
teachers
About our Teachers
At Groove at Creation Station, our teachers are at the heart of our family-owned studio. We see our staff as an extension of our own family, and your dancers simply adore them!
Our incredible team is comprised of dedicated professionals who prioritize every student’s growth and well-being. Beyond the studio, they bring a wealth of diverse, real-world experience to their teaching—from working professionals in the dance world and competition judges to college educators, nannies, rocket scientists, midwives, and dedicated parents.
This unique mix of professional expertise enriches every class. Every teacher undergoes rigorous, continuous training, ensuring they deliver the best possible dance education with a truly loving and supportive hand, fostering a nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

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Miss Alina
was born in Riga, Latvia where she fell in love with the art of ballet as a little girl. Alina is an ABT certified ballet teacher and she loves sharing her love and knowledge of ballet and lyrical dance with her students. Dance is everything 🙂
miss allina

miss allie
a dancer, teacher, and choreographer, is originally from Groves, Texas. She studied at Kilgore College where she was a part of the world famous Kilgore Rangerets. Allie finished college at Sam Houston State University receiving her BFA in Dance. Currently, Allie dances in He(art) dance company and is a sought after choreographer. She is committed to fostering authenticity and kindness in her work.
miss allie

miss arwen
miss arwen

miss avery
is a originally from North Carolina. She grew up dancing competitively and training in every style she could before moving to LA at 18 to pursue a professional career in dance. She worked with top dance conventions allowing her to tour the country and learn from top industry choreographers. She is now focused on training at studios locallyz, auditioning, and, of course, teaching at Creation Station! Miss Avery absolutely adores her students and loves being able to share her passion for dance with them.
miss avery

mr caden
has been dancing since the ripe of 5 in all styles and rose to the top of the comp circuit. He is fortunate to have been able to dance with some of the best choreographers and companies in the business. You may recognize him from Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties, Disney’s Fam Jam and many others.
mr caden

miss isabelle
With a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University she actively pursues a versatile dance career, performing with and studying with mentors Matthew Fata, Nick Lanzisera, Will Johnston, and Jessica Starr, to name a few. She spent time living in New York City working with the Joffrey Ballet School. Isabelle has been able to maintain a multifaceted & diverse dance career and hopes to continue a performance-based career in the LA & NYC.
miss isabelle

miss leslie
Leslie grew up near Philadelphia. She holds a BFA in theater and dance from NYU. She is a professional dancer and actress that has appeared in tv and movies, as well as producing and starring in a horror film. She is also the dance Captain and choreographer for various cabaret troupes. Her specialties are ballet, lyrical, jazz and modern dance. She enjoys working with the students at CSSC and helping them reach their potential.
miss leslie

miss lilli
Lilli grew up here in Studio City at Creation Station! Dancing since 5 years old. she performed on the gpac dance team for about 8 years and started assisting and teaching when she was in highschool! when she isn’t teaching, she is in school working towards a masters degree in psychology to become a therapist, or at the beach/in nature!
miss lilli

miss lindsey
Lindsey grew up in WA state training in a variety of styles since age 10 and started teaching dance as soon as she turned 16. Upon graduating highschool, she received her associates degree in art education and then got a dance certificate from CLI Conservatory training under top choreographers in dance industry. She continues to work as a professional dancer appearing in music videos, live shows, and more while continuing to foster her love for teaching! When she’s not dancing she loves fitness, reading, and spending time with her cats!
miss lindsey

miss marlye
Marlye is a versatile and passionate professional dancer and teacher trained and accomplished in all styles—from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and beyond. Marlye works on stage and behind the scenes, in commercials and music video. Marlye has spent years nurturing the next generation of dancers. Through her work with The Rollettes she strives to create an inclusive spaces for wheelchair users. As co-director of the dance team she strives to empower every dancer to find confidence and joy through dance.
miss marlye

miss melanie
Miss Melanie is a Los Angeles native who began dance and gymnastics at age two. With a background in Latin styles and artistic gymnastics, she teaches unique acro dance classes for all ages. She has represented her Colombian roots performing in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, and on New York’s Broadway stage, and loves helping students build confidence and joy through movement.
miss melanie

miss natalie
you may recognize her as blippi’s teacher. she was born and raised in Canton, Michigan. Before making the leap to Hollywood to pursue her dancing dreams, she toured worldwide with Sesame Street Live. Since then, she has danced with several reputable dance companies, in numerous music videos and live events. If she’s not in the studio, you can find her twirling around in the kitchen baking goods for her friends and loved ones.
miss natalie

miss natalli
grew up in Denver CO, as a competitive dancer, where she learned how to work with professionals at a young age. She went on to work with choreographers like Brian Friedman, Jason Parsons, Mia Michaels, Marty Kudelka, Dana Wilson and many more. A few shows she’s been in are “Parade”, “Urinetown”, “RENT”, “Shrek” & the opening cast of “Frozen” in Disneyland’s California Adventure. She currently works and lives in Los Angeles teaching where she graduated (American Musical & Dramatic Academy) as well as Choreographing and Performing as much as she can.
miss natalli (with an i)

miss paola
born and raised in Puerto Rico. her training in multiple styles including Jazz, Salsa, Hip Hop, Aerial Silks & Ballet has opened up many doors and amazing opportunities. She has performed with artist such as J-Balvin, Luis Fonsi, 50-Cent, Flo-Rida, Bad Bunny, Snoop Dogg & more. Paola continues as a professional dancer, and as a teacher sharing her love and passion for dance!
miss paola

miss reese
born and raised in Colorado, where she began dancing at a young age. in 2016, Reese joined Mpact Dance Project in Aurora. Reese taught at studios across Colorado and became a principal dancer with Vitality. Now in Los Angeles, pursuing her dance career, she is a member of He(art) Dance Company.
miss reese

miss sarah
has been dancing since the age of 2 and brings over 7 years of teaching experience in Hip Hop, Ballet, and Tap. With 5 years of involvement in dance outreach programs and afterschool activities, plus professional Hip Hop and music video experience, she inspires students with both passion and expertise.
miss sarah

mr will
Originally from Nerland, Texas, Will began dancing at the age of 15 under the direction of his mom at Keely Jardell’s School of Dance as part of the KJSD Competition Team. While in college, Will performed with the Hip Hop Group “Fade to Black” and performed with TAMU Dance Arts Society. He developed the first ever Texas A&M dance convention that brought together students from across Texas to learn from industry professionals. Will has directed multiple award-winning dance teams in both Texas and California over the years and is proud to enter his 8th year as the co-director for Groove Performing Arts Company.