Richmond, VA
Meet the Team
Sarah Farmer
Owner
As the Area Owner of The Starz Program of Richmond and Greater Washington, Sarah provides strategic oversight and support across all areas of the business for both locations. Sarah has 20 years of experience operating and scaling children’s education and enrichment programs across the country with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. After spending several years in the Greater Washington area, Sarah and her husband Will currently live in Richmond with their two daughters who are proud Starz students.
Natalia Miasko
Assistant Manager
Natalia manages the day-to-day operations of the Starz program in Richmond, including class scheduling, partner relations, and supporting instructors. Natalia is currently an undergraduate student at VCU studying psychology. She studied ballet for 10 years and started teaching dance in 2019. She also has a background in musical theater. When she's not teaching with the Starz program, Natalia enjoys taking local dance classes and exploring nature trails and parks around the city.
Kim
Instructor
Kim has a Master's Degree in Dance Education from New York University. In addition to serving as an instructor for Starz, Kim is the owner of Kimmy Kakes RVA and enjoys running and playing soccer with her son.
Natalie
Instructor
Natalie is a Richmond native who grew up dancing at Stavna Ballet. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for youth to build confidence and express their creativity through movement. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, live music, reading, and being with her friends and family.
Raven
Instructor
Raven is currently studying Interior Design at VCU. She has a love for working with children and played several sports in her youth, including basketball, softball, and soccer. Raven aspires to be a role model and inspiration for younger generations at Starz and beyond.
Zeariah
Instructor
Zeariah is currently majoring in international studies, focusing on social justice at VCU in hopes of becoming a policy and grant writer after law school. She spends all of her time working hands-on with future generations, like students of Starz. In addition to instructing with Starz, Zeariah teaches at Releve Dance Studio and dances for Goldrush at VCU.
Hanaisa
Instructor
Hanaisa is currently attending VCU and is studying as a health services major with the intent on working in health care administration. She has a background in musical theater and has experienced and practiced various forms of dance and sports. Alongside the Starz program, she is a nanny and sings in restaurants around Richmond.
Sophia
Instructor
Sophy is currently an undergraduate at VCU majoring in special education. Sophy has 15 years of ballet experience and also has experience with jazz, contemporary, hip hop, gymnastics, soccer and volleyball. Sophy loves sports, loves to be active, and helps to take care of children at her local elementary school before and after school.
Brianna
Instructor
Brianna is the owner of Elegance In Motion Dance Studio in Henrico and is excited to be part of the Starz team. She loves working with kids and creating a fun, supportive space for them to grow through dance and fitness. Outside of teaching, Brianna enjoys cooking, going for runs, and spending time with her husky.
