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Staff

Below is a short Bio of each staff member at Glenda's Dance Center.

Ms. Glenda Langford, Owner / Instructor

Glenda started dancing at the age of three. She has a degree in Modern Dance from the Florida School of the Arts. Along with performing in many productions, plays and musicals, she has won numerous competitions in both dance and cheerleading. She has also been a judge for various dance competitions. In 1989, Glenda performed in NBC’s Grand Opening Special for MGM Studios. Previously working as a dancer for Walt Disney World, most recently, Glenda entertained with many of her students as "guest talent" in Walt Disney World. Glenda trained for 17 years in various studios, colleges and workshops. In 22 years of teaching, 19 of those have been in St. Cloud. "My dream, when I was a little girl, was to be a dance teacher. I never wanted to be or do anything else. How fortunate I am to be living my dream and grateful I’ve been given the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people." Glenda resides in St. Cloud with her husband, David, and children, Trent 18, Payton 16, & Anna 9.


Ms. Kim Matheny, Instructor

Kim started dancing at the age of three. In addition to taking classes locally, she studied one summer at the University of Kentucky. She has competed in various competitions and workshops along the eastern coast. In 1993, Kim performed in the televised half-time show at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Kim has performed the last 7 years in the Disney parks as "guest talent". Kim works at Photography by Skip Stowers along with teaching for Glenda. Kim has been an instructor at Glenda’s Dance Center for 16 years. She resides in St. Cloud with her husband, Doug, and their children, Blake 10, and Morgan 7.


Ms. Tena Alise, Instructor

Tena has been dancing and teaching dance and theater for more than 16 years.  She was the Dance Director for Chattahoochee Magnet School for the Arts before moving to Head of the Dance Dept. at East Gadsden High School in Quincy, FL.  She was an active part of the dance and theatre community as she was on the Board of Directors and resident choreographer of the Quincy Music Theatre.  She also performed in numerous musicals in North Florida as well as directed.  Some of her favorite shows were Gypsy, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Beehive and Pippin.  Tena was a member of the Nationally Ranked and Championship Tip Top Tappers, and performed and competed until she was 30.  At her last school she choreographed and created a Nationally Ranked "Divas & Dudes" Dance Team.  Tena is very eager and excited to be working in Central Florida and is proud to be a member of the faculty here at Glenda's Dance Center.  We are very lucky to have her on our team!