DMDA'S Wonderful Staff!!!

 David Aguilar was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and has trained in various dance styles. Some including, HipHop, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and various street styles giving him a wide variety of knowledge. He also trained competitively under ‘Royal Dance Works’ and ‘Elektro Dance Academy’ for years. David is now teaching HipHop, Contemporary, and Movement Exploration classes for different dance studios around the valley. He has choreographed for different professional performance opportunities around Arizona; one being ‘Tempe Fashion Show’. He showcases his choreography and performs under his own name, as well as under ‘JigFam’, a collective of multitalented Artists,  whom he is also a member of. David aspires to continue expanding his knowledge as a Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor, and Performer in order to give back and grow with Dancers around the world.  

I am Luis Castro, a passionate

choreographer and teacher from El Paso, Texas, whose love of dance was sparked

by the lively rhythms of Latin

ballroom dancing. The dance floor

has always been my haven, a place where I can be who I truly am and freely express myself.  As a collegiate student of several dance styles including jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary,

I'm always amazed by the diverse

range of expression and movement. My background in Latin ballroom dancing continues to educate and inspire my choreography, bringing

emotion, sincerity, and rhythm to

every routine.

 Brittany Corrigan has over 25 years of dance experience working as a dancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an experienced dancer, choreographer and educator in Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Ballet. She has had the opportunity to work with several esteemed choreographers and dancers from around the world and has trained and performed at multiple venues in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. She attended Santa Clara University with a Theatre Arts Scholarship for Dance and was on the SCU Dance Team. Most recently, Brittany spent the past 6 years at Funkmode dancing and instructing and also trained at Alonzo King Lines Ballet. She relocated to Arizona in August 2023 and is currently a Company dancer with Nhan Ho Project and Wight Noise Dance Company. In September she had her first performance in AZ at the Show Me Choreography Showcase. She is excited to be a part of the dance community here in AZ and is looking forward to continuing her passion for dancing and teaching dancers of all ages and levels.

Native of Arizona, Velaine Jollé has been a lover of the world of dance for as long as

she can remember. She began her dance training at the age of 3 at On Stage Dance

Academy under the guidance of Rose Trioani and the inspiring, Michaela Romero.

Velaine broadened her scope with tumbling, cheerleading, wrestling and

bodybuilding throughout her teens and early 20’s. She studied and danced more at

G.C.C. with the Physical Graffiti Co. and the greatness of Lenna DeMarco. She’s

traveled and performed throughout the nation with many dance companies and

entertainment corporations like Nebellen, Twilight Productions, and Dance Fx for over

a decade. This gave her the exposure and knowledge of more urban styles like hip

hop and all the genres within it. With over 30 years of teaching, performing and sharing

her passion of dance with others, she has been awarded both regional and national

choreography, overall high placings and judge’s awards throughout the competitive

dance circuit as well as, directed over a decade of productions with a cast of 150 plus

amazing students. Velaine's certification with Acrobatic Arts keeps her strong,

knowledgeable, and on trend with her favorite genres to teach: acrobatic tumbling

and technical dance skills. She equally enjoys creating and training in lyrical, jazz,

contemporary, and foundational hip hop styling. She is extremely grateful to be able

to be an artist of dance and excited to work with the next generation of artists and

dancers!

 Miss Sara has had a passion and love for dance for as long as she can remember. Starting dance at the age of 3, she has trained in a variety of styles including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theater, Modern, Jazz Funk, Acro, and Ballroom. Having an Associates Degree in fine arts, a Jazz Certification with Dance Educators of America, and Certification with AZDanceMed (training to assess and progress dancers using efficient exercises), Sara believes that you can never stop growing. She continues her education daily through new experiences and her current professional dance career.

 Over the years she has toured with the Utah Ballroom Dance Company, danced for: 13th Floor Haunted House, I.D.E.A Dance Fashion Show, Dancing for the stars Charity Event, a music video shot in LA, and has found success in Ballroom competitions. During the summer of 2019 she was given the opportunity to train with Staib Dance Company in Sorrento, Italy. Recently performing in “Fright Fest” and “Holiday in the Park” at Six Flags Over Texas, she was able to train in a Rockette/ Precision style show called “The Jingle Belles” for the Holidays. Sara has also booked and filmed a commercial with CenturyLink, and continues to explore different opportunities of performing and teaching. 

 Teaching since 2015 has allowed her to choreograph and teach throughout the community. She directed and choreographed “The Polar Express” show at Amped Coffee Company, along with being a guest choreographer at Boulder Creek High School. Her choreography has been recognized and awarded at various competitions. Though the biggest reward of all is seeing her students chase and achieve their dreams and goals. While perfecting their technique, building confidence, and instilling a healthy, balanced lifestyle, Sara has a passion for helping dancers go from good to great!

 I’m Kadynce Ross, I am from Boise, Idaho and go to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I study Kinesiology Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sports Performance and minor in Dance. I have trained in multiple different genres of dance and have fallen in love with it all. For the past year I have had the privilege to travel with Velocity Dance Convention as an MVA+ dancer. I have performed with Now United, Ava Max, and most recently Tove Lo. I have been so blessed with all of the opportunities that dance has given me over the years and I am excited to see where dance will take me next. Currently I am a student, I teach, and choreograph. 

Mikayla Skogen started a ballet class at the age of three years old at Dynamic Motion Dance Academy and fell in love. She’s been dancing ever since. She has danced all styles such as ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, modern, contemporary, tap, and musical theater. Although her favorite by far is, Ballet. She has been a guest ballerina for a few studios around Arizona and attended college for Dance Education at GCU (Grand Canyon University). She is also certified in Ballet through DMA (Dance Masters of America). Currently she is a dance teacher at the place where it all began, Dynamic Motion Dance Academy and absolutely adores teaching the little ones. She has a passion for children and and for dance and thankfully she has a job that combines those two together. She would love to own her own studio one day and continue to share her love for dance with others!