Our Team
Ballet Continental is powered by a team of talented and dedicated people with a passion for dance and love of performing.
Teaching Staff
Guest Artists
Since its inception, Ballet Continental has sponsored the participation of guest choreographers, instructors, dancers, actors, and musicians from across the state of Arizona. These guest artists enrich the training and performance experience for our dancers, broadening their artistic knowledge and exposure, particularly for those who may not have access to additional training opportunities beyond their local communities.
We are grateful to the following guest artists, who have contributed their time and talents towards enriching our programs in recent years:
Lindsey Hamberg, Danielle Perkins, Julia Eischeid, Teisha Handy, Alexis Dolce, Marquez Johnson
Committees
Fundraising Committee
The fundraising committee coordinates monthly fundraising activities, organizes special events for families and community members, and manages the relationships with our generous donors.
Committee Members: Scott Downs, Vilma Valera
Marketing Committee
The marketing committee maintains our website and social media accounts, creates printed ads and announcements, and coordinates with regional media outlets to promote our performances.
Committee members: Ariana van Hoorebeke, Willie Alberty
Volunteer Committee
The volunteer committee recruits and manages our parent and community volunteers, staffing special events and performances, and identifies new volunteer opportunities throughout the organization.
Committee members: Olivia Coppus, Machala Gilliland
Board of Directors
Our organization is led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who meet monthly to discuss vision, set policy, and provide support to our teaching staff so they can dedicate their full time and energy to our dancers.
Tonja Matthews, President
Scott Downs, Vice President
Teresa Brady, Treasurer
Vilma Valera, Secretary
Ariana van Hoorebeke, Member
Olivia Coppus, Member
Willie Alberty, Member