Our Teachers

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Studio Owner, Teacher, and Castaic High School Dance Team Head Coach:

 Kari, 39, has been dancing since she was 3 years old, taught since she was 15, and choreographed professionally since she was 18.  She has trained in and taught: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-hop, Modern, Stretch, Competition, Leaps and Turns, and Pedagogy. 

At UCSB, she earned her BA in Dance while starting her own dance company and teaching master hip-hop classes at the well known dance company, State Street Ballet. She has choreographed and performed with many dj's and hip-hop artists, as well as choreographed for many musical theater productions, modern pieces, music videos, and competitions. 

Throughout her teaching career she has focused on giving every student individual attention to learn their own unique style. With this individual attention, everyone has the chance to dance at the level they want. She balances her personal teaching technique with up to date, high-end, continuous training from world class teachers to ensure the best quality classes.

Teacher and Castaic High School Dance Team Assistant Coach: Ginger has been dancing since the age of 2, and has been teaching/choreographing for 15 years. She has resume credits that include: Shane Sparks - "Dance Stylz" DVD, People's Choice Awards: Opening number with Queen Latifah, Choreographed by Courtney Miller Jr. (Michael Jackson's Choreographer), Music Videos Including Black Eyed Peas and Big Time Rush, High School Musicals, Choreography for show choir, Choreography for musical artists for shows, music videos, tours, and showcases, Classes and choreography for actors/actresses in preparation for auditions.

Note from Ginger: 

I don't just teach class, I involve myself with my students. I strive to help my students grow, learn, develop, and succeed. Trust me, if you are thinking: "I can't do it" or "It's been way too long since I have danced" or even "I have no rhythm", I promise you, I am the teacher for you! My goal as a teacher has always been to make sure my students leave with smiles on their faces! I can easily adapt to any student and work with them one on one to better their skills.

Alexis has been dancing since the age of 6. She has studied ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. She has danced, competed, and performed on multiple teams including Valencia High School dance team and Hip Hop team, Melissa White and Company, C.O.C. Dance Company, and professional company Inertia Initiative. She has been in multiple music videos and continues to study dance at Millennium and the Edge PAC. She has years of experience teaching children of all ages, all learning abilities, and enjoys seeing them improve and grow as dancers and students as well. 

Tiana has been dancing for many years, performing in various dance productions as well as musicals. She has earned multiple awards from dance competitions and has been a part of many award winning teams. She has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theater, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. She has studied under teachers such as Matt Steffanina, Josh Pacheco, Ginger Goldbaum, Becca Beltran, Kari Hollingsworth, Noah Valinsky, Claude Racine, and continues to study dance at Millennium and Studio V. She has experience teaching a diverse range of levels and ages, starting as young as 3 years old! She is very passionate about teaching and aims to provide an enjoyable, safe, and inclusive environment for her students.

Ashli Rossi is a performer, dance educator, and dance competition adjudicator with over 25 years of training. She grew up as a competitive dancer in Waterford, CT, and went on to study Dance at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. After college, she began a five year career with Princess Cruises as a Cast Dancer and Cast Manager, performing and managing productions across six continents and nearly 50 countries.

Ashli has worked with top choreographers including Broadway’s Shannon Lewis, West End’s Karen Bruce, and LA’s Liz Imperio. She also teaches and stages production shows for Princess Cruises and assists their casting director in leading auditions worldwide. Based in Santa Clarita, CA, she continues to perform in the Los Angeles area while training regularly at Millennium Dance Complex, Movement Lifestyle, and TMILLY Studios to stay current with industry trends.

As a dance educator, Ashli uses a positive and enthusiastic approach that she has developed over the years, creating a supportive environment where dancers feel encouraged to take risks and grow. She emphasizes strong technical foundations, musicality, and performance quality, while also fostering creativity, discipline, and confidence both in and out of the studio. Drawing on her training from world class instructors, Ashli continually seeks new inspiration to enhance her teaching and challenge her students to reach their highest potential.

Bella Bernath was born in Geneva, Illinois and started dancing at the age of 4. She was classically trained in all styles of dance and started teaching at the age of 14. Bella graduated early in 2016 to pursue a professional dance career. She back-up danced in local Chicago shows for a Hip-Hop cover band, modeled, taught classes and choreographed after graduating.

The following year she was a pro assistant at the convention, West Coast Dance Explosion, for their 2016/2017 season. 

She moved to LA fall of 2017 and signed with Bloc Talent Agency. After booking multiple jobs in her first few months in LA, Bella was cast in a Las Vegas show called "A Mob Story" in 2018 with Brian Friedman as the head Choreogroaher. At the age of 21 she booked a world tour for Maluma and performed on multiple tours for nearly 6 years visiting over 40 countries performing at hundreds of shows in front of sold out arenas and festivals of up to 200,000 people each concert (with one stadium show performing with guest artist, Madonna).

