Katherine Cowgill began her ballet training at Minnesota Dance Theater in Minneapolis under the training of Lise Houlton and Marjorie Thompson, learning a strong basis of classical ballet technique and contemporary dance.

Yuka Fukuda, originally from Tokyo, Japan, trained at Tokyo Junior Ballet and Asami Maki Ballet Arts.

At age 16, Gardenhire became the youngest African-American to be offered a contract with Joffrey II where she performed at City Center and Jacobs Pillow.

Chard Gonzalez is a native San Diegan, dance artist, educator, and advocate.

Johnnie Hobbs is an adjunct tap dance teacher in the Los Angeles area and filmmaker.

Charlie Hodges is one of the Colburn Dance Academy’s inaugural faculty members.