Who teaches your child matters.
Every instructor here is chosen for their training and for their ability to make a room feel safe.
At Danzone Studios, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Each instructor is carefully selected not only for their experience and training, but for their ability to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every dancer.
Our instructors are passionate educators who guide dancers with intention, structure, and care. Whether working with beginners or advanced dancers, Team Danzone focuses on building strong technique while nurturing confidence, creativity, and personal growth.
We believe that who teaches your child matters. That's why our team is committed to positive instruction, clear communication, and helping every dancer feel seen, supported, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
Karla Nuño
Karla Nuño's love for dance began at age seven, when she discovered that dance could be more than movement—it could be a place to find confidence, joy, creativity, and belonging. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, Karla has worked with dancers across a wide range of ages and levels, teaching Petite and Mini programs, jazz, hip hop from beginner through advanced levels, ballet, tap, and gymnastics-based classes.
Her journey as an educator eventually led her to take a leap of faith and build something of her own. During the pandemic, Karla began offering mobile dance classes, later expanding into rented studio spaces throughout Los Angeles. What began as a dream grew into Danzone Studios, with its first dedicated studio opening in Pico-Robertson in fall 2026.
Karla created Danzone to give children a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to experience the same passion for dance that has shaped her life. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to grow through movement, discover their strengths, and feel that they belong.
At Danzone, Karla is dedicated to developing strong dancers while helping young people become confident, expressive, and empowered individuals.
- 15+ years teaching
- Jazz · Hip Hop · Ballet · Tap
- Petite & Mini programs
Miss Alayna
Originally from New York, Miss Alayna moved to Los Angeles in 2018 to pursue her passion for dance. She earned her BFA in Commercial Dance in 2022 and has since built a career performing dance and acrobatics locally, nationally, and internationally.
At Danzone, Alayna has taught and worked with dancers across a variety of programs, including Mini Stars, Junior Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary, Teen Acro, gymnastics, and Hip Hop. She brings both professional experience and a genuine passion for helping young dancers grow.
Alayna believes dance is about more than developing technique. Her classes focus on building confidence, strength, and artistry while encouraging students to challenge themselves, express their individuality, and enjoy the process of becoming stronger dancers.
- BFA, Commercial Dance
- Acro · Hip Hop · Contemporary
- From New York
Miss Valerie
A Dallas, Texas native, Miss Valerie began dancing at just two years old and has dedicated more than 16 years to training and performing throughout Texas. Her passion for dance eventually brought her to Los Angeles, where she continues to pursue a professional career as a dancer while sharing her love of movement with the next generation.
Valerie has experience teaching a variety of studio classes, including Hip Hop, Mini Stars, gymnastics, and other programs at Danzone. She especially enjoys working with younger dancers and creating an environment where they feel comfortable exploring movement and discovering what they can do.
As a teacher, Valerie strives to help every student build confidence, recognize their individual strengths, and grow not only as dancers, but as people.
- 16+ years training
- Hip Hop · Mini Stars · Gymnastics
- From Dallas, TX
Miss Alaina
Originally from Minneapolis, Miss Alaina trained extensively at Larkin Dance Studio, studying a wide range of styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre, ballroom, and jazz funk. Her diverse training has helped shape her versatility as both a dancer and choreographer.
Now based in Los Angeles, Alaina works professionally as a dancer and choreographer while continuing to share her experience through teaching. She teaches at Danzone and has also worked with Danzone's Hillel dance program.
Alaina believes every dancer has a unique voice. Her classes combine technique and creativity while encouraging students to build confidence, explore their artistry, and develop the individuality that makes their movement their own.
- Larkin Dance Studio
- Ballet · Jazz · Tap · Musical Theatre
- From Minneapolis
Miss Shira
Miss Shira began dancing at age three and has primarily trained in jazz and ballet. Her longtime connection to dance continues through her work at Danzone, where she assists classes and steps in as a substitute instructor when she is in Los Angeles.
Shira enjoys supporting students in the classroom and helping create a positive, welcoming environment where young dancers can feel comfortable learning and growing.
Outside the studio, Shira also helps manage Danzone's social media, bringing her creativity and perspective to the studio's online community.
- Jazz & Ballet
- Classroom support
- Social media
Fernanda
Fernanda is a dedicated member of the Danzone front desk team and is currently completing her B.S. in Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent development. She is passionate about supporting children and families and brings experience working with kids of various ages in different settings. Fernanda has an appreciation for movement through her dance background and is excited to pursue a future career in occupational therapy. At Danzone Studios, she looks forward to welcoming families, assisting students, and helping create a warm, supportive, and organized studio environment.
- B.S. Psychology
- Child development
Teach at Danzone
We're always looking for instructors who want to build something with us. If that's you, send a note and tell us what you teach.