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
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Megan Guise
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary, Improvisation and Private Coaching
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KRYSTAL MATSUYAMA-TSAI
PROGRAM ARTIST EDUCATOR
Ballet and Mentoring
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JOEY NAVARETTE-MEDINA
PROGRAM ARTIST EDUCATOR
Pilates and Modern
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ABDIEL JACOBSEN (THEY/THEM)
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Graham Technique
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ALICIA HEAD
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Gyrokinesis
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DR. ROBERT TSAI
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Experiential Anatomy
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MEGAN GOLDSTEIN
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary
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Melissa Pearson
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Nutrition
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COLLEEN LOVERDE
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary
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RAUF YASIT // RUBBERLEGZ
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary Partnering
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Mamie Green
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
‘Colliding Bodies’ Contemporary Partnering
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Madison Tanguay
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary and Improvisation
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Rosanna Tavarez
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Countertechnique
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JOBEL NAVARETTE-MEDINA
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contemporary
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Alyse Rockett
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Improvisation
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EZRA LEBANK
GUEST ARTIST EDUCATOR
Contact Improvisation