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| ...About our teachers at SASPA |
Scott Conway (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Highland) is from San Diego California where he received his dance training at the
California Ballet School, later becoming a company member dancing in many ballet classics. Upon receiving his BFA in
musical theatre directing and choreography from United States International University. Mr. Conway became a member
of Actors Equity Association performing in dinner theaters, regional theaters, summer stocks, several world tours and
theme parks. Having worked four years at Walt Disney World, Mr. Conway moved to San Antonio to open Sea World of
Texas and later opened Fiesta Texas as the original choreographer winning most popular theme park show in America,
Rockin' At Rockville High. Mr. Conway teaches master classes and judges dance competitions throughout the United
States. He has choreographed for film, theme parks, industrials, musicals, ballet companies and many schools across the
country.
California Ballet School, later becoming a company member dancing in many ballet classics. Upon receiving his BFA in
musical theatre directing and choreography from United States International University. Mr. Conway became a member
of Actors Equity Association performing in dinner theaters, regional theaters, summer stocks, several world tours and
theme parks. Having worked four years at Walt Disney World, Mr. Conway moved to San Antonio to open Sea World of
Texas and later opened Fiesta Texas as the original choreographer winning most popular theme park show in America,
Rockin' At Rockville High. Mr. Conway teaches master classes and judges dance competitions throughout the United
States. He has choreographed for film, theme parks, industrials, musicals, ballet companies and many schools across the
country.
Roxanna Pena (Dance Basics, Ballet, Jazz, Flamenco) is a San Antonio native who has made a lifelong pursuit of
ballet. Ms. Pena is a soloist in the Alamo City Dance Company. She has formerly appeared as the Spanish Rose and Spirit
in ACDC's original production of Lepidoptera. She received her early training with Vladimir Marek at the San Antonio
Ballet. As a ballet instructor, she is dedicated to preserving the art and beauty of ballet for future generations. Ms. Pena
is also a member and instructor for Ballet Folklorico De San Antonio which is a flamenco dance company.
ballet. Ms. Pena is a soloist in the Alamo City Dance Company. She has formerly appeared as the Spanish Rose and Spirit
in ACDC's original production of Lepidoptera. She received her early training with Vladimir Marek at the San Antonio
Ballet. As a ballet instructor, she is dedicated to preserving the art and beauty of ballet for future generations. Ms. Pena
is also a member and instructor for Ballet Folklorico De San Antonio which is a flamenco dance company.
Sara Servin (Jazz, Modern, Tap) is from Little Rock Arkansas where she studied with Debbie W. Rawn and also taught
classes. Ms. Servin was a dancer at the Latin Quarter in Universal Studios, Florida before teaching at SASPA.
classes. Ms. Servin was a dancer at the Latin Quarter in Universal Studios, Florida before teaching at SASPA.
Diana Mallum (Ballet) began her career with the Wisconsin Ballet. Ms. Mallum
was a certified teacher of the Cecchetti method and a member of the Cecchetti
Council of America. She traveed throughout America teaching Master classes as
well as testing students in the Cecchetti method of Ballet. She has previously
owned her own school and has taught at St. Mary's Hall.
was a certified teacher of the Cecchetti method and a member of the Cecchetti
Council of America. She traveed throughout America teaching Master classes as
well as testing students in the Cecchetti method of Ballet. She has previously
owned her own school and has taught at St. Mary's Hall.
| Bass, Guitar, Piano, & Voice Instructors |
Arkadiy Grinman (Piano) is from the Soviet Union and received his masters degree from Kishenev
Conservatory where he specialized in piano performance and piano teachings as well as music
theory, choir, conducting, music history and philosophy. Mr. Grinman has resided in San Antonio
since 1991. He speaks fluent English and thoroughly enjoys teaching beginning - through advanced
levels in Piano. He is a choir director at Oak Meadows United Methodist Church and at the Temple
Beth-El Synagogue. He is an active performer at private performances and clubs.
