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Formerly Yao Na Dance
INSTRUCTORS
Tri-Valley Dance Academy
Rongke Guo
Owner/Artistic Director
郭老师毕业于上海市舞蹈学校中国舞专业，曾任上海歌剧舞剧院主要演员，拥有近十年的职业舞台经验。他曾多次参与德国、韩国、瑞典、芬兰、美国等国家的国际艺术交流，积累了深厚的表演经验与跨文化艺术视野。作为三谷舞蹈学院的联合创始人及艺术总监，郭老师以其卓越的编舞能力与鲜明的艺术风格广受好评。他的作品融合扎实的技术与强烈的表现力，风格多元，富有张力，屡次在演出与赛事中获得高度评价，并擅长为不同阶段的学员量身打造具有表现力的舞台作品。在教学方面，郭老师坚持“因材施教、循序渐进”的理念，注重基础训练与艺术提升的双向培养，帮助学生在规范、系统的训练中稳步成长。他独到的艺术眼光与丰富的实战经验，使其在舞蹈教育与编导领域均享有极高声誉。
Mr. Guo graduated from the Shanghai Dance School with a major in Chinese Dance and was a principal dancer at the Shanghai Opera and Dance Drama Theater. He has performed internationally in countries such as Germany, Korea, Sweden, Finland, and the United States, accumulating extensive stage and cross-cultural experience.
As a choreographer, Mr. Guo is known for creating powerful and expressive works that seamlessly blend strong technique with artistic depth. His choreography spans diverse styles and has received high praise in both performances and competitions. He is skilled at crafting custom pieces that highlight each student's unique strengths.
In the classroom, Mr. Guo follows a structured, individualized approach to training, combining professional rigor with a focus on artistic expression. His artistic vision and extensive experience have earned him a reputation as a leading figure in both choreography and dance education.
Na Yao
Owner/Director
姚老师毕业于上海市舞蹈学校芭蕾舞专业，移居美国后，18岁起便投身舞蹈教育事业，至今已有19年的一线教学经验。作为三谷舞蹈学院的创始人兼校长，姚老师秉持着“以学生为本”的教育理念，始终关注每一位学员的成长与发展。她深知每个学员都有独特的潜力和需求，因此在校长岗位上，她致力于为每位学生提供个性化的关怀与指导，帮助他们在舞蹈的旅程中自信成长、突破自我。
姚老师不仅注重学生的舞蹈技巧，更关心他们的心理发展和情感表达。她坚信，舞蹈不仅是技能的提升，更是情感的表达和心灵的沟通。在她的引领下，学员们不仅在舞蹈中找到自信，更能通过舞蹈展现自己的个性与艺术风采。
作为校长，姚老师同样非常关注教师团队的建设与发展。她定期与教师团队进行深入交流，分享教学心得与经验，帮助教师们提升教学方法和艺术素养。她相信，只有教师团队的紧密合作和不断进步，才能为学员提供更好的教育和更丰富的舞蹈体验。
在姚老师的领导下，三谷舞蹈学院已经成为一个充满温暖、关怀和专业精神的学习环境，每一位学员和教师都能在这里找到属于自己的成长与发展空间。姚老师的细致关怀与高瞻远瞩的领导风格使得学院不仅在教学质量上卓越，更在学员和教师的心灵成长上也取得了丰硕的成果。
Ms. Yao graduated from Shanghai Dance School with a major in Ballet. After moving to the U.S., she began her dance education career at the age of 18 and has over 19 years of teaching experience. As the founder and principal of Tri-Valley Dance Academy, she is committed to providing individualized care and guidance for every student, helping them grow with confidence in both dance and life.
Ms. Yao believes that dance is not only about technique but also about emotional expression and self-discovery. She fosters an environment where students can express their unique voices through dance, encouraging both technical skill and artistic growth.
In her leadership role, Ms. Yao regularly engages with the teaching team, sharing insights and experiences to enhance their teaching methods and artistic development. Under her leadership, the academy has grown into a supportive, professional space where students and teachers alike can thrive.
Zheng Yuan Lin
Teacher
林老师毕业于上海市舞蹈学校中国舞专业，后赴香港演艺学院深造，主修现代舞、芭蕾及舞蹈教育。他曾先后在上海歌剧舞剧院与香港舞蹈团担任演员，参与多个国内外大型艺术演出与文化交流活动，足迹遍及香港、澳门、韩国、日本、美国、德国、南非等国家与地区，积累了丰富的国际舞台经验。
移居美国后，林老师将重心转向舞蹈教育，致力于青少年舞者的专业培养。他指导的学生在YAGP、ADC IBC等国际赛事中屡获佳绩，展现出扎实的技巧与艺术表现力。林老师的教学风格以耐心、和蔼和严谨著称。他注重为每个学生创造一个支持性的学习环境，让学生在充满关怀与鼓励的氛围中，发挥出最佳的潜力，同时保持高标准的技术要求。
林老师凭借其温和、耐心的性格，建立了与学生之间深厚的信任关系，帮助他们在舞蹈和人生中都取得成长。他将耐心、细致的教学方法与高标准的技术要求相结合，帮助学生在舞蹈中找到自信，提升技艺，展现艺术魅力。
Mr. Lin graduated from Shanghai Dance School and later studied Modern Dance, Ballet, and Dance Education at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He has performed with the Shanghai Opera and Dance Drama Theatre, the Hong Kong Dance Company, and in international performances across several countries.
