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MEET OUR FACULTY!

Our faculty is composed of some of the best dance and theatre educators in the Bay Area and beyond. These teachers and role models are here to guide your child so they can have a fulfilling and successful journey with our school. Get to know our amazing and dedicated teaching staff!

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Malu Rivera-Peoples

Artistic Director

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Patrick Rivera-Cruz

Assistant Artistic Director

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Philip Rocamora

Ballet

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Cristina Newell-Fargas

Ballet

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Jessica Manalo Angeles

Ballet & Polynesian - WSPA Alumni C/o 2001

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Reina Victoria

Ballet & Polynesian - WSPA Alumni C/o 2004

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Angela Jacobs

Ballet & Tap - WSPA Alumni C/o 2001

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Brigette Guldbech

Ballet & Tap - WSPA Alumni C/o 2006

Kira Fargas

Contemporary - WSPA Alumni C/o 2014

Hadassah Perry

Contemporary

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Alexis-Nichole Pineda

Contemporary & Jazz - WSPA Alumni C/o 2016

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Melissa Batesting

Hip Hop - WSPA Alumni C/o 2010

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Jolo Cabrera

Hip Hop - WSPA Alumni C/o 2011

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Jessie Muñoz

Hip Hop - WSPA Alumni C/o 2012

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Marina Cotton

Hip Hop- WSPA Alumni C/o 2017

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Sam Yoshikawa III

Hip Hop

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Nikiya Rivera-Peoples

Hip Hop- WSPA Alumni C/o 2014

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Taylor Raymundo

Hip Hop

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LoRee Kenagy

Tap

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Katie Kerwin-Gielniak

Musical Theatre - WSPA Alumni C/o 1993

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Anthony Waipa Manaois

Polynesian

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Morgan Chang-Jimenez

Polynesian - WSPA Alumni C/o 2008

Eugene Obille

Ballet

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Chiara Perez

Ballet & Tap - Student Teacher

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Emma Higa

Ballet & Tap - Student Teacher

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Mia Gogna

Ballet & Tap - Student Teacher

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Alina Perez

Hip Hop - Student Teacher

Kristina Nori

Musical Theatre - Student Teacher

Isabel Padia

Tap - Student Teacher

Charlie Laurel

Tap - Student Teacher

Deija Toscano

Contemporary - Student Teacher

Tali Ramin

Hip Hop - Student Teacher

Isabella Triunfo

Ballet & Tap - WSPA Alumni C/o 2020

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Alyssa Viray

Ballet - WSPA Alumni C/o 2019

ADMINISTRATIVE
& EXECUTIVE

Malu Rivera-Peoples, School Director

Patrick Rivera-Cruz, Assistant School Director & Director of Operations

Paul E. Peoples, Executive Director

Debbie Knutson, Office Manager & Assistant Executive Director

Nikiya Rivera-Peoples, Marketing Director

Melissa Batesting, Administrative Assistant & Webmaster

Lynne Miranda, Administrative Assistant

Marina Cotton, Administrative Assistant

Jessica Manalo Angeles, Event Director

FRONT DESK

Ashley Torres, Chara Perez, Noralyn Sangalang, Regina Thomas, Pauline Cabansagan, Jen Diaz

MEDIA & DESIGN

Lem Abdon, Resident Photographer

Marina Cotton, Resident Photographer

Lem Manalo, Resident Graphic Designer

Catherine Belardo, Resident Graphic Designer

Jess Gomez, Resident Videographer

VIBRVNY, Resident Videographers

ARTISTS IN MOTION
BAY AREA

Danielle Chiang, President

Charlene Avila, Vice President

Bernadette Alvares, Treasurer

Catherine Toscano, Secretary

Ashley Torres, Parent Liaison

Chara Perez, Parent Liaison

Bianca Gogna, Marketing

Michelle Huang Scott, Marketing

ADDRESS

200 NORTHGATE AVE #4,

DALY CITY, CA 94015

CONTACT

CONTACT@WSPADANCE.COM

PHONE: 650-757-1244

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