OUR
INSTRUCTORS
Our talented team help students reach their fullest potential

Jody Bill
Jody has been seen on the DHT stage in many productions. She has earned her Level 2 certificate from Dance Masters of America and is an instructor of Special Education at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Jody also teaches musical theatre and tap at Destination Dance Hawaii.

Shane Gillia
Shane began dancing at 21 for Hypersquad Dance Company. He’s also trained at 24-7 Dance Force and Studio 808 DanceProject where he has been an instructor since 2004. He teaches dancers to people of all ages from as young as 7 years-old.

Anna Motteler
Anna has performed in Crazy For You, The Will Rogers Follies, Oliver!, 42nd St., Phantom and Camelot. She is a teacher and choreographer at Queen Emma Ballet. She graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts and performed with the State of Alabama Ballet.

Nanilisa Pascua
Nanilisa is a music educator at schools and is a vocal coach. Nanilisa has also served as musical director for Diamond Head Theatre’s Shooting Stars since its inception. Nanilisa received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

John Rampage
John is well known to Honolulu audiences and has directed and/or choreographed countless award-winning shows. He serves as Artistic Director at Diamond Head Theatre and teaches dance. Learn more about his career that has spanned more than 25 years at DHT.

Shannon Winpenny
Shannon has studied at several prestigious acting schools in Chicago including The Second City. She has been writing, directing and performing in Chicago and Honolulu for more than 15 years. In 2007, she opened Laughtrack Theater Co.

Caryn Yee
Caryn specializes in choreography and has performed in many of Diamond Head Theatre’s shows. She also teaches & choreographs for the Punahou Tap Company. She received her training at Punahou Dance School, Dupree Academy and The Edge in Los Angeles.

Sunny Gray
Dae Sun Gray (Sunny) has been dancing Flamenco for 20 years. Sunny has studied Flamenco with Korean, Japanese, and Spanish teachers. She has had many solo performances in Korea and Okinawa, Japan. She has had dance experience with Sevillanas, Fandango, Bulerias, Alegras, Solea, Farruca, Segirias, Teantos, and Guajira. Sunny moved to Hawai’i in 2018 and, most recently, joined Diamond Head Theater to teach Flamenco dance.