Brianda Montano is a hip hop, ballet, and contemporary dance instructor with over 8
years of training and teaching experience. She has studied under nationally recognized
choreographers and performed in both community and studio competitions. Brianda is
passionate about developing strong performers and creating an encouraging classroom
where dancers can grow, express themselves, and feel inspired.

Brianna Barron is the Education Director for Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, where she has led innovative student programs since 2017. A Loyola Marymount University Dance graduate, she trained at Multrie Dance Academy, Just Plain Dancin’, and received acting training from The Hollywood Group. She has over 16 years of teaching experience, a background performing on both high school and collegiate dance teams. Brianna is a guest instructor at Palos Verdes High School, a choreographer for West Torrance High School, and a Yoga instructor at Iconix Fitness, blending artistry, education, and wellness to inspire dancers and movers of all ages.

Lyssy Salvador, a BFA Dance graduate from Chapman University, has built a versatile career in choreography, performance, and teaching. Trained in the Bay Area and Los Angeles under renowned artists like Azuki Umeda and Ido Tadmor, she currently performs with LA’s Snowtorious and HMG Squared. Lyssy’s choreography has been featured in live concerts and film festivals, earning recognition through the Journey Dance Awards and Future Artists Festival. Based in LA and Orange County, she continues to teach, perform, and contribute to the World of Dance Live Events tour.

Heather Davis has been dancing since the age of 4, starting with ballet. She has enjoyed performing recreationally, on competition teams, and in concert dance spaces. Her training includes tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, modern, musical theater, heels, lyrical, and contemporary. Continuing her education, she will graduate in December 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Dance from California State University, Long Beach, with focuses in jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theater. As a student at CSULB, she performs in various concert and showcase works and is constantly learning new techniques in choreography, performance, and pedagogy. She often choreographs small and large groups for collegiate peers and performs solos. Heather believes in fostering inclusive spaces for all students, challenging them in a positive and supportive environment.

Growing up in Torrance, CA Britney Ewing’s passion for dance started at the age of thirteen when she joined the competitive dance team at a local dance studio. As part of the South High Dance team she choreographed pieces for their annual shows and competed in regional and national competitions. Britney was a choreographer and dancer in the Mosaic dance company in Fall 2021 and choreographed her senior piece for the 2022 spring dance concert. She recently graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and Dance. She has had the pleasure of being a part of the CSUDH Dance Department’s live and virtual dance concerts for the past 4 years. This year is Britney’s second year with Regina Klenjoski Dance Company and she is grateful to have the opportunity to continue to work with all of the students.

Claudia Boutwell is from Pembroke, Massachusetts where she trained for 15 years at Pembroke School of Performing Arts. She graduated from Shenandoah University in 2022 with her BFA in Dance, and had the opportunity to perform works by artists such as Yoshito Sakuraba, Lucinda Childs, Tiffanie Carson, Daniel Padierna, and many more during her time at SU. Additionally, Claudia has had the opportunity to work with companies such as the American Tap Company (ATC), Jam Youth Project, and Boston Community Dance Project. In previous years, she has traveled to Riesa, Germany with ATC to compete in the IDO World Tap Dance Championships. Her travels also include Ikaria, Greece for Ekilibre Dance Company’s contact improvisation workshop. Since graduating she has enjoyed teaching and choreographing on the south shore of Massachusetts. Now located in southern California, Claudia is excited to continue pursuing her love of both teaching and performing.

Rachel began her dance training at the age of 4 at Long Beach Ballet Academy, where she performed in 13 seasons of The Nutcracker and 9 annual spring productions. As a member of both the Junior and Senior Companies for three years, she attended the Regional Dance America Festival, where her studio was recognized as an Honor Company. In high school, Rachel was a member of her school’s dance team, spending two years on the Intermediate team and two years on Advanced. During this time, she also trained at Onstage Dance Center, where she discovered a passion for jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and improvisation. Rachel has been teaching dance since the age of 15 and is deeply passionate about both the art form and working with children. She earned her B.A. in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach, and is currently pursuing her M.S. at Texas Woman’s University. Her continued training includes work with Lume Dance Training under the direction of Maryann Chavez and Monika Felice Smith, as well as classes at Millennium Dance Complex. Rachel is excited to share her experience and love of dance with the students at RKDC.