Aaron Medina

Aaron first explored movement in high school as a member of his high school choir where he mastered the art of step touch and the infamous jazz square. Interested in a career in musical theatre, Aaron began taking numerous classes in different dance genres including hip-hop, street jazz, jazz funk, and contemporary. He is currently the artistic director of Soundbox Studios and teaches there regularly. He is a resident instructor and choreographer at Vdanse Studios where he has many regional and national award-winning accolades. He also is a resident instructor at various Houston area studios. He guest choreographs and guest teaches for private and public schools and companies all over the nation. While teaching and mentoring, Aaron strives to broaden his dance vocabulary by taking all styles and immersing himself in all things dance.

Madison Araiza

Araiza is a Houston-based movement artist, choreographer, and educator with a BFA in Contemporary Dance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She has performed across the U.S. and Canada, including work with Lamondance in Vancouver, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, Aufheben Dance Ensemble, and choreographer Robbie Moore. Since 2020, Araiza has been teaching in both Houston and Vancouver, bringing to the studio a teaching philosophy grounded in strength, individuality, and artistry. A certified yoga and fitness instructor, she integrates power vinyasa and functional movement into her classes to help dancers build physical resilience, deepen their body awareness, and develop long, sustainable careers. Transitioning from performance to teaching has been a meaningful evolution in her career, and she looks forward to continuing to support the next generation of artists.

Song Teng - Guest Artist

Graduated from Shenzhen Arts School, China, and continued his professional Classical Ballet training at the Houston Ballet Academy and Houston Ballet II. He won the most potential artist award at the Hong Kong Asian Grand Prix in 2015. And, a full scholarship with New Zealand School Of Dance in 2016-2017. In 2018 he joins the Houston Ballet II starting his professional dance career. He received the Most Potential Artist Award from the Houston Ballet and joins the company in 2019, soon has been promoted to Corps de Ballet in the company.

Greta Giasson

My name is Greta Giasson. Dance has been my passion for over 15 years. I started dancing professionally in 2017 when I performed at the Super Bowl in Houston with SoReal. Since then I have placed top 3 at WOD Houston with a professional competitive dance team, choreographed for Wyldstyl dance team as well as teaches Vdanse Studios, Soundbox, Garage 713, and additional Houston area studios. I have had the opportunity to teach dance all over Houston ranging from beginner kindergarten classes to advanced adult classes. I aspire to pass on my knowledge and passion for dance to others. 

Damaris Salazar

Damaris Salazar is a performer and choreographer from Houston, Texas. She began dancing at the age of 11, with a strong foundation in contemporary jazz and ballet, she has honed her skills and won numerous awards for her talent and dedication. Throughout her career, she has trained with industry-leading teachers and continues to push herself to grow and improve as a dancer and choreographer. With roots in performative and competitive dance, she’s taught at various studios in the metropolitan area. Damaris is currently in her 3rd season as a Clutch City Dancer for the Houston Rockets and a proud member of the 713 Crew, a hip hop company based out of Garage 713 Studio. They recently represented Houston in Dancechella, 2024 competition in Gold Coast, Australia.  She has participated in various creative videos and has directed and choreographed some of her own. She continues to train in various styles, which has led her to become a well rounded, student, choreographer and performer!

Kevin King

Kevin Chapman King is an American Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor based in Houston, Texas. Kevin has been exposed to dance since the age of 5, earning many titles.  It began with his mother, Ms.Barbara King, who founded King’s Dancing Centre and Barbara King Dance Company over 35 years ago. Kevin performed and competed nationally and throughout Europe.  Kevin trained with the top coaches in the U.S. and abroad.  He moved to London to further his training with World Champions Corky and Shirley Ballas, while training alongside Dancing with the Stars’ pros Mark Ballas, Derek Hough, and Julianne Hough.  Kevin placed 2nd at the United States National Championships in 2001 and was honored by being chosen to represent the U.S. at the World Championships. He was named 2001 Canadian Open Champion and was also honored as the Emerald Ball Amateur Champion in 2000 and 2002.  Kevin continued performing on television shows, dance productions, and competing around the world representing the United States.

Dwayne Cook

Dwayne Cook began dancing at the age of three at The Houston Ballet Academy/J.C. Sanderson Elementary for the Performing Arts. He continued his training at Lamar Fleming Middle School Fine Arts Academy and was accepted into HSPVA. He joined Exclamation Dance Co. in 2006. Dwayne has also trained at the Ailey School, the School of American Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem,PNB, Complexions and NDT, ALONZO KING: LINES. Dwayne is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.  Dwayne has performed works by world renowned choreographers such  as George Balanchine, ALVIN AILEY, Ben Stevenson, Matthew Rushing, Dwight Rhoden, William Forsyth, Judith Jamison, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Battle, Thang Dao, Garrett Smith, Ronald K Brown, Christopher Huggins, etc. He has performed as a principal and guest artist for companies such as Houston Ballet, Houston Ballet II, Philadanco, METdance, Rhode Island Ballet, and Vitacca Ballet ,ODC/ San Francisco Ballet. His commercial credits include dancing for Frank Gatson (Beyoncé), Chris Brown, Anthony Burrell, So You Think You Can Dance 8,9,10 (Top 30) and Jazmine Sullivan, Kehlani. His Broadway credits include The Wiz, Kinky Boots and Disney: The Little Mermaid, RENT, SUPER FREAK: Rick James Story NTL Tour, R&H Cinderella. Film/Tv Credits: Idlewild, BMF (Season 3), Bridezillas 

