Meet Our Team

STUDIO OWNER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

REYHA DANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Jordan Reyha Salmonson began her dance training at the age of 5 in Tracy under Deborah Skinner and Holly Quesada, which sparked a lifelong passion and love for the art form. Ms Jordan has 25 years of dance experience, specializing in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. She is a member of Dance Studio Owner Association’s Inner Circle, certified with the Once Upon A Ballet early childhood dance curriculum, and is a MuvMethod Progressive Dance Conditioning certified instructor.

Ms Jordan is deeply passionate about dance education. She received her first teacher’s assistant position at 8 years old and her love for teaching has only grown through the decades. She is honored to have won Style Magazine Readers' Choice Awards #1 Best Dance Instructor in the Granite Bay/Roseville/Rocklin area in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and had her choreography & dancers recognized with top overall awards at regional dance competitions. Her personal mission is to impact and change her students’ lives through dance, by providing them with an environment where they feel loved, inspired, encouraged, and challenged.

In addition to her role as a Studio Owner & Dance Educator, Jordan is an active working professional dancer. She dances professionally with The Collective Dance Company, has been privileged to act as a dance competition adjudicator for Dance Masters of California Chapter #13, and is represented by Rae Talent Agency in San Francisco as a professional dancer & model. She lives in Granite Bay with her husband and son.

ADMIN & OFFICE MANAGER

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Kendell began her dance journey at The Conservatory Of Dance, where she trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. Throughout high school, she performed pre-professionally throughout the community in various productions, soloist roles, and community outreaches.

Kendell has been teaching students of various ages for the past seven years, emphasizing passion, technical proficiency, and the ability to value the healing elements of creative movement. In addition to teaching, Kendell dances professionally with The Collective Dance Company. She has worked in various management & behind-the-scene roles within dance studios and has even been a guest judge for Dance Masters of California. She is certified instructor with the Once Upon A Ballet early childhood dance education curriculum. Kendell has a huge heart for people and studio atmosphere and is excited to bring her abilities to Reyha Dance Center. She lives in Roseville with her husband and daughter.

REYHA DANCE COMPANY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Hannah began her dance journey at the age of 3 in Tracy and went on to attend the same studio as Ms Jordan! She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, and acro. She has been teaching for 8 years and loves jazz and tap the most. Hannah's performance experience includes countless competitions and recitals and well as Great America's Dance Days and participating in the Disneyland Performing Arts Program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Sac State, and is currently in University of the Pacific’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

At the age of two, Annette put her ballet slippers on for the very first time. Her first steps in her tot-tutu and baby ballet bun began her life-long love of dance. Ever since, Annette has pursued artistic, technical, collegiate-level, and a professional-level of excellence in the art of dance. From ballet to contemporary, tap to jazz, and a few styles in between, she has nearly trained in it all. Her dance career now spans over 20 years of dedication, investment, and passion for this beautiful art form, seven of which have been dedicated to teaching the next generation of young dancers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a Pilates concentration from Belhaven University, and is currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration. Out of her passion for dance, Annette is dedicated to investing in the next generation of dancers, planting the seed of the love for the art in their hearts. She loves being a part of the Reyha Team!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Tessa Buys is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and movement specialist with 30 years of experience teaching, performing, and creating throughout Northern California. Originally from Utah, she trained extensively at Center Stage Performing Arts, studying ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom, tap, and acting with industry professionals, and toured and competed throughout the United States while also training at renowned Los Angeles studios.

After relocating to California, Tessa performed with the Ruth Rosenberg Dance Ensemble while establishing herself as a respected teacher, choreographer, and program director. Over the past three decades, she has trained thousands of dancers and directed award-winning jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop programs, earning numerous choreography awards, judges’ awards, title winners, and top overall placements.

What sets Tessa apart is her commitment to developing the whole dancer. In addition to her extensive dance background, she holds degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Science and is currently receiving graduate-level training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy.

In addition to teaching and choreographing, Tessa has written curriculum for dance programs, trained and mentored dance educators, and been featured in national dance education publications.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

Lauryn was introduced to dance at the age of 4 by her Great Aunt and has been doing it ever since. She has trained in Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, and Hip Hop, but Tap is her specialty. She is an award-winning choreographer and was a member of a number of pre-professional competition teams and spent a lot of time at dance competitions and conventions throughout her dance career. Some of her favorite moments were placing second overall in the Senior Advanced Division with tap at Starbound National Talent and being awarded “Crystal Clear Sounds” awards at Fluid Dance and Act 1 Talent. She holds a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from Sacramento State. Ms Lauryn is a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Dance & Athletic Performance Specialist at Performance Health & Rehab working under Leah Bueno.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Ryan McKee has been dancing and choreographing hip hop for 22 years. Some of his largest achievements during this time include getting 4th place on the reality show "Jabbawockeez: The Movement", choreographing an award winning music video for Armaan Malik's song "Aaja Na Ferrari Mein", dancing in the movie "Manifest Destiny Down 2: Spacetime,” and choreographing and performing for FIFA World Cup 2026. He currently is represented by Rae Talent Agency in San Francisco, CA and is the director of the dance department of Earth Circus Productions. 

