Faculty
Director/Owner
Stacie Fisher began dancing at age 4, studying with dance studios on Long Island, New York and Broadway Dance Center in New York City, and continued on a pathway which paved the way for her career. Earning a Bachelor's of Science Degree from The University at Buffalo in Psychology and a Minor in Dance, Stacie moved on to complete a Master's Degree in School Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Throughout her educational journey, Stacie began teaching dance at the recreational and competitive level as well as performing in Modern dance companies throughout Orlando. Stacie owned and directed Creative Dance Academy in Boca Raton, FL for three years, before relocating to California. She is thrilled to be following her dream to once again open and operate a dance studio, here in Rocklin.
Creative Director
Kristen Gauthier began dancing at the age of 4, studying dance with local studios in the Northern California area. Since 2010, Kristen has been responsible for various competition teams specializing in different styles. In addition, she has competed and performed with different modern companies herself throughout Sacramento. She has also had the opportunity of attending the American College Dance Association in Des Moines, Iowa in 2015. As a choreographer, Kristen has won overalls, choreography awards, and national championships for her dancers. Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University of Sacramento in Deaf Studies with a Minor in Dance in 2015, and moved on to achieve her Masters in Special Education with a specialization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2021. Kristen is working as a Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students for Placer County. Since 2018, she has loved her role as Creative Director with Rocklin Academy of Dance and sharing her passion with younger dancers of the community.
Marketing Director, Competition/Recreational Instructor
Lauren Ellison began dancing over 20 years ago, and has extensively studied and trained in jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary/modern dance. In addition to competing in dance beginning at age 3, Lauren also pursued competitive gymnastics for many years. Lauren broadened her talents and started teaching dance in 2009, and has gone on to teach and choreograph throughout California. Lauren graduated in 2013 from San Francisco State University where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies- Elementary Education and a Minor in Dance. While at SFSU, Lauren was a member of their pre-professional dance company, which allowed her to perform in shows across the Bay Area, receive advanced training, collaborate with professional dance companies, and attend the American College Dance Festival Association Regional Conference. Lauren returned to Roseville in 2014, and has continued to teach recreational and competitive dance ever since. Lauren currently teaches 4th grade in Roseville, and actively encourages dance at her school by leading a before school dance program, and choreographing for school musicals.
Carrie Pereira
Carrie has been dancing for many years with training in tap, jazz and ballet.
She graduated from CSUS with a degree in Dance Commercial Training as well as a Vocational Credential in “Dance”.
Carrie's professional dance experience includes being selected as a Sacramento Kings Dancer throughout 1987 to 1997 and was the captain for 9 years. Carrie taught for United Spirit Association for 13 years, taught dance at CSU Sacramento for 8 years, and American River College for 8 years. She also owned and operated a dance studio for 15 years. Carrie currently owns and operates “Starstruck Showcase”, a dance program that is brought into the Elementary Schools where she teaches thousands of children each year. Carrie is happily married with a 24 year old son and a 20 year old daughter.
Norine Brown
Norine Brown received her early dance training in Vancouver, Canada, and furthered her education at the Hammond School of Dancing in Chester England where she attained diplomas in Modern, National, RAD Ballet, Imperial Ballet, Anatomy, and Ballroom. Eventually joined a French touring company and traveled extensively throughout Europe and over time re-settled in Vancouver and began a ballet teaching career.
In 1986 along with husband Jeff, moved to Sacramento, California. Since that time, has undergone continual training and upgrading in the Cecchetti method and currently resides on the Board of CUSA (Cecchetti USA) and is an active West Coast Committee member. Norine travels to workshops and summer schools throughout the USA and Canada where she teaches students and participates in teacher classes. An active Board Member of SADA (Sacramento Area Dance Alliance) for the past 20 years working in many capacities and is currently acting as Corresponding Secretary. SADA is a non profit company that offers workshops and scholarships to local dance students. Some of Norine’s former students have advanced their careers to become dancers with major Canadian and American Ballet companies. Norine enjoys teaching dance to all age groups whether they desire a professional career or are attending classes for pure enjoyment.
Liberty Cormier
Kiara (Kiki) Conley
Kiara (Kiki) Conley
Liberty started dancing when she was 9. She trained and grew up competing in Rocklin, CA. Liberty has choreographed many different pieces in various styles, including her own competition routines as well as others routines after she graduated. Since graduating Liberty has taught at other studios in various styles and specializes in Hip Ho
Liberty started dancing when she was 9. She trained and grew up competing in Rocklin, CA. Liberty has choreographed many different pieces in various styles, including her own competition routines as well as others routines after she graduated. Since graduating Liberty has taught at other studios in various styles and specializes in Hip Hop. Liberty works for the “Starstruck Showcase” program where she teaches elementary school students to dance. Liberty loves working with kids and watching her students grow to love dance and into incredible dancers.
Kiara (Kiki) Conley
Kiara (Kiki) Conley
Kiara (Kiki) Conley
Kiki started dancing in San Diego at 1.5 years recreationally and began competing at the age of 5 through age 13, throughout that time she was student teaching and co-choreographing. Kiki was accepted onto her High School's advanced dance team where she did choreography for pep rallies, football games, parades, and more. After HS she was
Kiki started dancing in San Diego at 1.5 years recreationally and began competing at the age of 5 through age 13, throughout that time she was student teaching and co-choreographing. Kiki was accepted onto her High School's advanced dance team where she did choreography for pep rallies, football games, parades, and more. After HS she was captain of her college cheer team for 3 years at MSJC. Kiki had the opportunity to have an internship in AZ where she helped open a dance studio with her childhood teacher. During this time she was scouted and invited to participate in a music video in LA. After her internship she has brought those skills to Northern California where she taught locally before Covid. This is Kiki’s first year returning back to the dance world since and is excited to bring her bubbly energetic self to inspire dancers to thrive and dance to their best potential!
Daniela Ianev
Daniela Ianev
Daniela Ianev
Daniela has been dancing since the age of 3. Throughout the years she has specialized training in ballet throughout the Sacramento area. Along with ballet, she has taken dance at school from elementary to high school. At Whitney High School, she got involved in the dance program, where she also trained in contemporary, jazz, and hip hop.
Daniela has been dancing since the age of 3. Throughout the years she has specialized training in ballet throughout the Sacramento area. Along with ballet, she has taken dance at school from elementary to high school. At Whitney High School, she got involved in the dance program, where she also trained in contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. During that time, Daniela also took classes at RAD where she started training on pointe. In her last year at Whitney, Daniela was a Dance 1 intern where she taught high school students to dance and choreography for the end of the year show. Now Daniela is excited to incorporate what she learned from interning to teach at RAD.
Chloe Webb
Daniela Ianev
Daniela Ianev
Chloe began dancing at the age of 3 and competing at the age of 5. She has trained in all styles, but specialized in tap the last few years, training at different studios throughout the Sacramento area. Chloe was involved in her high school's dance program and dance team, where she choreographed multiple routines for her peers, football g
Chloe began dancing at the age of 3 and competing at the age of 5. She has trained in all styles, but specialized in tap the last few years, training at different studios throughout the Sacramento area. Chloe was involved in her high school's dance program and dance team, where she choreographed multiple routines for her peers, football games, and dance shows. The past few years I have also been a teaching assistant for tap classes at my studio before graduating, teaching students as young as 3 years old. I am very excited to be on the RAD team where I get to share my knowledge and passion with others.