After moving to the U.S., Mr. Lin focused on dance education, helping young dancers develop their skills. His students have excelled in international competitions like YAGP and ADC IBC.
Known for his patience, warmth, and rigorous approach, Mr. Lin creates a supportive environment where students thrive. His careful guidance helps students improve their technique, build confidence, and grow as dancers.
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Love P
Teacher-Lyrical,Jazz,Hip Hop
Ms.Love 从9岁开始跳舞，并迅速在芭蕾舞界崭露头角。她在短短几个月内，在一群技艺精湛的舞者中出演了《灰姑娘》中的继母角色，这也点燃了她对舞蹈的热情。她获得了运动科学学士学位，毕业论文聚焦于无氧训练对竞技舞者爆发力的重要性，基于此研究，她制定了一套提升舞蹈技巧和灵活性的训练计划，至今被各个水平的舞者广泛使用。
作为主要负责比赛团体课程的教师，Miss Love 拥有丰富的比赛带队经验，她曾带领多个舞蹈团队参加各类竞赛，并取得优异成绩。她的教学风格以认真负责、严谨细致著称，她不仅关注舞蹈技巧的提升，也注重团队协作和比赛策略的训练，帮助学生在比赛中发挥最佳水平。
在TVDA，Miss Love 将她对编舞和视觉艺术的热情融入课程，创作出富有情感和故事性的复杂舞蹈作品。从大团体到独舞，她以极大的热情和动力激励学生，培养他们在舞蹈中展现同样的力量与驱动力。
Miss Love began dancing at the age of 9, quickly excelling in ballet. After only a few months of training, she performed the role of the Stepmother in Cinderella alongside a talented group of dancers, sparking her passion for dance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, with a thesis focused on the importance of anaerobic training for explosive power in competitive dancers. Based on this research, she developed a training program designed to enhance dance technique and flexibility, which is still used by dancers of all levels.
As the primary instructor for competition groups, Miss Love has extensive experience leading teams to success in various dance competitions. She is known for her dedication and responsibility in preparing her students, ensuring that they not only improve their technical skills but also develop teamwork and competition strategies. Under her guidance, students consistently perform at their best in competitive settings.
At TVDA, Miss Love brings her passion for choreography and visual arts into her teaching, creating complex and emotionally-driven dance pieces. From large group routines to solos, she inspires her students with her enthusiasm and dedication, encouraging them to dance with the same passion and drive.
Ming L
Teacher-Chinese Dance
罗老师是TVDA的主要中国舞教师，拥有超过20年的舞蹈教育和编舞经验。她目前担任中央民族大学舞蹈学院编导教研室副教授、研究生导师。罗老师曾在加州尔湾大学（UCI）舞蹈系担任访问学者，并且是中国舞蹈家协会和中国民族文化促进会的会员。
罗老师的学术生涯始于1993年至1999年在北京舞蹈学院附中学习，之后于1999年至2003年在北京舞蹈学院中国民族民间舞系完成本科学习，获得学士学位。2008年至2011年，她在中央民族大学攻读舞蹈编导硕士学位，并通过国家留学基金委公派项目赴加州尔湾大学（UCI）舞蹈系进行为期一年的访问学者研究。
罗老师主讲中国民族民间舞、古典舞、现代舞、舞蹈创作等课程，致力于为学生提供全面而深入的舞蹈艺术教育，注重舞蹈技巧和艺术创作的培养。她对中国舞蹈的热爱与对学生的责任感，使她成为TVDA培养下一代舞者的重要人物。
Ms. Luo is the Lead Chinese Dance Instructor at TVDA with over 20 years of experience in dance education. She is an Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor at the Minzu University of China. Ms. Luo has also been a visiting scholar at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and is a member of the China Dancers Association and the China Ethnic Culture Promotion Association.
She completed her undergraduate studies in Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance at the Beijing Dance Academy and earned a Master’s degree in Dance Choreography from Minzu University of China. Through the Chinese Government Scholarship program, she spent one year at UCI as a visiting scholar.
Ms. Luo teaches Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance, Classical Dance, Modern Dance, and Dance Creation. She is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded dance education, focusing on technique and artistic expression.
