World Rhythm and Motion Studio

World Rhythm and Motion Studio Teachers

RaChelleBurke

RaChelle Burke TCRG, has danced as long as she has walked! In addition to being a championship Irish dancer, RaChelle is also a champion Scottish dancer and has performed and competed in jazz, hip-hop and ballet. RaChelle successfully passed her TCRG license in 2002, and is Director of the Simi Valley studio as well as the San Luis Obispo studio. She teaches Beginner level through open champions in the SLO studio.

Marsha Butler

Marsha has been teaching African Dance and leading the Higher Movement Drum & Dance Ensemble for over ten years. Her energetic style and caring attention keeps bringing students back year after year. Marsha teaches African Dance.

Jude Clark-Warnisher

Jude is co-director of Variable Velocity and teaches for the dance department at Cuesta College. She teaches Modern Dance.

Keeth "CrowHawk" Hershman

CrowHawk has been studying & performing both Arabic Percussion & Recreational Drum Cricle Facilitation for the past 6 years. He is currently the lead percussionist for the Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble, studies music at Cuesta College & with percussionist Armando Mafufo, and plays a variety of styles with performers such as: SaJa, Cafe Musique, Rudolf and Friends, and more. He also teaches Didjeridoo, Hand Percussion on a variety of ethnic drums, and Drum Set. You can find him on My Space and teaching the Arabic Drum class.

Hokulani

Born and raised in California, Hokulani began Polynesian dancing at the age of 7. Her lineage of dance stems from well known Ra'atires & Kumu Hulas from Hawai'i, Tahiti and the mainland. She's performed throughout California and participated in many competitions on an individual and group level. Hokulani's goal is to preserve and promote the Polynesian cultural dance in a nurturing environment while her devotion to excellence shall provide each student to broaden their training, thinking and understanding of Tahitian dance. Her love and passion for the culture has inspired her to appreciate, educate and share this beautiful art with the community on the central coast. From children, women and men, Hokulani's Tahitian dance class is sure to give all students a wonderful, enjoyable and positive experience to reflect and grow upon.

Jenna Mitchell

Jenna is co-director of SaJa Middle Eastern Dance troupe and co-owner of the World Rhythm and Motion Dance studio. She has performed and studied Middle Eastern Dance for many years in the U.S. and Egypt. She has been teaching Belly Dance Classes for several years and is excellent at communicating the art of the dance. Jenna teaches Bellydancing.

Janet Phillips

Janet teaches Beginning Bellydance.

Teresa Phillips

Teresa is the Troupe director for Tsingani and master of mesmerizing movement. Teresa finds herself painting with calligraphic brush strokes as she bends the bristles to create a new Tribal Fusion she can call her own. Using the foundation of American Tribal Style Belly Dance, she adds pigment to her mixture with influences of Asian, Modern, Jazz, Hip-hop, Latin, and Indian Dance. Teresa is certified American Tribal Style with Carolena Nerricio of FCBD. She teaches Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Tribal Style Bellydance.

Saundra Sarrouf

Saundra has danced throughout California, and overseas in Spain, London, and Canada. Currently living in San Luis Obispo, Saundra teaches and performs regularly. She is co-director of SaJa Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, and teaches beginning through advanced classes at Cal Poly State University and at independent locations in San Luis Obispo County. Saundra continues her study of Middle Eastern Dance through her travels domestically and overseas. Saundra is also studying West African Dance and is part of the The Higher Movement Drum and Dance Ensemble in San Luis Obispo County. Arabic music is in her soul and with her diverse background, Saundra dances with feeling, energy, skill, talent and sincerity. You can visit her site at http://www.sousoudance.com/. Saundra teaches Bellydancing.

Diana Stanton

Diana is co-director of Variable Velocity and teaches for the dance department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She teaches Modern Dance.

Leilani Torres

Leilani is head of Heavenly Flower Entertainment and she teaches Hula for Children, Adults, and Adult Tahitian.