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

Samantha is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Senior Company. Samantha fell in love with dance at the age of 6 and began focused training at a local studio and pre-professional contemporary ballet company at the age of 11. Samantha has performed in many lead and soloist roles in dance productions, including “Dorothy” (The Wizard of Oz), “Clara” (The Nutcracker), “Crystal Fountain Fairy” (The Sleeping Beauty), as well as being in the corps de ballet for “Paquita,” “Rapunzel,” and “The Nativity Ballet.” Samantha has also taught dance for ages 3-10 years old at Grace Classical Academy and is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Teacher Training Program. Samantha currently attends Sierra College in hopes of getting a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Miss Samantha is certified in the Once Upon A Ballet early childhood development dance curriculum and is excited this season to combine her passions of dancing and teaching young children at Reyha Dance Center!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

Ella is a graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Senior Company and Teacher Training Program. Ella began her dance training under a local studio and pre-professional contemporary ballet company at the age of 12 and performed in many full length dance productions. Her lead and soloist roles include “Clara” and “Mouse King” (The Nutcracker), “Glinda the Good Witch” (The Wizard of Oz), and “Canary Fairy” (The Sleeping Beauty). In addition to dance, Ella also has an extensive background in musical theater, and has been cast in many lead roles including “Peter Pan” (Peter Pan) and “Fantine” (Les Miserables), as well as being in “The Daughter of the Sea” and “A Christmas Carol.” Ella is also a talented vocalist and has been featured with her sisters in concerts & productions throughout the community. @adoremusic_

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Anne Beaumont was introduced to the world of Ballet at the age of six, embarking on a lifelong love and dedication to the art form. Her classical foundation was shaped at the Deane Dance Center in Sacramento, where she had the privilege of training intensively under Sacramento Ballet founder Barbara Crockett. Anne’s early performance career was highlighted by six seasons in the Sacramento Ballet’s The Nutcracker, including the lead role of Clara.

Anne began teaching while still in high school, sharing her love for the craft while continuing to perform in various local productions. She has enjoyed staying connected to the local dance community over the years as an instructor at several local studios. She has also had the privilege of being invited by surrounding churches to choreograph and perform special pieces for their congregations.

Anne focuses on helping students discover a profound love for the way ballet can move and inspire people. Her instruction centers on classical technique and pointe work, all while nurturing artistic expression, musicality, and inner confidence. She is thrilled to return to future instruction and loves creating an encouraging space where the next generation of dancers can thrive, grow, and discover the true grace and beauty of classical ballet.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Madison Bayne studied classical ballet with local ballet studios for 10+ years before going on to dance professionally with Atlanta Ballet under Gennadi Nedvigin and Los Angeles Ballet under Colleen Neary and Aage Thordal-Christensen. She has performed at prestigious theaters including Fox Theatre in Atlanta and Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Madison’s repertoire includes many classical roles such as Sugar Plum Fariy in The Nutcracker, Odette in Swan Lake, Giselle in Giselle, and Swanhilda in Coppelia. She also danced in Balanchine’s ballets, The Four Seasons as well as Stars and Stripes. She has taught ballet and shared her love of dance with pre-professional students for many years and is excited to bring her experience and artistry to Reyha Dance Center.

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

Monica brings over 30 years of dance studio office experience to Reyha Dance Center and is thrilled and honored to be part of this growing family!  In her youth, she studied ballet for many years and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education emphasis in dance from San Jose State University.  When she is not chasing her seven grandchildren, she can be found hiking to waterfalls around the world.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Emily is a local dance teacher and choreographer, with extensive background in ballet, contemporary/lyrical, and jazz technique. She trained at local dance studios growing up to receive her primary training, and was a two-year captain of her varsity dance team in high school. During her undergraduate education, Emily continued professional development and also created multiple individual projects, and was vice president of the Jessup Dance Club. Emily's philosophy of teaching is to integrate a love for proper technique and artistry/performance quality in her dancers. She accomplishes this by creating a safe and healthy environment for her dancers to grow. Emily also holds her Dancer Mental Wellness Educator certification with Danscend!

FRONT DESK & ADMIN TEAM

Lexi is a proud graduate of Reyha Dance Center’s Senior Company and has been dancing at the studio since Season 1. She discovered her passion for dance during her freshman year of high school and has loved it ever since. Lexi is now excited to take on a new role as a front desk assistant and member of the admin team, continuing to support the community that has shaped her journey.