Sister - Michelle La Herran

Michelle La Herran started dance lessons at the age of two and a half.  She started with tap lessons then learned jazz, ballet and gymnastics.  Under the direction and training of Alice Faye Myers she learned adagio, a combination of ballet and lifts between a pair.  She and her partner won numerous state competitions and performed together several times a year.   She also performed and competed year round on a co-ed competition team.     
Michelle took her dance experience to the next level when she cheered for the San Francisco Forty-Niners on the Gold Rush.  In her five years on the team she traveled to Korea and Bosnia on USO Tours, earned a Super Bowl ring and graced the cover of the Gold Rush calendar.  Michelle also spent four years cheering in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors.  Her years of gymnastic training proved valuable while she cheered on this athletic and energetic team.    
In 2007 and 2008 Michelle served as the Assistant Choreographer for the San Jose SaberKittens.  She traveled with the team to New Orleans as they became the Arena Bowl Champs of 2007.  She earned an Arena Bowl ring and is proud to say she now has TWO Championship rings just like her sister 
A graduate of San Jose State University, Michelle earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Public Relations.  With a talent for writing and a passion for sports and entertainment she has held various jobs in the sports industry.   
 

Today Michelle enjoys running DanCyn studio with her sister Cindy.  She enjoys teaching new students and choreographing for the Performing Company.  She hopes every student who comes to DanCyn Studio leaves with memories that stay with them forever. 

Michelle can be reached at michelle@dancynstudio.com  

Tiffany T. Glenn - received her ballet training at Jones Haywood School of Ballet in Washington, D.C.  She also trained at Alvin Ailey American Dance Center as a fellowship student.  Miss Glenn was a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem Dancing Through Barriers Ensemble and performed such ballets as Creole Giselle, South Africa Suite and Serenade.   Miss Glenn is currently a member of Ballet San Jose.  We are thrilled to have her as a ballet instructor here at DanCyn Studio.  Her professionalism and grace is admired greatly by her students.  Her spirit and drive is something we can learn from.

Anthony LoCascio, a native New Yorker, has taught and performed all over North America, including touring with the New York cast of Tap Dogs.  He is currently a faculty member of PDTA, Stars of Tomorrow and Hoctor's Dance Caravan.  He has also created Dance4Teachers, a new multimedia on-line dance studio designed specifically for dance teachers.   Over the last 10 years Anthony has watched, taught and worked with hundreds of studios.  His style stretches from industrial to traditional and more.  Influenced by Danny Hoctor, Al Gilbert, Gregory Hines, and Dein Perry, his teaching combines new creative techniques with proven methods, and his energy, desire to teach, dedication to technique, and diversity of styles make him a highly sought teacher. We love having Anthony as part of our family here at DanCyn Studio!
 
Peter Hershey  - Born in Van Nuys, California, Peter   Hershey began his serious ballet training at the Seiskaya Ballet Academy in St. James, New York at age eleven. He went on to attend both the School of American Ballet and the Juilliard School, under the artistic directorship of Benjamin Harkarvy.   A member of Ballet San Jose since 2001, Peter's repertoire includes the role the Champion Roper in Agnes de Mille's Rodeo and Prince Alexis in The Nutcracker, as well as many soloist roles in ballets such as Who Cares?, In Studio D, District Storyville and Quicksilver. The kids at DanCyn enjoyed Hershey’s recent performance as Johnny in Dennis Nahat's Blue Suede Shoes.  In addition to his work with the company, Peter has taught various levels in the Ballet San Jose School.  We are thrilled to have Peter here at DanCyn teaching our Performing Company kids! 
 
Wendy Williams - has been a dance instructor for many years.  She is trained in ballet, tap and jazz dance.  An expert ballet instructor, she focuses on classical technique and strong body alignment.  Williams has been a member of numerous dance teams including IndepenDance Company and the Jose Limon Modern Dance Company.  She has performed original pieces all over the bay area.  Miss Williams keeps a busy schedule teaching at several studios in San Jose.  We are pleased to welcome Miss Williams this year as a ballet instructor as she   celebrates her 6^h year with DanCyn Studio.  She has been an inspiration to many young dancers as well as to us. 

Tyeler O’Connell - started dancing at the age of 3.  She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop.  In High School she became very involved in the school dance program and was an officer for the dance team for three years.  She went on to become a dance instructor for the United Spirit Association where she taught to hundreds of kids each year.  Miss O’Connell has danced professionally and can be seen Scottish dancing in the movie Jane Austin’s Book Club.  She is currently a student at Santa Clara University where she majors in Medical Biology.  When not in a lab Miss O’Connell spends her time as Coach/Advisor for Homestead High School’s nationally ranked dance team.  We are thrilled to have Miss O’Connell as a first year teacher here at DanCyn Studio.  Her talent is endless and her students adore her. 

Kory Watkins - as been teaching Hip-Hop for over 10 years.  He teaches students of all ages and choreographs for individuals and performance groups.  Watkins has performed with major artists like Brandy, Usher, Met Midler and the late Aaliyah.  He has also choreographed for the NBA All Star Weekend, artist Chris Brown and local artists Kreme, Entity and Dysonn.  He teaches all over the bay area and we are thrilled to have him join our family at DanCyn Studio. 

Rome Slater - has been a Performing Company member from the very beginning.  He is trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Gymnastics.  He is also a very accomplished Swing dancer.  He and his sister Chevy compete yearly at Swing competitions in addition to their regional competitions with our Performing Company.  This Fall Rome instructed a tumbling class which was a big hit.  He also teaches conditioning, stretching and jazz technique to younger Performing Company members.  His teammates love dancing with him and admire his work ethic and dedication.  He is an inspiration to all who watch him on the stage.  We look forward to Rome teaching here at DanCyn Studio next fall.