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MISSION & VISION

Mission

To foster creative development through student education and training in the performing arts for a lifetime of success!

Vision

To become the preeminent destination for students education in the performing arts within the greater Bay Area.

Why Us?

Our commitment is to offer performing arts instruction in a fun and encouraging environment to children. We believe every child has a passion for the arts and our proudest moments are seeing the joy exhibited by our students. Our instruction is curriculum based to ensure consistency for all students.

Sarah Foster Lewis

artistic director & founder

Jeffrey C. Lewis

executive director

Quincy Starnes

theatre department chair

Ashley Hanson

dance department chair

Sarah began her dance training over thirty years ago in ballet, tap, jazz modern, variations, character and musical theatre. She is a graduate of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Sarah received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and pursued her Master's in Counseling at Seton Hall University while working as a special education teacher. As a mother of two, she appreciates the importance of having teachers committed to nurturing children in the performing arts.

Jeffrey is a lifelong resident of the Houston area having received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University. He graduated from Clear Creek High School competing in Soccer, Cross Country and Track while also a member of the choir. Jeffrey has played the classical guitar from an early age and an advocate of children participating in the performing arts. He shares two children with his wife Sarah.

Quincy began his musical theatre training in 1989 when chosen by HITS Theatre to perform while still a student at River Oaks Elementary. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Notre Dame studying costume and lighting design, stage management and theatre history. Quincy was a founding member of the Pasquirella East Musical Company (PEMCo) which still operates today as the only student run musical theatre program on campus. He enjoys teaching children about modern musicals.

Ashley attended the University of Arizona's School of Dance studying under Jory Hancock, Melissa Lowe and Susan Quinn. She trained professionally with Ballet Magnificat under Jiri Voborsky and Kathy Thibodeaux. Where there, she taugh and performed across the U.S., Canada and 12 other countries. Upon retirement, Ashley taught in studios in Arkansa and Colorado before returning to Texas. She has also served as a dance adjudicator for competitions in multiple states.

Nicole Poor

administrator

Ashley Williams

teacher

Katrinka Blystone

teacher

Bella Pallavicini

teacher

Nicole began dancing over 20 years ago and is training in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and lyrical. She studied dance and early childhood education at the Community College of Rhode Island. Nicole has choreographed numerous award winning pieces in tap, jazz, musical theatre and contemporary throughout her career. She has taken numerous master classes from places such as Alvin Ailey, Juilliard and Broadway Dance Center. Nicole has performed professionally in Houston and her hometown state of Rhode Island.

Ashley began dancing at the age of 10 focusing on ballet, jazz and tap. She continued her dance education at TCU before transferring to the University of Houston where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a minor in Global Business. Ashley has maintained her passion for the dance and excited to teach children. She is a proud mother to her son.

Katrinka has been teaching piano for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor of Music from Henderson State University in Composition with a piano teaching certification. Katrinkas has performed with a professional duo and been an accompanist for various school districts throughout the area. She continued composition studies with James Greeson, Thomas Benjamin and her piano studies with Beatriz Pilapil, Nancy Weems in post graduate work. Katrinka enjoys teaching and inspiring young people to love music.

Bella is a native Houstonian with a profound love for the arts and a passion for performance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music and a minor in Italian from Moores School of Music at the University of Houston earning scholarships for her academic excellence. Bella’s career spans teaching and performing throughout the Greater Houston area, with notable appearances in operas and musicals such as La Nozze di Figaro, L’enfant et les sortilèges, L’elisir d’amore, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music, and more. Her accomplishments include accolades in art song competitions and recognition from the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Her training includes study under numerous esteemed mentors, complemented by international studies in Germany and Luxembourg, which have enriched her global perspective on the craft. Bella is committed to deepening her understanding of human anatomy and the importance of breath, integrating this knowledge into her teaching and performances to promote vocal health and overall well-being. With a background in dance, theater, and music, Bella continues to inspire and educate through her dynamic performances and holistic approach to vocal training.

Raven Wise

teacher

Joshua Zapf

teacher

Alyssa Godfrey

teacher assistant

Cassie Zaremba

teacher

Raven is native to Galveston county, where her love for the arts began at a very small age. She graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance and Production and a minor in Creative Writing. There, she received instruction on playwriting, acting, voice, and literary management but found a deep love for character development. She returned to the League City area to connect with her roots and is excited to start this next chapter of her career with young minds.

Josh started his theatrical journey in junior high, performing in shows at The Purple Box Theater and at Friendswood High School. During these years, he performed at New World Stages in New York City, Disneyland, Disneyworld, The Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA, and on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh,

Scotland at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television and with a minor in film editing. He has written and directed a collection of plays, short films, and two commercial spots, one of which (Duolingo x Hoot-dun-it) won a gold pencil award at the international Young Ones competition in 2024. He has also played the piano for over ten years and has directed eleven plays and three short films for groups of children with learning differences at The Children’s Therapy Center. He believes that storytelling is a fundamental aspect of life and strives to inspire younger generations to tell their own stories.

Alyssa graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University with a theatre degree in Performance and Production. Working on all the in’s and out’s of theatre and what goes into it behind the scenes. Alyssa has helped with assisting and tech work on short films, script writing, and voice over jobs. At a young age she joined her schools choir till she was in high-school, then she joined theatre till she graduated in 2020. Alyssa hopes to take the knowledge she’s learned from over the years to inspire others into doing what they want and love, just like she was.

Cassie has been dancing for over twenty years. She attended The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Honors in Dance Performance and Choreography. Cassie was a member of the Repertory Dance Company and choreographed multiple dances for performances. She dance on tour with USM's music department in the opera, The Merry Widow. Cassie studied abroad in London at Pineapple Dance Studio, Rambert's Dance Company and The Royal Academy of Dance. She was a cast member with Walt Disney World Company and taught with Florida Community Arts: School of the Arts outreach program. Cassie has taught at various studios throughout Houston and is passionate about teaching the next generation of dancers how to express their emotions through the art of dance.

Trace Campbell

teacher

Trace Campbell was born and raised in League City, TX, where he trained and performed with the Bay Area Houston Ballet Theater. After graduating from Clear Springs High School, he attended the University of Arizona’s School of Dance under Melissa Lowe, Sam Watson, Michael Williams, Gianni Howell, Tamara Dyke-Compton, Lorin Mathis, Christopher Compton, and many more. Trace has always gravitated towards tap, but has a deep love for all forms of movement. Trace is excited to share that passion with students.

Bay Area Arts Conservatory

Contact Information

(281) 949-6484

info@baactx.com

400 Hobbs Rd Ste 203, League City TX 77573

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