Ron P
Teacher-Hip Hop
Ron Pajela出生于菲律宾，从小便对舞蹈产生浓厚兴趣。少年时期，他移居圣地亚哥，积极参与街舞，并与当地自由风格舞者交流切磋。后来，他因篮球奖学金回到菲律宾，并重新点燃了对舞蹈的热情。
Ron加入了享誉国际的UP街舞俱乐部，并成为其精英团队The Crew的成员，从此正式踏上了职业舞蹈之路。他视舞蹈为终身事业，致力于将舞蹈艺术与教育结合，传承技巧与热爱。
作为TVDA街舞主课老师及比赛团体编舞，Ron以其创新的编舞风格闻名。他创造独特且富有创意的舞蹈，推动街舞的界限，帮助学生准备比赛并呈现富有冲击力的表演。他的课堂充满能量、吸引力和激励性，激发了不同年龄段学生的创造力与表现力。不论是大孩子还是小孩子，Ron都深受学生们的喜爱，他感染力十足的教学风格和亲和力使他成为所有学员的宠儿。
Ron Pajela, from the Philippines, developed a love for dance early in life. After moving to San Diego, he immersed himself in Hip Hop and collaborated with local dancers. He later returned to the Philippines on a basketball scholarship, which reignited his passion for dance.
Ron joined the renowned UP Street Dance Club and became a key member of The Crew, beginning his professional dance career. He believes dance is a lifelong passion and strives to pass on both skills and love for dance to his students.
As the Lead Hip Hop Dance Instructor and Choreographer for Competition Teams at TVDA, Ron is known for his innovative and creative choreography. He prepares students for competitions with fresh and powerful routines. His classes are energetic and inspiring, helping students of all ages express themselves through dance. His enthusiasm and approachable style make him a favorite among his students.
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David F
Teacher-Classical Ballet,Contemporary
David Fonnegra 是一位经验丰富的芭蕾舞者和编舞家，拥有超过20年的表演和教学经验。14岁成为加拉加斯国家芭蕾舞团首席舞者，主演多个经典芭蕾舞剧。之后，他在迈阿密城市芭蕾舞团和 Diablo Ballet 等舞团演出和编舞。
作为一名教师，他有着丰富的教学经验，致力于培养舞者的技术和艺术表现力。他曾在美国、欧洲和南美多个地区教授芭蕾，深受学生们的喜爱和尊敬，帮助他们提升舞蹈技巧与创造力。
David Fonnegra is an experienced ballet dancer and choreographer with over 20 years in performance and teaching. He became the principal dancer at Ballet Nacional de Caracas at 14, performing in many classic ballets. He later performed and choreographed with Miami City Ballet and Diablo Ballet.
As a teacher, Mr. Fonnegra has extensive experience helping dancers develop both technical skills and artistic expression. He has taught ballet across the U.S., Europe, and South America, and is highly regarded for his ability to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers.
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Jodie C
Teacher-Dance Choreographer
Jodie started dancing in 2015 under the guidance of Mrs.Yao and Mr.Guo. She graduated from TVDA in 2024 and is currently studying metabolic biology at UC Berkeley. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary/lyrical. During her time at TVDA, Jodie received numerous solo awards and scholarships, including technical judges choice awards. She was also invited to dance as a soloist for organizations such as the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. Jodie has also danced for celebrated choreographers Caitlin Wheeler and Marcus Shields as part of the Starbound Dance Nationals opening number. Jodie started choreographing her own group and solo dances when she was a freshman in high school. She has won choreography awards such as the “A Cut Above” award for her lyrical group piece, “Just Say”, at Spotlight National Talent Competition. Jodie was also part of her school’s varsity dance team, known as the Song Team, where she helped choreograph jazz and hip-hop dances for football and basketball games. Although her aspirations lay in the medical field, dance will forever be an integral part of her life. Jodie hopes to continue as a guest choreographer and teacher at TVDA, furthering her mission of fostering joy and community through dance, and conveying meaningful stories through the art of movement.
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Alice Z
Teacher-Dance Choreographer
Alice has been part of the Tri-Valley Dance family since 2010. Graduating in 2024, she will go on to UC San Diego to study Business economics. Under the guidance of Mrs. Yao and Mr. Guo, she’s received multiple awards for her solos. Alice has been an assistant choreographer since her freshman year, helping create both group and solo dances. These dances have gone on to win awards at competitions as well. Despite going into the business industry, dance will continue to be an important aspect of her life. Alice looks forward to continuing as a guest choreographer, bringing beautiful pieces of choreography to life while building a community of love and passion for dance.
Nan Z
Hip Hop, Dance Teahnique
Nan first started learning hip hop at age 6 and since then has taken part in many different competitions. In 2014, he moved to the US to further his passion for dance and competed in the World of Dance. Additionally, he has taught hip-hop for many years.
Linda L
Office Staff
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