Faculty

Department: adult-dance-programs

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Adult Ballet Instructor
A native of Cuba, Bertha danced professionally in principal roles for over 14 years/
Chair, Modern and Creative Dance, Modern Dance Instructor
Tamsin Carlson is a graduate of the Arts Educational School, where she was awarded a college diploma, and London Contemporary Dance School, where she was awarded a diploma for her course work.
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Ballet Instructor
Janet is a California native with more than 30 years of performance, commercial, choreographic, and teaching experience.
Faculty Trudl Zipper Dance Institute
At age 16, Gardenhire became the youngest African-American to be offered a contract with Joffrey II where she performed at City Center and Jacobs Pillow.
Johnnie Hobbs III
Tap Dance Instructor
Johnnie Hobbs is an adjunct tap dance teacher in the Los Angeles area and filmmaker.
Advanced Master Class
Originally from Washington D.C., Leo Manzari is featured in two documentaries available for streaming: Maurice Hines’ Bring Them Back, and Leonard Soloway’s “Broadway.”