EXCELLENCE THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT
At Momentum, our primary focus is to unlock the unique potential of each student, nurturing their growth as dancers within a supportive and secure environment. Our dance program is thoughtfully challenging, even for those aspiring to compete at the highest level. We strive for our studio to be a welcoming home for our dancers, where technical excellence is uncompromised and a warm atmosphere encourages confidence. Our aim is to equip students with lifelong skills, fostering leadership, body awareness, health, artistic expression, and both technical and personal growth. Whether their aspirations are to compete, dance recreationally, or pursue a professional career in the industry, we value every child's experience and goals equally.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
MISS AUDREY
Teacher & Choreographer
Miss Audrey started dancing at Dellos-Walnut in 2004, training and competing in jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. In 2008, she joined the Walnut High School Dance Team, becoming Captain in her junior and senior year. In 2015, she became the head coach of the team and has remained with them since. As head coach, she has led them to 19 national titles and 11 state titles. Miss Audrey is also proud to hold a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Education.
MISS MONIQUE
Teacher & Choreographer
Miss Monique, also known as Miss Moni, has danced for 30+ years and holds a BA from UCLA in Gender Studies with an emphasis in World Arts and Cultures. Starting at age 6, she competed in various genres for Choreography Excellence Dance and began teaching at 17. Specializing in Tap, Ballet, and Jazz, she has been a competition choreographer since 2007. Known for her tap expertise, Miss Moni's teams consistently win titles. Look for the spark of her tappers in our studios!
MISS ALYSSA
Teacher & Choreographer
Miss Alyssa has danced for 6 years at Dellos Dance Studio, focusing on hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater. She graduated with honors from Chino Hills High School, where she was a four-year member and captain of the Varsity Dance Team. Alyssa will attend Cal Poly Pomona to study Business Administration with a focus on Real Estate, Finance, and Law. She plans to teach and pursue her dance career in contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop styles.
MISS FLORRIE
Teacher & Choreographer
Miss Florrie has 17 years of dance experience, competing in various styles. Starting at age 5 with Chinese dance, she later competed at Dellos Dance Studios in Chino from age 7. Notable teams she trained and competed with include Chino Hills High School Dance Team, Mt. Sac Dance Team, Common Ground, GRaVy Babies, and GRV. Recently, she became an assistant coach for Walnut High School Dance Team. Apart from dance, Florrie is studying fashion merchandising at Cal Poly Pomona and enjoys sewing, drawing, and crocheting.
MISS JORDAN
Teacher
Miss Jordan started dancing at Dancecapade at age three, training in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet, pointe, tumbling, and hip-hop. She joined the Dancecapade Competition Team at six years old, winning numerous awards and scholarships over the years. After 11 years at Dancecapade, she joined Walnut High School Dance Team. Graduating with honors in 2020, Jordan was accepted into California State University, Fullerton, where she currently studies and is a member of the 16x National Champion Dance Team.
MISS SARAH
Front Desk Manager
Sarah Smith started dancing at 2 years old and began dancing at Dellos Dance Studios in Chino when she was 10. During all 4 years of high school, she was on the Walnut High School Dance Team and was an officer her senior year. She graduated with honors this past May and will be attending Cal State Fullerton in the Fall. She is so excited to assisting behind the desk as the studio’s assistant manager!