TWDCCTannery World Dance
and Cultural Center

Our people

The people who move us.

Meet the artists, educators, and community builders behind TWDCC.

Leadership

Micha Scott, Executive and Artistic Director.

Micha Scott

Executive and Artistic Director

Angela Chambers

Angela Chambers

Youth Program and Community Engagement Director

Staff

Eric Forbes

Eric Forbes

Finance Manager

Maha Taitano

Maha Taitano

Rental and Facilities Manager

Raina Sacksteder

Raina Sacksteder

Ballet Instructor / Ballet Company Director / Youth Program Administrator

Riley Butler

Riley Butler

Ballet Instructor / Safety Support Staff

Tanya

Tanya Wilson

Safety Support Staff

Teaching Artists

Micha Scott performing a modern dance pose.

Micha Scott

Modern Instructor

Angela Chambers dancing

Angela Chambers

Contemporary Jazz Instructor

Mo Katzman

Mo Katzman

Contemporary Instructor

Raina Sacksteder dancing in a ballet pose.

Raina Sacksteder

Ballet Instructor

Heather Wilder and another dancer leaping in a studio.

Heather Wilder

Modern Expressive / Creative Dance Instructor

Eddie Standifer performing a one-handed breakdance move.

Eddie Standifer

Hip Hop Instructor

Nicolette Hernandez-Kaempf performing a ballet-inspired jazz pose.

Nicolette Hernandez-Kaempf

Jazz Instructor

Riley Butler dancing in a teal costume.

Riley Butler

Ballet Instructor

Board of Directors

George Newell

George Newell

Board President

Maggie Collins

Maggie Collins

Board Vice President

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Board Treasurer

Leah Carroll

Leah Carroll

Board Secretary

Kelvin Nivens

Kelvin Nivens

Board Member

Paul Danter

Paul Danter

Board Member

Ann Hazels

Ann Hazels

Board Member

Make room for the next generation

Great dance starts
with a community.

Help young dancers access training, support working artists, and keep our creative community moving.

A dancer leaping with arms lifted.