The people
Nine teachers share the week. These four lead the recreational and company tracks, and every dancer meets them in the first year.
Director and company teacher
Constanza started Troupe so that families could choose between a relaxed class and a company without leaving the studio they know. She teaches the company's ballet and contemporary classes, and she speaks Spanish with families who prefer it.
Teacher, recreational track
Beatrice leads creative movement and ballet and tap, where many dancers take their first class. She keeps the recreational track relaxed, and she runs the watch weeks and the May recital.
Teacher, jazz and hip hop
Latrell teaches jazz, hip hop and teen open styles on both tracks. He says a class should feel like a good song: a warm-up, a groove, and a short routine to finish.
Teacher, company and conditioning
Kaori teaches the company's contemporary class and the Saturday conditioning class. She works with each dancer on how to practice at home, and with parents on what a week of company looks like.
Languages
Families are welcome to talk with us in either language, at a placement visit or on the phone.
English
All teachers
Spanish
Constanza Melendez, director
Sample credentials.
A placement visit is a good way to meet your teacher.