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Studio J Dance Collective offers classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, lyrical, Latin ballroom, and tricks & turns. The program also includes master classes and workshops for dancers interested in additional training opportunities.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
Studio J Dance Collective is rooted in 45 years of excellence in dance training and evolved from The Dance Spot, a Fullerton-based studio that shaped dancers’ careers for over four decades. The studio’s mission is to create a space where dancers can grow, form lasting relationships, and excel in a variety of dance styles, while meeting the needs of both parents and students and maintaining a high standard of training. It is led by founder, owner, and studio director Jesse Sober, along with staff members Marci Hutt (Ballet Lead/Instructor), Karen Siler (Instructor), Alana Alvarado (Instructor), Eileen Hsing (Instructor), Sarah Sporn (Instructor), Hannah Natoniewski (Instructor), Summer Siddiqui (Instructor/Office), and Jomana Siddiqui (Marketing/Operations).
Studio J Dance Collective has highly trained, technique-focused instructors. Studio director Jesse Sober is a seasoned dancer, instructor, and judge with over 30 years of experience in the dance industry, specializing in jazz technique, and has earned multiple regional and national titles individually and with her students. She competed with Team USA at the 2012 ICU World Championships, earning Gold in both Pom and Jazz, and in 2007 was part of the first team to win Gold in both Jazz and Hip Hop at UDA College Nationals; her competitive history also includes four consecutive Gold medals in International Jazz at The Dance Worlds. Ballet Lead/Instructor Marci Hutt is listed as the studio’s ballet lead, and instructor Karen Siler was personally trained by Miss Marci, studied ballet, tap, and jazz for nearly 15 years, competed regularly with top honors, has performed at Disneyland California and Disneyland Paris, and currently stars as Foofa in Yo Gabba Gabba on Apple TV and in live shows across the country. Instructor Alana Alvarado trained and competed at The Dance Spot for 14 years, competed on the varsity dance team at Troy High School for four years, and is a member of the Spirit Team at California State University, Long Beach, where she studies Consumer Affairs. Instructor Eileen Hsing began training at The Dance Spot at age five, served as co-captain of her high school dance team, directed the competitive collegiate hip-hop team CADC, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance from the University of California Irvine. Instructor Sarah Sporn has nearly 20 years of dance experience, has trained, performed, and choreographed in jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, and ballet, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Communication from Santa Clara University, is pursuing a teaching credential to become a high school dance teacher, and performs professionally in theatre productions across Orange County. Instructor Hannah Natoniewski trained at The Dance Spot for over 12 years as a competitive dancer, was a Varsity Game day & Competitive Songleader in high school, and studies Business Economics at Orange Coast College. Instructor and office staff member Summer Siddiqui trained for 11 years at The Dance Spot, graduated as captain of Troy High School’s competitive dance team where she choreographed, cleaned routines, and led the team to national titles, and studies Civil Engineering as a full-time student at Cal State University Fullerton.
Studio J Dance Collective offers classes for toddlers, kids, teens, adults, competitive dancers, preschoolers, and families. The studio provides rental space for fitness or dance classes, workshops, company rehearsals, and photo shoots. It serves families from Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, and surrounding Orange County communities and offers special rates for high school team partners needing rehearsal space. The studio has an award winning competition team and took first place at the 2025 Nationals Competition.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
Studio J Dance Collective is rooted in 45 years of excellence in dance training and evolved from The Dance Spot, a Fullerton-based studio that shaped dancers’ careers for over four decades. The studio’s mission is to create a space where dancers can grow, form lasting relationships, and excel in a variety of dance styles, while meeting the needs of both parents and students and maintaining a high standard of training. It is led by founder, owner, and studio director Jesse Sober, along with staff members Marci Hutt (Ballet Lead/Instructor), Karen Siler (Instructor), Alana Alvarado (Instructor), Eileen Hsing (Instructor), Sarah Sporn (Instructor), Hannah Natoniewski (Instructor), Summer Siddiqui (Instructor/Office), and Jomana Siddiqui (Marketing/Operations).
Studio J Dance Collective has highly trained, technique-focused instructors. Studio director Jesse Sober is a seasoned dancer, instructor, and judge with over 30 years of experience in the dance industry, specializing in jazz technique, and has earned multiple regional and national titles individually and with her students. She competed with Team USA at the 2012 ICU World Championships, earning Gold in both Pom and Jazz, and in 2007 was part of the first team to win Gold in both Jazz and Hip Hop at UDA College Nationals; her competitive history also includes four consecutive Gold medals in International Jazz at The Dance Worlds. Ballet Lead/Instructor Marci Hutt is listed as the studio’s ballet lead, and instructor Karen Siler was personally trained by Miss Marci, studied ballet, tap, and jazz for nearly 15 years, competed regularly with top honors, has performed at Disneyland California and Disneyland Paris, and currently stars as Foofa in Yo Gabba Gabba on Apple TV and in live shows across the country. Instructor Alana Alvarado trained and competed at The Dance Spot for 14 years, competed on the varsity dance team at Troy High School for four years, and is a member of the Spirit Team at California State University, Long Beach, where she studies Consumer Affairs. Instructor Eileen Hsing began training at The Dance Spot at age five, served as co-captain of her high school dance team, directed the competitive collegiate hip-hop team CADC, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance from the University of California Irvine. Instructor Sarah Sporn has nearly 20 years of dance experience, has trained, performed, and choreographed in jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, and ballet, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Communication from Santa Clara University, is pursuing a teaching credential to become a high school dance teacher, and performs professionally in theatre productions across Orange County. Instructor Hannah Natoniewski trained at The Dance Spot for over 12 years as a competitive dancer, was a Varsity Game day & Competitive Songleader in high school, and studies Business Economics at Orange Coast College. Instructor and office staff member Summer Siddiqui trained for 11 years at The Dance Spot, graduated as captain of Troy High School’s competitive dance team where she choreographed, cleaned routines, and led the team to national titles, and studies Civil Engineering as a full-time student at Cal State University Fullerton.
Studio J Dance Collective offers classes for toddlers, kids, teens, adults, competitive dancers, preschoolers, and families. The studio provides rental space for fitness or dance classes, workshops, company rehearsals, and photo shoots. It serves families from Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, and surrounding Orange County communities and offers special rates for high school team partners needing rehearsal space. The studio has an award winning competition team and took first place at the 2025 Nationals Competition.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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