Meet Our Team

STUDIO OWNER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Jordan Reyha Salmonson began her dance training at the age of 5 in Tracy, which sparked a lifelong passion and love for the art form. Ms Jordan has nearly 25 years of dance experience, specializing in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. Her performance experience ranges from competitive dance & concert work, to ballet productions & musical theater shows, and beyond. In addition to her professional performance experience, Ms Jordan has been privileged to act as a guest judge for Dance Masters of California and Granite Bay High School Dance Team. She is a member of Dance Studio Owner Association’s Inner Circle, certified with the Once Upon A Ballet early childhood dance curriculum, and is a MuvMethod Progressive Dance Conditioning certified instructor.

Ms Jordan is deeply passionate about dance education. She is honored to have won Style Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2024 #1 Best Dance Instructor in the Granite Bay/Roseville/ Rocklin area. Her personal mission is to impact and change her students’ lives through dance, by providing them with an environment where they feel loved, inspired, encouraged, and challenged.

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS & ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR / DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Kendell began her dance journey at The Conservatory Of Dance, where she trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. Throughout high school, she performed pre-professionally throughout the community in various productions, soloist roles, and community outreaches.

Kendell has been teaching students of various ages for the past seven years, emphasizing passion, technical proficiency, and the ability to value the healing elements of creative movement. In addition to teaching, Kendell has worked in various management & behind-the-scene roles within dance studios and has even been a guest judge for Dance Masters of California. Kendell has a huge heart for people and studio atmosphere and is excited to bring her abilities to Reyha Dance Center. She lives in Roseville with her husband and daughter.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Hannah began her dance journey at the age of 3 in Tracy and went on to attend the same studio as Ms Jordan! She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, and acro. She has been teaching for 8 years and loves jazz and tap the most. Hannah's performance experience includes countless competitions and recitals and well as Great America's Dance Days and participating in the Disneyland Performing Arts Program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Sac State, and is currently in University of the Pacific’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

At the age of two, Annette put her ballet slippers on for the very first time. Her first steps in her tot-tutu and baby ballet bun began her life-long love of dance. Ever since, Annette has pursued artistic, technical, and, even, a collegiate-level of excellence in the art of dance. From ballet to contemporary, tap to jazz, and a few styles in between, she has almost trained in it all. Her dance career now spans over 20 years of dedication, investment, and passion for this beautiful art form, five of which have been dedicated to teaching the next generation of young dancers. She is thrilled to announce that she recently graduated with honors from Belhaven University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a Pilates concentration. Out of her passion for dance, Annette is dedicated to investing in the next generation of dancers, planting the seed of the love for the art in their hearts. She is beyond excited to join the Reyha team this Season!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR / FRONT DESK STAFF

Ella is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Senior Company and Teacher Training Program. Ella began her dance training under a local studio and pre-professional contemporary ballet company at the age of 12 and performed in many full length dance productions. Her lead and soloist roles include “Clara” (The Nutcracker), “Glinda the Good Witch” (The Wizard of Oz), and “Canary Fairy” (The Sleeping Beauty). In addition to dance, Ella also has an extensive background in musical theater, and has been cast in many lead roles including “Peter Pan” (Peter Pan) and “Fantine” (Les Miserables), as well as being in “The Daughter of the Sea” and “A Christmas Carol.” Ella is also a talented vocalist and has been featured with her sisters in concerts & productions throughout the community. @adoremusic_

FRONT DESK STAFF / DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Maya began dancing at the age of 3 and quickly fell in love with the art form. She trained throughout much of her adolescence in the styles of tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, and contemporary. Maya performed in Sacramento Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker as a child dancer for 6 consecutive years, as well as performing at Disneyland Dance the Magic. She then went on to join Granite Bay High School’s Dance Team her sophomore, junior, and senior year of high school where she trained in jazz and hip hop. Maya began teaching dance when she was 16. This will be her second year teaching at Reyha Dance Center, and she is so excited to share her love and passion for dance with others! Maya is currently attending American River College where she is double majoring in dance and psychology.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR | FRONT DESK STAFF

Samantha is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Senior Company. Samantha fell in love with dance at the age of 6 and began focused training at a local studio and pre-professional contemporary ballet company at the age of 11. Samantha has performed in many lead and soloist roles in dance productions, including “Dorothy” (The Wizard of Oz), “Clara” (The Nutcracker), “Crystal Fountain Fairy” (The Sleeping Beauty), as well as being in the corps de ballet for “Paquita,” “Rapunzel,” and “The Nativity Ballet.” Samantha has also taught dance for ages 3-10 years old at Grace Classical Academy, and is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Teacher Training Program. Samantha currently attends Sierra College in hopes of getting a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Miss Samantha is certified in the Once Upon A Ballet early childhood development dance curriculum and is excited this season to combine her passions of dancing and teaching young children at Reyha Dance Center!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Kalie Annis is a dancer, choreographer, and educator hailing from South Lake Tahoe, California. Her journey in the world of dance began at the age of 6, and hasn’t stopped since. She found her calling as a teacher during her senior year, and has taught ballet, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre. Kalie has been nominated for two Elly Awards for her outstanding choreography in musical theatre productions at William Jessup University. Her creative vision has been seen in productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Guys and Dolls.” In addition to her professional endeavors, Kalie is deeply committed to giving back to her community through dance. For two years, she co-directed, taught, and choreographed for a free, non-profit dance program in Rocklin, CA. Her tireless efforts helped nurture over 400 students per year, providing them with access to high-quality dance education and empowering them to discover their own creative potential. She is excited to be part of the Reyha Dance Center family this season!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Janell Marie Fears started dancing at the age of 5 and trained in ballet/pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, and Luigi Jazz Technique. She received most of her training through Victoria’s Academy of Dance, Tempe Dance Academy, Ballet San Jose, and many other renowned dance instructors via the convention circuit. As a young dancer, she was a member of multiple performance companies throughout California and Arizona and has been recognized with top awards for her solo and group performances regionally and nationally.

Recognizing her passion for dance and teaching at an early age, her mentors guided her to become a student teacher, which marked the beginning of her teaching career. Janell has been teaching for nearly 30 years and enjoys sharing her passion for dance. Her students have received top judge’s awards, scholarships, and have been accepted to Ballet San Jose, Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, as well as the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. She is actively involved with Dance Masters of California, serving on their judging panel.

Her teaching career has expanded throughout California and Arizona, and she was also invited as a guest teacher at a studio in New Zealand. She believes in giving her students a firm foundation in solid technique, which will help them in whatever route they choose for dance in their lives.

Janell has been married for over 10 years and has 2 boys. She is excited to share her passion with the students at Reyha Dance Center.