Our Mission

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE!!
For over 9 years, The K.H. Academy of Dance has been dedicated to
providing quality dance experience for children AND adults at an affordable rate. Our goal is to have
children, teens and adults in and around our community experience one of the most beautiful forms or artistic
expression - DANCE!
Our school is open September through July. Royal Academy of
Dancing ballet syllabus is taught and recognized worldwide. For students taking Ballet, the first 6
months are dedicated to technique. Students participate in Ballet Exams and Presentations based on teacher
recommendations. Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap, Acrobatics, Salsa and Hawaiian are classes also offered at our Dance
Studio throughout the school term.
We are proud that students who want to pursue dance have advanced to levels helping them reach their
goals. Most recently one of our advanced students was accepted to Idyllwild Performing Arts High School on a full
scholarship. Additional students have expressed their desires to audition for other Performing Arts High Schools in
the area.
Students on the Dance Team represent the school
when additional performances besides our recital are scheduled. Performances have included Chamber of Commerce
events, performing at local Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools, and the Montebello Town Center.
The Dance Team performed regularly at the Betty Boop Contest presented by Heavenly Choice in
Montebello. They were recently invited to perform at the Mad Hatters Event for the Board Members of the So.
CA Motion Picture Committee with Margaret O'Brien and Shirley Jones as two of the Honorary guest. Additional
performances include dancing at the L.A. County Fair, Children Uniting Nations Day of the Child and New York Alumni
Association in Beverly Hills.
All Performers participate at the Dance Recital held the last
Saturday of July at the Downey Theatre. Costume purchases are made from December through April. All
participants receive medals. Students attending from September thru July are awarded a Perfect Attendance
Trophy. Dance Team members also receive an additional trophy as a Thank you! for their extra
dedication.
Don't hesitate any longer... Join us for the fun TODAY!
Academy Instructors and Profiles
Our instructors provide lessons in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, and Hip-Hop among other dance forms.
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Conny Mathot
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary
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Noriko Malaby
Ballet, Modern
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Rhiannon Johnston
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical
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Lucy Diaz
Beginning Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Salsa
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Jazmin Patron
Ballet, Acrobatics
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