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Our Mission
Here at Protégé we celebrate our students and encourage them to celebrate the art of dance!
Our mission is to develop young artists by offering the finest training in all styles
of dance and performing arts. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment for
students of all ages to fine tune their craft as we help them realize their full potential as artists.
We aim to develop the performer as a whole by building skills, discipline and confidence
that will support them throughout their lives.
Our mission is to develop young artists by offering the finest training in all styles
of dance and performing arts. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment for
students of all ages to fine tune their craft as we help them realize their full potential as artists.
We aim to develop the performer as a whole by building skills, discipline and confidence
that will support them throughout their lives.
Kelly Salvatore, Owner/Artistic Director
Hello and welcome to Protégé Performing Arts!
This studio is a dream come true for me and I can't wait to share my passion for dance with each of you! It is my hope that Protégé becomes a second home for our students. I have such great memories as a young dancer at my home studio and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with generations to come by creating a safe space for them to learn, grow and make lifelong friends!
I began dancing at 7 years old and haven't stopped since! I have trained at renowned studios throughout Southern California and studied under highly skilled teachers and choreographers. They nurtured my passion for dance through many years of classes, performances and competitions. Their impact on my life was so profound that I was inspired to become a teacher myself and I have been teaching and choreographing for the past 22 years! My choreography credits include Disney music videos, commercials, musical theatre productions, studio competitions and countless recitals! I also love to perform and feel lucky to have danced around the world for many different choreographers in a variety of shows and concerts. I have found a passion for video editing as I have been editing for Disney Home Entertainment, Universal, HBO and Lionsgate for over a decade.
Here at Protégé we consider our students family and we can't wait for you to join us!
This studio is a dream come true for me and I can't wait to share my passion for dance with each of you! It is my hope that Protégé becomes a second home for our students. I have such great memories as a young dancer at my home studio and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with generations to come by creating a safe space for them to learn, grow and make lifelong friends!
I began dancing at 7 years old and haven't stopped since! I have trained at renowned studios throughout Southern California and studied under highly skilled teachers and choreographers. They nurtured my passion for dance through many years of classes, performances and competitions. Their impact on my life was so profound that I was inspired to become a teacher myself and I have been teaching and choreographing for the past 22 years! My choreography credits include Disney music videos, commercials, musical theatre productions, studio competitions and countless recitals! I also love to perform and feel lucky to have danced around the world for many different choreographers in a variety of shows and concerts. I have found a passion for video editing as I have been editing for Disney Home Entertainment, Universal, HBO and Lionsgate for over a decade.
Here at Protégé we consider our students family and we can't wait for you to join us!
Our Teachers
KAILYN V. BROSKY • Kailyn started training in classical ballet at age 12 at the Performing Arts Center in Van Nuys, and Westside Ballet Academy in Santa Monica. She attended American Ballet Theater's Summer Intensives in New York City, and moved to Miami Beach Florida at 17 to join Miami City Ballet. After spending two years with MCB, she moved to Richmond VA to join her sister and dance with Richmond Ballet. She’s performed in Balanchine classics such as, Who Cares, Divertimento 13, and Four Temperaments. She’s also danced the roles of Clara in the Nutcracker, Snow Queen in the Nutcracker, The Canary Fairy in Sleeping Beauty and too many other ballets to count! Kailyn is in her 6th year teaching at Protégé!
NICOLE CARABAJAL • Nicky has trained in all styles of dance including hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, musical theater and contemporary. She also enjoys Latin ballroom! For as long as she can remember, Nicky always knew she would pursue dance for her career and is so thankful to be following that dream. She is in her 4th year of teaching and enjoys sharing the art and beauty of dance with her students! Nicky has been a member of the WNBA LA Sparks Dance crew for the past year. She is so excited to join the Protégé family and to truly connect with each and every student while being the best role model possible!
MCKENZI FAURIA • McKenzi has been dancing since she was three years old and has trained in the genres of Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary. She began training with Ms. Kelly at the age of seven at Gotta Dance Studio. She then continued her training with an intense focus on Ballet, Pointe, and Variations. She spent a summer at Ballet Arizona summer intensive where she was able to further her training and experience what studying with a professional ballet company. McKenzi performed a variety of roles in the Nutcracker including Dewdrop Fairy, Snow Fairy, Mechanical Doll, Russian lead, Spanish lead, Mirliton, and Arabian lead. She also performed the role of the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty, as well as Pas de Quatre and Shade variation in La Bayadere. Alongside classical dance, she was the captain of a national award winning dance team at Bishop Alemany High School, competing in the genres of Pom, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Jazz. She recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Kinesiology and Dance at California State University, Northridge. McKenzi is so excited to bring her creativity and passion for dance to her students at Protégé! This is McKenzi's 6th season with Protégé!
JESSICA JAUCH • Jessica is thrilled to be starting her eighth year on faculty with Protégé and is excited to bring her love of dance to young hearts. Jessica started dancing at the age of 3. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Dance from California State University Long Beach in 2011. She was on Long Beach States dance team where her team placed 2nd in the Nation at the UDA National College Competition in Florida in 2010. After college she was a Dance Instructor with Webby Dance Company till 2013 where she shared her passion of dance in preschools and elementary schools. She has performed with Pacific Festival Ballet in their annual Nutcracker, Noah's Ark, Sea Princess, Heaven and Hell...the Journey, Bambi, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, and Peter Pan. Jessica spent her summer of 2005 at ABT Texas and 2004 at State Street Ballet. Jessica is a founding teacher here at Protégé in her 8th season teaching at the studio!
LORETTA RICHERT • Loretta is a teacher, dancer, and artist. She began her studies at Dance Unlimited in Simi Valley where she competed in their award-winning jazz and hip-hop companies. Loretta then earned her degree in Dance and Photography from Loyola Marymount University in 2011. Shortly after graduating, she became fully certified in Bikram Yoga. Over the past seven years, Loretta has enjoyed working as a choreographer for dance studios, show choirs, and high schools as well as choreographing "first dances" for weddings. You can currently find her choreographing at Thousand Oaks High School. She is very excited to bring her experience and passion to Protégé Performing Arts! Loretta is a founding teacher here at Protégé and is in her 8th season at the studio!
MADDIE WHEATLEY • Maddie started dancing at the age of 3 in Simi Valley where she trained in all styles of dance, including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap and ballet. When Maddie was a Junior in high school, she knew dance was something she wanted to pursue professionally so she moved to Orange County to train with Shannon Mather at Mather Dance Company. After training with Shannon for years, Maddie signed on with Go 2 Talent dance Agency in Los Angeles. Soon after that, Maddie booked a national tour with Sesame Street Live! She toured all around the United States and performed a countless amount of live shows for two years, bringing smiles and joy to those around her. Maddie is so excited to be part of the Protégé family and spread her love of dance and be a positive role model for her students! This will be Maddie's 2nd season at Protégé!