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ISABELLA

Owner, Instructor

Owner, Jazz Instructor

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ISABELLA'S BIO

Izzy Gonzales discovered her love for dancing at the young age of three in her ballet classes at a studio in her local mall. When Izzy and her family made the move from Antioch to Lafayette, Izzy wanted to continue her dance journey and joined Studio A. After dancing there for a year recreationally, she joined the competition team. Under the leadership of Aggie Eidson and her staff, Izzy was formally trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and pointe. Through her various duo/trio/group numbers, Izzy and her team were able to win overall regional and national titles. She competed with Studio A from 2006-2017. In Izzy’s last year at Studio A, she developed her love for dance when she was given the opportunity to teach Intro to Ballet, Combo Class (ballet and tap), and Intro to Jazz. Izzy has also expanded her dance knowledge through outside opportunities including: a week-long ballet intensive in Las Vegas with Tara Foy, a five-week intensive in New York with Alvin Ailey, and heels and jazz funk classes at Full Out Studios in Oakland. Izzy strongly believes in pushing her students to their fullest potential, both physically and emotionally. She hopes to educate her students on positivity, empowerment, and hard work ethic through dance and movement. Her style focuses on musicality, passion, and emotion. Izzy wants VIBE to be a safe place for her students to grow and learn more about dance and themselves.

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MONICA

Rhythm N’ Flo, Partners Dance

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MONICA'S BIO

Monica is a professionally trained Ballroom and Social Dance instructor, and competitor. She has trained with several top coaches and champions throughout her dance career, and continues to expand her knowledge. Throughout her dance journey, she has had the pleasure of helping her students receive Top Student awards as well as winning 1st place in the Pro/Am Gold Smooth Division. Along with helping students compete, she also loves helping students become successful social dancers! The Social Dances she teaches include, but are not limited to: Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, Merengue, Night Club 2 Step, Country Dance Styles, and Hustle. Teaching dance is her passion and shares every bit of that joy with all her students.

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WALTER

Rhythm N’ Flo, Partners Dance

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WALTER'S BIO

Walter is a professionally trained Ballroom and Social Dance instructor, and competitor. He has trained with world renowned instructors and champion dancers throughout his teaching and competitive dance career. Along with Monica, he is the local leading expert in rhythm dancing. He feels lucky to have achieved countless prestigious Awards for dedicating himself to his passion. He has participated in numerous Pro/Am competitions where his students have achieved Top Student Awards. His greatest asset is a growth mindset, so rest assured that he will want you to reach your goals. You will find that he loves teaching, learning, music, and dancing. Plus! He is a patient teacher.

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AMY

Yoga Instructor

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Amy's Bio

Amy is a 200-RYT and certified Theta Healing practitioner with a strong desire to share the benefits of yoga and living in the present moment with as many people as possible. She teaches a powerful Vinyasa flow with a playful and spiritual vibe, that is accessible to all levels and a gentle Restorative class perfect to restore body and soul. Having been guided on to this journey of self discovery by her own teachers, Amy considers herself to be an eternal student and she invites you to join her on this mindful path.

ANNEMIEKE

Jazzercise

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ANNEMIEKE'S BIO

Almost 20 years ago I became a certified Jazzercise instructor. I fell in love with the program as a student right after I emigrated from the Netherlands to the United States. I started out as a substitute but for over 16 years I have owned and operated a successful Jazzercise business with my team of instructors in this part of Contra Costa County.

Dancing has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl and since Jazzercise is a dance-based fitness program, it was a perfect match. I absolutely love teaching and love helping people of all abilities and all ages to become and stay active through cardiovascular conditioning and strength training. Seeing people smile and laugh in my classes are key ingredients to connecting with my customers in their wellness journey.

I love spending time with my family and good friends. I enjoy traveling, hiking, skiing, biking, laughing, healthy cooking (and eating), good coffee and wine.

It’s my pleasure to serve our fitness community as part of Vibe Dance Studio!

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KRYSTLE

Tahitian Instructor

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KRYSTLE'S BIO

Krystle has been performing 'ori Tahiti for more than 20 years and spent several years dancing for one of California's top Polynesian dance groups "Hitia O Te Ra". She has competed and excelled in several Tahitian dance competitions, and has produced childrens' workshops and performances in the US, Cambodia and Australia.

Solo competition career:

3rd place - Taurua Tahiti -Florida Competition 2003
2nd place - Tahiti Taurua Las Vegas Competition 2008
1st place - Fa'a No Te 'Ori Competition 2020
2nd place - Pupu Here #3 In-House Solo Competition 2021
2nd place - Hura Tahiti 2021 International Competition
3rd place - Couples category with co-director Charity - Tiurai 'Ori Tahiti Competition, Oct. 2021

In addition to 'ori Tahiti, Krystle seeks inspiration from many other forms of movement and has studied jazz, contemporary, Latin, and hip hop. She has a deep passion for volunteering with organizations across the globe. In recent years, she has traveled overseas as a volunteer to aid women & children in Cambodia, and hopes to do more work in community economic development.

CHARITY

Tahitian Instructor

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CHARITY'S BIO

Charity started her 'ori Tahiti journey at the age of 7 years old in Honolulu, Hawaii and danced in the weekend shows at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Her family moved to the Bay Area at the age of 11 where she joined local dance company Te Mana O Te Ra under the direction of Lisa & Rey Aguilar. Charity danced with them for over 30 years and was co-creative director for many years.

Solo competition career:

Overall soloist winner for 5 years in a row at the Merced Tahiti Fête.
In 1994 Charity competed as a soloist at the San Jose Tahiti Fête. That year, Charity became San Jose Tahiti Fete's first ever overall award winner as they created the title for her due to her scores being well above the average for both female & male categories. San Jose Tahiti Fete was known at the time as the United States largest Tahitian dance competition and considered the Olympics of Tahitian dance.
Overall winner at the Honolulu Tahiti Fête and Hilo Hawaii Tahiti Fête
Won 1st or 2nd at the Reno Heiva, Kauai Tahiti Fête, Florida Tahiti Fête, Merced Tahiti Fête, Las Vegas Heiva, and San Jose Tahiti Fête
2nd place 'Aparima - Heireva MX Virtual Comp. 2020
2nd place 'Aparima - 'Ori-'Orilympic Virtual Comp. 2021
2nd place 'Aparima - Heiva San Diego 2021
3rd place Couples category with co-director Krystle- Tiurai 'Ori Tahiti Competition Oct. 2021

Charity has a passion and deep respect for 'ori Tahiti and believes in the healing mana (power) of dance.

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