Our Staff

Director Performing Arts

Gianna Espindola is a passionate and skilled dancer, choreographer, and educator with extensive experience in both performance and teaching. As a member and leader of the Texas State University Strutters (D1 Collegiate Dance Team), she honed her leadership and organizational skills, serving as Lieutenant Officer and Captain while performing at high-profile events, including international performances, opening events for Texas State University, and serving as an ambassador for the community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with a minor in Dance from Texas State University.

With 20 years of dance experience, Gianna has danced with pre-professional companies throughout high school and has trained in a variety of genres, including Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, and Acrobatic Arts (Acro for dancers). She continues to expand her skills through ongoing training and professional development.

In addition to her performance career, Gianna has taught and mentored young dancers, specializing in technique and choreography, and has led students to win national awards in their divisions. She is deeply committed to fostering growth in her students, encouraging discipline, creativity, and passion, while also helping them grow as individuals with great minds and caring hearts.

Performing Arts Dance Instructor

Vianey Quiroz-Martinez is a passionate and joyful dancer with a deep love for performance and artistic expression. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Pre-Med concentration at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Vianey discovered her passion for dance as a member of the Harlingen Cardettes Dance Team and continued her journey as a line member of the Harlingen Southern Stars Drill Team. She competed at various competitions across Texas, earning numerous awards for outstanding performances. In addition to her team experience, Vianey has performed in productions of The Nutcracker, further expanding her stage and classical dance experience.

Her training includes kick, pom, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, with specialties in lyrical, pom, and jazz. With over four years of experience working with children, Vianey is dedicated to creating a supportive and energetic classroom environment. Her classes focus on building confidence, encouraging creativity, and developing strong technique.

Outside of dance, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and staying active in her church community. Her faith inspires her to lead with kindness, positivity, and purpose in all that she does, both in and out of the studio.