Center Stage Dance Academy invites you to experience our versatile and qualified faculty dedicated to instilling a lifelong commitment to the love of dance, whether it be for personal enjoyment or to attain the goals of traditionally accepted professional standards.

Georgina Coleman, Director  

Georgina Coleman received her early training in London, England and graduated in 1972 from the prestigious Arts Educational Trust. She was invited to join the Iranian National Ballet where she performed from 1972-79 as a soloist and leading dancer, under the name of Georgina Bahramian. Settling in San Jose, California in 1979. She owned and operated a studio, Saratoga Dance, from 1981-86. The City Center Ballet was founded in 1984, and she served as its artistic director. The City Center Ballet was the predecessor to the San Jose Cleveland Ballet now known as Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley. She was on the faculty of the School of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley from 1997-2000 where she was also active in creating and implementing the children’s syllabus. Georgina was the director for the Branham Dance Center in San Jose from 1992-98 and taught ballet, jazz and tap there from 1986-1998. Georgina Coleman has been a teacher and coach for thirty years. Some of her former students are currently dancing professionally or have previously danced with Major U.S. and European Ballet Companies, including American Ballet Theater, San Francisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her students continue to be accepted into the professional division of major ballet schools universities and college programs across the country. Georgina is an experienced teacher for children, students and adults, and enjoys teaching all ages groups to dance whether they be striving to pursue a professional career or attending classes for the pure enjoyment, fitness and recreational rewards. Through Center Stage Dance Academy of El Dorado Hills she looks forward to continuing her life long work.

Arts Educational School, London

Northbrook Church of England School, London
School Motto: Probitate et Labore - through Honesty and Work

Susan Daughtery, Ballet, Jazz Lyrical  

Susan Daugherty has taught dance at U.C. Santa Cruz and numerous studios in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her early years, she gained a solid technical background in ballet through her studies with Francisca and Dimitri Romanoff. Modern dance training came from study with the Utah Repertory Dance Theatre and the Bill Evan's company. Jazz training came from study with various instructors including Ben Lokee, Ann Garvin, and Joe Tremane. Susan has performed professionally with the Creative Associates, the Rec Russell Jazz Dance Company and Ballet San Jose. While earning her B.A. at San Jose State University she performed with the SJS Resident Dance Company. Susan continued her professional training with graduate work in dance at SJS University. In order to help develop an appreciation for the arts among grade school students, Susan directed and performed with the Dancing People. This group was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts to bring professional performing arts to the public schools. Susan enjoys sharing her love for dance with all ages, and is pleased to be a part of the team of teachers at CSDA.

Malvina Okrojek, Jazz, Modern, Character, Ballet, Tap 

Malvina Okrojek began dancing at the age of 13 and has been unable to stop since then! She has trained in various forms of dance, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom and African-Caribbean dance. She has been teaching since she was 18, and loves every minute of it. Malvina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from SCU Sacramento. She also dances professionally and performs with Coterie Dance (CODA), directed by Kimberly Valmore, in the Bay Area. Miss Malvina teaches children's pre ballet and combination classes, Jazz classes and Modern Dance to the Compani classes. 

Karen Bolinger, Jazz

Karen is returning to CSDA after taking a one-year sabbatical. She has been a member of the faculty since our opening in 2002, teaching jazz to pre-teens and teens. Karen studied ballet in the east bay for over ten years. She graduated from CSUS with a dance degree, studying all forms of dance and choreography, and was a member of their jazz dance company (JazZ) for four years. Upon graduation, Karen continued with her dance career, dancing professionally for five years with the Dale Scholl/Dance Art Dance Company (formerly Jazzworks), in Sacramento. She taught dance at St. Francis High School, founding their dance program and performing group, as well as choreographing for school musical productions. While a teacher at St. Francis, Karen shared her passion for dance with the Sacramento community, taking her performing company to elementary and middle schools; presenting Lecture Demonstrations, which would introduce every dance form and it's history. Karen returned to her love of teaching after taking some time off to raise her three boys. She knew she had "dance" in her blood when she couldn't stop choreographing while driving her car!  

