Our Owner/Director
Gabrielle Crane Rentz
Artistic Director - Choreographer - Owner
Gabbi has been a teacher and choreographer in the Tampa Bay area since 2018. She spent her youth traveling to dance intensives across the country with a focus in Tap but also training in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz & Modern. As an adult, Gabbi has devoted time to training in Ballroom along with learning other percussive instruments to aid in her Music Theory studies. During her performance career she had the opportunity to dance in professional shows taking place in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Texas & Vermont. Gabbi is still perusing performance opportunities for herself to help her dancers step into the professional world post high school.
In the past 2 years Gabbi has shared her love of teaching in over 15 states while continuing to teach locally. Her goal is to help students not only find their love for dance but find their “why”. She knows that loving this art form is easy but understanding what a dancer loves about it and why they should keep doing it is the most rewarding thing she can do.
Our Teachers
Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams
Lead Teacher - Studio Coordinator
Samantha grew up in Brandon, FL and started dancing at the age of 3. She quickly began to build a passion for dance and knew she wanted to teach. She started assisting Gabbi Crane Rentz at the age of 16 and would travel to multiple studios with her. Samantha has a competitive background and is trained in
Lead Teacher - Studio Coordinator
Samantha grew up in Brandon, FL and started dancing at the age of 3. She quickly began to build a passion for dance and knew she wanted to teach. She started assisting Gabbi Crane Rentz at the age of 16 and would travel to multiple studios with her. Samantha has a competitive background and is trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz & Musical Theatre. She has performed in numerous recitals and local events. Samantha specializes in contemporary and enjoys the way it allows her to explore her emotions through dance. Samantha has been mentored by Gabbi Crane Rentz and Shay Davis. She has also taken classes from Angel Roberts, Janelle Issis & Sam Picart over the course of her training. Samantha plans to continue her teaching career while pursuing a degree in Marketing.
Melissa Hariegel
Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams
Teacher
Melissa was born in Carmel, New York and was raised in Leesburg, Virginia. She started her dance journey at the age of 2 and began competing at age 10. At age 13, she began assisting teachers at her studio and started substitute teaching at 15. Melissa has trained in a variety of styles including Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Musi
Teacher
Melissa was born in Carmel, New York and was raised in Leesburg, Virginia. She started her dance journey at the age of 2 and began competing at age 10. At age 13, she began assisting teachers at her studio and started substitute teaching at 15. Melissa has trained in a variety of styles including Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Musical Theatre while focusing her training on Contemporary and Tap. She has assisted with choreography for the Bloomingdale ambassadors and assisted Gabbi Crane Rentz with classes and rehearsals. She has been awarded scholarships to multiple programs and enjoys attending events such as Tampa Bay Tap Festival to train under master teachers such as Derick Grant, Leah Silva & Sarah Reich while she continues to train with her mentor, Gabbi Crane Rentz. Melissa is delighted to be on faculty at Crane Artistic Creations Dance Company and is excited to see what her future in dance holds.
Zoe Gaumond
Samantha Williams
Zoe Gaumond
Teacher
Zoe was born in Astoria, Queens, New York and started her dance journey at the age of 9. She started assisting at the age of 13 and teaching at 15. She has been trained in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz & Musical Theater. She has a passion for improv and has been recognized for her skills in competitive environments. Zo
Teacher
Zoe was born in Astoria, Queens, New York and started her dance journey at the age of 9. She started assisting at the age of 13 and teaching at 15. She has been trained in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz & Musical Theater. She has a passion for improv and has been recognized for her skills in competitive environments. Zoe has participated in community performances along with her competitive dance training. She is continuing to train while teaching and pursuing choregraphing opportunities within the Brandon area. The people who have trained Zoe into the dancer she is today are Gabbi Crane Rentz & Shay Davis along with master teachers she has had the pleasure to work with. Zoe is excited to teach at CAC Dance Company and is ready for what the future has in store for her.