Addison Bello started dancing at JSD when she was 4 years old and has loved teaching in our elementary department since she was 14. She adores getting to know each and every one of her students uniquely every week. When Addison’s not teaching at JSD she’s a part time photographer and part time preschool teacher.

​Since the age of 4, Bailey has dedicated her life to dance. She began her journey in the Juline School of Dance’s elementary department as a teaching assistant, where she discovered her passion for dance instruction. After three years of assisting, Bailey officially joined the JSD staff in 2021. Each year, she enjoys building connections with her dancers and their families, sharing her love of dance with every student. Currently, Bailey is pursuing a degree in exercise science at Stanislaus State University. Beyond dance, she is deeply passionate about physical therapy and injury prevention.

Kristina began dancing at age 4 and continued through her college years. She now takes Adult Tap classes. Before coming to JSD, she worked in education for 19 years as an elementary school teacher, teaching grades K, 2, 3, 4, and 6. She enjoys swimming, gardening, traveling and especially white water rafting. Fun fact: she and her daughter share the same birthday!

Bless Marrable-Smith holds a teaching credential and is employed at Garrison Elementary School in Modesto. While obtaining her bachelors degree, Bless studied Modern and Jazz Dance. She currently teaches Modern Dance at JSD.

Nick Bentley teaches Hip Hop at JSD. Nick has been involved with The Dance Program at MJC since 2002. He gathers Inspiration from his friends and family, finds creativity in the world around him, and always pushes himself and his fellow dancers to work harder for the love of dance.

Francine first began teaching at Juline School of Dance in 1991. She has studied modern, ballet, jazz and African dance locally and at UC Irvine. While raising four girls with her husband, John, Francine continues to teach and dance.

Madison Harris has been dancing at JSD ever since she was 3 years old (Creative Dance) and was a part of Juline Regional Youth Ballet (JRYB). Now she absolutely loves teaching in our elementary department! She adores getting to know each and every one of her students and continues to spread her love of dance with her littles! Madison is currently on her last year at Stanislaus State working on becoming a kindergarten teacher!

Rebbecca Meyers is a past employee of JSD and is excited to return. She holds an MA in Dance Education from the University of Northern Colorado and was the Dance Director of the Ceres High School Dance Program for eight years, 2016 - 2024. Recently, Rebbecca became the part-time Dance Director at Enochs High School as well as adjunct Dance faculty at Modesto Junior College, teaching Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Rebbecca's passion for dance is embedded in her teaching.

 Makayla Temores danced for nearly 15 years, beginning her journey at Juline School of Dance around the age of 9 to further her dance education. She later joined the pre-professional division and became a member of the company, showcasing her dedication and talent. Currently pursuing a career as a Transitional Kindergarten (T-K) teacher, Makayla is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students.

Chloe Chan has trained at Juline School of Dance for 12 years and is currently a member of the pre-professional division. As a senior company member of the Juline Regional Youth Ballet (JRYB), she has participated in esteemed ballet summer intensives, including The Rock School for Dance Education and Oklahoma City Ballet. Chloe is passionate about sharing her love for the arts with her students, inspiring them through her knowledge and dedication to dance.

​At age five, Julia began her dance training with Juline School of Dance. Under the direction of Gretchen Vogelzang, she danced corps, soloist, and principal roles with Bravo! Repertory Dance Theatre. She earned a teaching credential and a Master's which she uses as an elementary school teacher.

​Leena Malekyan has been a part of Juline School of Dance since she was just 4 years old, cherishing every moment of her journey. She began as a teaching assistant and has since grown into a dedicated dance instructor. Leena’s passion for both dance and the studio shines through in everything she does.

Jennifer Shannon has been teaching as JSD since 1994. She has taught all levels of ballet and tap, and has trained with Dance Masters of America. Jennifer has two beautiful children and volunteers and many of their school events. She is also very involved with her family’s church activities.

Janet Walther-Mackey previously owned her own dance studio in Manteca where she still lives. Many alumni from her studio went on to become professional dancers around the world. Janet was a member of the RAD Tappers from San Francisco and trained with some of the best tappers including Gregg Russell and Keith Clifton.