and assistant to both the convention’s teaching artists and Joe Tremaine himself. Through these experiences, she trained with renowned industry professionals including Wade Robson, Chita Rivera, Paula Abdul, Josh Bergasse, Barry Lather, and Sheryl Murakami.

Brittany attended Florida State University, where she performed as a Florida State Golden Girl before representing her home state on So You Think You Can Dance Season 9, advancing as a Top 37 female. Following the show, she earned her Associate of Arts in Dance Performance from Valencia College, performing principal roles in works by José Limón, Alvin Ailey, Jon Lehrer, David Parsons, Paul Taylor, and Pilobolus. She later completed the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. 

Her professional career has spanned performance, choreography, arts education, talent representation, and nonprofit leadership. Following her time in New York, Brittany worked as a dance agent with CESD Talent Agency, representing dancers, choreographers, and creative professionals across television, film, Broadway, commercial, and live entertainment industries. She currently serves as the Director of Programs and Analytics at Chance 2 Dance and a Company Director of Odyssey Dance Company.

Brittany holds certifications in Inclusion/Special Needs Instruction, Progressing Ballet Technique, and CPR/AED. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Leadership from Valencia College and an MBA from Jacksonville University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics.

Amy Lowell

Administrative Director

After studying at the University of Central Florida, Amy Lowell spent over 20 years as an operational manager, specializing in consumer insight and CRM management, where she gained multiple certifications in related fields. She has been a part of many non-profit organizations as a member of the board of directors, as an officer, and as a volunteer, including work with Theater Winter Haven and Davenport School of the Arts. She has served on several advisory boards for Polk County Schools, winning several awards including volunteer of the year for her work in elementary schools with special needs students. As a mother of 2 children with ASD, she has a deep understanding of the importance of programs for those with disabilities, and enjoys using her talents to help provide those opportunities for the community.

Jackie Castore

Regional Director of New York City

Jacquelyn Castore is a dedicated educator and professional dancer with a passion for making dance accessible to all. With a degree in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) received at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, Jacquelyn combines her expertise in special education with her love for the performing arts. She began her career as captain of the Florida Atlantic dance team, moving on to dancing professionally for the NBA team Orlando Magic, where she refined her skills and gained valuable experience in the dance industry. Jacquelyn has also worked with professional choreographers assisting and teaching at dance conventions such as Entyce and Tremaine Dance. Furthering her career with professional choreographers, Jacquelyn has been featured in music videos and commercials, working alongside several artists in the music and entertainment industry.

Jacquelyn joined Chance 2 Dance in February 2020 beginning as a lead instructor and eventually rising to the position of Director of Programs in Orlando, Florida. Most recently, she contributed to the expansion of bringing Chance 2 Dance community programming to New York City, bringing her vision of inclusion and accessibility to a broader audience. With her unique blend of education and the arts, Jacquelyn continues to impact the lives of countless individuals, fostering a community where everyone has the opportunity to dance.

Lexi Keskeys

Director of Communications & NYC Community Engagement

Lexi Keskeys is a versatile actress, singer, dancer, and arts educator based in New York City. She has showcased her talents on television, in commercials, and off-Broadway productions. Lexi studied Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Creative Arts Therapy with a focus on Developmental Psychology at The New School for Public Engagement. Passionate about community service and accessibility in the arts, she founded The Next Generation Theatre, a year-round musical theatre program, at just 16 years old. As an educator, Lexi has led programs for diverse groups, including adults with special needs, human trafficking survivors, refugees, incarcerated teens, war veteran amputees, and children of all ages. Her work aims to inspire, empower, and foster a love for the arts across various communities.

Lauren Hoefer

Associates Director of Programs & Performance Team

Lauren Hoefer is a passionate and accomplished dance professional. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and started assisting in classes at just 10 years old. From ages 8 to 18, she participated in community theater, further enriching her performing arts experience. For 4 incredible years at the University of Florida, she embarked on a journey that led to performing and showcasing her choreography across various states. After receiving her BFA in Dance, she joined Universal Orlando as a performer in shows and parades to create lasting memories for 6 years. Since 2016, she’s been sharing her love of dance and performing as a dedicated teacher at Chance 2 Dance. In that time, she has received her certification in ‘Inclusion & Special Needs,’ CPR/AED, and had the privilege of leading the Performance Team since 2018. Her commitment to excellence has been recognized with ‘Teacher of the Year’ twice, and her choreography has earned multiple accolades at competitions over the years.

Jacquelyn Cheffer

Performance Team Rehearsal Director & Lead Instructor

Jacquelyn received training in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and lyrical. She continued her dance education at Lyman High School and was a member of the Lyman Diamonds dance and color guard team where she was dance captain. She received her AA at Seminole State and currently studies Sociology at University of Central Florida. Jacquelyn has been dancing with Emotion’s Professional Dance Company since 2019 and is currently the company captain.

Carlee Suminski

Performance Team Rehearsal Director & Lead Instructor

Carlee Suminski was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She’s been teaching and sharing her artistry for 4 years now. She started dance at age 3 and began competitive dance at age 7. Carlee trained with Starz Dance Company under Michelle Colon & Kelly McGuire all the way through graduation in 2018. She was also Captain of the Winter Springs High School Dance Team both her Junior & Senior year. She then continued her education and received her AA in General Studies at Valencia Community College with a Minor in Nursing.

In 2021, Carlee started her teaching journey and was the Assistant Choreographer at Chace Dance Company and received a choreography award within her first year. She also taught at Skyra Studios in 2023 training students in Tap & Jazz Technique, along with subbing several of their competitive classes with Conditioning & Leaps/Turns Technique. She now teaches with Odyssey specializing in Tiny Tots classes and Technique classes with the Opals Team.

Kayla Oberkfell

FL Community Coordinator

Kayla started dance at age 3 and began doing competitive dance at age 8. She has been trained in hip hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, and ballet. Kayla currently is a registered behavior technician and has been for 4 years. She attends Capella University and will be graduating with a bachelor’s in science with a focus in applied behavior analysis later next year. She is so excited to combine her two passions of dance and special needs inclusivity at Chance 2 Dance!