ATD STAFF

Erin Carey

Miss Erin has 16 years combined experience as both dancer and teacher. She holds a B.S. in Child Development, Child and Adolescent Studies from California State University of Fullerton. She continues her educations at National University as she pursues a Maters of Education. Her professional ambitions include teaching physical education at the Junior High level and coaching a Junior High dance team to compete at a national level.

Ms. Carey is trained in jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary, and tap. She has trained at various studios in Southern California – The Garage in Pasadena, The Edge in Hollywood, 1na Dance in Diamond Bark, and Talent Factory in Chino Hills. She won her first National Solo Title at age six and was the principle dance in the Nutcracker and Velveteen Rabbit for Orange County Ballet at age nine and eleven. She was also an Ayala song leader four year member and Varsity captain and Varsity Unity captain. During her time with Ayala song she won Most Dedicated and Most Spirited.

Erin joined All That Dance in 2003 and manages the All-Star and Elite Dance Program. She is the Chino Hills High School Dance Team Head Coach and Choreographer. She has also held the positions of Dance Team Coach/Choreographer for Townsend Junior High School, Competition Jazz Choreographer for Norco High, and Coach/Choreographer for the Chino Hills Junior All American Football cheerleaders. Her competition accomplishments include “Big Dollhouse” Large Team – Most Entertaining Act and Most Creative Costume at the Kids Artistic Review (KAR) National Competition held in Las Vegas in 2007. She has also choreographed many national and regional top overall solo, duo, trio, and group dances in the All-Star and Dance circuit. Her incredible choreography will be showcased as she teaches Lyrical Technique and the Tap Competition Team. Erin is very excited to be on the staff of a nationally recognized studio. Erin helps make ATDs Jazz/Pom program unbelievably strong.

 

Melissa Escale

Melissa brings 19 years of dance training to All That Dance. Her experience includes extensive studies in all forms of dance. She trained as a dance at Ayala High School, where she was Captain both her Sophomore and Senior year. She was also a top performer on Cal State Fullerton’s Dance Team for two years. As a performer, Melissa received numerous regional and national honors, such as Miss Dance Explosion in 2000 & MVP for Ayala Song. She also received several scholarships, allowing her to broaden her training.

In addition, she has created several award winning choreography routines for both ATD and Chino Hills High School Song. She is currently in the process of choreographing for Ayala High School Song. She most recently choreographed a solo routine that took First Overall at KAR Nationals and has been recognized on the National circuit for her duo/trio and All-Star choreography. She continues to widen her knowledge for the art by attending conventions, competitions, and master classes, and keeps up-to-date on the latest dance movements. Melissa is excited for the opportunity to spread her knowledge and love for dance with the students at ATD. She is currently enrolled at Cal State Fullerton, where she is pursuing her degree in education.

 

Jessica V

Ms. Jessica V. has been dancing since she was 3 years old. At the age of 5, she was on Star Search with Ed McMahon. When she was 11, she made an appearance on the Miami-based show, "Quiero Ser Estrella". Among various television appearances, she was a member of the cast on a PBS children’s series produced in Florida which aired nationwide for several years. She has appeared on various television commercials including ads for Dole Pineapple Juice, Target and McDonalds. She most recently appeared in an episode of So You Think You Can Dance 2006.  She is currently a member of the Chivagirls professional dance team that performs for the Chivas USA MLS soccer team.

 

 

 

 

Master Class Teacher

Ricky Alvarez

Ricky Alvarez is an alumnus of the world-renowned Orange County High School of the Arts and is a current Staff member for the Elective Dance and Musical Theatre classes.

Theatre credits include: A Chorus Line (Paul), CATS at FCLO (Pouncival), Oliver! at SBCLO, Chicago, Footloose (Assistant Choreographer), West Side Story (Chino) at Musical Theatre West.

Dance / TV Credits include: B2K is HOT at Staples Center 2000, LA Sparkid '00-'01, 2003 semi-finalist at the Spotlight Awards, Paul Mitchell hair show 2005, Ipod Commercial '04 & '05, GAP '04 Spring Commercial, H&M '05 Summer Commercial (UK), Pepsi '00 Decades Commercial.

Ricky can be seen in "High School Musical" on the Disney Channel and in "That's So Raven", as well as "The Suite Life". Music Videos for Ashlee Simpson, B. Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Rihanna and many more.