A Watsonville native, Reyna Hernández-Roque (she/her) is a Mexican-American performer, choreographer, freestyler, and teacher with 5+ years as a professional dancer and 2+ years as a dance instructor. She earned her A.A. in Dance at Cabrillo College, before earning her B.A. in Dance and minor in Anthropology from UCLA. She has also performed and taught both nationally and overseas and has helped host community events and spaces such as jams, battles, and sessions. Reyna specializes in teaching street dance such as Hip-Hop, House Dance, and Popping, and can also teach Latin dance like Salsa, Cumbia, and Merengue.

Program 1: Dance Fundamentals

TK - 8th Grade

In this program, students will use games, exercises, and fun combos to familiarize themselves with a variety of dance fundamentals which can be applied to other physical activities and/or specific dance styles. Students will develop rhythm, coordination, and stamina by responding in movement to a variety of stimuli and by exploring different ways to do basic locomotor and nonlocomotor movements by changing the elements of dance.

Program 2: Street Dance

5th - 12th Grade

In this program, students will get to experience street dances such as Hip-Hop, House Dance, and/or Popping, and will learn about their origins, the African, Latino, and LGBTQ+ influences on these styles, and the cultural importance these dances have in community. Students will build upon their coordination and rhythm, and will learn street dance fundamentals, grooves, and go-to moves that can be done in games, short combos, and/or dance circles.

Program 3: Latin Dance

5th - 12th Grade

In this program, students will get to experience Latin dances such as Salsa, Cumbia, and/or Merengue, and will learn about their origins, the African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences on these styles, and the cultural importance these dances have in community. Students will build upon their coordination and rhythm, and will learn basic fundamentals, spins, and shines, as well as solo and partner work to do in games and/or short combos.