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Elena Vasquez

Artistic Director — Ballet & Contemporary

Former Joffrey Ballet soloist with 20+ years of professional performance experience. Elena brings a dancer's eye and a teacher's heart to every class she leads.

Ballet Contemporary Choreography
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Diego Reyes

Co-Founder — Latin & Ballroom

World Amateur Salsa Champion (2012) and nationally recognized ballroom instructor. Diego's energy and precision make complex partnerwork feel effortless.

Salsa Ballroom Wedding Choreography
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Sophia Laurent

Lead Instructor — Contemporary & Jazz

Alumna of the Ailey School and former Batsheva Dance Company trainee. Sophia's classes blend athletic rigor with soulful artistic exploration.

Contemporary Jazz Improvisation
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Marcus "Coach D" Thompson

Lead Instructor — Hip-Hop & Jazz

15 years of street and concert dance experience. Marcus has choreographed for music videos, stage productions, and competition teams across the East Coast.

Hip-Hop Jazz Competition
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Jordan Mitchell

Kids Program Director

Elementary education background combined with dance pedagogy training. Jordan specializes in making dance accessible, joyful, and confidence-building for ages 3–10.

Creative Movement Kids Ballet Early Childhood
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Kenji Nakamura

Guest Artist — Modern & Release Technique

Tokyo-born, NYC-trained modern dancer with companies including Martha Clarke and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane. Quarterly guest workshops at Rhythm & Grace.

Modern Release Technique Guest Workshops

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