Mrs. Lowe's extensive dance training, teaching and choreographic work encompasses a broad array of both classical and contemporary repertoire.    She holds a B.S. degree in Sports Medicine from the University of West Florida with specialization in injury prevention and treatment.   Mrs. Lowe is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT®  Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level III of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.  She is a member of The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England, and has been recognized with an Award of Distinction in Anatomy and Physiology for Dancers from ISTD.  She is an Affiliate of the American Academy of Ballet and annually instructs her students in the Academy's internationally recognized Performance Awards Program.   She has served on the ballet faculty of Dance Educators of America.    
Amy S. Lowe, Owner/DirectorBallet Academy, Pilates, Variations Contemporary
Mrs. Lowe is a certified Pilates instructor through the PhysicalMind Institute – New York City, New York.  She has trained  with Florida Classical Ballet Theatre, Briarwood Ballet, Ballet Pensacola and Kaleidoscope Ballet.  She has completed Professional Ballet Teacher Training with world renowned pedagogue Ruth C. Petrinovic - “the ballet teacher’s teacher.”  Mrs. Lowe has been listed in "Who's Who Among Executives & Professionals."   She is on the Executive Board of Directors for Florida State University's Friends of Dance.   




As a versatile choreographer and educator, she has been recognized with various awards throughout her career, including being the three time recipient of the Dance Educators of America’s President’s Cup Award.  She is a sought after choreographer and guest teacher, both nationally and abroad.   Her works can currently be seen on several companies in the Southeast.  Mrs. Lowe has had the honor of sitting on a three member panel for the Former First Lady of Florida's Arts Education Recognition Program, a program that recognized serious high school students who demonstrated exemplary talent in dance.   She has coached students for acceptance into many of the world’s leading summer ballet intensives including those at The American Academy of Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Florida State University and Academie Americaine de Paris. 

Mrs. Lowe’s teaching philosophy is to train young dancers in the healthiest, safest method possible all while enabling them to reach their highest potential at whatever age or skill level that might be.  Sharing her passion and love for the art of classical ballet is what continues to drive her to excel as an educator.   In her spare time she enjoys Pilates and yoga.     She serves as Artistic Director of the Center and is also the lead ballet and contemporary dance choreographer for our Company Etudes Youth Ensemble Ballet. 

Robyn received her early training in her native Jacksonville under tutelage of Nancy Tuttle and her professional training staff. Her training has been supplemented by intense study with renowned master teachers including Dmitri Roudnev (ballet) and Joe Lanteri (jazz). Robyn attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts as a dance major. Her strong technical background as well as her caring and passionate teaching style make her an exceptional member of the PACT faculty.  She holds a degree in Child Development from Florida State University.  She instructs pre-ballet, jazz, tap and acro.  Robyn has been a member of the PACT teaching staff for seven years.   


Jessica Schaer is a graduate of Florida School of the Arts with a degree in Dance Entertainment. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Southern California. During her time at USC, she served as the Assistant Artistic Director of the Repertory Dance Company under the School of Theatre for two years. She continued studying dance while residing in Los Angeles by attending classes at The Edge Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex. She is currently a student at Florida State University pursuing a second Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology.  She instructs ballet, jazz and contemporary and serves not only as our Public Relations Liaison but also as Rehearsal Mistress for Company Etudes Youth Ensemble Ballet. 
Beatrice Corbin, Ballet Academy, Modern
Beatrice  received her dance training in Zurich and Paris, in ballet, jazz, yoga and Feldenkreis.  She has danced in companies in her native Switzerland, as well as Germany, Paris and Hungary, touring Europe, Africa and Israel.  Since moving to Tallahassee in 1996, she has danced in several productions at the FSU Dance Department.  Beatrice has been teaching ballet, contemporary, jazz, yoga, stretching and placement classes throughout her career for all levels.   Ms. Corbin has been a faculty member for five years.  She instructs ballet and our MOVES Adult Fitness Ballet program.


Robyn Duncan - Assistant Director/Children's Program Coordinator

Amy S. Lowe,   Owner/Artistic Director

Jessica Schaer - Assistant Director/Production Coordinator

Kathlena Schaub began her dance training at Performing Arts Center of Tallahassee where she continued until completing high school. Kathlena has attended Suzanne Farrell workshops and summer intensives with Dance Educators of America and New York City Dance Alliance, where she trained under Raymond Lukens, Juan Sanchez, Joe Lanteri, Jason Parsons and the FSU Dance Department Faculty.   Kathlena was a founding member of Company Etudes and has performed original leading roles in "Journey to Oz," "Alice in Wonderland" as well as classical variations from "La Bayadere," "The Snow Queen," and "Swan Lake."  She has completed the entire Performance Awards program through The American Academy of Ballet where she was awarded the highest level of distinction.  In addition to her performing credits, Kathlena has completed Performing Arts Center's teacher training program and instructs ballet and jazz.
Naomi Rose-Mock

Naomi Rose-Mock was born in England and has been a participant in the arts since the age of three. Naomi has been a director of both dramas and musicals in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas for the past six years, and is also a private acting coach and instructor. Naomi most recently served as the Executive Director for the Tallahassee Little Theatre.   She directs and teaches adult classes for The Acting Studio @PACT. 
Our Faculty
Beatrice Corbin

Kathlena Schaub
"I've learned so much beyond the discipline of dance. Ms. Amy  truly knows how to bring out the best in each and every dancer. I love being at PACT because it has led me to become a part of something bigger than myself. I'll never be able to thank Ms. Amy and her staff enough for making me the dancer I am today." 
- Tenley Kiger - Student

Amanda Gary

Amanda Gary is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts located in her hometown Jacksonville, Fl.  She currently attends Florida State University where she is studying theatre.  Amanda recieved her primary training at the Florida Ballet Professional Training  Center where she trained with Laurie Byrd under full scholarship. She has performed roles in Giselle, La Bayadere, Taming of the Shrew, Paquita and Don Quixote.   She joins our staff to teach Pre-Ballet and is a rehearsal assistant for Company Etudes Youth Ensemble Ballet.