TEACHERS

Lisa Brown (Owner, Tap and Children's Jazz) grew up in San Francisco and took dance lessons from the late Lorna Fordyce. She began teaching at Lorna's studio when she was just 16 years old.  It was at that time that she realized her passion for teaching. 

Lisa loves inspiring young dancers and introducing them to the exciting art of dance (especially tap).  She has taught for years throughout the Bay Area at several dance studios before opening her own studio in 1997.  She also has the pleasure of currently teaching tap at Adda Clevenger Junior Preparatory School in San Francisco.

Lisa especially enjoys the experience of owning her own studio and working with her wonderful students and talented teachers. She takes great pride in teaching the fundamentals of dance while having fun!

Alinah Solidum an alumni, has been a hip hop teacher at Sunset Academy of Dance for 2 years and while she was a student she was a teachers assistant as well. She fell in love with the Art of Hip Hop at 6 years old, under the direction of Darnell Carroll. She currently dances with Academy of Villains and continues to have the strive and passion to perform. Alinah feels that dance is an extension of ones personality but above all, she believes that dance should be fun and accessible to all.

Tarik Rollerson grew up in the bay area and received his dance training from several groups like Imani’s Dream, Mini Shock Oakland, Destiny Arts Center, Junior Jam Squad, Sunset Academy of Dance, City Shock/Funk Beyond Control and Academy of Villains. He has been teaching at Sunset Academy of Dance since 2016 and is the director of his own hip hop adult group, 1Up.

Mayia Green was born and raised in San Francisco. As an alumni of Sunset Academy of Dance this studio is her second home. She has been teaching at Sunset for 1 year with previously being a teachers assistant to Lisa Brown as well during her High School years. She recently graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a BA in Dance. Mayia is so grateful working with the teachers who taught her and wants to keep spreading all the knowledge that she has learned. Mahalo!

Madison Lew was born and raised in San Francisco. As an alumni of Sunset Academy of Dance, she has been dancing since the age of 8 training in hip-hop. Madison has also trained under APT, Westlake School of the Performing Arts, and MK Modern. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s of science from UC Davis. Madison is not only a teacher but continues to seek out training and dancing opportunities.

Rachel Nonaka was born and raised in San Francisco and attended Sunset Academy of Dance for 12 years. After earning a degree in Education and Human Development from UC San Diego, she began teaching contemporary and jazz dance. Combining her passion for education, youth development, and the arts, Rachel strives to create a supportive environment where dancers can grow as both artists and individuals.