ABOUT US
Our Story
Revolutions Dance Academy was established in the year 2000, to be a place where dancers of all backgrounds can come together to share their love for dance. Sisters, Lisa and Tricia Bires, founded the studio. Training dancers throughout the years, they built RDA into an academy that provides a well-rounded dance education to all of its students. In 2008, Marina Tsirambidis began dancing at RDA and never looked back. Marina is a proud alumni and the new owner of Revolutions. She hopes to continue the legacy of the Bires sisters into the next generation of dancers. Ensuring the same quality of training and family-friendly environment. Marina welcomes you to the dance family at Revolutions Dance Academy!
Our Journey
Lisa and Tricia Bires open the doors of RDA in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
RDA moves to Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Marina Tsirambidis joins the RDA family as a new student.
Marina graduates from North Royalton High School and begins working for RDA as an instructor and choreographer.
Marina begins her role as RDA's Competition Director.
The Bires Family and Tsirambidis Family agree and sign-off to the change in ownership.
Marina Tsirambidis becomes the new owner of RDA!
Introducing Our New Director:
Marina Tsirambidis
Marina Tsirambidis' love for dance began at a young age. Growing up in Broadview Heights, she was surrounded by Greek cultural dancing, a tradition instilled in her by her family. This early exposure sparked a passion for dance that would blossom at the age of 3, leading her to enroll at Revolutions Dance Academy (RDA).
Marina thrived at RDA, honing her skills in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and tap under the guidance of Lisa and Tricia Bires. Eager to expand her horizons, she attended renowned dance conventions like Tremaine, Hollywood Vibe, 24/7, and Titans of Dance. These experiences exposed her to diverse styles and well-known instructors, enriching her artistic vocabulary. As Marina entered her high school years, she assisted instructors at the studio and developed a new passion: teaching. Her first experience leading a group of students was in the dance studio. Graduating from RDA with honors in Leadership and as the 2017 Dancer of the Year, Marina continued her studies at the University of Akron in the fall of 2020.
Marina's journey continued at the University of Akron, where she pursued a major in Middle Level Education with concentrations in Mathematics, Social Studies, and Special Education. Her love for dance didn't falter, however, as she minored in Dance and immersed herself in collegiate-level ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and dance history. At Akron, she had the privilege of attending guest lectures and receiving training from prestigious names like Parsons Dance, Gibney, and Raja Feather Kelly. Marina also competed as a Division 1A athlete on the University of Akron's Dance Team. Performing at football and basketball games, they achieved national recognition, placing 6th and 7th at the National Dance Alliance competitions in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Even throughout her academic endeavors, Marina remained deeply connected to her Greek heritage. She actively participated in her church, volunteered at festivals and international conventions, and continued teaching the Greek dance troupes. Her love for RDA never wavered either. Throughout her university years, she continued to teach and grow as a professional at the studio. She was promoted to the position of Competition Team Director in the fall of 2022. Her hard work and dedication persisted, as she was soon approached by Lisa and Tricia Bires to carry on the legacy of RDA.
Marina enters into this new period of her life as the owner of RDA with a unique and creative mindset in leading the studio into its next chapter. She is excited to continue on a legacy of dance excellence and quality training, with the support of the entire RDA family!
Our Mission
At Revolutions Dance Academy, we cultivate a supportive and inspiring environment where students can thrive in professional dance training. Our dedicated faculty empowers dancers to develop their technique, build self-confidence, and discover a passion for performance, all while fostering a sense of community and lifelong friendships.