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We have professionally trained instructors that thrive on quality technique and have a true passion for the art of dance education. With classes in every level of discipline including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, tap, tumbling and fitness our students get what they are looking for in a dance studio. Our students are also proud performers who participate in our annual In10sity dance concert and in several community dance performances. We offer private dance lessons too. Studio 10 Dance is a beautiful, safe, and clean learning environment located in San Jose near Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos and Santa Clara and we accept online registration. Come dance with us!

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Nicole Foisy

Owner & studio Director

Nicole has been dancing for over 35 years. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University, where she studied on scholarship in Dance and Interpersonal Communications. Since 1997, she has taught at several dance studios in the South Bay area, and is most proud of the 22 years she spent training and teaching at Studio 10 Dance under the direction of Keith Banks. Nicole has also worked for the United Spirit Association (USA) since 1997, a renowned organization that specializes in dance camps, clinics, tours and competitions, where she has been an instructor & choreographer to teams throughout the Western United States. For 12 years, Nicole held the position of the USA’s Dance Program Director. She managed a staff of over 45 instructors who she trained to teach at over 50 dance training camps and intensives each summer. Nicole has spent decades serving as a judge at numerous dance competitions at both the State and National level throughout the United States & abroad in Japan, and was also responsible for training all of the USA Dance Program competition judges for over 12 years. Nicole has choreographed and assisted in the production of several NFL and collegiate halftime productions for the 49ers, the East West Shrine Game & the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii – where she choreographed the numbers for the featured dancers. She has traveled to Tokyo, Japan multiple times to be a master teacher at dance clinics, judge at USA Japan’s Dance Nationals, and also to direct and instruct dance camps to hundreds of students. Nicole has worked extensively for over 20 years as an independent master teacher, and choreographer for several nationally ranked competitive dance teams and soloists throughout California and the Western U.S. She has traveled to dance conventions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Oregon, Dallas & Houston to teach master classes and choreograph for hundreds of the top ranked dancers in the state. Nicole has been interviewed multiple times by Dance Spirit magazine for her expertise related to dance technique and leadership training for dance teams. She has taught jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater and ballet technique for close to two decades, and is invested in drawing out passion, intention and artistry from all of her students. Nicole is so grateful to be dedicating her life to her husband Carl, her son Carson, her daughter Bennett, and to her entire Studio 10 Dance family.

GAYLE GREENBROOK

INSTRUCTOR

Gayle Greenbrook had a successful career as a child actress and vocalist. She retired at eighteen and went into competitive roller-skating achieving national status. She hung up her skates and went back to her first love…dance, tap in particular. Gayle has been very fortunate in being able to study with such masters as Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Sam Weber, Dianne Walker, Fred Strickler, Eddie Brown and Fayard Nicholas. Gayle has taught all over the Bay Area and started with Studio 10 in 1992, now calling it her home base. She is the founder and artistic director of “Tap Explosion“ the south bay’s only tap dance company. Gayle and “Tap Explosion“ have been successful since 1995. An accomplished singer she also teaches voice lessons out of her home and at Studio 10 Dance.

EMILY GUIBERT

INSTRUCTOR

Emily Guibert has over 30 years of dance experience in ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop, musical theater, ballroom, and tumbling. She performed under the direction of Debbie Allen at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, studied at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York, and traveled to England to dance in the London New Year’s Parade. She attended California State University, Long Beach on academic and dance scholarships and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.F.A. degree in Dance. She has professional performance experience with two southern California-based companies, Lorin Johnson’s Body Current Dance and Andrew Vaca’s Jazzworks. Emily is a certified teacher of Progressive Ballet Technique and Progressive Contemporary Technique. Her most recent certification includes the Basic Level of NGCP of the Giordano Jazz Technique. Emily served 12 years on the United Spirit Association Dance Staff. Her roles included Dance Program Manager, judge and director of regional and national dance competitions, Head Instructor for USA summer dance camps, and choreographer for dance teams throughout the United States and Japan. Emily was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and Hardest Working. She received the 2015 Leadership Award and the prestigious Robert Olmstead Award in 2016. She had the privilege to represent the USA in the San Francisco 49ers’ Halftime Show, the Sacramento Kings’ Spirit Rally, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Dedicated to her career of dance instruction and choreography, Emily has returned to school to study Kinesiology and Child Development at San Jose City College. Not only does she enjoy watching her students succeed in the classroom, but she is also committed to teaching them life skills. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and her son, Landon. She loves the beach and concerts and is learning how to play the guitar and speak Spanish. Emily has worked with the amazing students and staff of Studio 10 Dance for more than 10 years, and she’s excited for more.

