MEET OUR STAFF
Ashley Enea
Studio Director
A nationally recognized, award winning dancer and choreographer, Ashley Enea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in performing arts with an emphasis in dance graduating with honors from Saint Mary's College of California. At the age of thirteen, Ashley joined her first competitive dance team and was soon thrust into the limelight when she won a spot in the Fatima Robinson, (choreographer for Michael Jackson and the Backstreet Boys,) Learn How to Dance home video. Over the past decade, she has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip-hop and cheerleading with the most prestigious choreographers on the West Coast. Ashley has performed on stage with Davy Jones, (The Monkees,) was a featured dancer at the opening of The Palms Resort in Las Vegas, the opening ceremony of Disney's California Adventure and the Stars at Sea show for Princess Cruise Lines. Ashley has been teaching her dance curriculum at respected dance academies and studios in the Bay Area for the past eighteen years. Her passion for teaching has made her one of the studio's most sought after instructors. She loves her student's excitement and enthusiasm about coming to class and thrives on spreading the joy of dance through a safe environment, positive reinforcement, and most of all patience!
Madison Erwin
Pre-Dance, Ballet, Jazz , Lyrical, Hip Hop & Cheer
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Madison Erwin spent most of her afternoons training at Heart & Sole Dance Academy. She danced competitively for 11 years and trained in various styles including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and hip-hop. She is now attending Saint Mary’s College of California where she is pursuing degrees in Accounting, Economics and Dance. She plans to graduate in 2027. Additionally, she is a Saint Mary’s Spirit Team member where she is growing in her pom experience. She has always had a strong passion for dance and is excited to share her creativity with young dancers. We welcome Madison to her first year with East Bay Dance Company!
Rj Calloway
Hip-Hop
Rj Calloway is a professional choreographer and dancer with eight years of experience, five of which were spent in the LA dance industry. He has collaborated with various upcoming artists in music videos, live performances, and competitions. He is also a versatile dancer who can adapt to different styles and genres, such as K-pop, hip-hop, and modern.
Some of Rj’s notable achievements include:
• Backup dancing for popular K-pop groups including BTS & EXO
• Competing with the award-winning competitive hip-hop team GRV
• Teaching at prestigious studios in California & Asia
• Founding a production dance team that nurtures upcoming talent and prepares them for overseas opportunities
Kalia Howell
Ballet, Pre-Dance, Princess Ballet, Lyrical
Kalia Howell’s love for ballet started at age 2 and she has 15 years of training from professionals behind her, with her training still continuing to this day. She has performed variations from Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Balanchine’s Symphonies and countless Nutcrackers, and she choreographed her own solo at age 13. While studying art throughout high school and college, Kalia gained choreography experience through performances at churches, high schools, and teaching civic art ballet programs. Her teaching career has developed through teaching dancers of all ages and levels at studios throughout the SF Bay Area. Some of her experience includes working individually with dancers to provide personalized training, as well as teaching adult beginner ballet, and pre-ballet with littles as young as 18 months. Her teaching style reflects the methodology of Balanchine and Vaganova, while making ballet accessible to anyone who loves to dance, and work hard! She is happy to call East Bay Dance Company her newest home studio.
Amelia Thomason
Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Acro / Tumbling
Amelia Thomason’s love for dance became apparent at 6 years old when she started her first recreational class. A few years later, she joined the competition team at a local Bay Area studio, where she danced for 11 years. In high school, Amelia joined the dance team for four years and was the captain during her senior year. After graduating in 2023, she is now working toward degrees in Dance and Business at Cal Berkeley. Having completed her years in competition dance, Amelia has discovered a passion for teaching and choreography. She can’t wait to showcase her skills at East Bay Dance Company!