Conservatory where he specialized in piano performance and piano teachings as well as music
theory, choir, conducting, music history and philosophy. Mr. Grinman has resided in San Antonio
since 1991. He speaks fluent English and thoroughly enjoys teaching beginning - through advanced
levels in Piano. He is a choir director at Oak Meadows United Methodist Church and at the Temple
Beth-El Synagogue. He is an active performer at private performances and clubs.
Sean Chiw (Guitar) is a music composition major and also a performer. He teaches various styles of guitar to include classical,
flamenco, rock, neo-classical, and progressive experimental. Sean has studied under Jean-Phillipe Rominjer as well as taken many
classes with Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Chris Imperitelli and Steve Vai. He currently studies with Dr. Terry Muska. Sean offers 30
minute, 45 minute and 1 hour private lessons.
flamenco, rock, neo-classical, and progressive experimental. Sean has studied under Jean-Phillipe Rominjer as well as taken many
classes with Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Chris Imperitelli and Steve Vai. He currently studies with Dr. Terry Muska. Sean offers 30
minute, 45 minute and 1 hour private lessons.
Glynda Marrow (Voice, Piano) a native of Texas, is a long time music teacher and singer. She taught
middle school choir and music in San Antonio, and has sung with the San Antonio Master Singers each
for 37 years. In addition Ms. Marrow taught choir at Southwest High School for two years. She has
taught private piano and voice for several years. Ms. Marrow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English and Music from Howard Payne College and a Masters of Music from the University of Houston.
middle school choir and music in San Antonio, and has sung with the San Antonio Master Singers each
for 37 years. In addition Ms. Marrow taught choir at Southwest High School for two years. She has
taught private piano and voice for several years. Ms. Marrow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English and Music from Howard Payne College and a Masters of Music from the University of Houston.
Buddy and Susan Trevino (Ballet) are Co-Developers of the University of the Incarnate Word Dance
Department and Co-Directors of the Joffrey Workshop since 1978. Mrs. Trevino achieved solo and
principal status in a number of quality regional and professional companies including Oklahoma City Civic
Ballet, Ballet Arts Company of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Ballet and the Ruth Page International
Dance Company. As a professional choreographer, she lists more than 100 original works.
Department and Co-Directors of the Joffrey Workshop since 1978. Mrs. Trevino achieved solo and
principal status in a number of quality regional and professional companies including Oklahoma City Civic
Ballet, Ballet Arts Company of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Ballet and the Ruth Page International
Dance Company. As a professional choreographer, she lists more than 100 original works.
Elijah Zehring (Guitar, Bass) has had seventeen years of experience as a performing musician in
many diverse venues. Is comfortable playing and teaching in many divers styles such as jazz, rock,
blues, raggae, classical, etc... Teaching focal points are theory, composition and performance.
many diverse venues. Is comfortable playing and teaching in many divers styles such as jazz, rock,
blues, raggae, classical, etc... Teaching focal points are theory, composition and performance.
Jenny Grossenbacher (Ballet, Jazz, Tap) received her training at the San Antonio School for the
Performing Arts where she developed the SASPA Live! Dance Company and appeared in many
SASPA musicals. Ms. Grossenbacher attended Pointe Park College as musical theatre major. A
choreographer and performer at Fiesta Texas, she has appeared at Galveston Island Musicals and
Pennsylvania's Sight and Sound Theaters. She will be assisting with choreography and appearing
at the Miracle Theater in Tennessee in 2007. A founding member of the Alamo City Dance
Company, she continues to be a guest choreographer and teacher fo the company and the school.
Performing Arts where she developed the SASPA Live! Dance Company and appeared in many
SASPA musicals. Ms. Grossenbacher attended Pointe Park College as musical theatre major. A
choreographer and performer at Fiesta Texas, she has appeared at Galveston Island Musicals and
Pennsylvania's Sight and Sound Theaters. She will be assisting with choreography and appearing
at the Miracle Theater in Tennessee in 2007. A founding member of the Alamo City Dance
Company, she continues to be a guest choreographer and teacher fo the company and the school.
Haley Harris (Elementary Ballet and Jazz) is entirely trained by the San Antonio School for the
Performing Arts and has been a member of the Alamo City Dance Co. for years.
Performing Arts and has been a member of the Alamo City Dance Co. for years.