Owner/Director
K a t h a r i n e M i l l e r
K a t h a r i n e M i l l e r
Katharine Miller (Miss Kathie) began dancing at the age of twelve when she joined the By Faith Dance
Company, a Christian lyrical dance group in 1996. In 1997 she began taking classes in Ballet and Tap
as well as student assisting combo classes; it was at that time that she discovered her love for teaching
and her desire to one day have her own dance studio. She continued training and opened "K&K's Dance"
with her sister in the summer of 1999, their tiny studio in a garage was the beginning of Katharine's
Academy of Dance. In addition to teaching full time for her own studio, Katharine also taught dance at
Calvary Christian School as part of the P.E. Program from 2003-2006.
Since starting her training Katharine has pursued dance with a passion and has had the opportunity
to work with many talented and well-known instructors in the San Diego area studying; Ballet, Pointe
technique, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre Jazz, Contemporary, and
Choreography. She was a part of the dance program at Palomar College from 2002-2005 taking classes
with Molly Faulkner, Faith Jensen-Ismey, Currie Pederson, Tom Hansen, Sue Gilson, Nancy Robinson,
Liz Skenderian, Patriceann Mead, and Patty Obey. Also during her time at Palomar College she took part
in four dance concerts contributing her own choreography and performing in various student and faculty
numbers including a pointe solo from Petipa's "Sleeping Beauty" where she danced as the Sapphire
Fairy. In 2005 Katharine studied Lyrical with Theo Ivey and began training at APA (Academy of Performing
Arts) in San Diego.
In 2007 Katharine studied on scholarship at APA, taking part in an intensive program designed to help
dancers further their training and careers. While on scholarship at APA Katharine studied with Katie
McIver and Kevin Hermann (Directors of Fusion Dance Company), Steven Wistrich (Director of City Ballet
of San Diego), Xavier Hicks, Tiffany Billings, G. Madison, Sarah Mizushima, Travis Ruggirello, Rochelle
Judd, Jonathan Taylor, and acting with Tom Logan. As well as taking various classes with other
instructors.
Over the past two years Katharine has continued to take classes at APA and also had the opportunity this
past Winter to take Contemporary master classes with Will Wingfield of So You Think You Can Dance,
and Tokyo of Hall of Fame Dance Challenge and iDance.
Katharine is so proud of each and every student at Katharine's Academy of Dance, "I love watching how
each student grows from their first steps in class to the end of each year. It is an amazing privilege to be
able to share the art of dance with these students, not only teaching them about movement, but about
dedication, discipline, and confidence, things that will stick with them throughout their lives. I am so
blessed to be able to have the opportunity to share this special gift with our students."
*Katharine currently teaches all combo classes, Ballet, Theatre Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical, as well as holding
the positions of studio manager, director, and owner.
Company, a Christian lyrical dance group in 1996. In 1997 she began taking classes in Ballet and Tap
as well as student assisting combo classes; it was at that time that she discovered her love for teaching
and her desire to one day have her own dance studio. She continued training and opened "K&K's Dance"
with her sister in the summer of 1999, their tiny studio in a garage was the beginning of Katharine's
Academy of Dance. In addition to teaching full time for her own studio, Katharine also taught dance at
Calvary Christian School as part of the P.E. Program from 2003-2006.
Since starting her training Katharine has pursued dance with a passion and has had the opportunity
to work with many talented and well-known instructors in the San Diego area studying; Ballet, Pointe
technique, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre Jazz, Contemporary, and
Choreography. She was a part of the dance program at Palomar College from 2002-2005 taking classes
with Molly Faulkner, Faith Jensen-Ismey, Currie Pederson, Tom Hansen, Sue Gilson, Nancy Robinson,
Liz Skenderian, Patriceann Mead, and Patty Obey. Also during her time at Palomar College she took part
in four dance concerts contributing her own choreography and performing in various student and faculty
numbers including a pointe solo from Petipa's "Sleeping Beauty" where she danced as the Sapphire
Fairy. In 2005 Katharine studied Lyrical with Theo Ivey and began training at APA (Academy of Performing
Arts) in San Diego.
