Ms. Deanna Masgay is the owner and director of the Just Dance Academy. Ms. Deanna began the Just Dance program in Marin county in 1993. Her training includes intensive training in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical from the age of 5 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ms. Deanna became a professional dancer at the age of 18 performing with companies in Canada, the U.S., South America and Japan. Deanna graduated Cum Laude from Sonoma State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in teaching. Ms. Deanna strives to achieve a dance program which promotes technically sound dance instruction with an emphasis on allowing students to experience the joy in the process of learning to dance as well as the joy of performance. Additionally the Just Dance Academy accommodates the recreational dancer as well as dancers seeking intensive dance training. Christina McLain- Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet Christina is a wonderful teacher of jazz, hip hop, contemporary and ballet.  She has  a BA in Dance from San Francisco State University.  She has been teaching for 7 years and currently teaches junior, intermediate and advanced hip hop at Just Dance Academy along with lessons for competition dance.  Christina has a great smooth hip hop style that is fun, enjoyable and challenging for each age group!  The Just Dance Academy is very excited to have her on staff.  Christina is also a certifited pilates instructor and a certified personal trainer.

Miss Deanna

Jenna Jones - Ballet, Jazz, Tap , Contemporary  Jenna Jones is a former dance student of Just Dance Academy and has had 15 years dance experience. She is trained in tap, jazz and ballet with additional experience in hip hop and modern dance.  She is currently a Junior at USF minoring in dance and majoring in communications.  For 2 years Jenna danced at UC Santa Cruz and she is currently part of the dance ensemble at USF.  Jenna is proving herself to be an amazing choreographer specializing in her own style of contemporary jazz.  She has a wonderful foundation and understanding of ballet as well using this knowledge to train both jazz and ballet dancers at Just Dance Academy.  Nathan Cottam Ballet, Jazz , Modern - Upper Levels Nathan Cottam began his dance career while completing a bachelor's degree in Sociology.  Not long after he began studying ballet he was attending summer-time ballet workshops in Salt Lake and Vermont, and performing with the university ballet company.    From there he went on to dance professionally with Ballet Theatre of Boston, Northern Ballet Theatre and as an invited guest with many companies and studios from California to Massachusetts. He has recently completed a Master of Fine Arts in dance at the University of Arizona with an emphasis in choreography and performance. Nathan served as the Dance Director for Legacy Dance Theatre's 2008 production of Pioneer Legacy and perfomed in China on tour with Kim Robards Dance. His teaching resume  includes invitations to many summer workshops and studios, as well as several years as a university instructor.   Omar Kadir - Advanced Hip Hop "Lets go get 'em now, we'll ask questions later."  This straight minded 24 year old is much more than what he may seem. A self-taught dancer  of 10 years, specializing in popping and locking, music producer and engineer, he built his foundation in the fields of music and dance. Omar's musicality birthed from his younger years as a violinist and later evolved into the talents that shape him today. Growing from musician to dancer, he began instruction of his art at age 15, teaching in various mediums from private lessons to full classes. His experience in the Urban Hip-Hop culture spans from dancing into one of the four elements of Hip-Hop, emceeing. Under the mentorshiop of Yonas Media owner, Ben Yonas, Omar is continuing to build his wealth of knowledge and carry a storng entrepreneurial spirit througout the entertainment industry.

Miss Matrisha is our wonderful teacher of the Friday morning and afternoon pre-ballet/pre-tap program. Miss Matrisha offers pre-ballet beginning at age 2 1/2 & up as well as ballet/tap combo classes for ages 3-6 years. To register for Miss Matrisha's dance classes go to www.matrishadance.com