RORY PETE

INSTRUCTOR

Rory has been dancing for over ten years. Started his dance career with a San Jose based company ran by Krisuan Rosalejos. He has trained with various dance teams and choreographers throughout the bay area. Has performed at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Warriors halftime show and various concerts. Dancing is what he loves!!! Everyday he looks forward to sharing it with anyone and everyone around him! Read more about Studio 10 Hip-Hop & Breakdance Programs.

KIMBERLY DODGE

INSTRUCTOR

Kimberly trained and graduated from Professional Ballet School, under directors Carmela Zegarelli Peter & Zoltan Peter. She joined Queen City Ballet Company in 2006, under the direction of Campbell Midgley, and was promoted to soloist in 2008. Ms. Dodge joined Peninsula Ballet Theatre in 2016, as a principal dancer, and instructed with the school. Kimberly joined Western Ballet Company in 2018 under director Alexi Zubiria, and continues to perform with the company. She holds a degree in Radiologic Science and continues to dance and instruct as a freelance artist in the Bay Area.

JOCELYN SATTERBERG

(A.K.A JOCE) INSTRUCTOR

Joce is a San Francisco based dance professional. She has a B.A. in Dance from San Francisco State and has continued her training in Exercise Therapy. She is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist and Exercise Therapist which has led her into her career as a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) with OPTM Saratoga. Growing up in Los Gatos she has taught throughout the Bay Area and made many valuable connections. Presently she teaches at Studio10 Dance, and SA Studios. She also provides private coaching in competitive dance and full body rehabilitation. Her other teaching credentials include: Local Theater Dance Companies, Coaching for the Lynbrook High School Dance Team, , district lectures in Sports Medicine, and strength training for competitive athletes.

Dancing from the age of three Joce has professional training in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and modern dance. She spent her time dancing competitively and started her career as an instructor at the age of fifteen.

Joce has performed with several different dance companies in the Bay Area and has solo experience performing at charity and community events. Her professional dance experience includes performance with UDT, KANEISEE Collective, AyanaDanceArts, and Garrett Moulton Productions. She is currently a company member for eMotion Arts Dance Company and KTCHN SYNC Collective. Joce is also the Artistic Director for her own FLIGHT Dance Collective.
Joce’s passion is just to move and be involved in all creative aspects of visual art. She is excited to work with professionals and her many students to see where this journey will lead them all. Joce is excited to share her passion and love for dance with the Studio 10 Dance community!

Liliana Tiscareño

INSTRUCTOR

Liliana Tiscareño has been a part of Studio 10 since she was 3 years old. Through all her years at the studio, she has developed a passion for dancing and performing, especially in Hip Hop and Tap. She was a member of the Company 10 Dance Team for 3 years. Liliana graduated from Piedmont Hills High school in 2022 and is currently attending De Anza College. She is now an Admin Assistant at the studio, where she teaches classes, works at the front desk, and is an Assistant Coach of Company 10 Hip Hop. Liliana is also a part of Tap Explosion, where she is expanding her knowledge and experience in rhythm tap. She deeply values the friendships and memories she has made at the studio and is so happy to be a part of the Studio 10 family!

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