Instructors

Since age 4, Stephanie Hill has been a dancer.   Her love for the art of dance moved her to start DanceTime by Stephanie in 1995.   Through Dancetime by Stephanie she shares her love of movement with hundreds of students of all ages.   Her unique dance program enhances each child’s physical and creative development as a dancer.   It is Stephanie’s desire that her students cultivate a lifelong appreciation of dance and wonderful memories of dance class.   Stephanie Hill has a BA in Psychology and extensive dance training from varied Los Angeles Dance Studios and the University of California, Santa Barbara.   Stephanie enjoys performing Polynesian dance with Aloha Hula.

Risa Arisue began jazz and ballet dance at age 11 in Japan.  She moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue her dance dream.  Risa now dances professionally in the highly acclaimed modern ballet company Ken Dance Company.  In addition to performing, Risa teaches jazz dance classes and is a dance coach for figure skaters.  Risa loves teaching dance to children.  Her patience and creativity make her stand out as a dance educator.

Samantha Ketcherside is a dancer and choreographer in the Los Angeles area. Originally from Eugene Oregon where she attended the University of Oregon to earn a Bachelors of Science in Dance. Samantha has performed with many different companies including: Izis dancers, Said Dance Co., Youri Dance Co., Layla and the Lotus Dances, Amaterasu Dance Co., Ballet Fantastique, Dance Northwest, Lane Dance Co., and Zapp Dance Co. Samantha performs as a soloist locally every weekend and is the creator of Triple S Workouts fitness class. She has choreographed and performed for film and music videos, recent credits include Brad Paisley, Trapdoor Social, Buzzfeed, and more. Samantha has studied and teaches many styles of dance. Most often she teaches Ballet, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Jazz and Ballroom. Samantha’s favorite time is in the studio wether it be choreography or class, dance is and always will be her first passion, which she adores sharing with her students daily.

Nicolette Hill, known as “Miss Nikki”, has been dancing since the age of three.  She has trained in ballet, modern, and jazz dance styles performing in recitals and showcases.  Miss Nikki has a background teaching children how to dance in school and camp settings.  She currently studies dance and theater at Santa Monica College.  Miss Nikki has many hobbies including fashion,  art museums, and of course, dancing!

Rachel Cohen was born and raised in the San Fernando valley. At a very young age she discovered her love of dance, especially classical Ballet. She trained at well known studios in the area, and predominantly at the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica. She has preformed in numerous stage performances such as “Swan Lake”, “The Nutcracker” and “Sleeping Beauty.” She graduated from the University of Southern California, and danced in the USC Repertory Dance Company. She studied Early Childhood Education, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. Her number one love is working with children, helping them grow, and encouraging them to believe in themselves through dance!