Our Talented Team
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Marlaina Schroeder Spivey
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.
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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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Kaitlin Coppinger
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.
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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 (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!
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Reylina Curtis
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.
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Alexis Boseman
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
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Lindsay Backer
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
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LAUREN STOWE
INSTRUCTOR (MINI TAP)
Hometown: Davis, CA
High School: Davis Senior High School
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Nisha Chander
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
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Alyssa Singh
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!
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Eva Monary
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
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Jalen Justice
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.
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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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Ryan Kane
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
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Carlos Leal
Boys Club & Boys Corner Petite & Junior Hip-Hop
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Anastyn
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Megan Midkiff
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!

