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Brian
Drogosch [ e-mail
Brian]
(Lyrical, Jazz) As a competitive dancer
Brian was a member of the 1996 and 1998 National Champions at the American Dance
Championships in Myrtle Beach. He then started his career at the prestigious Performing
Arts Center in Los Angeles on scholarship under the direction of Joe Malone. He
has appeared on the television show “3rd Rock From the Sun”. He has
danced at the American Choreography Awards, The Nutcracker in Los Angeles, worked
on the movie “These Old Broads” with Debbie Reynolds, Joan Collins,
Shirley McClain, and Elizabeth Taylor, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, The set of
“Alley McBeal” and Tremaine Dance Conventions. Brian has been teaching
for six years, specializing in Lyrical and Ballet. His students have won national
recognition and numerous awards from competitions all over the country.
Sonya Buitrago Hardy
[e-mail
Sonya ]
(Jazz, Tap, Competition, Combo; specializing
in younger children) Sonya grew up in Livermore
and now resides in Tracy. Sonya has been dancing since the young age of 6 years
old. She has danced with numerous teachers and choreographers. She has also choreographed
and performed in a variety of shows and musicals in the area. This past Fall her
choreography was seen in Pleasanton Playhouse's "South Pacific.". Sonya
is the mother of 4 children, and her love of dance and children has led her into
teaching for over 19 years. Sonya is also a judge for national competitions. Many
of her dancers have won numerous overall scores and top choreography awards at
State and National competitions. Sonya is looking forward to bringing her expertise
to the Tracy High Dance Team this upcoming season
Shawnel
Buitrago Herbst [e-mail
Shawnel]
(Jazz, Tap, Combo) Shawnel has been involved
with dancing since the age of 2 1/2, training with multiple studios and teachers
in the Bay Area. She has always aspired to become a teacher and owner herself.
During her 6 years as a member of the San Francisco 49er “Gold Rush”
cheerleader, she has had the chance to perform in such locations as Canada, Japan,
China and Austria. She also has had the opportunity to tour overseas with the
USO to Bosnia, Croatia and Hungary to entertain American Troops for Independence
Day. She has been involved in community theater for the past 10 years and "Little
Shop of Horrors", "South Pacific"and "Nunsense"
for Pleasanton Playhouse! Shawnel and Vickie most recently were awarded a Pleasanton
Player's award for top choreography for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
If you look closely, Shawnel can also be seen in the feature film "Flubber"
with Robin Williams. The dedication of Shawnel and her students have led them
to many awards and accomplishments.
Bill Langley [e-mail
Bill]
(Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Competition Team Director) Starting
out as a competitive dancer he appeared on the nationally televised 1996 American
Dance Championships, where his team was crowned national champions. He attended
Oakland University, and Wayne State University both on dance scholarships. He
has performed with the Oakland Dance Theatre, Bob McGrath of Sesame Street; and
on the television show Club Connect. He has choreographed numbers for The Children’s
Miracle Network, Jerry Lewis Telethon, 2002 Variety Clubs International Convention
in Palm Springs, The Reel Awards at The Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, The
San Jose Saber Kittens, The Stockton Shock, and numerous NBA half time shows.
As a teacher in Michigan, Bill’s students have performed on Star Search with
Arsenio Hall, the movie “Pixel Perfect” by Disney, reoccurring roles
on Even Stevens, The Young and The Restless, Thats So Raven, Tracy Ulman Specials
on HBO, Rent and Fame on Broadway, and Touring casts of Fosse, Movin’ Out
and Mamma Mia. Bill has been teaching dance for 13 years and his students have
won numerous high score and top awards at competitions all over the United States.
Lori Fletcher[e-mail
Lori ]
(Jazz, Tap, Combo)
Lori has ben dancing since the age of 4 and has continued
doing so ever since! She was a competitive dancer with over 14 years experience
and numerous Overall scores to her credit. Lori has also been involved with cheerleading
in both the high school and college level. She has also had othe chance to cheer
at the professional level with the Oakland Skates in 1997. Lori was als fortunate
to have danced with Gregory Hines at the SF Opera House in 1995. She has
had the opportunity to work with many different studios and instructors here in
the bay area since she began teaching in 1996. Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and cheerleading
are the many area of Lori's expertise. Lori enjoys teaching and hopes to share
the love of dance with all her students in her classes at TTPA.
Victoria
George[e-mail
Vickie]
(Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Ballroom)
Vickie
has been dancing for the past twenty years with an emphasis in jazz, ballet, modern,
lyrical, ballroom, tap, and musical theatre. She has performed all over the United
States with studios and independent color guards, as well as in Prague with the
CSUH dance department. After being a competitive dancer for six years, she continued
on the teach at dance studios and schools in the bay area. She has instructed
for the United Spirit Association, S.S. Dance Express, Blue Devils Drum and Bugle
Corps, Granada High School Color Guard, Junction Avenue Middle School, and Pleasanton
Playhouse. Vickie received her Bachelors from Cal State Hayward and is currently
on the dance faculty at Las Positas College. She is excited to be joining the
TTPA family and is looking forward to a great season!
Shanna
Otterstetter[e-mail
Shanna]
(Hip-Hop)
Shanna
has been dancing and teaching for the past fourteen years. Training with the bay
area's finest, from Culture Shock to the San Francisco Mission dance troupe, and
with experts such as Barry Youngblood, and Allan Frias, Shanna has experienced
hip hop from many different styles and opinions. She has had the honor of dancing
at the Raiders half time extravaganza, battling with hip hop pros, and teaching
children from all over the bay area. From the competitive world, to after school
programs, her fun choreography, and unique style, have received Choreography,
Precision, and Top scores in regional, and national competitions. She is excited
to bring her love of dance, and passion for teaching to the Triple Threat crew
for years to come.
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