Hiroko Gier: Hiroko began her studies of ballet at the age of three under the Homura Tomoi Ballet School & Company in Japan. It was there that she gained her passion for dance. She continued her studies in New York under the watchful eyes of Maria Jones, Colleen Blair, and many other instructors. Hiroko graduated Cum Laude from the University of Hartford and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in performance in 2004. While attending the University, she has trained with (as well as performed for) many instructors such as Susan Brooker, Peggy Lyman, Raymond Lukens, Amy Marshall, Adam Miller, Hilda Morales, Alla Nikitina, Ralph Perkins, Kirk Peterson, and Katie Stevinson-Nollet. After acquiring her BFA, she began her career as a dance instructor to help students explore and expand their love and knowledge of dance. Hiroko is also a certified ZUMBA Fitness® Instructor.
Fun Facts: She was chosen to perform with Danny Tidwell from SYTYCD while attending University of Hartford. Upon moving to Albany, she performed with the Albany River Rats AHL Ice Mice dance team and was casted for television commercials, independent short movie and movie trailor. She currently lives in East Greenbush, NY with her husband Kevin and daughter Sydney.
Amanda Reynolds: Amanda is an upstate New York local. She started dancing at the age of seven and has wide spread background in all genres of dance with an exceptional interest in Hip Hop. After years of intensive master classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Pulse tours and years of being a competitive dancer, she has evolved into a recognized competitive instructor and choreographer. Amanda has received numerable prestigious awards and high scores for her routines, including choreography awards and entertainment awards at many dance competitions. She has worked at both regional and national levels. As an instructor, her teaching style is fresh, innovative and wildly popular amongst today’s youth to inspire them to work to their best potential. Amanda is also a certified ZUMBA Fitness® Instructor.
Fun Facts: Amanda has extensively trained under many celebrities including Luam, Mia Michaels, Wade Robson and Frank Hatchett. She currently lives in Castleton, NY with her fiancee Wayne and daughter Rayleigh.
Miss. Sara: Teacher’s assistant.