| ...About our teachers at SASPA |
| Mr. Conway (Director, Advanced Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Highland) started his dance training in Highland dancing and later continued his 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 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, Advanced Ballet, Jazz, Modern, 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. |
| Acting, Bass, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin & 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.
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.
| Glynda Marrow (Voice, Piano) a native of Texas, is a long time music teacher and 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 (Advanced Ballet) are Co-Developers of the University of the Incarnate Word Dance Department and Co-Directors/Founders 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) is a musician of eighteen years experience and has
played in many diverse venues. Mr. Zehring has studied jazz guitar with Larry
Lemasters and classical guitar with Alecia Icauvstein. Mr. Zehring's influences
include jazz, rock, blues, raggae, classical etc... and he enjoys teaching theory,
composition and performance.
played in many diverse venues. Mr. Zehring has studied jazz guitar with Larry
Lemasters and classical guitar with Alecia Icauvstein. Mr. Zehring's influences
include jazz, rock, blues, raggae, classical etc... and he enjoys teaching theory,
composition and performance.
| Catherine Roe (Youth Ballet, Jazz and Tap) is a company member of the Alamo City Dance Company. She has performed as the Snow Queen, Chinese and Clara in the Alamo City Dance Company's The Nutcracker. A gentle dancer, she has also performed Pas De Quatre', Les Sylphides and many other modern and tap works. She is trained by the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts and Studio 10 Dance Center. |
Jessica Lopez (Dance Basics, Youth Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop 1) is native San
Antonian. A member of the Alamo City Dance Company Jessica is a nurturing
teacher with a compassion for young students. Her past theatrical and dance
performances include La Boutique Fantastique, Cinderella, Beauty and the
Beast, The Nutcracker, The Great Russian Nutcracker, Once Upon A Mattress
and Oklahoma. Jessica choreographs for the Lee High School Rebel Rousers
Dance Team and currently she attends the University of Texas at San Antonio as a
communications arts major.
Antonian. A member of the Alamo City Dance Company Jessica is a nurturing
teacher with a compassion for young students. Her past theatrical and dance
performances include La Boutique Fantastique, Cinderella, Beauty and the
Beast, The Nutcracker, The Great Russian Nutcracker, Once Upon A Mattress
and Oklahoma. Jessica choreographs for the Lee High School Rebel Rousers
Dance Team and currently she attends the University of Texas at San Antonio as a
communications arts major.
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| Ilan Nunez (Advanced Jazz and Hip Hop) started training in musical theatre. He later attended NESA school of performing arts as a dance major. He then transfered to ST. Anthony Catholic High School where he joined dance team. He is currently taking a sabatical from Pointe Park College in Pittsburgh where he was a dance major with a focus in jazz. His past production experience includes roles in the Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty and Fiesta Noche del Rio. Ilan has also attended many competitions nationally. His styles vary from salsa, ballet, jazz, hip hop to lyrical and musical theatre. Ilan hopes to continue teaching and choreographing for all types of shows. |
| Miranda Colley (Youth Ballet, Jazz and Tap) is a company member of the Alamo City Dance Company and she was entirely trained by the San Antonio School for the Performing arts. She has a gift for teaching young students through her ability to motivate and challenge them constructively. |
| Julio Rodriguez (Advanced Hip Hop) is a talented performer / teacher who enjoys teaching a cutting edge hot Hip Hop class. His relaxed style and contemporary way of teaching makes students feel at ease in the learning environment. |
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| Lindsay Blackmon (Voice) is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She received her BM with an emphasis on vocal performance at University of Texas at San Antonio in 2006 and her MM in vocal performance in 2008. Her solo concert work includes works by Poulenc, Mozart, Brahms, Sait-Saens, and Handel on stages in Texas and in Europe. Linday's stage performances include the Sandman (Hansel and Gretel), Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro), Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus), the Cat (Braundibar), Second Spirit (Die Zauberflote), Second Lady (DieZauberflote), Fiordiligi (Cosi fan Tutte) and Laeticia (The Old Maid and the Thief). Other perforamcnes include concert/scene work at the AIMS program in Graz, Austria, the Amalfi Coast Music Festival in Vietri Sul Mare, Italy and the Taos Opera Institute in Taos, New Mexico. Lindsay has been teaching voice, in Texas for four years. |
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| James Estes (TV/Acting and Stage Acting) is a San Antonio native. He is a graduate of Incarnate Word University. He has directed several productions in the surrounding areas of San Antonio. He has enjoyed teaching many classes in all aspects of film and television acting and is thrilled to be at SASPA |
Tara Fike (Percussion) is a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio
where she studied percussion performance with Sherry Rubins. While living in
San Antonio, Ms. Fike has performed with numerous ensembles including the
San Antonio Symphony, The Mid Texas Symphony, San Antonio Wind
Symphony, The San Antonio Master Singers and Alamo City Men's Choral.
She has been the percussionist for the Sheldon Vexler Theater for the last four
years and enjoys performing at her church. On the weekends she is not only the
drummer but also a songwriter and vocalist for her rock band Corner Girl
where she studied percussion performance with Sherry Rubins. While living in
San Antonio, Ms. Fike has performed with numerous ensembles including the
San Antonio Symphony, The Mid Texas Symphony, San Antonio Wind
Symphony, The San Antonio Master Singers and Alamo City Men's Choral.
She has been the percussionist for the Sheldon Vexler Theater for the last four
years and enjoys performing at her church. On the weekends she is not only the
drummer but also a songwriter and vocalist for her rock band Corner Girl
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| Tina Behrens (Cello, Viola, Violin) is attending |
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| Christine Casteneda (Folklorico)started dancing at age 9 with the City of SanAntonio Parks & Recreation Department under Vivian Zamora. Ms. Casteneda danced with Ms. Zamora's "Danza America", as well as Ballet Folklorico del Ciel, under diretion of Nellie and Joe Medina. Ms. Castaneda has trained with such internationally known artists as Edwardo "Lalo" Gutierres of Ballet Folklorico Ollimpazqui, Sabas Santos, Anonio Granjero and Estephania Ramirez (Entre Flamenco), and others. Currently, Ms. Cataneda dances professionally with Ballet folkorico de San antonio and Duende de mi Alma Flamenco Dance company, as well as teached Folkloric and Flamenco dance with the Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio Academy. |
