OBT's School Staff

School Administration

Katarina Svetlova  |  School Director

James Holstad  |  School Manager

Taylor Edwards-Crider  |  School Registrar

Emme Cordero  |  School Receptionist

OBT2 Administration

Dominic Walsh  |  OBT2 Director

Colleen Hildestad  |  OBT2 Artistic Manager

Grace Shibley  |  OBT2 Rehearsal Assistant

OBT School’s internationally diverse teaching faculty brings together a wealth of global experience, deep knowledge, and a shared commitment to providing the highest caliber of training. United by their passion for dance education, our instructors offer engaging, hands-on guidance that supports, mentors, and inspires each student. Their collective expertise ensures every dancer receives the individualized attention needed to grow and thrive.

Tori Brendis  |  Hip Hop

Lori Carbone  |  Strength & Conditioning

LeeWei  Chao |  Contemporary & Ballet

Nicole Cuevas  |  Pilates

Derek Drilon  |  Ballet & Contemporary

Meaghan Feeback  |  Irish Step

Jeff George  |  Hip Hop, Jazz, & Musical Theater

Makino Hayashi  |  Contemporary & Ballet

Eric Hipolito  |  Ballet

Heather Jackson  |  Ballet

Lillie Last  |  Flamenco

Amelia Logan  |  Ballet & Contemporary

Brenna McDonald  |  Flamenco

Nela McGuire  | Flamenco

Isichel Perez Rivero  |  Ballet and Strength & Conditioning

Jessica Post  |  Contemporary

Lauren Reins  |  Mental Strength Performance Coaching

Serena Sanford  |  Strength & Conditioning

Robyn Ulibarri  |  Contemporary & Ballet

Lucy Wild  |  Certified Nutritionist

Garnet Hayes  |  Pianist

Karen Lam  |  Pianist

Ayako Matsuo  |  Pianist

Corin Parker  |  Pianist

Jeremy Reinhold  |  Pianist

Pre-Ballet

• Bethany Ayers-Hale
• Jenna Johnson
• Molly Tentarelli

Primary

• Jackie Genis

Junior Boys Class

• Jason Davis
• Joe Wyatt

Level 1

• Bethany Ayers-Hale

Level 1A

• Leonora Lima

Level 2

• Elise Legere

Level 3

• Leonora Lima
• Bailey Shaw
• Dominique Wendt
• Joe Wyatt

Level 3P

• Eva Burton
• Bailey Shaw
• Dominique Wendt
• Joe Wyatt

Level 4

• Eva Burton
• Jason Davis
• Kangmi Kim
• Leonora Lima
• Charlotte Nash
• Joe Wyatt

Level 5/6

• Eva Burton
• Jason Davis
• Lauren Flower
• Ruth Langill
• Grace Shibley

Guest Instructors

• Lisa Kipp
• Dani Rowe
• Dominic Walsh

Adult Ballet

• Bethany Ayers-Hale
• Heather Jackson
• Valerie Limbrunner-Bartlett
• Brett Mills
• Dominique Wendt
• Joe Wyatt

Contemporary

• Lauren Flower
• Hart Isaacoff
• Amelia Logan
• Josie Moseley
• Charlotte Nash
• Melissa St. Clair

Strength & Conditioning

• Lori Carbone
• Karl Pil
• Serena Sanford
• Joe Wyatt

Substitutes

• LeeWei Chao
• Makino Hayashi
• Luke Ingham
• Amelia Logan
• Zuzu Metzler
• Colby Parsons
• Jessica Post
• Robyn Ulibarri

Seminars

• Mental Health: Lauren Reins
• Nutritionist: Lucy Wild