Jenny Baran, fell in love with tap dance at age four, the moment her Grandmother taught her a “time step” on the kitchen floor. Jenny has since received training in advanced tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theater and acting. Her formal training includes Schumacher’s School of Dance, Notre Dame De Namur University’s School of Theater and San Jose State University’s School of Music & Dance.

Jenny believes you never stop learning/dancing. Currently, she studies tap improvisation under the direction of tap legend, Sam Weber, and is pursuing certification in babywearing dance fitness with Joimove International.

Passionate about showmanship, Jenny has performed in theatrical works such as A Christmas Carol, Grease, Gypsy, Wild Honey, and The Skin of Our Teeth. She performed with Shrungaar of Northern California, an award-winning traditional Indian dance team under the direction of Madhavi Desai.  As a flyer/dancer for CHEER San Francisco, Jenny performed at America’s Best Cheerleading Competition, California’s Great America, San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and various pride parades throughout the country. Recently, she won the “Air Guitar Challenge” on KOFYTV20’s  Dance Party.

To bring out the authentic entertainer and star power within every dancer, Jenny’s dance philosophy and instruction focuses on infusing dance technique with stage presence and the all-important ingredient of having fun!

Vicktoriea “Torie” Carroll was born in Sherwood, AR.  She began dancing at the age of 2 at North Little Rock School of Dance.  Torie began competing at the age of 5 and began teaching as a Junior in High School at the age of 16.  She was awarded her first choreography award at the age of 17 and has since won numerous choreography awards at both the Regional and National level in Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop.  Torie is a graduate of Davidson College in North Carolina where she was Captain of the Dance Team.  While at Davidson, she founded a Non-Profit Organization entitled Forever Pressing Forward in which she seeks to use dance and other art forms to address racism, domestic violence, police brutality and other social issues.  After graduating from Davidson, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Dance, Torie decided to move to San Jose to pursue her love for dance and for teaching.  As a teacher, it is her desire to inspire and encourage children to foster their love for dance as both an athletic sport and an expressive form of art.

Tayler has been teaching since the age of 15 and currently teaches group fitness classes at Cardio Barre SF. She is excited to continue passing along her love and passion for the art of dance to the next generations.

As master choreographer and instrutor, Jadell trained exclusively in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern dance. Jadell Lee trained under professionals who taught at the Alvin Ailey School in San Francisco and trained with professionals who danced with the Phillipine Ballet Theatre, Ballet Pacifica, and the Los Angeles Ballet. Jadell has also danced for (CODA) Company of Dance Artists , the Inland Dance Theatre and Amped Entertainment.

Jadell has performed for televised events such as ACT-SO Competition’s awards ceremony, Kevin Johnson’s Mayoral Inauguration, and has choreographed the opening productions of the Miss Black California Pageant, the Miss Black Sacramento Pageant, the Little Miss Capital City Pageant, as well as the Miss Greater Inland Empire Pageant.

In addition, Jadell has choreographed productions for the University of California, Riverside’s homecoming extravaganza, “Midnight Madness.” He also choreographed a Promo for John’s Incredible Pizza, which was featured in their California, and Nevada locations. Holding various positions, Jadell has served as dance instructor, competition team director, dance coordinator, and marketing director for numerous academies, studios, and non-profit organizations throughout the Inland Empire, such as Bowen Hayes School of the Arts, Riverside Dance Academy, Brooklyn Dance Academy, Kristi’s Forever Dancin’ Dance Studio, LJR Arts Academy, and Tiffany’s Dance Academy. He has also worked for the Moreno Valley Unified School District as Vista Heights Middle School’s Competition Team Coach. In Addition, Jadell served as a faculty member and talent coach for dance competitions and scholarship programs.

Jadell is known for his high-energy and dynamic, ICreate workshops, where participants engage in INNERaction, which involves positive and productive self-esteem development, communal development, and productive conflict resolution. They also learn to model and reflect self awareness and purpose activation. Jadell also continues to bring life, energy and inspiration through his book, Your First Position: A Simple Guide to Self-Discovery, Activation, and Breakthrough.

He is an active professional speaker who brings a fresh perspective of life to audiences across the country. He enjoys constantly feeding his creativity through leadership seminars, personal development writing, and growing in his artistry for dance. Jadell values time laughing with his family and has grown to understand that genuine relationships are the key to fulfillment in life. Jadell Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance with a focus on experimental and unconventional choreographyfrom the University of California, Riverside.

Angelica fell in love with Hip Hop culture at a very young age, since then has dedicated part of her studies, work and research to teach the importance of urban art to the development of a healthy and just society. She traveled Brazil with her dance company, from big cities to small communities in the rainforest to study cultures and their performances. Angelica believes in dance as a tool for social change and self-awareness; it is not only about technique, it is about the ways in which dance presents the possibilities of one’s body, and teach how to overcome barriers and connect with communities.

 While studying at Utah State University, Sara became a member of the university hip hop dance company “Vilociti.” It was with this talented crew of dancers that Sara choreographed and performed at several major events, spring showcases, and workshops.  She graduated with her Bachelor Degree in social work with an emphasis in psychology. Sara taught as a full-time teacher at an elementary school for children with autism in Salt Lake City, Utah. Along with working as a youth counselor, a school teacher, and now a mother to a busy toddler, Sara has continued dancing and teaching.   Most recently Sara taught as a Zumba and hip hop dance instructor in several studios in the Idaho/Utah region. Sara has a big heart, a passion for dance, and loves to inspire confidence in children and adults.

saras@principalarts.com

Micah will be splitting her time between both programs teaching all age groups from infants to adults!

Courtney will be splitting her time between both of our programs teaching all ages.

At the age of 18 he was invited by San Francisco State University to teach various workshops. At that time he also toured the U.S. performing with different Dance companies.

In the U.S. he began teaching capoeira at a dance academy in Santa Cruz, CA. He then moved on to Hawaii, where he was the pioneer of capoeira. For the last 24 years he has been teaching classes and workshops throughout the United States and building groups in California, Colorado, Hawaii and Texas.