Christine Martorana, Tap  

Christine Martorana received her formal dance training in the areas of Tap and Jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area. She initiated her teaching status with Hamilton Studios of Dance and Music - San Ramon, California - in 1983 and went on to instruct all ages through 1992. Additionally, she was involved in master classes with the Mason/Kahn Studio in San Francisco, Musical Theatre through the Pleasanton Playhouse and Bay Area Children's performing groups. As a choreographer and coordinator for the Showstoppers and Highlights dance troupes, Christine worked with elementary school children under the direction of Mary Lagomarsino, 2000 - 2002, which included performances at Disneyland. Christine is currently an assistant choreographer with the El Dorado Musical Theatre, and loves working with the talented children and young adults from 6 - 18. As a mother of three Christine is a firm believer in the Arts, and the positive impact of exposure to music and dance at all age levels. She is very excited to be "tapping" again with the Center Stage Dance Academy and looks forward to continue to share this experience with her students. 

Kehau, Polynesian

Aloha! My name is Kehau, and I come to you from the island of Oahu "the gathering place" of Hawaii. I have been dancing Hula long before I can remember, which is not unusual for an island girl brought up in the old ways. Most of my Ohana (family) are active in promoting the music and dance of our culture... it is the way of life for us. Instruction began with my Kupunas (elders). They are the ones who instilled in me not only the physical dance but the spiritual and cultural aspect as well. For many years as a young Haumana (student), I danced for a hui (group) under Kumu Hula (teacher of hula) N. Kuni, of Waialua. Later graduating to instruction under my aunt, Kumu Hula Janet Ililo of Haleiwa. I later joined local performing Halaus (schools) at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Waimea Falls, Paradise Cove and Tavana' s. I have lived in the El Dorado Hills area for some time now and at present am dancing with some of the local groups here in Sacramento. I have appeared on television, radio as well as numerous performances throughout the Valley. Until recently I was a haumana under Kumu Hula, Halau Hula Ohana I Ka Lei Lokalia of Shingle Springs. I felt the desire to impart my love for Hula to those who want to learn it through teaching. Mahalo nui ba! 

Sequence "Q", Hip-Hop  

Sequence ("Q"), a native Californian, has been dancing since the age of five. Discovering that dancing was his forte, he began to study dance formally at the East Bay Center of Performing Arts, where he was introduced to Indian, African, Ballet, Modern, Laotian, and Mexican styles of dance, adding to his already rooted Latin and Hip-Hop skills. Q went on to compete locally and nationally, in such competitions as Broadway Magic, and Headliners. He and his team went on to compete in the International Hip-Hop Competition in Bremen, Germany in 2003. Aside from choreographing for various singing and dance groups in the bay, Q introduces hip-hop movement to all ages from five through adult. He specializes in pinpointing such basics as: spatial awareness, isolations, strength, balance, groove, and technique, as well as some of the popular commercial dances, both new and old school! 

 Kelley Saia, A Variety of Classes & Age Groups

Kelley comes to CSDA with a BA in Dance from CSU,Sacramento where she studied under the direction of Paul Besaw, Linda Goodrich and Sacramento Ballet instructor, Nolan T'Sani. While at CSUS, Kelley had the opportunity to dance with the Jazzee Dance Company and as an adjudicated dancer at the American College Dance Festival in Scottsdale, AZ and Long Beach, CA. Kelley was an ArtsBridge scholarship recipient in 2003-2005, which gave her the opportunity to teach ballet, modern and jazz at Natomas Charter School. Prior to her college experiences, Kelley was a member of the Folsom Lake Civic Ballet Theatre and the competition Jazz Troupe at Hawkins School of Performing Arts, performing principle roles in The Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. Kelley received Dance Spirit Magazine's Technical Skill Award in 2001 and was invited to dance with KAR Kids in New York. Currently, Kelley is the Dance Team Coach at Oak Ridge High School. 

Gina Bartok, Group Fitness Director, Exercise & Fitness Training 

Gina has been involved in the fitness industry since 1988. She has both ACE and AFAA fitness certifications and holds various specialty certifications in different areas of fitness. She enjoys bringing joy into people's lives through fitness and has a true passion for those who take her classes. Gina keeps up to date with the latest trends in the fitness industry to bring innovative and quality content to her classes and programs. She is dedicated to helping our members reach their goals, by trying to bring in classes and programs that are not only challenging - but fun! Along with her commitment to personal fitness, she enjoys spending time with her husband Bill and two daughters!!!