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In 1986 along with husband Jeff, moved to Sacramento, California. Since that time, has undergone continual training and upgrading in the Cecchetti method and currently resides on the Board of CUSA (Cecchetti USA) and is an active West Coast Committee member. Norine is proud to enter students in annual Cecchetti examinations while concurrently traveling to workshops and summer schools throughout the USA and Canada where she teaches students and participates in teacher classes. An active Board Member of SADA (Sacramento Area Dance Alliance) for the past 17 years working in many capacities and is currently acting as Corresponding Secretary. SADA is a non profit company that offers workshops and scholarships to local dance students. Some of Norine's former students have advanced their careers to become dancers with major Canadian and American Ballet companies. Norine enjoys teaching dance to all age groups whether they desire a professional career or are attending classes for pure enjoyment.
Christina learned to harmonize at four years old and has performed numerous times singing barbershop, pop and classical along with singing with her church choir. She also writes music and has been playing piano since she was two years old. She puts her talents to use with her sisters in a five-part harmony group called “Cimorelli". After a year of numerous performances, in the end of 2009 Cimorelli won a “Best of Sacramento” award, had a video on YouTube hit one million views, and currently spends time in LA writing with songwriting teams who have penned hits for Beyonce, Rihanna, Demi Lovato and Ashley Tisdale.
Currently, he is the founder and director of his own company, "Mutual Complex." Ryan also trains with "Boogie Monstarz" where he continues to grow as dancer.
As a music instructor she has helped launch several music camps, group vocal studies, youth and woman choirs, recording projects for schools, plus one-act mini-musical classes in her community. Some of Cindy's music accomplishments include being a successful Nashville recording artist, a published songwriter, a performer in musicals and various operas, plus writing songs for TV, film and other artists. Along with these accomplishments she also holds a BA degree in music cum laude from the University of Sacramento, California. She graduated in the top 10 of her class in just three short years. In July of 2007 Cindy headed back to college and earned a Professionals Certificate in Music Business at the esteemed BerkleeMusic graduating with a 4.0 GPA, as well as being awarded the Glen Ballard music scholarship.
One of his big passions is practicing martial arts. He practiced for many years and his training includes kick boxing, jiu jitsu, and he is a 3rd Dan (degree) Black Belt in Aikido. He trained under the instruction of Victor Romero, who was a student of Kurita Sensei, a Japanese teacher assigned to bring the art of Aikido to Mexico. That was what brought him to California initially. He came to practice Aikido under Shibata Sensei, Chief Instructor of the Berkeley Aikikai, and considered one of the best teachers in the world. But while in Sacramento 4 years ago, he was introduced to Musical Theatre and Community Theatre, and jumped right in to begin formal dance training. His natural dance and performance talents were put to use in a variety of community productions as an ensemble and featured artist, and at the same time he began taking classes in tap and jazz. He has now combined his talents in the arts with his strong entrepreneurial spirit as co-owner of Dance 10. In his spare time, Ruben enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with his family and friends, and practicing his tap. Tap dance is one of his passions, and he practices Mixed Martial Arts as well. One of his new ventures is Starting an Insurance Agency with Farmers Insurance! His message is simple: It’s never too late to chase your dreams and do what makes you happy. He has done many different things in his life, and he considers the practice of a fine art, in this case dancing and music, essential for any soul’s enrichment. He feels very lucky to co-own such a great dance studio, work with wonderful people, and being able to share the passion for the arts with everyone who comes through the doors.
She has also been a Musical Theatre Camp Counselor for CMT's youth programs: Camp Music Circus & Backstage Pass Camp. Besides teaching, Franchesca is also a musical theatre performer. Roles she has done are Little Sally in Urinetown, Antonia in Man of La Mancha (with life-sized puppets!), Louise in Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, and Banquo in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Franchesca currently works for California Musical Theatre in Sacramento. She has directed youth performances in the Bay Area and in Sacramento and currently, she is enjoying the bliss of newlywed life.
She participated in Community Theater with the San Jose Civic Light Opera, San Francisco Theatre Ballet, Woodminster Amphitheater, and toured all over California with several performance companies, and danced professionally for one year before moving to Sacramento. Over the past twenty years she has had the pleasure of teaching and choreographing for students who are passionate about dance and theatre arts. Many of her students have gone on to dance professionally all over the world, in touring companies, at theme parks, on cruise ships and on Broadway. Terri has a long history as one of the choreographers for Dance Theatre West, Broadway Academy's premier dance company, and Best of Broadway. In the 2004 October issue of Sacramento Magazine, she was named as one of the 20 Women We Admire. Terri says, "All of my students share a common thread...exploring the arts and finding their joy along the way. I look forward to my experience with each of you!"
Debbie Wilson
Debbie has choreographed for the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl, American Bowls in London and Mexico, the World Bowl in London, the San Francisco 49ers, East-West Shrine Games, the Opening Ceremonies for the World Cup and San Francisco Black & White Balls. She has performed in, directed and/or choreographed over 200 Musical Theatre productions including: 42nd Street, Pippin, Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, My One and Only, Peter Pan, Chicago, Follies, A Chorus Line, and Anything Goes with Chita Rivera. For 20 years, Debbie taught for American Musical Theatre of San Jose. She was the Dance Chairperson for the professional training program (the Theatre Artists Institute) and was the Coordinator/Dance Instructor for AMTSJ's summer youth training for ten years. From 1988 to 1993, Debbie headed the Dance Department at Lincoln High Performing Arts Magnet. She has taught for the United Spirit Association, San Jose State University, the Santa Clara Vanguard, several private studios and adjudicates competitions throughout the western United States. Debbie is a founder of El Dorado Musical Theatre. She lives in El Dorado Hills with her daughter, Anjie Rose and son, Zachary.
