Jiyeon
Jiyeon Han is a ballet instructor with over a decade of professional experience in classical and contemporary ballet. Trained in the Vaganova method, she performed with the Gwangju City Ballet Company in South Korea and continues to freelance, recently appearing as a soloist in pAnaheim Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Her journey through performance and injury rehabilitation ignited a passion for body alignment and sustainable dance techniques. She combines Vaganova training with somatic ballet techniques, RAD methodology, and injury prevention, integrating this knowledge into her teaching. Jiyeon believes ballet encompasses discipline, expression, and personal growth. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes classical foundations, artistic expression, and body awareness, tailored to each student’s strengths. She also recently ventured into acting, playing a lead role in an upcoming Korean action film.
Allie
Hello, I’m Allie, a 24-year-old professional dancer from Costa Rica, now based in Los Angeles. My career spans diverse experiences, including performing in music videos for artists like Mark Tuan, Imagine Dragons, and The Kid Laroi. I represented Costa Rica in the Hip Hop International 2019 MegaCrew division and was a backup dancer for Armando Infante from 2019 to 2022. I’ve trained extensively, attending top dance conventions in Mexico and learning from industry leaders such as Antoine Troupe, Kolanie Marks, and Tobias Ellehammer. For two years, I was member of HILA, Alexander Chung’s dance company, and taught at Millennium Dance Complex. I’ve also performed at prestigious showcases like Jete and Carnival. Beyond dance, I’m passionate about art—particularly graphic design and painting—and enjoy sharing my creativity on TikTok. I stay active with Pilates and hiking, and cherish time with loved ones. I’m eager to bring my experience and passion to inspire and mentor the next generation of dancers.
Jude Sims
Hello everyone! My name is Jude Sims, and I am thrilled to be joining The Clarissa Dance Studio Team as a dance teacher. I have 6 plus years of experience in hip hop and street styles, and my passion lies in helping students grow their skills, confidence, and love for movement. My background includes Competition dancing, music videos, and live performances. I believe in creating a fun, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where dancers support and encourage each other to grow. I’m so excited to start this journey with all of you and can’t wait to see you shine on the dance floor!
Camila Morena
Camila Morena began her journey as a dancer when she was 4 years old. Starting in Contemporary, she has been trained in many styles like Hip Hop, House, Chicago Footwork, Waacking, Vogue, etc. until choosing to focus on Jazz Funk and Heels. In Brazil, Camila trained with Pedro Reis for 3 years before moving to LA to pursue her career. She has worked with big names such as Samsung, Adidas and YSL and is now signed to Go2Talent Agency. I’ve been dancing since 4 years old and I’ve been trained in multiple styles. I mostly focus on Jazz Funk and Heels as a teacher but I also teach Contemporary. I’ve been teaching now for 7 years and have taught every age and level.
Kate Huntington
Kate Huntington began her early training at ARC School of Ballet in Seattle, Washington, and continued her development through esteemed summer intensives, including those at San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre in New York, and Houston Ballet. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona, performing works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, and Martha Graham. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the Eller College of Management. Currently, Kate is dancing professionally with American Contemporary Ballet in Los Angeles while completing her Pilates certification.
Daniel Prado
Daniel Prado is a passionate dancer and educator that have collaborated for multiple productions in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and the US. His training focuses on Latin styles, Commercial dance, and Hip Hop. As a firm believer of the power of dance and collaboration, Daniel applies a holistic approach to help people grow through dance and movement in an environment fostered by enjoyment, curiosity and respect.
Cristian Clark
Hello there! My name is Cristian Clark, I am professional dancer and actor from Puerto Rico based in Los Angeles, CA and I would like to teach at your studio. I’m looking to build my name as a choreographer and share my knowledge within choreography, freestyle, and foundational styles. Open to teaching a choreography class, Hip-Hop class, or a freestyle class. I taught in Puerto Rico from the age of 14 to 16 to kids and adults both Hip-Hop choreography and freestyle as well as the crew I was a part of. When I moved to Texas at 16 I was the only Hip-Hop dancer/teacher in the area for which I choreographed for schools holiday shows and participated on numerous events. Now in LA I teach open classes as well as privates.