Sonia Jean

Dance Instructor

Birthday:  July 8

3 Phrases that describe my dance background:

1. I grew up in Mesa, AZ training in ballet, acro, jazz, and contemporary at Tempe Dance Academy. 

2. I went to The Juilliard School in NYC. 

3. My professional credits include Cirque Du Soleil, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, the Academy Awards, ELLEN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the principle role of Maji at the Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom.

Rhythm Role: I teach acro and technique to all of Edge and Mini Stars, as well as Body Awareness to Teen and Sr Fusion this year!

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my third season at RDC!

Fun Fact: I met my husband at Cirque du Soleil. He is from France and didn’t speak a word of English when we met! We have now been married 13 years and have 2 boys ages 7 and 4!

Favorite Rhythm Year-End Show: Rhythm Nation Barbie Dream Vacation

When I'm not at Rhythm, I am taking my boys to playgrounds, swimming, gymnastics, and all the extracurricular things busy boys need haha!