Carmen has been professionally trained in Pointe, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, Tap, Contemporary, Modern, and Lyrical for over two decades and continues to train as she believes there is always something new to learn. As a competitive dancer, she won numerous high scoring awards, titles, and scholarships, and by age 19 she was teaching her own classes and winning multiple awards for her choreography. In September 2013, she joined a New York based Company, ”The Breakthrough Movement”, as one of their original 7 members. Furthermore, in 2015 she became a back-up dancer and performer for local artist, Abigail Duhon. As an educator she is excited to inspire her students and help them reach their dreams along with her husband Ector Gutierrez Jr. and the Studio G staff.

Ector is hip-hop teacher and choreographer who was raised in Slidell and has been teaching for over a decade. At the age of 19, Ector moved to Los Angeles to advance his dance career and learn the intricate style of hip-hop he teaches his students. With his training in Los Angeles, his experience dancing in off-Broadway shows in New York, and his attention to detail when choreographing for national tours and music videos, he plans to educate his students in a way they have never experienced. With his supportive wife, Carmen Gutierrez, by his side, he plans on making a large impact on his community and the generations to come. Although passing his dance knowledge to his students is his main priority, this father of two will keep you smiling as he teaches.

Arielle has been a young, vibrant dancer since she could walk and has been teaching her students on the Northshore for a multitude of years. Her accolades include graduating from the New Orleans Creative Arts Center, performing in the Jr. Olympics, being awarded a scholarship at Alvin Ailey School of Dance, and performing in numerous live performances while on tour with the nationally selling artist, Abigail Duhon. Although Arielle is a very accomplished teacher and choreographer, this mother of one is passionate about giving her daughter the best life she can. Arielle strives to pass along her vast dance knowledge to her students and be the best role model possible.

Lynsey started her dance career at age 6, training in multiple disciplines at various local studios. After a few years of her training, she was blessed to be accepted into the Ballet Magnificat summer dance program. In 2001, she began teaching and working closely with her students, and after ten dedicated years, she took time off to start her family. Presently, Lynsey is so happy to be, once again, teaching and showing her students the importance of expressing themselves through the wonderful art of dance. Her goal as a teacher is to be a positive influence on her students and encourage them to use the talents and gifts that God has given them. This mother of two enjoys working with all ages, especially her tiny dancers, and she is also blessed with the patience and heart to work with special needs children. Something you will always hear her say is, “don’t look down; everything you need is from above.”

Michelle was born and raised in the New Orleans/Slidell areas, but her dance training and accomplishments extend across the entire country. As a dancer, she received numerous awards, including 1st runner-up to Miss Dance of Louisiana, but her ability to teach was always where Michelle would shine and show her passion. Her training in New York, California, Las Vegas, and Florida proved to be advantageous when she effortlessly passed all tests to become certified for the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters and Dance Masters of America. While teaching, her main goal is to make every class an inviting, fun learning environment and to bring out the best in her students and co-workers.

Coach Chia (Anastasia) is a Slidell native who graduated from LSU with a degree in the study of kinesiology. While earning her degree, she became a proud member of Delta Zeta sorority, and she plans to start a vast career in physical therapy in the near future. Her childhood included twelve years as a competitive gymnast at Gymnastics Plus, and she has been passionately coaching gymnastics since her late teens. Furthermore, with her extensive time spent as a competitive swimmer, she spends her free time coaching swim lessons for children in the surrounding areas. She is ecstatic to be a part of the Studio G family and is eager to start improving the tumbling program of our studio.

Reganne D’Angelo trained at multiple dance studios on the Gulf Coast, including Studio G. She became one of Studio G’s first graduating seniors. In her junior year of high school, she received early admission into the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy, “AMDA,” located in both New York and Los Angeles. Reganne elected to stay closer to home and continue her dance training at the University of Lafayette where she was immersed into numerous styles of dance. While studying for her degree, she taught at a local Lafayette dance studio, and although she enjoyed her time in Lafayette, she is excited to be back in Slidell. She enjoys spending time with her family and getting ready to roll with the Krewe of Selene each year. Reganne is thrilled to come back to Studio G as a staff member, and she is ready to inspire the future generation of dancers.

Heidi was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and could not be more proud of where she is from. Growing up, Heidi went to private school from 1st to 12th grade and ultimately received a bachelors degree in Mathematics and a minor in education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Although her degree was used in an unorthodox manner, her knowledge of mathematics helped launch her 20 year career in accounting which led to the start of her 1st company. This leap of faith then led to the start of multiple additional companies and gave Heidi the entrepreneurial spirit that most people aspire to possess. Heidi lives to serve her family and her community. With her husband, Jay, her three children, and her two grandchildren