Company

Yoko Sasaki was born in Japan receiving her ballet training from Ishinomaki Ballet. She continued her training, performing and teaching in Japan. Besides being principal dance she is also Castagna's choreographic assistant. Yoko ha strained at Ballet Pacifica and Wenta Ballet. She is also presently dancing with Hartfel Ballet in OC.

Marcos Perez grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended LACHSA training with Marat Daukeyev and Francisco Martinez. Marcos has participated in Alonzo King's LINES pre-professional program for 2 years. Marcos has also appeared in Pasadena Dance Theatre's "Nutcracker" and Alonzo King's "Signs & Wonders".

Eliezer Rabello came to Los Angeles to join The Lula Washington Dance Theatre in 2001. He has danced with Amazon Opera Dance Company and founded Compania CIA Ballet da Barra before leaving Brazil. Eliezer ha s been a guest artist with Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet since 2003. He is also coaching gymnast and figure skaters.

Joe Gutierrez was born in Albuquerque, N.M. He has trained in Los Angeles and has danced with Northwest Ballet, Wenta Ballet, Detroit Dance and Channel Island Ballet. Joseph has been choreographing works for Nouveau Chamber Ballet, in OC, and is planning a new work to be presented in TBC/ LA upcoming season.

Megan Hornady has trained with Finis Jhung, Josie Walsh, Stanley Holden, Sven Toorvald and now Stefan Wenta. She holds a degree from Columbia University. Megan has performed with several Los Angeles companies including Contemporary Ballet, Lion's Pounce Dance theatre and W. Valley Ballet Company.

Robson Tadeu is new to Los Angeles from his native Brazil. Robson has danced with Media City Ballet, Lion's Pounce Dance Theatre and Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet. Robson has his own company Elenco Alternaido de Danza and has been awarded several cultural grants, he continues to combine his notable acting experience with his dancing.

Adriana Fernandes, not only contributes to the company as a wonderful dancer, she is also costume mistress. Hailing from Brazil, where she danced professionally, she joined the Collective in 2005. She is presenting teaching and choreographing at Dance for Kids, in Brentwood.

Perris McCracken began her training at Universal Dance Designs Studio continuing at Westside Ballet and Debbie Allen Dance Academy. With a focus on ballet Perris also studied at Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alonzo King's LINES.In May 06 she graduated from Loyola Marymont and is currently in her 2nd season with City Ballet of L.A.

Apprentice: Katie Goring