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< Back Gina Quintana Faculty: Creative Movement Gina comes to us with over twenty five years of teaching experience. A graduate of University of California, Irvine with a degree in dance, Gina has taught ballet, jazz, tap, modern, creative movement, and cotillion in studios and schools throughout central and Southern California. When she isn't in the studio she can be found at elementary schools with The Wooden Floor, and in hospitals teaching dance for Parkinson's disease, and Discovery Arts, bringing the arts to hospitalized children. She also teaches at UCP in their recreation department, and spends her evenings performing at Disneyland. Gina is grateful for her many opportunities to share the joy of dance! gina@southcoastperformingarts.com

< Back Megan Anderson Faculty: Jazz Megan Anderson has been dancing for 8 years and loves dance with all of her heart. Her favorite style is jazz funk, but she has trained and continues to train in a variety of styles. She is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of jazz and educating young dancers on the history of Jazz, to help them better understand the origins of certain movements. She believes understanding the history of the movement is extremely important for growth and development of technique. As an SCPA alumni, she is excited to join the faculty and help to train the next generation of SCPA dancers!

SCPA Faculty Victoria Serra Owner Vicki is SCPA's original Dance Mom! She is passionate about continuing the legacy of her daughter, Talia Serra Bradley. Lee mas Shawna Skipps Operations Director Shawna Skipps is the Operations Director at SCPA, where she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Lee mas Carolyn Lovett Ballet Director Carolyn serves as SCPA's Ballet Director. She also runs Lovett Dance Center, a renowned ballet training program. Lee mas Megan Buell Front Office Megan is a dance mom, turned faculty member. She also serves as Booster Club president for the Competition Teams at SCPA. Lee mas Jordyn Jones Faculty: Jazz Jordyn is an SCPA alumni and currently teaches Jazz Lee mas Ashley Parker Faculty: Duckies, Combo, Jazz Ashley teaches a variety of styles for our youngest dancers. She is passionate about creating a safe & fun space for all her students. Lee mas Lauren Roberson Faculty: Hip Hop Lauren currently teaches Hip Hop Lee mas Stacey Serra Hammond Owner Stacey is the Owner of SCPA. She has a passion for travel and enjoys spending time with family. Lee mas Jessica Parr Competitive Director Jessica serves as the Competitive Director at SCPA. She believes in motivating and educating students of all levels and from all walks of life. Lee mas Tasha Skipps Tasha is a life-long dancer with a passion for positivity & creativity. Lee mas Anessa Davies Faculty: Tap Anessa Davies joined SCPA as a Tap instructor in 2024. She currently attends CSULB and continues her training in many different styles. Lee mas Lindsey Lee Faculty: Jazz, Contemporary Lindsey is an award winning teacher and choreographer. When she's not teaching, she's probably taking her daughters to their dance class! Lee mas Gina Quintana Faculty: Creative Movement Gina has over 25 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about bringing dance & the arts to hospitals and schools. Lee mas Rachel Scott Faculty: Jazz Rachel is a beloved ballet teacher at SCPA. When not teaching, you can find her behind a camera, perfecting her dance photography skills. Fun Fact: She is the photographer for many of our faculty headshots Lee mas Julie Rhoton Artistic Director Julie is the Artistic Director at SCPA and passionately works to provide an inclusive space for all dancers Lee mas MJ Wolff Creative Director As Creative Director for SCPA, MJ Wolff consistently creates award winning choreography, while helping to inspire & nurture our dancers Lee mas Megan Anderson Faculty: Jazz Megan is one of SCPA's alumni and has returned to teach Jazz to young dancers. Lee mas Colin Harabedian Faculty: Hip Hop Colin brings a unique blend of experience to SCPA. He is passionate about spreading positivity. Lee mas Devyn Lovett Faculty: Ballet Devyn is a seasoned performer and award winning ballet dancer. He brings fun and creativity to his classes and enjoys watching dancers embrace ballet. Lee mas Chantal Ricci Faculty: Ballet, Combo Chantal is an accomplished dancer & choreographer. She currently teaches ballet to some of our youngest dancers and enjoys sharing the love for dance with the community. Lee mas