- SARA KEMPA: Sara, from Michigan, has been a dancer and gymnast since she was 7 years old. She started teaching at age 16. Sara trained at a performing arts studio in Van Nuys, California as an apprentice and performed in the American Choreography Awards, as well as many benefits for charities. Sara has been attending the University of California State Northridge to purse a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education. Sara loves teaching the younger children ages 3-5, as well as the older students. 13th year at Studio.
- GIGI HARTMAN: GiGi moved from Pennsylvania where she owned her own dance studio. GiGi attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA majoring in dance. She is also a graduate of The Dance Masters of America's Teachers' Training Program. She has been a member of Dance Masters since 1995 and joined California's Dance Masters in California in 2009. GiGi is a member of the Cecchetti Council of America with a Cecchetti Professional Level VI Certification in Ballet. 7th year at Studio.
- YARI RIVERA
- Yari Rivera: Yari started dancing at the age of 5 at our Studio. She has learned ballet, tap and hip hop. Yari was an Assistant Teacher for 6 years before becoming a teacher. At Granada Hills Charter High School she was active in some of their hip hop classes. She participated in a student-ran dance crew. She was also vice-president for a dance club, Urban Arts Club and a member of the Advanced co-ed Show Choir, G-Notes. 1st year at Studio.
- LEXI MAGNUSON: Lexi started dance at 8 years of age. She was an assistant teacher for five years before becoming a teacher. She trained with the Tremaine Intensive Program and the New New York City Dance Alliance. At UCLA, she studied with top dance instructors. Lexi also studied many styles of dance while at college. Lexi is our Special Events Coordinator. In this job, she plans all the special programs we attend. 14th year at studio
- LINDA TIDEMANSON (owner)
- Linda started dance at age 5 in Pennsylvania. She studied at two of the top studios in the Pittsburgh area. She danced professionally in the Pittsburgh area and appeared on TV there. Linda taught at several dance studios prior to opening her own studio. Linda is a member of the Professional Dancer's Society.