OLIVIA OLESON
STUDIO DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Olivia Oleson began her dance training at the age of two years old at Carlsbad Dance Center. Dancing at CDC for over fourteen years, she studied various dance styles including: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Cheer, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Clogging, and Hip Hop. With CDC, she danced competitively at multiple dance conventions and competitions throughout the Nation. During high school, she danced for two years with the Oceanside High School Dance Team where she performed and competed at various athletic events and competitions. She began choreographing dance routines for the OHS Dance Team, which prompted her interest in teaching.
Olivia graduated from UC Davis with a Double Major in English and Communication and a minor in Sociology. During her four years at UCD, Olivia continued her Dance Studies in the styles of Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Dance History. At the age of 15, Olivia began choreographing and instructing professionally at ADS. She instructed for over 11 years at ADS in the styles of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Improv, Hip Hop, After-School Programs, Adult Classes & More. Olivia developed a lifelong passion for teaching, choreographing, business management, account management and Competition Team Management. Olivia continues her dance studies by participating in Dance Teacher Summits, College Courses, Master Classes and Conventions. Olivia has taken Master Classes from world-renowned choreographers including: Mandy Moore, Travis Wall, Mike Minery, Anthony Morigerato, Stacy Tookey, Chloe Arnolds, Maud Arnold, Marinda Davis, Syncopated Ladies, Rachelle Rak, Mia Michaels, and More.
Dancing has always been a part of Olivia’s life and sharing her enthusiasm for dance with others is incredibly rewarding for her. CADENCE DANCE PROJECT is now a space where she can explore her creativity and give dance a new meaning.
JESSICA SMITH
STUDIO DIRECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
Jessica Smith graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at San Jose State University. Jessica has an extensive background in Social Services and working with at-risk youth in North County. She has always demonstrated a passion for equipping youth with life skills in preparation for their entry into adulthood. Jessica is a firm believer in cultivating a safe environment where youth are able to explore their creativity while making a positive impact on their community. CADENCE DANCE PROJECT has provided a platform for her to connect youth with projects within the community that challenge them to step out of their comfort zones and find impactful ways to DANCE WITH PURPOSE.
CAITLIN
DAVIS
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Caitlin started her dance journey at the Burton School of Dance in Weslaco, Texas taking ballet and tap. In 2000, she moved to California and took up jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. After three years on Carlsbad High School’s dance team, Caitlin joined Breakthrough, a junior hip hop team from Studio 429 in Encinitas. She spent several summers at the California State Summer School for the Arts in Valencia, California as well as Duke University’s six-week dance program. She then joined the adult hip hop team 220 Second to None. Caitlin is now a seventh year member and director of the team. She looks forward to sharing her love for music and movement with Cadence Dance Project.
HANNAH
WEBB
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Hannah Webb began dancing at the age of three at Carlsbad Premier Dance Academy where she took Tap, Jazz and Ballet. At age eight, she began dancing competitively in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. When Hannah was ten years old, she started attending To The Pointe, a ballet studio to strengthen her technique. She studied demi pointe and eventually went on pointe at age twelve. In high school, Hannah was a member of the nationally ranked Lancer Dancers, Carlsbad High School’s Varsity Dance Team. The team took home the UDA National Title in Hip Hop in 2011 and 2012. During her sophomore and junior year, she attended San Elijo Dance Academy, competing in jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Hannah moved to Austin, Texas her senior year of high school and became a member of Westlake High School's Varsity Dance Team, focused on Pom, Kickline, Jazz and Hip Hop. Upon graduating high school, Hannah moved back to Carlsbad and began attending MiraCosta College as a dance major, where she studies Jazz, Ballet, Modern and Musical Theatre. She also has taught Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Hip Hop at various studios in the North County area over the past four years. Hannah is now the coach of El Camino High School's Pomcats dance team and is finishing her Associate's Degree in Dance at MiraCosta. She looks forward to sharing her passion for dancing with the students of Cadence Dance Project.
