Jody has been seen on the Diamond Head Theatre stage in many productions since 2009. She has earned an Associate’s Certificate from Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School in Tap, Jazz, and Modern Dance, is a 305 Fitness certified instructor, and has completed early childhood dance training with Discover Dance. Jody is also an instructor of musical theatre, tap, and jazz at Destination Dance Hawaii and Special Education in the College of Education at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Classes:
Young Keiki Stage Dance (Ages 4-7)
Jazz for Musical Theatre (Ages 7+)

Vanessa has studied flamenco in Spain, New Mexico and California. She teaches Flamenco classes for ages 16+.

Classes:
Flamenco Levels 1&2

Victoria has been dancing and performing most of her life, specifically training in tap under Caryn Yee. She has performed in many productions at DHT and has taught and choreographed at different performing arts schools and programs over the years.

Classes:
Beginning Tap (Ages 8+)

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.

Classes:

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.

Classes:
Broadway Vocals (Ages 8+)

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 Diamond Head Theatre.

Classes:
Broadway Jazz
Silver Stars

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.

Classes:
Acting for Children
Acting for High School
Acting for Adults

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

Classes:
Adult Multi-Level Tap

David has performed extensively in ballet, musical theatre, and opera, building a multifaceted career that blends classical technique with expressive storytelling. As a director and choreographer, he has led productions across the continental United States, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Germany, and Spain, earning recognition for his dynamic staging and musical sensitivity. Recently, in Hawai‘i, David choreographed Parade at Manoa Valley Theatre and directed Priscilla Queen of the Desert, also at MVT. He is a proud faculty member at Ballet Hawai‘i, where he recently choreographed the full-length ballet Volcanic Études, and he also teaches ballet for musical theatre at Diamond Head Theatre, helping performers strengthen their technique and storytelling through movement. David’s international work has been honored at the European Tournament of Plays held in Heidelberg, Germany, where he received Best Director for Children of Eden and Best Choreographer for Hello, Dolly!.

Classes:
Ballet for Musical Theatre