About Us
Get to know TADA
Jade Master (Director)
Ms Jade is a professional Singer, Dancer, Actor and Director. She is a Theater Alumni of BAK Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos School of the Arts . She graduated from The University of Central Florida with a degree in Integrated Business and had the unique opportunity to study abroad with Semester at Sea which allowed her to study various forms of art and theater from many countries. Jade has been performing since the tender age of 5. She has graced many stages including The Maltz Jupiter Theater, The Wick Theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse and Delray Beach Playhouse. She has received an impressive number of theatrical and vocal awards over the years and has performed as a solo artist throughout South Florida as well as NYC, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Canada. Her teaching experiences include Music Director at Dance Arts Conservatory, Director at Maplewood Playhouse, Lake Worth Playhouse, and Delray Beach playhouse, and teacher for Music Together fostering early music development. She co-founded CAST (Collaborative Artists Singing Troupe) and served as the captain and MC for WAVE (Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble). Opening Theatre and Dance Academy of Wellington with her family has been a lifelong dream and an exciting opportunity for creating a space for the arts to thrive in the Western Communities. She loves sharing her passion and experience with her students while instilling the culture of kindness and collaboration which TADA strives to provide.
Demi Master (Dance Teacher/Choreographer)
Ms Demi is the resident choreographer for musical theater productions at TADA. She is an alumni of BAK Middle School of Arts and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of Arts. She has been working in the performing arts industry for many years making her breakthrough in regional theatre at the age of 12 and is an Actor’s Equity Candidate. She has been featured on several national TV commercials and on “David Makes Man” on the OWN network. She was a co-founder and choreographer for CAST (Collaborative Artists Singing Troupe) and WAVE (Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble). Both these non-profit youth organizations served the community through performances for senior centers, hospitals, community events and children’s charities. She has taught dance, music and gymnastics and choreographed for several companies and schools. She loves watching her students progress and master technique. She is currently completing a degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. She hopes to use her knowledge and diverse artistic background to find creative ways to integrate visual and performing arts as therapy for her clients and make performing arts accessible for everyone.
Devi Master (Owner/Director)
Ms Devi has over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages from infants to high school as an educator, mentor, social worker, cheerleading coach and director of youth programs. Devi has a Bachelor Degree from the University at Stony Brook and a Master’s in Education from C.W. Post. She served as the director for Broadway Stars Musical Theater program, WAVE (Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble) and CAST (Collaborative Artists Singing Troupe). Her experience in Performing Arts started in high school and continued through college as a thespian and member of Dance Team. Her passion for theater and dance was rekindled once her own children started showing interest in performing arts. Devi and her husband Jake have 4 amazing and talented children and as a family they have been featured on several As Seen on TV Commercials and on “David Makes Man’ on the OWN Network. Performing Arts is a passion for their entire family, even their dogs have taken part of theater having played “Toto” for The Wiz and and “Bruiser” for Legally Blonde.
As a teacher Devi used art, music and movement throughout the day and found it a highly effective tool for teaching concepts. Devi finds she is happiest working behind the scenes as a Stage Manager, Makeup Artist and Costume Designer or in front of the stage as the Director because her true passion is teaching. Giving encouragement and support to budding thespians and dancers and helping them look and feel their best on stage helps elevate their performance. She enjoys watching the growth of her students and her ultimate goal is for them to feel a sense of pride for their work, progress and accomplishments which will give them an overall boost in confidence. She believes that there are many valuable skills that students will gain through Performing Arts that will serve them well beyond the stage.
Jacob Master (Owner/Business Manager)
Jacob is an accountant, business owner and entrepreneur who continually seeks out opportunities to grow with his family. His wife and 4 kids who are all involved in Performing Arts inspired him to learn the technical side of theater. He served as a Sound Designer/ Sound Board Operator, Scenic Designer/Carpenter and Photographer. He was also featured in a few national TV commercials alongside his family as well as on Season 1 of David Makes Man on the OWN Network. The idea of owning a business in an industry his family is passionate about was the driving force to create Theater and Dance Academy of Wellington. Seeing how his children all benefitted from their involvement in performing arts and being able to provide that same opportunity for future generations while working alongside his family is a dream come true. Their family motto has always been “Everything Together” and he hopes to encourage other families to get involved and benefit the same way his family has in a non-competitive and collaborative environment that TADA strives to provide.
Graysen Master (Teaching Assistant/Social Media Manager)
Graysen is an Alumni of BAK Middle School of the Arts and is a senior at Suncoast Community High School. He has been involved in theatre and dance for over 10 years and performed in over 40 productions at Suncoast, Dance Arts Conservatory, Maplewood Playhouse, Lake Worth Playhouse and Delray Beach Playhouse. He has been credited with “Best Actor in a Play” at Lake Worth Playhouse and “Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role” from ITS (International Thespian Society). He was a member of CAST (Collaborative Artists Singing Troupe) and WAVE (Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble) bringing live music productions to senior centers, community events and children’s charities. He has also served as a production assistant at Maplewood Playhouse. He is excited for the opportunity to share his enthusiasm and experience with the next generation of students and is looking forward to becoming a great mentor and teacher.