2021-2022 Schedule
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We are so pleased to announce our 2021/2022 class schedule. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Please review the information below regarding class details, pricing and protocol.
Mask requirementsUpdate: July 16, 2021
Santa Clara County now recommends individuals and businesses to "adopt universal masking requirements for customers entering indoor areas" and "wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status". We currently require ALL dancers and teachers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks during classes. |
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NEW CDC TEACHERS!
Erika Ripley (ER)
Erika recently moved to San Jose from the Sacramento area where she taught at multiple dance studios. She has over 10 years of teaching experience and has performed professionally with Core Contemporary Dance. Erika graduated Cum Laude from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She is certified in PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) and Progressive Pointe Method.
Elizabeth Insalaco (EI)
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.
Gale Yavorski (They/Them) (GY)
Gale has been dancing for 10 years at Capitol Dance Company. They joined the competition team when they were 10 years old and has competed as a team member and soloist. Gale participated in the American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards program, completing Level 11. They also attend the Performance Awards Summer Program in New York. Gale also staged and choreographed for numerous musicals at Branham High School.
Erika recently moved to San Jose from the Sacramento area where she taught at multiple dance studios. She has over 10 years of teaching experience and has performed professionally with Core Contemporary Dance. Erika graduated Cum Laude from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She is certified in PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) and Progressive Pointe Method.
Elizabeth Insalaco (EI)
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.
Gale Yavorski (They/Them) (GY)
Gale has been dancing for 10 years at Capitol Dance Company. They joined the competition team when they were 10 years old and has competed as a team member and soloist. Gale participated in the American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards program, completing Level 11. They also attend the Performance Awards Summer Program in New York. Gale also staged and choreographed for numerous musicals at Branham High School.