ABOUT OUR PROGRAm

Our Hyphen Artist program is a pre-professional concert dance training lab based in Southern California, led by Megan Guise. With years of experience in educating and mentoring generations of dancers for almost ten years, Megan Guise has dreamt of providing a space for dancers to prioritize their individual artistry, technical abilities and professional goals. The curriculum is designed to provide dancers with the essential tools and experiences to unlock, deepen, and invigorate their connection to the art of dance.

Members of the conservatory have the unique opportunity to engage both local and international guest artist-educators, enhancing their personal research, adaptation to creative processes, and collaboration skills. We believe it is crucial for dancers to explore and examine not only their identity as artists but also as individuals, preparing them to navigate professional spaces with confidence and integrity. By fostering this holistic approach, we empower young artists to invest in their personal growth, ensuring they can be prepared in their pursuits in dance.

The Hyphen Artist Program season is from August-June of every year and meets to train weekly on Sundays from 11:30a-3p at Studio Fusion with additional HYPHEN ART HOUSE workshops and masterclasses throughout the season.

SEASON 2025/26 AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD JUNE 8 + JULY 27

HYPHEN artist program 

EDUCATORS

  • Megan Guise

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR & ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary, Improvisation and Private Coaching

  • KRYSTAL MATSUYAMA-TSAI

    PROGRAM ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Ballet and Mentoring

  • JOEY NAVARETTE-MEDINA

    PROGRAM ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Pilates and Modern

  • ABDIEL JACOBSEN (THEY/THEM)

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Graham Technique

  • ALICIA HEAD

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Gyrokinesis

  • DR. ROBERT TSAI

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Experiential Anatomy

  • MEGAN GOLDSTEIN

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary

  • Melissa Pearson

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Nutrition

  • COLLEEN LOVERDE

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary

  • RAUF YASIT // RUBBERLEGZ

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary Partnering

  • Mamie Green

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    ‘Colliding Bodies’ Contemporary Partnering

  • Madison Tanguay

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary and Improvisation

  • Rosanna Tavarez

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Countertechnique

  • JOBEL NAVARETTE-MEDINA

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contemporary

  • Alyse Rockett

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Improvisation

  • EZRA LeBank

    EZRA LEBANK

    GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR

    Contact Improvisation