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Savannah Argyle began performing at a very young age, singing and dancing her way through life. She has taken dance in many different styles including jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, and hip-hop. Throughout high school she sang in choirs, recitals, and community, church, and regional events, along with being part of the companies Elk Grove Musical Theater and Troupe Cabana. She was blessed to join the El Dorado Musical Theatre family in 2007, as Taylor McKessie/Disney's High School Musical, and most recently as Fantine/Les Miserables. Savannah is currently on break from her sophomore year at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and is the Vocal Director for EDMT's Training Show.
Jinnae has her degree in theatre from California Baptist University. Before attending CBU she trained at Pamelot; a School of Dance, for fourteen years, studying, ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap and musical theatre. Her first teaching opportunity was given to her at Pamelot where she worked with children three to eighteen. When attending California Baptist University she was given the opportunity to be the department choreographer and her credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Fiddler on the Roof, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Suessical the Musical, and Oklahoma!.
Comika graduated with a degree in theater from Emerson College in Boston and has toured the country performing in equity productions, everything from Skakespeare to Avant Garde performance art. She has taught acting in San Francisco where she was a core member of the famous Medea Project run by Rhodessa Jones. She currently splits her time between northern California and Hollywood where she has appeared in numerous TV shows from soap opera to CSI Miami, and has just finished filming a pilot for the new Fox prime time lineup. 
Norine received her early dance training in Vancouver, Canada, and furthered her education at the Hammond School of Dancing in Chester England where she attained diplomas in Modern, National, RAD Ballet, Imperial Ballet, Anatomy, and Ballroom. Eventually joined a French touring company and traveled extensively throughout Europe and over time resettled in Vancouver and began a ballet teaching career. 
Christina has attended Folsom Lake College since she was sixteen where she is focusing on general education and music classes. She is the oldest daughter of Lynne Cimorelli, a music director at EDMT, has been acting in EDMT productions since 2002 and is an Elly award-winning actress.
Christina has been performing for around 18 years, training in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. After attending the Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre, Christina is happy to be back to where it all began. Her credits include the National Tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Phyllis Who), as well as Evita, Annie (Pepper), Sound of Music (Louisa), and Wizard of Oz with Sacramento Music Circus. She also has been lucky enough to perform at the St. Louis MUNY in Grease, King and I, Peter Pan, Joseph...Dreamcoat, and the Wizard of Oz. Locally you can see her perform with Artistic Differences, as well as Graham Sobleman's weekly Graham-a-rama.
Ryan McKee has been dancing since he was eleven years old. He is experienced in different styles such as lyrical, contemporary, jazz, popping, break dancing, and hip-hop. While in high school, he danced with the company, "Universal Rhythm" for three years. He has also previously trained with "Step Up" and "ThatONECompany." 
Kelly has a Masters in Theatre Education and performed in musical theater throughout high school and college. She received several nominations and acting awards, including Oustanding Senior Theatre Major. She directed various productions while in college, and taught acting/creative dramatics for children during the summer months. She also held various technical positions including stage manager and house manager for various productions.
Cindy has been busy honing her craft since the age of 9. With more than 30 years of experience as a music performer, 11 years of music teaching, along with her extensive music education she has proven to be an asset to many singers over the years. She is highly skilled, passionate, creative, and resourceful music instructor with the goal and specialty is to bring the best and the most out of each student. 
Ruben Sanchez doesn’t share the usual dance background and story you’ve heard about. He was born in Mexico City, and his goals were very different at one point. He went to law school, and earned a Law Degree with a post degree in Tax Law. He worked with criminal attorneys, family law firms, tax attorneys and at the Tax Superior Court as well. He is trilingual, speaking fluent Spanish, English, and French. 
Franchesca Sonoyama has a BA in Dramatic Art and Communication from UC Davis. She has done training as a Teaching Artist in schools with Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission in their Teaching Artist Workshop Series. She was an ArtsBridge Scholar with UC Davis & Mondavi's ArtsBridge Scholar Program where she taught theatre at an elementary school and did training through the Kennedy Center to integrate theatre in schools. 
Terri Taylor began dancing at the age of three and hasn't stopped since. She participated in a diverse range of dance activities including competitions as a soloist and as part of a dance company, performance dance companies, dance workshops, master classes and conventions as well as community theatre. Terri studied dance with some of the greatest instructors in dance education in California, and her passion blossomed in community theatre and performing. 
Jessica began dancing at the age of three. Since then, she has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, modern, and hip hop. She has competed all over California and at four National Competitions in Las Vegas. She has performed in Cancun, Mexico, and onboard ships in the Carnival Cruise Lines. Jessica began teaching at age 15 and says that dancing is her passion. Her goal is to share it with everyone she teaches and for whom she performs.
Debbie Wilson holds a BA in Theatre Arts/Dance and has studied in New York, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. She has studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Musical Theatre, Hawaiian, Tahitian, Ballroom, Square and Folk Dance.