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Tracy Van Baalen - Owner/Director

The Dance Conservatory is the culmination of Ms. Van Baalen’s many years of experience in the world of Classical Ballet, an unending drive and vision; and, an acceptance that the world of Performing Art, while deeply rooted in tradition, is also constantly changing and evolving.

In her formative years Ms Van Baalen trained with such notables as Carol Grabowski (Royal Ballet & National Ballet), Jackie Hepner (National Ballet & N.Y. City Ballet), and Wilson Morrelli (Ballet Ruse de Monte Carlo, Hollywood Movies). She was both a soloist and principal dancer. She has extensive teaching, performance, choreographic, production and costuming experience.

By embracing many dance styles, as well as the fusion of dance styles that so enliven the Performing Art of Dance today, she effectively bridges the gaps between classical and contemporary styles. And, by welcoming all students equally, she bridges the gap between the recreational and serious dancer; treating all students like they count and they can – leaving open the opportunity to cross that bridge.

Her integrity and dedication to her students and their training has allowed her the pleasure of seeing many students develop and grow from children into adults. Some transitioning into the professional world of dance, others into colleges and more mainstream careers; but all step into their adulthood with a greater sense of self-confidence and a life long love and appreciation for the Performing Art of Dance.

Aliyah Hassan – Production Director

Ms. Hassan was born and raised in San Diego, California. She started dancing at age 6 with the Ballet Conservatory under the direction of Ms. Paz Soriano (R.A.D. Syllabus, French and Cuban technique). Many years later she relocated to the Lemon Grove Arts Complex where she received much of her ballet training from under the direction of Ms. Teresa Wells. She performed in many L.G. Arts productions and became a company member of Mirabile Ballet at the age of 14.

She was a staff teacher, choreographer and featured performer with the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and has taught ballet, pointe, jazz, and hip hop for many studios and programs throughout San Diego County, including Academy of Performing Arts, San Diego Dance Center, Chula Vista Recreational Dance Program, Joan Kroc Performing Arts Center and many more.

Ms. Hassan has also received recognition for her talents with offers from the Alvin Ailey summer and year round programs in New York and the Deeply Rooted Dance Co. in Chicago.

She has worked with C. Anthony Cole Repertory Dance Company in 2000 and also with Xavier Hicks Artistic Director and Founder of Selah Dance Company from 2001-2003. Ms. Hassan has been featured and starred in many productions such as the Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker Suite and many other notable roles through out her dance career.

She is a principal dancer and the rehearsal coach for LaDiego Dance Theater.