Website Founders

Isabelle O. - Class of 2025

As a senior company member at her classical ballet studio, Isabelle has grown into a graceful leader within our dance program. She’s helped set a strong foundation for the work of our council, and she’s brought artistry and strength to featured roles like the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Dewdrop, and Swan Queen at the Pacific Ballet Academy.

We’re so excited to see Isabelle continue to soar at UC Santa Barbara!

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Notable events:

• 9/4/24: Ballet Workshop

• 12/4/24 & 12/13/24: Choreographed Varsity Christmas in the Park dance "Santa Baby" & "Winter Wonderland"

• 1/11/25: Choreographed Waltz of the Flowers' Dewdrop solo

• 3/12/25: Int/Adv Ballet Workshop

• Flower Queen in "Wonderland" + helped choreograph "Flower Queen"

Rise Mentorship: 1 private, 0.75 hrs total

Kaitlyn H. - Class of 2025

Kaitlyn had the privilege of spearheading the creation of our Dance @ NDSJ website to preserve and celebrate the program's achievements. Her accolades span 8 National Championships, 60+ Top 10 group placements, 19x Top 10 soloist titles, and featured roles like Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

We’re so proud of Kaitlyn and can’t wait to see her thrive at Villanova University and UPenn’s School of Dental Medicine!

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Notable events:

• 11/3/23 & 2/11/24: Choreograhed Varsity Halloween Dance "Thriller" 

• 5/14/24: Developed structure for Improvisational Jazz solo with Jazz Band

• 9/3/24: Jazz Workshop

• 11/4/24: November Monthly Workshop

• 1/11/25: Choreograhed "Bird Guhl"

• 2/10/25: Int Lyrical Workshop

• 3/13/25: Beg/Int Contemporary Workshop

• 3/2025: Choreographed ND's Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit Solo

• 3/2025: Spearheaded the RISE Dance Mentorship Program

• 4/23/25: Spearheaded & developed curriculumn for first-ever service event with Sunday Friends Nonprofit

Rise Mentorship: 9 privates, 7 hrs total

Sophia K. - Class of 2026

As a Premier Scottish Highland dancer for over 10 years, Sophia has grown both as a performer and leader. She has competed at regional and national levels and taken on numerous featured roles at her studio. 

We’re excited to see Sophia lead and expand our dance program as NHSDA President next year!

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Notable events:

• 9/5/24: Scottish Highland Workshop

• 1/11/25: Choreographed "Highland Jig"

• 3/11/25: Int Schottish Highland Workshop

• The Mouse in "Wonderland" 

Maddie S. - Class of 2025

As a competitive and recreational dancer of 15+ years, Maddie continues to pursue her passion for dance through RCDC.  From being the featured dancer, Leilani, in Legally Blonde to the Caterpillar in "Wonderland", she hopes to continue her love for dance in college, hoping to major in elementary education with a minor in dance.

We can't wait to see Maddie grow at Cal State Monterey Bay!

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Notable events:

• 2022-25: Choreographed dances for Cheer

• 9/6/24: Hip Hop/Cheer Workshop

• 10/8/24: Tap Workshop

• 10/31/24: Choreographed Varsity Halloween dance

• 12/2/24: Musical Theater Workshop

• 01/11/25: Choreographed "Butterflies"

• 3/14/25: Int Cheer Workshop

• 1/25-4/25: Assistant Choreographer for "Ireland" + "Legally Blonde Remix"

• The Caterpillar in "Wonderland" + helped choreograph "Drama"

Annabel V. - Class of 2025

As a competitive dancer for 16 years, Annabel has loved the supportive and encouraging dance community! From choreographing pieces to playing the role of Alice in "Wonderland", Annabel hopes to continue dancing through college as she pursues a double major in history and clinical psychology.

We’re so proud of Annabel and wish her the best at University of San Diego!

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Notable events:

• 2023-2024 Choreographed for Cheer

• 9/6/24: Hip Hop/Cheer Workshop

• 10/8/24: Tap Workshop

• 3/10/25: Beg Tap Workshop

• Alice in "Wonderland"

• Choreographed "Caterpillar Caterpillar" Tap Duet in "Wonderland" + helped choreograph "Alice in Wonderland"

Website founders in our 2024-25 photoshoot, performing in 'Gallery Walk,' Halloween performances, and Christmas in the Park!