ELITE FACULTY
01 MEET THE TEAM
Our mission is to foster a standard of excellence. Meet the expert instructors leading the charge in Season One, dedicated to tactical precision and artistic growth.
BROOKE MANN
ceo | director
Brooke brings more than 22 years of teaching and choreography experience to The Dance Operation, with numerous regional and national choreography awards.
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A former San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
Cheerleader and Golden State Warriors Dancer, she has performed alongside
artists including MC Hammer, Nico & Vinz, Salt-N-Pepa, and Snoop Dogg.
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Brooke holds a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach and specializes in tap, jazz, hip hop, and
competition training.
SOPHIA MONCADA
Assistant Competition DirectorÂ
Sophia has extensive training in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and acro, and earned multiple Elite National Champion titles between 2016 and 2023.
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Sophia has danced professionally for three
seasons with the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, where she was named
Rookie of the Year in 2024 and performed during NBA All-Star Weekend
in 2025.
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Sophia has a certification through Acrobatic Arts, further expanding her training and expertise in acro technique and instruction.
BRANDON PATTERSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Brandon Patterson serves as the Chief Financial Officer of The Dance Operation, overseeing the financial planning, budgeting, and business operations that support TDO’s continued growth.
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Brandon works behind the scenes to help ensure the studio remains organized, sustainable, and positioned for long-term success. He brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to the business side of TDO and plays an important role in helping turn the studio’s vision into a strong foundation for the future.
ashley sellards
administrative director |
spray tan artist
Ashley Sellards serves as the Administrative Director at The Dance Operation, supporting studio operations, organization, family communication, and the day-to-day needs of TDO.
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In addition to her administrative role, Ashley is the owner of The Tan Edit and serves as TDO’s resident spray tan artist, helping dancers feel polished and stage-ready for competitions, performances, and special events. Ashley brings a strong sense of organization, professionalism, and warmth to everything she does at TDO.
ANABELLE FUNG
Pilates Instructor |
Resident Photographer
Anabelle supports TDO dancers through low-impact Pilates programming designed to build strength, improve range of motion, and promote longevity throughout the season.
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As TDO’s resident photographer, she
also captures team portraits, headshots, and special studio moments.
BRIANNA PRESTIA
Instructor
Brianna trained in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, and ballet before
dancing for five years at Grand Canyon University, where she became a
four-time national champion and team captain.
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Brianna's professional credits include four seasons with the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl, and the Golden State Valkyries Hype Team.
JORDAN B. SCATES
Hip Hop Instructor |
Choreographer
Jordan is the founder of MVMT Certified and has trained across Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Virginia. His experience includes Monsters of Hip-Hop and Kaos, with performance and choreography credits including Club Jete and Choreographer’s Carnival.
SHAUNA NOLAND
Instructor & Choreographer
Shauna Noland is a professional dancer, educator, and choreographer with credits including Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance,SYTYCD Tour, Unity LA, and choreography assistance for Season 3 of
World of Dance.
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Shauna has taught nationally and internationally through organizations including Hollywood Vibe, JUMP, and Dance Congress of Mexico.
Shauna brings a strong focus on technique, artistry, confidence, and performance quality to every dancer she works with.
ASTRID ARVELO
Ballet Instructor
Astrid trained at Terpsichore Ballet School in Caracas and performed with Nuevo Mundo Ballet, the Teresa Carreño Ballet Company, the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, and Western Ballet.
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Astrid brings extensive professional experience in classical ballet, conditioning, and strength training to her students.
TAYLER KREBS
Instructor
Tayler is a former competitive dancer and all-star cheerleader with 15 years of dance experience.
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Tayler continued her training as a collegiate dancer at the University of Oregon and specializes in tap, jazz, technique, and competition preparation.
ALLY WEISBROD
Instructor
Ally is a current San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader with more
than 15 years of dance experience.
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Ally specializes in contemporary,
jazz, pom, pro-style, technique, acro, and movement quality, and also brings professional experience in marketing.
Acro | Tumbling | Gymnastics Coach
LUNA PEÑA-ALVAREZ
Luna is a two-time national champion and Junior Elite National Champion in acrobatic gymnastics, with an international gold medal and Best Performance recognition in Canada.
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A USA Gymnastics-certified
coach and 2026 Regional Coach of the Year, she has coached multiple regional and state champions.
DAYNA KATONA
Acro | Tumbling | Gymnastics Coach
Dayna began gymnastics at age three and spent four years as a competitive acrobatic gymnast, competing twice at the national level and earning a second-place finish. She began coaching at age 13 and brings both competitive experience and a lifelong passion for gymnastics to her students.