MEET OUR FACULTY AND ORGANIZERS

Victoria began teaching at age thirteen in her hometown Gustine, California and has trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Tumbling.  She traveled with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan, directed the competition team in Gustine, and taught at three other dance/gymnastics facilities before moving to Los Angeles where she trained at Edge, Millenium, Zeal, and Debbie Reynold’s Dance Studio.  Dancing for the San Diego Gulls Dance Team took her to Las Vegas for a performance, which changed the course of her life.  She auditioned for the Las Vegas Gladiators dance team while there and upon making the team, relocated to Las Vegas within a month.  She immediately got hired at Coyote Ugly Las Vegas as a dancer, which would remain her home base for the next eighteen years, while she pursued her love for entertainment.  Victoria danced for four different dance companies in Las Vegas, and danced and choreographed for Beacher’s Madhouse, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where she performed for many celebrities, and choreographed for professional dancers, little people, and the plus dancers.  She has trained performers for many different entertainment venues, including Coyote Ugly Corporate.  Victoria had the privilege of performing with Bubba Sparx, Moonshine Bandits, Denmark’s the Loft, and for Canadian’s Suzie McNeil, who she choreographed a full lounge show for at Caesars Palace.  Victoria performed at many venues on and off the Las Vegas Strip, as well as Corporate Events, LA’s Carnival, and every December, you can catch her stomping her boots for Coors Light at the National Finals Rodeo.  Victoria also began Acting and made her way in the Las Vegas Indy Film Community, where she worked on commercials, shorts, and features.  Aside from dance, she has been consistent in training in Pilates, Yoga, and Muay Thai.  She is eager to bring what she has learned on her journey to the area and help as many people as she can evolve as dancers and as healthy people.  

Charlize loves to dance!  She can't choose a favorite between Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hiphop, Musical Theater, and Pom!  At home she loves to create.  She enjoys drawing, designing, and making jewelry.  You can find her earrings for sale at our front desk.  She also loves to play soccer and hang out with her friends.

Korrah loves all thing dance!!  She enjoys assisting classes and helping others learn.  When she isn't dancing she is a voracious reader of fantasy fiction and also enjoys soccer and horseback riding.  

Jenny is thrilled to be back dancing at Balance Movement Center! She took a hiatus from teaching dance to go to law school, start a career in healthcare contracting, and raise two awesome daughters! She brings 13 years of teaching experience (Zumba, Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk, and Musical Theater) and was a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders (Raiderette). She graduated from U.C.L.A. where she studied dance at the university’s World Arts and Cultures Center. The highlight of her dance career was appearing on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand 1999 New Years Eve special with artists such as: The Back Street Boys, Monica, and Chicago. In her spare time you can find Jenny exploring our local mountains either on skis at Dodge Ridge, on her mountain bike, or running the local trails.

Lily is a dedicated dancer who began classes at the age of 4. She has studied many genres including but not limited to jazz,ballet, lyrical, tap, and musical theatre. She has done competitive dance for 3 years competing in lyrical and musical theater. She aspires to dance professionally. She is excited about her new studio and new people. Her energetic personality flows through every dance step.

Hello.  My name is Aliya.  I am 11 years old.  I love dancing and have been doing it for seven years.  Dancing makes me feel happy and I am excited to start another great year.

Evie is a Mama and has gone to school to become a car mechanic. E vie knows many technical things and loves dancing, helping others, and working with the dance therapy class.

Keira is a Senior at Sonora High School where she is currently cheerleading.  Keira loves her family and friends and we are so happy she is back at the studio with all of us.  

Kenzie is an outgoing, fun-loving ten year old who has a big passion for dance!  She's a wonderful big sister, loves animals, drawing, and crafting.  You can find her bracelets for sale at our front desk.  When she's not homeschooling or dancing, you can find her choreographing for fun! K Kenzie is excited to be assisting her Mom with Tap class this season!

Ava has been , and is, training in all styles of dance for fourteen years.  She fell in love with dance at the age of two and has continued to dance and perform ever since.  Ava loves all types of performing.  She sings, acts, and of course dances.  She has been helping train dancers for many years now and is now happy to dance and assist at Balance Movement Center.  She can always be found surrounded by children.  She is always ready to step in and help out.