ABOUT US
A 2017 ADCC Studio of Excellence winner, Calabasas Academy of Dance is dedicated to exposing the wonderful world of dance to the heart of Calabasas and its surrounding areas.
Owners and Artistic Directors, Shaun Curtin and Danielle Marie Roe, both have professional dancing and teaching careers that span over 20 years. Through their experiences, they have developed a well-rounded dance curriculum for students of all ages and abilities in a nurturing and safe environment designed to bring out the best in each individual so they may reach their maximum artistic potential.
Calabasas Academy of Dance offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater Jazz, and Combo Classes. The training is geared towards both aspiring professionals and students who may choose another career path. Our goal is to share the love of dance while incorporating technique, structure, and discipline for every type of dancer.
About Calabasas Academy
Owner/ Artisic Director Danielle Marie Roe
Danielle Marie Roe started dancing at the age of five at Encore Dance Center in Lancaster, PA. She graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA with a BA in dance, concentrating in jazz and ballet. Her most influential teachers include Nicolas Petrov (a founder of Pittsburgh Ballet Theater), Marion Petrov, Marjorie Dougherty, and Broadway performer Ron Tassone. She has extensive training from teachers whose credits include Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Boston Ballet Company, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Paris Opera Ballet. Danielle has advanced gymnastics training with several schools including the Los Angeles Valley College.
Danielle is an experienced performer having worked with Debbie Allen, performed for several years with the Donlavy Dance Company in Los Angeles, Shaqtacular at Universal Studios, LUMA on America’s Got Talent, as well as performing TV commercials and in numerous shows at venues including, The Kodak Theater in Hollywood, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and several locations in Las Vegas. She currently appears as a dancer in Magic Redefined with illusionist John Gabriel.
Danielle has been a dedicated teacher for over 15 years. She promotes the importance of dance on both the physical and emotional level for every student. Her goal is to help her students realize their full potential.
Owner / Artistic Director Shaun Curtin
Shaun Curtin began dancing at the age of seven. He trained at The LaPierre School of Dance in Reading, Massachusetts. He also studied at The Boston Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet on full scholarship. He received a BFA cum laude in dance from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
He has danced professionally for over 25 years He was a member of The Richmond Ballet, Granite State Ballet and Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre of Boston. He fulfilled several contracts with Disney Land (Snow White/ An Enchanting New Musical), Disney World (Kids of The Kingdom/ Best of Disney) and Tokyo Disney Sea (Sail Away). He also danced at Busch Gardens Tampa (Rockin’ The Boat & Funiculi Funicula). He was a featured dancer on Celebrity Cruise Line (Opryland Productions) and later starred in A Country Christmas in Nashville, TN. (Opryland/ Gaylord Productions). Shaun toured for two seasons with The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes. He danced back up for Deborah Gibson at the renowned GLAAD Awards. Shaun also toured internationally through China, Spain, France and Hong Kong with the show LUMA, a theatrical production bringing light from the dark through dance and the use of props. LUMA was also featured on America’s Got Talent. TV credits include Days of Our Lives, MAD TV, General Hospital and several national commercials.
Shaun’s teaching experience spans over 17 years and he is passionate about continuing to instill proper technique and appreciation of this creative art form in dancers of all ages.
About Calabasas Academy
Our Story
At Calabasas Academy, we started with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted brand that delivers quality every time.