Faculty
Lillian Barbeito
Director +
Ballet & Modern Dance
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Co-Founder of Carmel Dance Festival
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Artistic Director of Ballare Carmel
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BFA from The Juilliard School
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Co-Founder of BODYTRAFFIC in Los Angeles
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US Department of State Cultural Ambassador to Israel, Jordan, and Algeria
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Professor of dance at CalArts, Loyola Marymount University, and UCLA
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Certified Countertechnique Teacher
310-923-2766
Vivien Bassouamina
African Dance & Drumming
Vivien, originally from the Congo, now resides in Santa Cruz with his family, where he teaches dance at the Tannery. He also organizes African Dance and Drumming conferences. For an authentic African experience, join his vibrant drumming and dance class on Monday nights! Vivien is full of joy and energy, and he is passionate about sharing his rich cultural heritage.
Bailey Duffield
Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, & Creative Movement
bio coming soon