LEANNE
MCINTEE
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Leanne McIntee began dancing at the age of eight at Carlsbad Premier Dance Academy where she took Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Ballet. At the age of ten, she began dancing competitively in Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. When Leanne was twelve years old, she started attending Evoke Dance Movement, a highly competitive studio to strengthen her technique. She studied all styles and competed all over the state. In high school, Leanne was a founding member of Sage Creek High School’s Dance Team. Her senior year she took over the program and ran it while being a student. She continued to teach there for a year after graduation before going to college. She also has taught Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theater and Hip Hop at various studios and schools in the North County area over the past four years. Leanne has taken master classes from world-renowned choreographers including: Mandy Moore, Travis Wall, Mia Michaels, Mark Meismer, Stacy Tookey, Kenny Wormald and More. Leanne is now finishing her bachelors degree at BIOLA University. She looks forward to sharing her love for dance with the students of Cadence Dance Project.
ANA GARCIA
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Ana began dancing at the age of 12 at Ooh La La Dance Academy in La Jolla California. She started training in salsa and latin dance and moved on to ballet, jazz and joined the competition team. Later she began taking more classes such as hip hop, contemporary, musical theater and lyrical. Her junior year of high school, Ana started attending Evoke Dance Movement and was there for two years competing and taking master classes at conventions with Kevin Frey, Alexander Chung, Kyle Hanagami, Shannon Mather, Dee Caspry, Ade Obayomi, Melissa Sandvig and more. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2017 and then attended MiraCosta College where she studied dance for two years and joined the ensemble team where she traveled to different schools to perform and showcase MiraCosta dance. There she learned new styles such as modern, improv, and different styles of hip hop like break dancing, krumping, and grooving. Ana is currently working towards her bachelors degree in dance at UC Riverside and plans on going on to get her masters in dance while focusing on pre-med classes. She looks forward to sharing her passion and love for dance at Cadence Dance Project.
CHEYENNE HORTON
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Cheyenne began training at the age of 4 in San Antonio, Texas. At the age of 16 she was offered a trainee contract with Orlando ballet, but decided to continue her education. She later went to train with American Ballet Theater in New York City. She has attended multiple summer intensives starting at Mejia International Ballet to Jofferey Ballet in Chicago. She has preformed roles in Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Copellia and principle roles in The Nutcracker. Her most recent training has been with the notable Willy Burman and Nancy Bielski at Steps on Broadway, while also supplementing her training with classical Pilates and Zena Rommett Floor barre. Recently she graduated from Pace University with a combined degree of BS Biology/MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
CHLOE McCLURE
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Chloe McClure has been dancing for 21 years growing up at a competitive studio in Oceanside. She graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a B.F.A in Dance and participated in the LBSU dance team. Chloe continues to perform in Los Angeles and San Diego whenever she has the opportunity. Currently she is an Assistant Instructor for U.S Spiritleaders dance team camp. She has worked with choreographers such as Rebecca Lemme, Andrew Vaca, Keith Jonson, Keilan Stafford, Derrick Paris, and Aisha Reddick. Chloe specializes in teaching various styles including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, modern, ballet, and hip hop.
BELLA HICKMAN
INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Bella Hickman began her dance journey at the age of 3, at Temecula Dance Company. She then began competing with Oceanside Dance Academy at the age of 7. She has competed and danced in a variety of dance styles, including lyrical, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater, with a particular passion for jazz. Bella graduated from El Camino High School in June 2024, where she was an integral part of the POMcats and El Camino Dance Company for all four years. During her high school career, she served as Co-Captain of POM, Leader for Dance III, and an assistant for Dance II, which opened up opportunities for her to teach and choreograph.
Bella is currently attending Mira Costa College, where she is majoring in nursing. Despite her academic and career ambitions, her love for dance remains strong, and she continues to be passionate about teaching and choreographing. Bella is excited to be a part of CDP and looks forward to contributing her skills and experience to the program.