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INSTRUCTORS

Our talented team help students reach their fullest potential

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Jody Bill

Jody has been seen on the Diamond Head Theatre stage in many productions. She has earned her Level 2 certificate from Dance Masters of America and is an instructor of Special Education at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Jody also teaches musical theatre and tap at Destination Dance Hawaii.

Classes:
Young Keiki Stage Dance (Ages 4-7)
Jazz for Musical Theatre (Ages 7+)

Instructor Vanessa Chong

Vanessa Chong

Vanessa has studied flamenco in Spain, New Mexico and California. She teaches Flamenco classes for ages 16+.

Classes:
Flamenco Levels 1&2

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Victoria Chang

Victoria has been dancing and performing most of her life, specifically training in tap under Caryn Yee. She has performed in many productions at DHT and has taught and choreographed at different performing arts schools and programs over the years.

Classes:
Beginning Tap (Ages 8+)

Instructor Anna Motteler

Anna Motteler

Anna has performed in Crazy For You, The Will Rogers Follies, Oliver!, 42nd St., Phantom and Camelot. She is a teacher and choreographer at Queen Emma Ballet. She graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts and performed with the State of Alabama Ballet.

Classes:

Musical Theatre Tap Lvl. 1&2
Daytime Broadway Jazz
Daytime Tap
Daytime Ballet & Stretch

Nanilisa Pascua

Nanilisa is a music educator at schools and is a vocal coach. Nanilisa has also served as musical director for Diamond Head Theatre’s Shooting Stars since its inception. Nanilisa received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Classes:
Broadway Vocals (Ages 8+)

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John Rampage

John is well known to Honolulu audiences and has directed and/or choreographed countless award-winning shows. He serves as Artistic Director at Diamond Head Theatre and teaches dance. Learn more about his career that has spanned more than 25 years at Diamond Head Theatre.

Classes:
Broadway Jazz
Silver Stars

Instructor Shannon Winpenny

Shannon Winpenny

Shannon has studied at several prestigious acting schools in Chicago including The Second City. She has been writing, directing and performing in Chicago and Honolulu for more than 15 years. In 2007, she opened Laughtrack Theater Co.

Classes:
Acting for Children
Acting for High School
Acting for Adults

Instructor Caryn Yee

Caryn Yee

Caryn specializes in choreography and has performed in many of Diamond Head Theatre’s shows. She also teaches & choreographs for the Aloha Tap Company out of Hawaii Ballet Theatre. She received her training at Punahou Dance School, Dupree Academy and The Edge in Los Angeles.

Classes:
Adult Multi-Level Tap