Rubio's Dance Studio and FX

Rubio's Dance Studio Staff/Instructors

Our seasoned and talented staff and instructors are here to help your child experience the joy of the performing arts and help them reach for the stars. Any feedback and suggestions you have for us are welcome.

Studio Director - Chris Rubio

Studio Manager - Yvonne Rubio

Office Assistants - Teresa Wignall, Catharine Figueroa and Keri Holzer

Instructors:

CHRIS Rubio		CHRIS RUBIO is currently on tour with the Broadway show, “Stomp.” Chris plays the leading role as Sergeant on tour. Studio Director and Choreographer of “Crew” and “Jr. Crew” Living a Drug Free Life, Street Scene and Sea World’s Stompin’ Gravediggers and Jammin’ Janitors. Winner of Ed McMahon’s, “Next Big Star Competition.” Choreographer of numerous CYT shows and beauty pageants. Dance styles: Tap, percussion movement, hip-hop, musical theatre and swing.
CHARLEIGH France		CHARLEIGH FRANCE started dancing at the age of three and has continued for 16 years with no plans on stopping. Starting at a little community studio in Northern California she started competitions at the age of five and continued competing throughout high school. In high school she did everything from the high school dance team, which was rated #1 in her district to the San Jose Cleveland Ballet Company, where she took from a very well modern, hip hop and jazz at Infinity Dance Studio along with coaching solos, duets, and groups for their traveling competition team, winning choreography and special judge awards. Charleigh is now currently studying at San Diego State University working toward a BFA dance major. In the future she hopes to travel the world with a dance company.
CLAUDIA Dyson-Hightower		CLAUDIA DYSON-HIGHTOWER credits her artistic energy to her major mentors: Bea Johnson, Vivian Valade, Day Power, Eileen Figliolino, Louis McKay and Bill Heiden. She’s continually performing, choreographing and teaching both nationally and internationally and taking classes herself (Heaven forbid if she ever became a “Dance Driod Stiffo”). Claudia is certified in her profession and teaches ages 3-73 years at six different locations. Claudia’s students can be seen on Broadway, on TV and in several movies. “Life is only an audition to the BIG DANCE FLOOR IN THE SKY!”
KRYSTA Norby		Hi my name is KRYSTA NORBY and I have been dancing since I was six years old. Dance is a huge passion of mine and I love to see others with the same passion. I went to Valhalla High School and was very involved in the dance program for four years and was a dance officer for the last two years. I was also involved with cheer for three years and a captain my last year. I go to San Diego State University where I am majoring in Nursing. At San Diego State I am part of the cheer program.
EDDIE Bielma		EDDIE BIELMA was born in 1970. He embraced music at an early age which was influenced by a long line of family musicians. At the tender age of eight, he picked up his first pair of drumsticks and has never put them down. In the early years he was in band projects with his brother, Rick. After graduating from high school, Eddie was introduced to the mechanics of recording by his brother while at the same time educating himself on guitar, piano, and bass. He has had countless opportunities of engaging others in learning sessions where his passion for music has influenced others to take up the craft. Eddie demonstrates discipline for even the most miniscule of rudiments, whether for drums, dumber, congas, or tambourine. He can tie all these elements into true pieces of art. Eddie is currently the drummer for, "The Lost Disciples," with which he has been involved for 12 years.
PATRISHA		PATRISHA GUTIERREZ has for over 20 years worked with Turkish Oriyantal Tanzi, American Cabaret and Armenian dances and was for 18 years an active member of the recognized Troupe Sahah from Visalia. While touring the U.S. with the troupe, as well as developing her solo career in the Central Valley in California, she has won several prestigious titles as well as served as judge at acclaimed competitions. She was the instructor and coach of the highly recognized male dancer Arturo. Patrisha travels the U.S. as an instructor, coach and choreographer.
KATIE Wallace		KATIE WALLACE has been dancing since she was six years old and she enjoys all forms of dance. Tap is her dance of choice and she plans on tapping the rest of her life. Katie's goal is to one day finish her education at California State University, Fullerton while majoring in Hospitality. Katie also teaches for Pop Warner.
JOSHUA Burks		JOSHUA BURKS-I have been dancing for over 12 years. Hip-Hop is my passion...I love the emotions. That led me to dancing Future Shock San Diego with Angie Bunch at the age of 13. I later moved on to Culture Shock San Diego at the age of 18 and took part in the dance programs at San Diego Community College, Mesa College, and Cal State Los Angeles. I have produced and conducted over 13 performances from “Circus Night” to “Hip Hop meets Bhangra.” At the age of 22 my hunger continued to grow and I made my first step into the Hollywood scene by getting signed to the Bloc Agency and Clear Talent Agency. I was then involved in five commercial shoots, two music videos and an overseas tour in Japan with Slum Village. I decided to step away from the dance scene and focused on building my own dance troupe’s “Twisted Illuzions” and “Body TRX” in early 2008. I am on the verge of opening a dance center for autism but you can find me subbing classes at Culture Shock Dance Center, working in the after school programs in South Bay and Harmonium school districts, or teaching master classes throughout the county.
NANCY Rubio		NANCY RUBIO is currently attending Cuyamaca College. She is in her fourth semester of American Sign Language. Nancy has been dancing most of her life. She has a passion for dance and performs in “CREW”. She truly loves teaching and being a part of her family dance/productions company.