Artistic Directors

Founder/Executive Director

Jen Bradford began dancing at a very early age in Utah and continued her training in the California Bay Area and New York City. While in NYC she received the Steps on Broadway scholarship and had the opportunity to study and perform repertoire with some of the most innovative choreographers in the city.

Managing Director/Ballet Director

Michael Levine has been involved with professional dance for over 24 years. He has had the privilege of dancing with companies such as the Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and San Francisco Ballet.

Ballet Director

Maia Wilkins has taught and helped with dance workshops and performances at all levels throughout the country. She is honored to continue Gerald Arpino’s legacy as a répétiteur and board member for the Gerald Arpino Foundation.

Tap Director

Robin Bartholomew began her training in the bay area at age five, studying ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics. She began her professional career by joining the San Francisco Ballet Company to study and perform.

Contemporary Director

Dacia Biletnikoff was born and raised in California, USA. She started her formal training under Jen Bradford and Kelly Archer in Modern dance techniques, at Northern California Dance Conservatory.

Hip Hop Director

Dereka has been dancing since high school. While Training in multiple styles they fell in love with many street styles such as hip hop, waacking, and jazz-funk.

ACCESS Director

Lindsey is a native of Southern California where she studied classical ballet under Laurence Blake, Cynthia Young and Kristen Olsen Potts. She went on to attended The School of American Ballet in New York City.

Faculty

Lauren Galvez is a performer, choreographer, and director born and raised in Sacramento and graduated at Sac State with her degree in dance.

Dorie Duvall has been teaching dance for over 35 years. Originally from the east coast, she trained in South
Florida

Rocky Duvall has been performing all his life. He got his start at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and completed his training on full scholarship with Gus Giordano Jazz Dance in Chicago.

Tony Nguyen obtained a BA in Dance at CSU, Sacramento. He has furthered his artistic voice and performed throughout the Bay Area and internationally.

Demjuan started his dance journey at 4 years old. He was trained in Los Angeles and New York beginning with Classic ballet, Jazz, and Tap.

Born in Pasadena California, Susan began her ballet training at 4 years old.

Katie Post is excited to bring what she has learned from her 15 years of training from around the country to her students. Katie primarily trained at the Northern California Dance Conservatory as well as the School of the Sacramento Ballet.

Jessica Lawrence holds a master’s degree (MA) in Dance Education from New York University and a bachelor’s degree (BA) in Dance Performance from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Administrative & Support Team

Mike Hechtle – Financial & Account Manager

Aimee Boucher – Office Manager

Carrie Elzea – Front Office

Andra Jamison – Costume Manager

Tamara Plummer – Volunteer Coordinator

Rich Kirlin – Theater Technical Manager

Elke Rios – Community Engagement  and Administration Coordinator

Tony Nguyen – Photographer