Our Talented Team
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Marlaina Schroeder Spivey
FOUNDER, OWNER, 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.
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Jaclyn Frantz
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
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Emily Reisenauer
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.
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Maria Makela
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
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Cara Rains
INSTRUCTOR
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!
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Reylina Curtis
INSTRUCTOR
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.
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Alexis Boseman
INSTRUCTOR
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
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LAUREN STOWE
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Favorite Dance Style: Tap
Favorite Food: Frozen Yogurt
Random Fact: I went to school to get my sign language interpreting license.
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Nisha Chander
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Davis, CA
High School: Davis Senior High School
Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary
Favorite Food: Avocado Toast
Random Fact: Has two dogs
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Jon Bryant
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
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Alina
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Downey, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary
Favorite Food: Sushi
Random Fact: I have done bollywood for 13 years.
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Aly
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Sacramento
Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary
Favorite Food: Ice cream!
Random Fact: I was on the UC Davis Dance Team
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Ally
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Ballet
Favorite Food: Pizza
Random Fact: I love animals!
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Anastyn
INSTRUCTOR
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!
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BRIANNA
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.
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CHLOE
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Tap & Jazz
Favorite Food: Sushi
Random Fact: I am left handed!
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COCO
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.
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EMMA "Bean"
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Random Fact: I was a U.S. National wrestling champion in middle school.
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JAY
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Funk
Favorite Food: Street Tacos
Random Fact: I absolutely hate chocolate!
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KIMBERLY
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.
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LILY
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Heber City, UT
Favorite Dance Style: Ballet & Contemporary
Favorite Food: Dark Chocolate
Random Fact: I competed at World of Dance with The Collective Company and placed 3rd overall!
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LIZZIE
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Davis, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical
Favorite Food: Sushi
Random Fact: I have a pet bunny.
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Megan Midkiff
INSTRUCTOR
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!
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ROSSANA
INSTRUCTOR
Hometown: Davis, CA
Favorite Dance Style: Contemporary
Favorite Food: Brussels Sprouts
Random Fact: 2nd year at UCD