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Instructors
Elizabeth Lee
Elizabeth Lee is a seasoned performer and teacher with over 40 years of experience. She has danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet,
American Ballet Theatre, and Eliot Feld Ballet. She has taught at various institutions, including California State University, Long Beach,
Loyola Marymount University, Westside Ballet Academy, Lichine Ballet School and the School of Cleveland Ballet. Elizabeth has lived
in Westchester with her husband, Eric and son, Sean and daughter Kiri since 1983. She has been with the Westchester Dance Academy
for the past 11 years, teaching students from 8yrs. To 80yrs. Her goal is to give the students a solid foundation in technique and a strong
sense of commitment to
the Art of Ballet.
Elizabeth Lee is a seasoned performer and teacher with over 40 years of experience. She has danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet,
American Ballet Theatre, and Eliot Feld Ballet. She has taught at various institutions, including California State University, Long Beach,
Loyola Marymount University, Westside Ballet Academy, Lichine Ballet School and the School of Cleveland Ballet. Elizabeth has lived
in Westchester with her husband, Eric and son, Sean and daughter Kiri since 1983. She has been with the Westchester Dance Academy
for the past 11 years, teaching students from 8yrs. To 80yrs. Her goal is to give the students a solid foundation in technique and a strong
sense of commitment to
the Art of Ballet.
Charlotte Richards
Charlotte has been a professional ballet dancer and actress on stage and film, regarded as an exciting performer known for the energy and
speed of her dancing and the power of her personality. She was a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and the
Los Angeles Chamber Ballet, where she also held the position of Rehearsal director for three years. Ms. Richards is a leading figure in the
dance community of Southern California. She taught four years at Loyola Marymount University, Pomona College, and the California Arts
Institute. She was one of the principal teachers at the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy, and served ten years as Rehearsal Director for the
Inland Pacific Ballet Company.
Charlotte has been a professional ballet dancer and actress on stage and film, regarded as an exciting performer known for the energy and
speed of her dancing and the power of her personality. She was a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and the
Los Angeles Chamber Ballet, where she also held the position of Rehearsal director for three years. Ms. Richards is a leading figure in the
dance community of Southern California. She taught four years at Loyola Marymount University, Pomona College, and the California Arts
Institute. She was one of the principal teachers at the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy, and served ten years as Rehearsal Director for the
Inland Pacific Ballet Company.
Natsuo Tomita
One of the newest additions to the staff is Natsuo Tomita, who brings an exciting modern multimedia dimension to the academy. Natsuo
has performed with numerous ballet companies, as well as having worked extensively in front of the camera in music videos, numerous
films, television and commercials. Most recently Natsuo has written and directed experimental multimedia theater combining acting,
dance, music and film. Her production, “Lolita” premiered in 2003 at the Moving Picture Theater Festival at LATC, “Caught Between” at
the Iver Theater and “Hysterica” at the Open Fist Theater. “Isabelle”, a dance and theater work premiered in Japan in 2004. Natsuo is
currently directing WDA student Ali Patrick in a multimedia production
One of the newest additions to the staff is Natsuo Tomita, who brings an exciting modern multimedia dimension to the academy. Natsuo
has performed with numerous ballet companies, as well as having worked extensively in front of the camera in music videos, numerous
films, television and commercials. Most recently Natsuo has written and directed experimental multimedia theater combining acting,
dance, music and film. Her production, “Lolita” premiered in 2003 at the Moving Picture Theater Festival at LATC, “Caught Between” at
the Iver Theater and “Hysterica” at the Open Fist Theater. “Isabelle”, a dance and theater work premiered in Japan in 2004. Natsuo is
currently directing WDA student Ali Patrick in a multimedia production
Tiffany Hudson
At age 3 Tiffany began classical training in cechetti ballet, tap and jazz. At 14 she as accepted to the Academy of Performing Arts High
School in Huntington Beach, CA where she was extensively trained in jazz with Christine Baltes performing and choreographing in
numerous concerts and shows including Cabaret. Simultaneously she began hip-hop training at Jimmy Defore Dance Center. At 17 she
was hired as a dancer for Tribal Soul a hip-hop company touring from San Diego to LA. At 19 on the campus of Loyola Marymount
University where she holds a minor in Dance with an emphasis in performance, she co-founded a hip-hop team entitled Kumba Beatz
where she is a manager, choreographer and dancer.
At age 3 Tiffany began classical training in cechetti ballet, tap and jazz. At 14 she as accepted to the Academy of Performing Arts High
School in Huntington Beach, CA where she was extensively trained in jazz with Christine Baltes performing and choreographing in
numerous concerts and shows including Cabaret. Simultaneously she began hip-hop training at Jimmy Defore Dance Center. At 17 she
was hired as a dancer for Tribal Soul a hip-hop company touring from San Diego to LA. At 19 on the campus of Loyola Marymount
University where she holds a minor in Dance with an emphasis in performance, she co-founded a hip-hop team entitled Kumba Beatz
where she is a manager, choreographer and dancer.
Ali Patrick
Ali has been training and performing with the Westchester Dance Academy for over five years. She has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Lyrical and Tap. She performed at the Staples Center with the Sparks Kids, the Hope Chapel as well as numerous fundraisers, carnivals and
parades. She recently performed a solo, choreographed by Natsuo Tomita at the Iver Theater.
Ali has been training and performing with the Westchester Dance Academy for over five years. She has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Lyrical and Tap. She performed at the Staples Center with the Sparks Kids, the Hope Chapel as well as numerous fundraisers, carnivals and
parades. She recently performed a solo, choreographed by Natsuo Tomita at the Iver Theater.
Diana Delcombr
Originally from Pacific Grove CA on the Monterey Peninsula Diana started training at the age of 10 at the Carmel Ballet Academy. She
trained in every genre of dance she could get her hands on; jazz, modern, ballet, tap, hip-hop and everything in between. Through CBA she
has worked with Mandy Moore, Adam Parson, Josie Walsh, Suzie Miller-Fuentes, and Christina Woodard. A recent graduate of Loyola
Marymount University’s dance program, Diana participated in each Faculty and Student Dance Concert since her freshman year. These
concerts gave her the wonderful opportunity to work with numerous phenomenal choreographers. Currently Diana is pursuing her career
through both the performance, teaching, and choreographing. Her pieces have received numerous awards, including Gala recognition at
the American College Dance Fesitval. She also recently was accepted into her first professional company under the direction of Mike
Esperanza, Bare Dance Co. Diana teaches advanced Jazz at Westchester Dance Academy and loves pushing her students to achieve
excellence.
Originally from Pacific Grove CA on the Monterey Peninsula Diana started training at the age of 10 at the Carmel Ballet Academy. She
trained in every genre of dance she could get her hands on; jazz, modern, ballet, tap, hip-hop and everything in between. Through CBA she
has worked with Mandy Moore, Adam Parson, Josie Walsh, Suzie Miller-Fuentes, and Christina Woodard. A recent graduate of Loyola
Marymount University’s dance program, Diana participated in each Faculty and Student Dance Concert since her freshman year. These
concerts gave her the wonderful opportunity to work with numerous phenomenal choreographers. Currently Diana is pursuing her career
through both the performance, teaching, and choreographing. Her pieces have received numerous awards, including Gala recognition at
the American College Dance Fesitval. She also recently was accepted into her first professional company under the direction of Mike
Esperanza, Bare Dance Co. Diana teaches advanced Jazz at Westchester Dance Academy and loves pushing her students to achieve
excellence.