In 2007 Katharine studied on scholarship at APA, taking part in an intensive program designed to help
dancers further their training and careers. While on scholarship at APA Katharine studied with Katie
McIver and Kevin Hermann (Directors of Fusion Dance Company), Steven Wistrich (Director of City Ballet
of San Diego), Xavier Hicks, Tiffany Billings, G. Madison, Sarah Mizushima, Travis Ruggirello, Rochelle
Judd, Jonathan Taylor, and acting with Tom Logan. As well as taking various classes with other
instructors.
Over the past two years Katharine has continued to take classes at APA and also had the opportunity this
past Winter to take Contemporary master classes with Will Wingfield of So You Think You Can Dance,
and Tokyo of Hall of Fame Dance Challenge and iDance.
Katharine is so proud of each and every student at Katharine's Academy of Dance, "I love watching how
each student grows from their first steps in class to the end of each year. It is an amazing privilege to be
able to share the art of dance with these students, not only teaching them about movement, but about
dedication, discipline, and confidence, things that will stick with them throughout their lives. I am so
blessed to be able to have the opportunity to share this special gift with our students."
*Katharine currently teaches all combo classes, Ballet, Theatre Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical, as well as holding
the positions of studio manager, director, and owner.
| Studio Director - Katharine Miller 760-845-0118 |
M e g a n W a g n e r
Megan began dancing at the age of six at the Oceanside Dance Academy under the direction of
Ms. Jocelyn K. Wilson. While dancing at O.D.A. she studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics,
and Cheerleading, as well as dancing as a member of the Jewels Company. In high school Megan
was a member of the Varsity Dance Team *Maroon Magic* for four consecutive years and was student
staff her junior and senior year. She has also studied with City Ballet of San Diego and California Ballet,
taking classes from some of the world's greatest dancers/teachers such as: David Howard, Gelsey
Kirkland, Susan Jaffe, Fernando Bujones, Evelyn Cincerneros and Calvin Kitten.
Out of high school Megan chose to stay local due to offers from both California Ballet and Unity Dance
Ensemble. While dancing with Unity she attended Palomar College where she was honored as
Palomar Dancer of the Year 2005 and later that year became the assistant director of the student
choreography show.
Megan has been a guest choreographer for Orange Glen High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School,
Washington Middle School Honor Glee and the Kids College. She has also won many awards for her
dancing including All Star K.A.R. kid, and scholarships to New York and from the Tremaine Dance
Convention. Currently Megan is attending Mira Costa College where she was encouraged to take one of
her pieces to the American College Dance Festival.
Megan is so proud of her students and only hopes that dance brings them as much joy as it does to her.
*Megan currently teaches Monday Sunflowers combo, Ballet, Pointe, Turns and Leaps, and Lyrical
Classes
Ms. Jocelyn K. Wilson. While dancing at O.D.A. she studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics,
and Cheerleading, as well as dancing as a member of the Jewels Company. In high school Megan
was a member of the Varsity Dance Team *Maroon Magic* for four consecutive years and was student
staff her junior and senior year. She has also studied with City Ballet of San Diego and California Ballet,
taking classes from some of the world's greatest dancers/teachers such as: David Howard, Gelsey
Kirkland, Susan Jaffe, Fernando Bujones, Evelyn Cincerneros and Calvin Kitten.
Out of high school Megan chose to stay local due to offers from both California Ballet and Unity Dance
Ensemble. While dancing with Unity she attended Palomar College where she was honored as
Palomar Dancer of the Year 2005 and later that year became the assistant director of the student
choreography show.
Megan has been a guest choreographer for Orange Glen High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School,
Washington Middle School Honor Glee and the Kids College. She has also won many awards for her
dancing including All Star K.A.R. kid, and scholarships to New York and from the Tremaine Dance
Convention. Currently Megan is attending Mira Costa College where she was encouraged to take one of
her pieces to the American College Dance Festival.
Megan is so proud of her students and only hopes that dance brings them as much joy as it does to her.
