Regional Ambassadors

Julia Ng-Heth

Marin County, CA

My name is Julia Ng-Heth and I’m an 11th grader who dances at ROCO in Fairfax. Dance has been a part of my life since I was little, but I only really got into it starting in middle school. I mainly train in contemporary because it’s the style that I’ve done the longest as well as the one I enjoy the most, but I also take jazz and ballet to supplement that. I'm very excited to work with Sam and rest of the Dancer for Dancer crew.

Alexis Valbuena

Orange County, CA

My name is Alexis Valbuena and I’m so excited to be working with Dancer for Dancer! I’m from Orange County, California and I dance at Yorba Linda Academy of Ballet. Most of my dance training is in ballet, but I also do a lot of contemporary and modern as well. I can’t wait to interact with you all!

Beatrice Walton

Eugene, OR

Hi my name's Beatrice (Bea)! I’m 16 and I dance at Oregon Ballet Academy in Eugene. My favorite style of dance is ballet. In my free time I love hiking, swimming, kayaking and pretty much anything outside with friends or family!

Riley Galat

Atlanta, GA

Hi! My name is Riley Galat and I am in my senior year of high school! I dance at Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre located northwest of Atlanta. Over the past several summers, I have attended The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts in Torrington, Connecticut. Aside from dance, I am OBSESSED with Major League Baseball, as well as hanging out with my five younger siblings! It is also my goal to be on American Ninja Warrior one day!

Eleanor Green

Chicago, IL

My name is Eleanor Green and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I am 17 and a junior at Oak Park River Forest High School. I currently dance at Transcendance Studios and am a member of the drill team. I danced at a very traditional ballet studio until the end of my freshman year. Sophomore year I left and joined oprfhs varsity drill team. I have trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, graham, and pom. During my free time I like to spend time with my friends and in the summertime I love to wakesurf.

Isabel Zapata

Dallas, TX

My name is Isa Zapata and I am originally from Dallas, TX, but I will be attending Towson University this fall to study dance and political science. I started dancing at age 3, and I joined Contemporary Ballet Dallas’ Youth Ballet Company when I was 11, where I danced until I graduated high school this past spring. I am a very passionate advocate for change in the dance world to foster inclusivity and accessibility, which has led me to become a researcher for Progressive Plié and volunteer teacher for Stairway For Ballet. I am so excited to join the Dancer For Dancer team!

McKaia Spangenberg

Westchester, NY

Hi!! My name is McKaia Spangenberg. I live in New York at the moment and I’ve been dancing since I was 12, and I am now 16. I am currently going to Logrea Dance Academy. I used to attend Joffrey Ballet School as a Pre-Professional for a year and a half. Besides ballet, my favorite style is contemporary. In my free time, I usually hangout with friends, play the guitar, travel around, and work on my research project! I am so excited to be apart of Dancer for Dancer:)

Taylor Hartman

Missouri, USA

Hi, I'm Taylor, I'm 17 years old, and I'm from Missouri! I am a pre-professional ballet student, a member of my highschool's Varsity dance team, and I also train in tap, jazz, theatrical dance, and contemporary. Other than dancing, I'm a huge fan of Taylor Swift, Broadway, and Hollywood history!

Jenny Cooper

Leicestershire, UK

My name is Jenny (Jen), I’m 19 from Leicestershire in the UK! I’m currently studying Dance Science at the University of Chichester. I love it because it combines my two passions; dance and health. In the future I’d like to bring dance to the community, helping different populations of people through the art of dance. But for the time being I’m enjoying focusing on keeping dancers happy and healthy! I’ve done ballet all my life, and started contemporary at college 3 years ago, I can’t wait to share my knowledge of safe dance practice through Dancer for Dancer!

Emma Evans

Chichester, UK

Hi! My name is Emma, I’m 19 years old and am currently studying Dance Science at the University of Chichester. I also train in ballet and contemporary. I am American, but I live between Prague and Chichester. I want to use my degree to help professional and pre-professional dancers pursue their careers in the healthiest way possible and help abolish some of the destructive standards which are present in the dance community. I am so excited to be a part of the dancer for dancer community and help to spread positive support for dancers and use my knowledge to help others!

Olivia Dodge

Eugene, OR

Hi my name is Olivia and I’m 13 years old! I have been dancing since I was 2 years old and I dance at Oregon Ballet Academy. I am so excited to be part of Dancer for Dancer!

Jade England

Malta

I am Jade England. I’m 19 years old and I’m from Malta. I have been dancing since I was 3 1/2 years old and I mostly dance Acro, Contemporary and Aerial Hoop. I also study Law at the University of Malta. I am the Dancer for Dancer director for zoom calls and also a European ambassador!

Yazmine Akamine

Sacramento, CA

My name is Yazmine Akamine. I’m 19 years old and I’m currently a trainee with the Sacramento Ballet. I have been dancing for 15 years and I moved away from home to train in ballet at 16 years old. I mostly train in ballet but also love contemporary and modern. I am looking forward to working with dancer for dancer !

