FOUNDER, DIRECTOR

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Undergraduate: UC Davis (B.S. Neurobiology, Physiology, Behavior)

Graduate: UC Davis (MA in Education & CA Secondary Teaching Credential)

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop 

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I have taught Biology and Chemistry at River City High School since 2009.

CO-OWNER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Hometown: Davis, CA

Undergraduate: Chico State (BA in Kinesiology)

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz

Favorite Food: Ribs

Random Fact: I was the first Captain on the first competition team of Mirror Image

INSTRUCTOR (BALLET DIRECTOR)

Hometown: Davis, CA

Undergraduate: UC Davis (Economics)

Graduate: Tulane University (Economics)

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet/Pointe

Favorite Food: Coffee

Random Fact: Kaitlin’s time as a professional dancer and princess aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship inspired her current career as a transportation economist specializing in all things maritime.

INSTRUCTOR (TINY TOTS & Front Desk Manager)

Hometown: Davis, CA

Undergraduate: Sacramento State (Business Administration)

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Food: Fruit

Random Fact: I performed at Disney World in High School.

SOCIAL MEDIA & Marketing Manager

Hometown: Davis, CA

Undergraduate: Sonoma State

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet, Lyrical

Favorite Food: Sandwiches

Random Fact: I volunteered in orphanages in Africa

INSTRUCTOR (BALLET, PURE JOY DIRECTOR)

Hometown: Davis, CA

Dance Academy: RAD Academy

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet

Favorite Food: Grilled Cheese

Random Fact: I was asked to be on the morning DJ team in Montana. I called in and won something and they loved how silly I was and asked me to join the morning team!

INSTRUCTOR (HIP HOP)

Hometown: West Sacramento, CA

Undergraduate: Sacramento City College

Favorite Dance Style: Hip Hop

Favorite Food: Seafood

Random Fact: When I was little, I used to put on one-woman shows where I was a singer, dancer, and actress for my family.

INSTRUCTOR (JAZZ TECHNIQUE, TAP)

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Undergraduate: UC Davis

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I still dance professionally in a Contemporary group called Borne Dance Company

INSTRUCTOR (JAZZ TECHNIQUE)

Hometown: San Clemente, CA

Undergraduate: UCLA (Dance B.A. and Psychobiology B.S. evolutionary medicine minor)

Graduate: UC Davis School of Veterinary

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Burrito Bowl

Random Fact: I worked at a sea lion and elephant seal rehab center

INSTRUCTOR (MINI TAP)

Hometown: Salt Lake City, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Tap

Favorite Food: Frozen Yogurt

Random Fact: I went to school to get my sign language interpreting license.

INSTRUCTOR (MINIS, Front Desk)

Hometown: Davis, CA

High School: Davis Senior High School

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Avocado Toast

Random Fact: Has two dogs

FRONT DESK

Hometown: Davis

Undergraduate: San Jose State University

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Random Fact: I am an alumni of the Mirror Image competition team!

INSTRUCTOR (PURE JOY)

Hometown: Santa Fe, NM and Livermore, CA

Undergraduate: San Francisco State

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I have performed on Main Street in Disneyland

INSTRUCTOR (HIP HOP)

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

High School: NP3 High School

Favorite Dance Style: Modern

Favorite Food: Candy

Random Fact: Been to over 7 countries for dance.

INSTRUCTOR (ACRO)

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Undergraduate: UC Davis

Favorite Dance Style: Anything that involves large synchronized groups

Favorite Food: Sandwiches

Random Fact: I do not float in water

STUDIO TECH MANAGER

Hometown: Swansea, Wales, U.K.

Undergraduate: Neath Port Talbot College (Music Technology), ARC (Telecommunications)

Favorite Dance Style: All Types

Favorite Food: Coffee and donuts

Random Fact: Previously I was an Entertainment Officer with Disney Cruise Line

INSTRUCTOR

Boys Club & Boys Corner Petite & Junior Hip-Hop

Hometown: Woodland, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Hip-Hop

Favorite Food: Soyrizo Burrito

Random Fact: I met George Lopez at Disneyland when I was 14, completely unexpected. Just happened to be at the same ride. He’s as funny as you would think a comedian would be in person.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Downey, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I have done bollywood for 13 years.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Tracy, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet

Favorite Food: Pizza

Random Fact: I love animals!

INSTRUCTOR (JAZZ)

Hometown: Handford, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Pom and Lyrical

Favorite Food: Nachos

Random Fact: I once performed in the New Year’s Day Parade in Rome, Italy for dance!

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Fullerton, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical & Jazz

Favorite Food: In-n-out double double

Random Fact: I have a twin sister

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Pearl River, NY

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet

Favorite Food: Bagels

Random Fact: Just graduated from UC Davis with a degree in disease biology.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Tap & Jazz

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I am left handed!

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Hip-Hop and Modern

Favorite Food: Cheese

Random Fact: I lived in Valaparaiso, Chile for a year teaching English.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Susanville, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Hip-Hop & Contemporary

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I once wanted to be a clown.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Livermore, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers

Random Fact: I was a U.S. National wrestling champion in middle school.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Funk

Favorite Food: Street Tacos

Random Fact: I absolutely hate chocolate!

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Merced, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary Ballet

Favorite Food: Salmon Nigiri

Random Fact: I lived in Tokyo for 6 months, working for a non-profit right after college.

INSTRUCTOR (MINI)

Hometown: Davis, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I have a pet bunny.

INSTRUCTOR (JAZZ, SUB, Front Desk)

Hometown: El Dorado Hills, CA

Undergraduate: UC Davis (Sociology)

Favorite Dance Style: Ballet

Favorite Food: Sushi

Random Fact: I am a member of the University Honors Program at UC Davis!

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Nevada City, NV

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz/fosse or modern 

Favorite Food: Sourdough with spinach dip

Random Fact: When I was in Mexico I helped baby turtles get to the ocean and fought off birds and other predators.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Funk & Kick

Favorite Food: Feta tomato pasta

Random Fact: I am on the UC Davis dance team.

INSTRUCTOR

Hometown: Davis, CA

Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary

Favorite Food: Brussels Sprouts

Random Fact: 2nd year at UCD