Kate Lynn began dancing at the age of 3 and has since cultivated a lifelong passion for dance. She studied dance at San Diego State University and San Jose State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in dance. Kate Lynn is the proud owner and director of Studio650, where she seeks to inspire the love of dance in individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Kate Lynn's artistic journey is not only about personal fulfillment but also about fostering community, connection, and positivity among her students.

As the Studio Director of Studio650, Taya brings a unique perspective to dance education. With a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California, she aims to create a culture of health, encourage a sense of community, and promote a positive mindset within the studio. Taya specializes in teaching lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and technique classes alongside guiding our company teams. She encourages her students to give their best effort individually and as a team.

Kasey has been dancing competitively since she was a little girl. After growing up in the studio, she pursued a major in dance at San Jose State University. After college, Kasey returned to teaching dance and has never looked back! When she is not in the studio, you can find her being a mom to Frankie (one of our mini team dancers) and Mila (a future dance star) or teaching barre and pilates at local studios.

Juliana St Goar is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer with over seven years of teaching experience. She specializes in contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and lyrical styles. Juliana grew up as a competitive dancer before pursuing a degree in Health Policy at Georgetown University. During university, she trained extensively in commercial styles such as jazz funk, hip-hop, and heels. Juliana is passionate about training young dancers and helping them develop their artistic styles and technique while fostering confidence and strength in their abilities.

Chloe danced at Studio650 for six years and found her love for choreography and teaching in her final three years of high school. She is currently a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Dance and Communications at the University of Michigan. Chloe returns to  Menlo Park on breaks to teach and choreograph for her students. She loves teaching styles like contemporary, modern, hip-hop, and jazz. Her favorite memory of Studio650 is bonding with everyone at Disneyland for Nationals in Anaheim.

Mimi began her competitive dance journey at the age of 10, earning numerous titles and scholarships from prestigious institutions including the Joffrey Ballet, School of American Ballet, AMDA, and Alvin Ailey. Her extensive experience includes training with award-winning faculty, assisting master classes internationally, and participating in global dance programs across Japan, Korea, and Europe.As a competitive dancer, Mimi achieved numerous top overall placements at both regional and national levels.active competition judge for KAR, Rainbow, and Revolution Talent competitions, and continues to freelance as a choreographer in Japan, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. As a dance career consultant, Mimi mentors aspiring professionals and collegiate dancers, with her students gaining admission to elite programs such as Juilliard, NYU, Chapman University, and Hubbard Street Dance.

Vivienne Wluka found a passion for dance after her very first class (love at first sight!). She is now a dance teacher and choreographer with over 5 years of teaching experience, starting in tumbling and expanding her repertoire to lyrical, contemporary, jazz, ballet, and beyond! She is studying Chemistry and Neuroscience on the pre-medical track at Duke University and is continuing to dance competitively now at the collegiate level on the Duke Dancing Devils. Nothing brings Vivienne more joy than working with young dancers, helping them develop their individuality through dance, and encouraging them to push themselves to build strength both physically and mentally.