Chloe Shelley

England, UK

My name is Chloé, I’m 21 and have danced since the age of 2, nearly 19 years! I have been competing from the age of 3-19, completing my competitive journey as an soloist representing England at the Dance World Cup! I am now studying dance at degree level and am also qualified in ISTD DDE ballet and modern teaching. My future goals are to perform professionally and then later move into choreography and teaching. I am looking forward to being a part of the Dancer for Dancer team!

Lucy Ellmore

Winchester, UK

Hey! My name is Lucy Ellmore, I’m 19 and I’m from Winchester in the UK. I am currently studying Dance Science at the University of Chichester. I have been dancing since I was really young however, I have only been dancing seriously since I was 12. My main style is contemporary but I have found a new passion for ballet since starting university in September. When I graduate I hope to go into physiotherapy within a dance company. My other passion, aside from dance is travelling. Which I hope to do more of once Covid is over.

Begum Ayas

Boston, MA

I'm Begum, originally from Istanbul, Turkey. I'm 26 years old. I started ballet when I was 3 years old. I graduated from college with Business Management degree. I'm working in the marketing field professionally. I'm so excited to be the part of the Dancer for Dancer community.

Anna Hadjigeorgiou

Cyprus

Hi!! My name is Anna Hadjigeorgiou and I am from Cyprus. I am 15 years old. I started dancing when I was 5 years old. My mother encouraged me to do this because she is a dance teacher. I dancing ballet, contemporary, hip hop and latin. But my favorite is contemporary! I'm so excited to be working with Dancer for Dancer!!

Luisa Miranda

Mexico City, Mexico

Hello, my name is Luisa Fernanda Miranda, I’m from Mexico City, I’m 21 years old and I’m currently studying Fashion Design and Ballet. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old and I love it. I dance at the ABL academy that is certified by the RAD. I love all dance styles, from ballet to latin dances. I also have other passions like makeup, movies, music and Disney. I like entertaining people, and being able to cheer or move people with what I do. My goal is to be able to dance professionally or to be related to one of the performing arts. And I would love to promote the art of dance in my country.

Alex Grist

The Bahamas

My name is Alex. I’m a junior in college and I’ve been dancing since I was 7 and I’m now 19 years old. My favorite style of dance is ballet because it’s so beautiful and it made me really fall in love with dance. Aside from dancing I also love writing, reading and baking. I’m excited to join dancer for dancer because I want to help other dancers connect with each other !

Iovana Midusich

Paris, France

Hello I am Iovana! I'm 20 years old. I live in Paris. I have been dancing since the age of 3. I practice ballet and contemporary. I am very passionate about dance and I am delighted to be able to share this with you :)

Luna Garcia

Cuernavaca, Mexico

Hi my name is Luna García, I'm from Cuernavaca, Im 14 years old and I’m in middle school. I dance since I was 4. My goal is to be a professional ballet dancer. I’m very excited to be part of the Dancer for Dancer ambassadors.

Natalia Del Pino

Nashville, TN

Natalia is a dancer from Nashville Tennessee. She began dancing at 2, but began a serious pre professional track at age 10. She had a primary focus of ballet and modern. Her performances range from dancing in productions by Nashville Ballet, speciality pieces from local choreographers, and many musicals. At 13, she was diagnosed with CRPS also known as RSD. After her diagnosis, she took a step back from her pre professional track and eventually began dancing purely from the heart. She now has a newfound love for teaching students and sharing her art, and has discovered love for new styles such as jazz funk and musical theater! She is very grateful for everything dance has given her physically and mentally and hopes to share her outlet with the next generation of movers from the heart!

Taylor Spotwood

Gary, IN

Hi, my name is Taylor Spotwood! I am 13 years old and in the eight grade. I live in Gary Indiana, and I have been dancing for 8 years. I do all types of dance, but my main focus is on ballet and contemporary. Dance has become my passion over the years, and I have been more than grateful for what impact dance has had on my life. I am so excited to be a part of this program and hear other dancers who have possibly gone through the same experiences as me, and to also hear new perspectives in the dance world.

Savannah Levy

Marin County, CA

Hi! My name is Savannah and I am 15 years old. I currently dance at Marin Conservatory of Dance but have danced at both Marin Ballet and Roco. I started dancing since the age of three and it has been something I have stuck with my whole life. I train in ballet but have done contemporary, tap and jazz in the past. I am super excited to work with the Dancer for Dancer team!

Zoe Wulfstat

Marin County, CA

My name is Zoë Wulfstat and I’m 16 and a junior in high school. I have been dancing since I was 3. I have always focused on ballet but also have done musical theater, lyrical, modern, tap, jazz and contemporary. I dance at Marin Conservatory of Dance in Mill Valley. I’m so excited to get to work with the Dancer for Dancer team!

Yasmim Andrade

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hey! My name is Yasmim and I'm 19. I was born and raised in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My life as a dancer started when I was five and started dancing in front of the TV, watching Adam Sevani dancing as Moose from Step Up and I never actually stoped. Beyond dancing, I love read, traveling and Taylor Swift.

Bella Inman

Indiana, US

Hi I’m Bella Inman! I’m a high schooler from Indiana on my high school’s dance team. I've been dancing since I was three, mostly doing ballet and lyrical, but I now do pom and hip hop as well. I love using dance to express emotions and use it as an art form. In my free time I love to play guitar and hang out with my friends!