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Meet our Team

Welcome to Northern Nevada Ballet Academy, where passion meets expertise, and dedication molds talent into artistry. Our team is comprised of individuals who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and creativity to every dance class and rehearsal. Get to know the faces behind the magic:

Leadership

Vinh Luong

CEO and Advisory Board Chairman

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Kris Swaczyna

Artistic Director, Ballet Technique, Partnering, Pointe, Repertoire

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Heather Costella

Production Director, Casting, Staging, Theatre

Faculty

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Maykel Solaz

Ballet Technique, Partnering, Pointe, Repertoire

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Malina Shubzda

Ballet Technique - Petite Dancers

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Lane Saunders

Tap

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Vanessa Barton

Ballet Technique, Pointe, Repertoire

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Judit Bartos

Character / Folklore

Francesca Yale Hebron

Contemporary / Lyrical

About Francesca

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Jennifer Davis

Modern, Jazz, Yoga, Dance Conditioning

Michele Swaczyna

Pilates, PBT, Dance Conditioning, Nutritionist

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Jaime Laxalt

Ballet Technique - Petite Dancers

Community Partners

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