The Team
Who We Are
Arielle
Director | Instructor
Arielle is an Arizona native and began her dance journey through her high school’s dance program. Since then, she’s danced in various dance companies such as Rogue Dance Productions and Desert Dance Theatre and has received other performing opportunities around Arizona and the US.
Arielle earned her degree at Arizona State University where she earned her BFA in Dance Education. Today, Arielle guest teaches in schools and studios all around the state and continues to create work for young aspiring dancers.
Alyssa
Assistant Director | Instructor
Alyssa grew up in Orange County, California where she trained and competed as a dancer from a young age. She earned scholarships to conventions and trained with leading choreographers in Los Angeles. Alyssa has performed for Disneyland, Legoland and the aerial-contemporary company Circus Etero, as well as in various commercial projects in styles such as; ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, jazz funk and contemporary. She also taught at her home studio, training successful competitive soloists and teams. She is a certified personal trainer and former adult group fitness instructor.
Alyssa is passionate about injury prevention and helping dancers build strong, healthy foundations. Above all, she strives to inspire confidence and lifelong love of movement in every dancer she teaches.
Hannah
Coach | Instructor
Hannah is in her fifth year of teaching at the studio and has been sharing her passion for dance since the age of 13, when she first began teaching at her mothers studio. Growing up in Arizona, she trained in many styles and continued her dance education through high school teams and local classes. Hannah specializes in hip hop and tumbling but enjoys teaching a wide range of styles. She is known for her patience, creativity and teamwork.
In her classes, Hannah’s goal is to inspire dancers to not only improve their technical skills but also develop a lifelong love for dance
Cassandra
Instructor
Cassandra has been dancing since she could walk and was a member of dance teams throughout her school years. In her 20s, she began choreographing for various groups, and her passion for dance continued to grow.
After starting a family with her childhood sweetheart, Cassandra found herself back in the studio once her daughters began taking classes, which quickly led her back to teaching.
Now, she shares her passion with dancers of all ages and truly loves watching each student grow, shine, and find their own rhythm.
Mindy
Founder | Co-Owner
Bio coming soon!
Joshua & Tiffany
Co-Owners | Managers
Joshua and Tiffany own and operate Hayden Acres next door, and are very excited to now be part of New Heights Studio. They both have over 12 years (over 25 years combined) of business ownership/management. Joshua and Tiffany have owned several businesses in varying markets and have continued to make a positive impact at New Heights Studio.
Joshua is a Mason and a Shriner (Shriner’s hospitals for Children). He is an electrician by trade, horseback riding instructor, barn projects manager, and still finds time to be an outstanding father and husband.
Tiffany serves on the board for the Hyper IgM Foundation and volunteers her time to help the foundation with various projects. She is a licensed Real Estate agent, horseback riding instructor, and manages all the behind the scenes work at Hayden Acres and New Heights Studio.
Paola
Office Administrator
Paola’s journey with New Heights Studio began as a parent, giving her a unique, firsthand perspective on the community she now serves. Today, as our Office Administrator, she brings years of professional experience managing diverse office environments.
Known for her superb organizational skills, Paola ensures seamless daily operations and passionately supports the studio's mission.