meet our staff

Miss Allison​
CO-​Director

Miss Allison has been teaching for over 25 years.  She is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap.  During her Ballet training she also participated in the Royal Academy of Ballet's examination where she graduated from the program.  She also studied at SJSU where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in History.

​Over the years, Miss Allison has created and developed an award-winning competition program for dancers of all ages and levels.  She is the Director of the Competition program and "The Company". Her teams and soloists have won national titles, scholarships, and numerous specialty awards. A number of her students have gone on to be accepted at many prestigious college dance programs such as, Chapman University, Long Beach State University, UC Irvine, Dominican, Gonzaga, Marymount Manhattan College, and Lines Ballet trainee program.

Taylor FIELDS
CO-DIRECTOR

ShMiss Taylor has been dancing since early childhood and teaching dance for over 20 years with CDC. She is formally trained in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Tap.  She was a member of the award-winning Pioneer Dance Team where she was also a Captain. Miss Taylor attended SJSU where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science.

​After college she worked in the non-profit sector for many years in fundraising. She then began working full time at CDC in 2013 as the Studio Manager. Under Taylors management, the studio has grown and evolved both in size and infrastructure. Taylor loves managing the business side of the studio alongside teaching. 

Miss Taylor loves sharing her love of dance with her many students of all ages, levels and styles. She looks forward to growing into her new role as CO-Director, 

Melissa rAMOS
bALLET pROGRAM dIRECTOR

Miss Melissa has been dancing with CDC since 1985. She has trained extensively in Ballet as well as Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical. She completed her Royal Academy of Ballet examinations and completed her Performance Awards through the American Academy of Ballet. Since receiving her Gold Award with Distinction for her work in Level 12 (highest level) she has mentored and trained our advanced dancers. Miss Melissa also trained with the Joffrey Ballet Summer Workshop.  She is an alumnus of Santa Clara University, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

After Miss Leslie retired in 2022, Melissa was promoted to Ballet Director. She directs our Ballet curriculum, ballet teacher trainings and Pointe program. Melissa also directs our Performance Awards program with the American Academy of Ballet. 

cHELSEA lAUWERS
Performance director

Miss Chelsea has been dancing with CDC since she was six years old. .  She is trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Salsa and Afro Cuban.  . While attending Hawaii Pacific University, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, she was a member of the dance troupe, "Hawaii's Finest,” where she merged all her dance training with the Honolulu Dance Club and the Punahou Dance School.

Miss Chelsea created and oversees CDC's Contemporary program. Miss Chelsea is passionate about connecting with her students and exposing them to her unique Contemporary Style. 

Chelsea was recently promoted to Performance Director of our Summer Performances. She is excited to expand her role with the studio.

Cassy sarti
Studio manager

Miss Cassy has been dancing since the age of three and loves to share her love of tap and ballet with her students.

Miss Cassy attended San Jose State University and  majored in Dance with a style focus in Jazz. She oversees the Tap program and is also a choreographer for CDC's competition teams and soloists. Miss Cassy is also a costume and prop designer, creating pieces for CDC's competition teams as well as the annual performances. 

Miss Cassy was recently promoted to Studio Manager and she is happy to step into this new role!

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ELIZABETH inSALACO
iNSTRUCTOR

Elizabeth dance experience spans over 25 years. She began dancing at Studio One for the Performing Arts in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where she later became the Owner and Artistic Director. In 2002, she graduated from San Francisco State University, with a BA in Cinema and a Minor in Dance. Elizabeth spent many years working on TV and film in Los Angeles, CA.

​Most recently, Elizabeth taught for six years at Dance Effects in Campbell, prior to their closing.  This is Elizabeths second year with CDC and she loves to share her love of dance with all of her students.

new teachers

kaela norwood
INSTRUCTOR

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RANDI LEE ISAACS
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MARISSA ANGELIQUE
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adrIeE wong
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FRONT DESK STAFF

​Maureen Holcomb
​AssistanT ANd music Manager

​Miss Maureen began dancing at 5 years old and has loved it ever since.  She trained under Keith Banks at Studio 10 and was the Captain of her Cheer/Song Team at Cupertino High School.  Miss Maureen is CDC's Music Producer, and oversees the audio engineer for CDC's annual performances. 

Miss Maureen has worked at our front desk since 2018 and is always happy to assist our dance families. We are thrilled to have her as part of our studio!

Iona robinson
Assistant

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Marley ROmero
Assistant

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