Whylan Rucker

Whylan Rucker, a Beaumont Texas native, has studied the art of dance through various styles, including, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, hip hop, and musical theater since the age of 6. She served as captain of her Drill Team, a member of her high school dance company,  classically trained at The Beaumont Ballet Theatre (also known as Bonnie Cokinos School of Dance), and trained competitively at Taylor Dance Studio. She amplified her dance training through various conventions and competitions, including Dance Masters of America, JUMP, LA Dance Magic, International Dance Challenge, and West Coast Dance Explosion. During her collegiate years, Whylan enhanced her experience as a choreographer and director by working at The Art of Dance Studio, teaching ballet, jazz, and contemporary. Currently, she resides in Houston, Texas, where she teaches both commercial and recreational dance classes and serves as a high school dance director. Under TheWhy Dance & Consultant Services, LLC., Whylan shares her knowledge and passion for dance by offering a plethora of dance services to various schools and dance studios across the region. Her goal is to spread her passion and knowledge for dance and performing arts, with a focus on execution and performance quality. More importantly, she has the true desire to help dancers of all backgrounds understand WHY they love to dance.

Sarah Kohles

Sarah Kohles, a versatile, professional dancer, and seasoned teacher specializing in Contemporary, Ballet, and Jazz, is eager to contribute her passion and skills to our dance family. A graduate of Joffrey Ballet School NYC, she immersed herself in their Contemporary & Jazz Pre-Professional Program and further honed her craft through intensives with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Having embarked on her professional journey in 2022, Sarah became a vital member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet before captivating audiences at the Joyce Theater with Queer the Ballet. Beyond the stage, Sarah is committed to mentorship and teaching, aspiring to share her experience with students. Her classes promise to blend technique, creativity, and an infectious enthusiasm for the transformative power of dance. With a profound desire to learn, grow, and contribute, Sarah brings years of experience and an unwavering passion for the art form.

Jada Tyler

Jada Tyler is the new Acrobatic instructor at Vdanse Academy. She has over 10 years of dance, professional choreography, and instruction experience. Jada specializes in Acrobatics and Tumbling classes. However, she trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop. She has trained with Majestic’s Dance Works, Apex Cheer, Dance Du Coeur, and METdance. Jada currently is an undergrad student at Houston Baptist University going for her bachelors in Marketing. She is also the studio owner of En Pointe Dance Academy and the founder of 8 Counts Dance Team. Jada instructs and choreography routines for Stafford MSD, Extended Day program, local drill teams within the Fort Bend County area, Studio V in Missouri City, Texas, at local drill/dance auditions, etc. A saying that she not only goes by, but instills in every dancer is, “Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.”

Aidan Wolf

Aidan Wolf began her dance career at the age of three in Colorado. In 2015 Aidan completed her training at the Colorado Ballet Academy to then accept merit scholarships to study as a trainee at the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. She spent her summers with Belliston Ballet, Kinetic Arts Dance, Artistic Fusion, Sweatshop, MODAS, Joffrey NYC & LA, Francisco Gella, SONDER, and Complexions. Aidan then worked with Arch Ballet and taught for Virginia Beach Ballet Academy before joining Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company. She spent the next 4 seasons with Complexions, and following this performed with the Queer Ballet at the Joyce Theatre in 2023. Aidan most recently spent the spring season as a company artist with Zikr Dance Ensemble and is currently in her first season with Vitacca Ballet.

Robin Judice

Robin Judice has been involved in dance most of her life either as a student, performer/professional or as a teacher/choreographer. She is a native Houstonian who has studied with notable teachers in the Houston area and across the country. Robin has performed at the World's Fair in New Orleans and in 1989 named Houston's Best Tap Dancer and represented Houston in New York for the great American tap dance challenge. She was an NFL Houston Oiler Cheerleader and a USFL Houston Gamblers Cheerleader along with many professional performances throughout her career. Her students have won numerous local, regional and national awards along with titles for both dance and pageants in combination with many choreographer awards. Robin has had the pleasure of working with many students and now enjoys many second-generation students. She brings 33 years of class room experience and is excited to be on our teaching team.

Jesus Acosta

Jesus Acosta from Guanajuato, Mexico began dancing at the age of eighteen at Sam Houston State University where he studied and fell in love with dance. He has danced professionally with Houston METdance Company and Hope Stone Dance Company both for four seasons. He is also a founding member for NobleMotion Dance where he danced for nine seasons and Houston Contemporary Dance Company where he danced for 3 seasons. Jesus has worked for MA Dance and Auxiliaries for twenty years teaching, choreographing, and judging all over the United States. Jesus has also worked for Varsity and Varsity Spirit as a judge for 6 years and was recently an esteemed judge on the Jazz Panel for UDA College Nationals. Amongst many others he has choreographed for The Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Houston Contemporary Dance Company and has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine. Mr. Acosta has danced nationally in venues such as The Ailey Theater in New York City, The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Inside/Out Stage at Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts, The Paramount Theater in Boston, Massachusetts, The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California and The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Complex in Salt Lake City among others. For the past five years he has had the honor of sitting as a judge on the Contemporary/Lyrical Panel at The Dance Worlds.