*Megan currently teaches Monday Sunflowers combo, Ballet, Pointe, Turns and Leaps, and Lyrical
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E r i n H o l m e s
Erin became enchanted with tap at the age of 3, when she began dancing with the Carlsbad Dance
Studio. She danced there and also participated in the Carlsbad Youth Theatre, and Carlsbad cultural arts
musical productions for many years.
At age 11, she moved to Oregon and continued her dance education with Nancy Traina who introduced
her to a funky, stomp style of tap which has remained her favorite style of dance to this day.
In 2001 Erin started dancing with Dave Massey at Mira Costa College where she continues to pursue her
dance education. She also takes classes with other various instructors around the San Diego area;
Continuing to broaden her knowledge of tap with classes from tap masters such as Lewis McKay and
Joey Latteri.
To Erin, tap equals pure fun, “Every time I step into my tap shoes I know I’m going to have a good time –
rhythm and percussion – two of my favorite things. I’ll be a tapper, as long as I live.”
*Erin teaches tap classes for levels Beginning IV - Advanced
Studio. She danced there and also participated in the Carlsbad Youth Theatre, and Carlsbad cultural arts
musical productions for many years.
At age 11, she moved to Oregon and continued her dance education with Nancy Traina who introduced
her to a funky, stomp style of tap which has remained her favorite style of dance to this day.
In 2001 Erin started dancing with Dave Massey at Mira Costa College where she continues to pursue her
dance education. She also takes classes with other various instructors around the San Diego area;
Continuing to broaden her knowledge of tap with classes from tap masters such as Lewis McKay and
Joey Latteri.
To Erin, tap equals pure fun, “Every time I step into my tap shoes I know I’m going to have a good time –
rhythm and percussion – two of my favorite things. I’ll be a tapper, as long as I live.”
*Erin teaches tap classes for levels Beginning IV - Advanced
A n n a S t a f f i e r i
Anna Staffieri began dancing at the age of two and never stopped. She is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz,
Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and Acro. Throughout most of her youth, she trained at
Cambell's Dance Studio in Mesa, Arizona where she danced in their company, Campbell's Dance
Expressions, eventually reaching their top company, X-Treme. In addition, she performed various parts
in Campbell's annual Nutcracker. Anna finished her training at Tempe Dance Academy in Chandler,
Arizona where she had the opportunity to learn from many brilliant instructors, including artists from Ballet
Arizona, and danced in their Sr. Company.
After graduating high school a year early, she attended Brigham Young University where she danced with
their national award winning dance team the Cougarettes at only 17 years old and continued her dance
education taking many classes at the university. While dancing with the Cougarettes, she had the
opportunity to work with many choreographers including Tabitha and Napolean Dumo (So You Think You
Can Dance), Shane Sparks (So You Think You Can Dance), John Peters, Nu Stylz Cicily & Olisa, and
Kellie Messerly (Director of Vibe dance studio and Origin's dance company). Anna continued her dance
training throughout college though graduating with a B.A. in Home and Family Studies. Additionally,
during her summers at college she was an instructor with Precision Dance Camps.
In 2008, she was able to return to Campbell's Dance Studio where she taught Company Jazz, Jazz
Technique and Contemporary/Lyrical. Anna has a passion for dance and choreography and loves
continuing her dance education. While not teaching, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband and
son.
*Anna currently teaches Intermediate/Advanced Jazz
Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and Acro. Throughout most of her youth, she trained at
Cambell's Dance Studio in Mesa, Arizona where she danced in their company, Campbell's Dance
Expressions, eventually reaching their top company, X-Treme. In addition, she performed various parts
in Campbell's annual Nutcracker. Anna finished her training at Tempe Dance Academy in Chandler,
Arizona where she had the opportunity to learn from many brilliant instructors, including artists from Ballet
Arizona, and danced in their Sr. Company.
After graduating high school a year early, she attended Brigham Young University where she danced with
their national award winning dance team the Cougarettes at only 17 years old and continued her dance
education taking many classes at the university. While dancing with the Cougarettes, she had the
opportunity to work with many choreographers including Tabitha and Napolean Dumo (So You Think You
Can Dance), Shane Sparks (So You Think You Can Dance), John Peters, Nu Stylz Cicily & Olisa, and
Kellie Messerly (Director of Vibe dance studio and Origin's dance company). Anna continued her dance
training throughout college though graduating with a B.A. in Home and Family Studies. Additionally,
during her summers at college she was an instructor with Precision Dance Camps.
