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.

Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Katie Baik is a freelance artist who strives to dance with a generous spirit and deep understanding of movement, technique, and artistry. Katie has trained in multiple dance disciplines at Bay Area Dance School and has studied with esteemed artists such as Risa Steinberg, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Rena Butler, and Francisco Gella. Katie has attended summer programs at The Juilliard School, Arts Umbrella, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Miami City Ballet.

In addition to her dance training, Katie studied acting with Stephanie Hunt and vocal performance with Benjamin Liupaogo. She frequently teaches and choreographs at local dance studios and elementary schools. Katie has recently earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at Stanford University and is concurrently pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Communication, alongside her multi-disciplinary performing arts training with Theater and Performance Studies lecturers.

Georgi is a super outgoing, fun, and creative teacher. Georgi is originally from Orange County but has been living in the Bay Area for about 3 years. She has been dancing and training for several years in jazz, contemporary, jazz funk, ballet, hip hop and more! She teaches at multiple studios around the Bay Area but she is super excited to start teaching Contemporary and Hip-Hop every Saturday at Studio650! Come dance with Georgi, you don’t want to miss out!!

Phoenyx Rose has over 2,000 dance students in the Bay Area. Her association with several local non-profit arts programs and high schools allows her to share her gifts and love for the arts with the future artists of the world. Phoenyx has been in the entertainment industry since the age of three. Most recently, she has returned to the Bay Area, where she is originally from, after doing everything from Broadway to Madonna. She has learned and taught all over the world, including Africa and Germany. Now, returning to her roots, it is time to pass on the knowledge she has acquired throughout her many years of entertaining.

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"Nurture the artist in children. They are our most precious future."

Cruz Conde has over 10 Years of teaching and directing experience in the dance industry. He teaches around the entire Bay Area and is well versed in tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and lyrical but specializes in performance training for dancers ages 4+. Mr. Cruz has worked on choreography for the best pro-NFL and NBA teams, from the GSW Dance Team to the 49er Gold Rush Girls. He has owned his own performance company for several years and is expanding his roster by joining the Studio650 Family. Mr. Cruz has a lot of talent and is excited to help dancers reach their full potential in his classes.

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.