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Nadine Medina
Owner, Instructor, Choreographer
Nadine Medina has over 20 years of experience teaching and choreographing. She completed the 3-day certified and accredited "Pulse Teacher Workshop" in New York City with industry icons Dave Scott, Wade Robson, Tyce Diorio, Desmond Richardson and many others an has attended class at Millennium Dance Complex and Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She had the honor of completing an in-person 2-day "Artist Development" Intensive with Galen Hooks and was recognized in The Alt Weekly's "Best of 2018" reader's poll as Best Choreographer, as well as TDF being named Best Dance Studio. Following that, she was recognized as a "Capital Region Creatives Under 40." Nadine was the dance columnist for Collaborative Magazine, and her Season 1 show for her contemporary dance company "Synergia Dance Project", was picked up by the prestigious venue Proctors, in Schenectady, NY. Music video choreography credits include Half Waif, Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, Northern Faces, Girl Blue, Zan & The Winter Folk, Camtron 5000 and Mirk.
More recently she has taken class with Alexander Chung, Kenichi Kasamatsu, Chio and Brinn Nicole, and completed 2 multi-day small group intensives with Parth Sethi.
An engineer by trade, and a visual learner, she has a uniquely effective way of helping her students understand and retain movement in a safe and sustainable manner. She continues to be humbled and inspired by her peers, and is excited to share her passion for the art form while furthering her own dance education and refining her artistry.
DORRIE BOICE
Assistant Director, Instructor, Choreographer
Dorothy “Dorrie” Boice is a seasoned and passionate dance educator who has been inspiring students across multiple disciplines—including Chairlesque, Hip Hop, Open Style, Jazz, Vernacular Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, Lyrical, and Lindy Hop—since 2008. What began as a recreational interest quickly evolved into a powerful emotional outlet and lifelong pursuit.
Dorrie brings a unique perspective to her teaching, where she emphasizes the artistry of non-verbal communication and the transformative power of physical connection. She approaches every class as a dialogue through movement, encouraging her students to explore storytelling, connection, and self-expression and empowerment across all styles. Her teaching reflects both a deep respect for technical foundations and a passion for creative exploration.
Dedicated to continued growth and excellence, Dorrie actively trains through renowned programs such as CLI Studios, workshops at Broadway Dance Center, and national dance events. She is committed to staying current with industry techniques and trends, and is deeply devoted to passing on this evolving knowledge to her students.
When she’s not in the studio teaching, Dorrie serves as the Assistant Director of Troy Dance Factory, where she has been a committed Team member for over a decade. In this leadership role, she supports the studio's artistic vision, helps guide program development, and mentors both students and fellow instructors—contributing to the vibrant and inclusive community that defines TDF.
JAIMIE DROZDAL
Instructor, Choreographer
Jaimie Drozdal is an accomplished dancer and dance instructor at TDF. She's been dancing since she was only 3 years old, and from the time she could read and write it has always been her dream to become a dance teacher. Jaimie danced competitively in jazz for 9 years and has also trained in several different styles of dance including, ballet, pointe, modern, and lyrical.
Jaimie is from Willington, Connecticut. She first came to Troy to receive her B.S. in Cognitive Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has remained ever since. Jaimie took her first class at TDF in the summer of 2017 and has remained a member of the TDF community since then.
When Jaimie is not taking classes at TDF, she's working on her PhD or teaching barre at Pure Barre Latham. Being a certified barre instructor since 2021 has taught Jaimie a lot of skills that she's looking forward to bringing to the dance studio. Jaimie wants to focus on creating a fun and empowering space to express and explore yourself through movement. She is dedicated to finding movement and music that can make every dancer feel comfortable to explore their energy, body, and sensuality.
carra forgea
Instructor, Choreographer
Carra Forgea is a versatile dancer and instructor at Troy Dance Factory. Originally from the Philippines, she earned a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on American Studies from Ateneo de Davao University, and later pursued law studies before moving to the U.S. in 2018.
In addition to more than a decade of hip hop training from her home country, Carra has been part of TDF since 2019, training in hip hop, open style, heels, and Chairlesque. Since becoming an instructor at TDF in 2023, she has led classes at TDF in many genres of dance!
As a performer, Carra has danced with Nacre Dance and appeared as a backup dancer in music videos and live performances for local artists including Camtron5000 and Dev Rosario. She has also taken classes from acclaimed choreographers such as Matt Steffanina, Yancy Greene, and Chuck Smith Jr.
Beyond the studio, Carra works at the New York State Bar Association and volunteers with the Maddie’s Mark Foundation. Whether performing, teaching, or training, she is dedicated to sharing her love of dance and hopes to inspire others to achieve their dance goals.
brenna roets
Instructor, Choreographer
Brenna is a contemporary dancer and dance instructor at TDF who has been dancing since the age of 6. In addition to her time in the competitive dance world, she participated in workshops and performances with The Next Stage Project in New York City (2013) as well as in dance projects while studying at Middlebury College (2013-2017). After college she moved to Japan, where she explored new genres of dance with classes and performances at En Dance Studio.
Since joining TDF in 2019, Brenna has trained in styles including contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and sensual heels. She was a member of Synergia, the studio’s dance company project, in 2020. She was one of the first crop of TDFsters to join the studio’s first ever floorwork class in 2022, and since then it has gained a special place in her heart. After several years of training, she now teaches beginner classes in the contemporary floorwork style, hoping to share her love of this unique and challenging genre with others and help her students learn new skills!
In addition to dance, Brenna is an amateur competitive figure skater- so if she’s not at the studio or at her day job, she’s probably at the rink!
winona kennedy
Instructor, Choreographer
Winona Kennedy is a passionate dancer and choreographer whose journey began in middle school. With training in ballroom, contemporary, and heels, she has developed a versatile background that shapes her teaching and choreographic style.
For Winona, dance has always been more than just performance. It is a way to build confidence, connect with the body, and embrace self-expression. She sees dance as both powerful and liberating, teaching control over movement while also opening space for vulnerability and release. Her teaching focuses on helping dancers grow while learning to trust themselves and move with intention.
Beyond dance, Winona graduated from the University at Albany in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Pre-Law and a minor in Creative Writing. She is currently preparing for the LSAT with aspirations of pursuing law, while continuing to share her love of dance and choreography with her community.