| ...ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS... |
| Mr. Conway BFA, AEA (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 BFA, (Ballet Mistress, 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, Percussion, 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 BA, MA (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 Ballet Workshop in Texas 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. Mr. Trevino is a professional teacher with a positive motivational way with students |
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.
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.
| 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. |
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| Ilan Nunez (Jazz) started training in musical theatre. He later attended NESA school of performing arts as a dance major. He then transferred to St. Anthony Catholic High School where he joined dance team. He is currently taking a sabbatical from Pointe Park College in Pittsburgh where he is 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, 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 is 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.
is a company member of the Alamo City Dance Company and is 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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| Kristina Jones (Voice) has studied with Angela Malek, John Nix and Robert Dowhy. She has performed in many musicals and operas such as Die Fledermaus, South Pacific Big River, Jesus Christsuperstar, Damn Ynakees, Don Giovanni, Hansel and Gretel, Pagliacci and Suor Angelica to name a few She enjoys teaching young aspiring singers. |
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.
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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Christine Castaneda (Folklorico) started dancing at age 9 with the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation
Department under Vivian Zamora. Ms. Castaneda danced with Ms. Zamora's "Danza America", as well as
Ballet Folklorico del Ciel, under the 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,
Antonio Granjero and Estephania Ramirez (Entre Flamenco), and others. Currently, Ms. Castaneda dances
professionally with Ballet Folkorico de San Antonio and Duende de mi Alma Flamenco Dance company, as
well as teaches Folkloric and Flamenco dance with the Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio Academy.
Department under Vivian Zamora. Ms. Castaneda danced with Ms. Zamora's "Danza America", as well as
Ballet Folklorico del Ciel, under the 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,
Antonio Granjero and Estephania Ramirez (Entre Flamenco), and others. Currently, Ms. Castaneda dances
professionally with Ballet Folkorico de San Antonio and Duende de mi Alma Flamenco Dance company, as
well as teaches Folkloric and Flamenco dance with the Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio Academy.
| Eric Dreyer Smith (Acting) is a graduate of Trinity University. His young adult novel The Broomwhistle Chronicles was just released in May 2010 by Dailey Swan Publishing. He has been recognized as a poet in national and regional contests and publications. As a filmmaker his short, Doppelganger, won the IFMASA best picture award. He worked in New York City at Richard Burton's American Musical & Dramatic Academy and has studied acting with several noted teachers and performers. Currently Eric is working with Seven Sparrows Productions on an adaption of Aesop's Fables to children's songs and writing his fourth novel., which takes place in San Antonio: Feast of the Forgotten. |
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| Madeline McBroom (Youth Ballet, Jazz and Tap) is a talented actress trained in several styles totally by the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts. Also a member of the Alamo City Dance Company Madeline is known for her performances in The Nutcracker as Nurse Tilly, Showflake, Flower and Merliton. She has also performed in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lepidoptera, Giselle Act II and Les Sylphines. |
| Alyssa Landez (Youth Ballet and Jazz) is a member of the Alamo City Dance Company and has performed in The Nutcracker as Spanish, Snowflake, Flower, and Russian. She has also performed in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lepidoptera, Dracula, and Les Sylphides. She enjoys teaching young aspiring students. She is a strong jumper as a performer and performs technically clean which she enforces in teaching. |
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