Faculty & Staff
Artistic Directors
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DEIRDRE HAWKINS
SCHOOL FOUNDER
Artistic Director
Hawkins Classical and Contemporary Ballet Company
Luke Hawkins is a NYC-based entertainer, as well as Co-Artistic Director (Tap), choreographer and instructor at Hawkins.
While Luke has excelled in tap dance, he is also a recognized actor and musician.
LUKE HAWKINS
Co-Artistic Director
Musical Theatre/Tap Company
Jacob is the Artistic Director for Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company (HCJC), as well as Artistic Director for the Sacramento Contemporary Dance Company.
He teaches jazz and contemporary dance at all levels, and is certified in the Giordano Method.
JACOB GUTIÉRREZ-MONTOYA
Artistic Director
Contemporary Jazz Company,
Co-Director Parade Troupe
Kelley is the Artistic Director for Jazz Troupe and Modern Dance Troupe (MODt), as well as Assistant Artistic Director for Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company 2 and 3s.
She teaches Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Stretch and PBT to all ages
KELLEY SAIA
Assistant Director,
Contemporary Jazz Company,
Co-Director Jazz Troupe
Kendra is the Precision Coach for the Contemporary Jazz Company (HCJC).
She teaches Jazz and Contemporary, as well as the Giordano Method.
KENDRA BARRERA
Assistant Director
Contemporary Jazz Company,
Co-Director Parade Troupe
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Kelley is Artistic Director for the Jazz Troupe and Co-Artistic Director for the Modern Dance Troupe, as well as Assistant Artistic Director for the Contemporary Jazz Company.
She instructs in Jazz, Contemporary and Modern dance for both children and adults.
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Erin is the Assistant Artistic Director for the Ballet Company.
She teaches the advanced levels of ballet at Hawkins
Emilee is the Co-Artistic Director for the Hip Hop Troupes.
She teaches hip hop and jazz at all ages levels
Elio is the Artistic Director of the Musical Theater Company.
He is an instructor for musical theater and acting.
Will is the Co-Artistic Director of the Hip Hop Troupes.
He is an instructor for hip hop and just an all-around hip guy.
ELIO GUTIERREZ-MONTOYA
Co-Artistic Director
Musical Theatre/Tap Company
ERIN HOGAN
Assistant Director
Ballet Company
EMILEE MERCADO
Co-Artistic Director
Hip Hop Troupe
WILL MCCRAY
Co-Artistic Director
Hip Hop Troupe
Faculty & Staff
Keyla is the Co-Artistic Director of the Tap Company.
She teaches all levels of tap dance and is also trained in jazz and ballet as well.
KEYLA PARKER
Artistic Director
Tap Troupe
Instructors
Kamarri Abe
Christi Axelson
Ryan Blanning
Casey Camacho
Alexandra Cunningham
Niki Dean-Palmer
Samuel Fulk
Aly Homen
Kareem Jenkins
Sarah Marshall
Haley Martinez
Malia Murray
Michael Separovich
Tracy Shearer
Franchesca Sonoyama
Michael Vester
Holly Welpott
Ariel Krystyne Wright
Heather Wysong
Student Instructors
Samantha Axelson
Madison Jones
Isabella Rollins
Madeline Skalet