In the recent years she danced at Coachella (AP Dhillon), worked on commercials (AliExpress, MasterCard x SZA), danced in tv shows/live tv performances (66th Grammys for SZA, Ted Season 2, The Beauty on FX, Grove Tree Lighting on Fox LA, Global Citizen Vax Live for JLO, Maluma LIVE on Prime), and performed in music videos (“Can’t Do It” Loren Gray, “If Only I” Loud Luxury & Bebe Rexha, “Candy Necklace” Lana Del Rey & Jon Batiste). 

Bella’s nurturing and meticulous mind fosters technique in the classroom, and she loves seeing her students achieve their goals. Her passion for helping others from such a young age has shaped the way she teaches today.

Isa Bayona, originally from Santa Clarita, CA, has trained in numerous dance styles since age four. She has worked with choreographers such as Cameron Lee, Alexander Chung, Robert Green, Brian Nicholson, Todd Williamson, Dez and Gab, and Danyel Moulton. She has performed at Carnival, Mashup’s International Women’s Day, The Kore Academy Show Reconstruct Dance Festival, and most recently at the World of Dance Summit. Isa went to Chapman University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic and Corporate Communication and minors in Dance and Disability Studies. While at Chapman, she was the President of Chapman’s hip-hop team, Team Shaka, and a member of the Stilletos heels team! She has choreographed award-winning numbers for dance teams and studios across Southern California and continues to pursue her professional dance career in Los Angeles. This season, she took over as Head Coach of her Alma Mater Team at West Ranch High School, and is so excited to be back in the HS dance team world!

Born and raised in Greece, Sofia embarked on a lifelong journey with ballet at the age of four. With a deep passion for dance and the arts, and after years of dedication and practice, Sofia earned a degree to teach ballet from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance in London.

Beyond ballet, Sofia is a dedicated artist with a love for painting, dancing, and a diverse appreciation for all forms of art. An avid traveler and music enthusiast, Sofia enjoys exploring new cultures and landscapes and values outdoor activities as a way to connect with nature.

Sofia integrates these interests into both personal and professional life, continuously seeking new experiences and inspirations.

Clare Halcomb has been dancing since the age of two, beginning her training in ballet at Miami Valley Ballet Theatre and competing with Next Generation Dance in Cincinnati, Ohio. Competing in all styles for 12 years at NGD, she gained exposure from industry leaders, including working with World of Dance and Derek Hough dancer for her solo and a Giordano Dance Chicago Company dancer for her duet, further developing her artistry and performance skills. In high school, she attended Butler Tech School of the Arts and was a principal dancer in the Kings Island Fear Fest Show where she learned key performance tools for the professional world.

Clare danced collegiately at West Virginia University, earning first place at NDA Nationals in her freshman year, before transferring to The Ohio State University, where she performed with Dance Connections for three years.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications, Clare moved to Los Angeles to continue her dance training with top contemporary and jazz professionals. She has experience teaching dancers of all ages, blending her background in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and competitive dance to foster strong technique, artistry, and a lifelong love of dance in her students.

Aubrey Rogers is a passionate dancer who loves performing full out and bringing positive energy to the room. She grew up in Santa Clarita and has been dancing competitively for years, including as a member of the national title–winning West Ranch High School dance team, where she now serves as assistant coach. Trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and more, she has built a strong foundation in multiple styles. A proud two-time Laker Girl, Aubrey has performed at countless games, events, and appearances, always giving her all on the dance floor. In addition to her dance career, she is a dedicated fitness instructor who inspires others to stay active, strong, and confident. Aubrey thrives on working hard while keeping the atmosphere fun and inspiring for everyone around her. Whether she’s performing, teaching dance, or leading a fitness class, she is committed to uplifting others and creating an environment where people feel motivated, empowered, and excited to grow.

Kristen first began dancing at the age of three in her hometown Memphis, TN training in styles such as ballet, jazz, and lyrical. She also did gymnastics and cheered for years and has a strong background in acro/tumbling. Upon graduating high school she attended college at Middle Tennessee State University and was a member of their pre-professional dance program and dance team. She spent her college years training in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, and jazz. This is when she also began venturing out into the Nashville and LA dance scenes and began training in more commercial styles such as jazz funk and hip hop. Kristen graduated with her B.S. in Dance and minor is Business Administration. She then began teaching and choreographing at local dance studios and high schools throughout Middle Tennessee. Kristen is now going into her 6th year of teaching and choreographing as she now resides in Los Angeles and continues to pursue her professional dance and teaching career.