2015's

Danced From: 2015-2021

What they're up to now: Jessica Marutani was born and raised in Hawaiʻi and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in New York. She is continuing her medical education to become a physician. She has been dancing since age four and is excited to dance again with her teachers, friends, and dance family.

A fond memory of dance: Thank you to all the incredible teachers who have inspired me and taught me lessons I still carry with me today. I am so grateful to celebrate the 40th anniversary and to dance again with this amazing community.

Danced From: 2015-2020

What they're up to now: Currently I live in Charlottesville, Virginia and work are a Registered Nurse on a Thoracic Cardiovascular unit at UVA health. I am also in school at Georgetown University getting my Masters degree to become a Nurse Practitioner. In my free time I like to travel, read and spend time with my family and friends!

A fond memory of dance: I have so many it’s hard to choose but mainly it was any time I got to hang out with my company members! The senior company got to go to New York and we had a blast the whole time! 

Danced From: 2016-2020

What they're up to now: I am now currently a full time student at KCC hoping to pursue the Radiology Technician program while still taking classes here periodically. It feels so good to be back and on stage with the people who’ve shaped me into the dancer I am today. Thank you so much for your support! 

A fond memory of dance: To Ms. Cathy, Mr. Jared, and staff, many of my favorite memories have been made with this studio. I remember watching my first HDS concert and immediately knowing I HAD to dance here. I’ll forever cherish the lessons learned, the obstacles I’ve overcome, and the opportunities this studio provided for me. I wouldn’t be who I am without the support and encouragement from you all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.