In 2008, she was able to return to Campbell's Dance Studio where she taught Company Jazz, Jazz
Technique and Contemporary/Lyrical. Anna has a passion for dance and choreography and loves
continuing her dance education. While not teaching, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband and
son.
*Anna currently teaches Intermediate/Advanced Jazz
N i c o l e L e w i s
Nicole Lewis began her dance training in 5th grade, taking classes in a variety of styles, but her passion
was hip hop. Nicole was trained under the direction of Eric Saradpon (director of FORMality) at Academy
of Performing Arts and Formality Dance Academy (now known at Studio 429). During her ttraining at
Studio 429 Nicole was a part of "Tru-Definition" (the junior team), and "Breakthrough", and finally joined
the adult team "Choreo Cookies" (under the direction of Emmett Agapay and Jeff Morales) her senior year
of high school, making her one of the youngest members of Choreo Cookies that year. While training at
Studio 429 Nicole had the opportunity to learn from and dance with many well-known hip hop instructors
and dancers, as well as having opportunities to perform in hip hop show and competitions throughout
California. She also was co-instructor for the Studio 429 Summer Dance Camps for 2 years, and co-
directed the studio’s recreational team, Rated G, with Emmett Agapay in 2008.
Today, Nicole enjoys dancing for the "Super Galactic Beat Manipulators" directed by Vinh Nguyen and
Justin Vaughn. This talented San Diego based hip hop dance team was founded by Jabbawockee Kevin
Brewer.
*Nicole currently teaches all Monday Hip Hop classes
was hip hop. Nicole was trained under the direction of Eric Saradpon (director of FORMality) at Academy
of Performing Arts and Formality Dance Academy (now known at Studio 429). During her ttraining at
Studio 429 Nicole was a part of "Tru-Definition" (the junior team), and "Breakthrough", and finally joined
the adult team "Choreo Cookies" (under the direction of Emmett Agapay and Jeff Morales) her senior year
of high school, making her one of the youngest members of Choreo Cookies that year. While training at
Studio 429 Nicole had the opportunity to learn from and dance with many well-known hip hop instructors
and dancers, as well as having opportunities to perform in hip hop show and competitions throughout
California. She also was co-instructor for the Studio 429 Summer Dance Camps for 2 years, and co-
directed the studio’s recreational team, Rated G, with Emmett Agapay in 2008.
Today, Nicole enjoys dancing for the "Super Galactic Beat Manipulators" directed by Vinh Nguyen and
Justin Vaughn. This talented San Diego based hip hop dance team was founded by Jabbawockee Kevin
Brewer.
*Nicole currently teaches all Monday Hip Hop classes
J a m e s S i d e l a
James Sidela began his dance training at the age of 13, the following year he joined his high schools all
male hip hop dance team “San Marcos All Male” and was a member for 3 years, becoming captain of the
team his senior year. During his training he was noticed by Erik Saradpon, founder of the hip hop dance
company “EKETC”, and was placed onto the company’s junior team, “Flipside”.
James has had the opportunity to compete in many hip hop competitions throughout San Diego county,
at many of which his team was in the top 3.
James has had the privilege of teaching hip hop classes all over San Diego, most recently for Vista High
School and Carlsbad High School’s varsity dance team “Excalibur”. James has a passion for dance and
hopes to influence others through his teaching.
male hip hop dance team “San Marcos All Male” and was a member for 3 years, becoming captain of the
team his senior year. During his training he was noticed by Erik Saradpon, founder of the hip hop dance
company “EKETC”, and was placed onto the company’s junior team, “Flipside”.
James has had the opportunity to compete in many hip hop competitions throughout San Diego county,
at many of which his team was in the top 3.
James has had the privilege of teaching hip hop classes all over San Diego, most recently for Vista High
School and Carlsbad High School’s varsity dance team “Excalibur”. James has a passion for dance and
hopes to influence others through his teaching.