Hiland Instructors Archives - Page 2 of 3

Jocelyn Montoya

Jocelyn Montoya is a long time advocate of NDI New Mexico’s mission and knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children, which will carry over in all aspects of their lives. Jocelyn is an actress, dancer, and singer. She started dancing in...

Kimberly White

Kimberly White was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her early dance training at La Mesa Dance Academy, Dance Theatre of the Southwest, and the University of New Mexico. She furthered her dance education by attending summer programs at the Jillana...

Kyla Aragon

Kyla “Ky” was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and trained with NDI New Mexico. She started her dance journey in 4th grade at East San Jose Elementary school in the In-School Program. She went on to dance in the SWAT and Celebration Teams and...

Malinda LaVelle

Malinda LaVelle (she/her) is a choreographer, dance/movement therapist, and mental health counselor in New Mexico. She graduated with a BFA in Dance from the University of Arizona and is an alumna of the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance (SFCD) under the direction...

Melody Gallagher

Melody Gallagher is a professional musician, stage director, and opera singer from Denver, Colorado. She holds a degree from Denver School of the Arts, a Bachelor of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Education from Eastern New Mexico...

Victor Hernandez Arriaga

Victor has been a passionate hip-hop dancer for over a decade. He discovered his love for dance at a young age, immersing himself in various hip-hop styles and techniques, and particularly loves popping. With a background in physical therapy, he applies the anatomy,...