Faculty
Lindsey Ault
Hip Hop, Content Creator
Lindsey Ault is a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor with a dynamic background in stage, studio, and screen. She began her training with Texas Cheer and Dance, Venom, and AABCD Dance Studio, and discovered her love for choreography at just 11 years old. Since then, she has created work for quinceañeras, soloists, music videos, and workshops, while performing with entertainment companies like Definite Entertainment, Circus Dreams Co., and Moonlight Entertainment. Lindsey has shared the stage with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, and Saliva, and toured nationally with YouTube personality Mario Aguilar from 2021–2023. Lindsey holds a BFA in Dance from Texas State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and served as president of IBA, the university’s hip hop dance company. Her professional teaching experience includes roles with IDEA Public Schools, Quenedit Ballet, Class Act Performing Arts, and more. With a strong foundation in multiple dance styles and a passion for both performing and educating, Lindsey continues to inspire students through her creative energy and love for the art of dance.
This is Lindey’s 1st year at CAPA
Karlene Bernal
Folklorico
Karlene began dancing at age 4 with the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation and went on to perform with the pre-professional group Fandango de San Antonio. She studied Flamenco and Folklorico under the direction of Sonya Casillas, Jose Padron, and has trained with renowned artists such as Miguel Vargas , Illeana Gomez and Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez. Karlene is a graduate of UTSA with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. Karlene is also the Ballet Folklorico director at Lanier High School and is the first nationwide educator in folklorico with the Wolf Trap Arts Foundation.
This is Karlene’s 4th year at CAPA.
Carly Curry
Ballet​
Carly is a Waco native and began dancing at the age of 5 at Joy's School of Dance. She is trained in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Pom, and Theater dance. She has been a Ballet and Jazz instructor for 9 years. She graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in English and a minor in Dance. At Baylor, she was a four-year member and captain of the Baylor Songleaders (dance team). After graduation, Carly moved to New York City and was accepted into the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center. After New York, Carly danced at Walt Disney World for three years in the Main Street Trolley Show, Festival of Fantasy Parade, Disney's Electrical Parade, and Celebrate the Season Castle Show. Carly now teaches high school English and lives in San Antonio with her husband, son, and 2 dogs.
This is her 2nd year at CAPA.
Maddison Deluna
Assistant​
A proud Texan, Madison is a graduate of Northside’s School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (NSITE) at Holmes High School, where she served as Lieutenant Colonel of the award-winning Goldenbelles dance team. She has extensive experience performing with the Goldies and competing as both a soloist and duet partner at dance competitions across Texas. This fall, Madison will attend Northwest Vista College as a pre-dance major, with plans to transfer to Texas State University to complete her degree in dance. Passionate about her future as a dance professional, she is committed to continually growing her artistry and leadership skills—both for herself and for the students she will one day inspire.
Maddie Hellsten
Assistant & Front Desk​
Maddie Hellsten has been a competitive dancer for 14 years, training in a wide variety of styles including Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pom, and Game Day. She served as Junior Lieutenant and is currently Varsity Captain of the O’Connor Goldusters, where she helped lead the team to success both on the field and on stage. Maddie has trained under renowned choreographers such as Mollee Gray and Jeka Jane as part of The Crew for three seasons, and she was also selected to assist and travel with Celebrity Crew. With a passion for both performing and teaching, she brings energy, discipline, and creativity to every class, striving to inspire the next generation of dancers.
This is Maddie's 1st year at CAPA
Ali Jimenez
Jazz, Ballet Assistant​
A native of San Antonio, she has been passionate about dance since childhood. In high school, she was a member of the Brandeis Ballet Company and Brandeis Varsity Dance team for three years, she also served as lieutenant her senior year. She is attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in history and minoring in dance, intending to become a high school dance director. She has been a part of the UTSA Pom Squad for three years and currently serves as Captain of the team. She is also a performer with Artisan Oddities Dance Company, DFNTLY Entertainment Company, and Kinetic Vogue Dance Company. She is currently a staff member with Showmakers of America where she demonstrates choreography, and teaches and assists high school dance teams during camps, workshops, and competitions. She enjoys continuing her dance education by taking classes and workshops to maintain and improve herself in all styles of dance.
This is Ali’s 2nd year at CAPA.
Chanel Lee
Assistant​
Chanel Lee is a passionate and motivational dance instructor who has been dancing since she could walk and competed from ages 5 to 17, including two years spent training and living in Los Angeles. She specializes in jazz, jazz funk, contemporary, and technique, and is known for her high-energy classes, encouraging teaching style, and focus on confidence and clean execution. Chanel started teaching private lessons at 15 and is now in her first official year leading her own classes, working with dancers of all ages from toddlers to high school seniors. A former Tremaine performance company assistant, Radix Core Performer, and Encore first overall soloist, Chanel brings industry experience, artistry, and a love for growth into every class she teaches.
This is Chanel’s 1st year at CAPA
Rachel Nine-Olech
Office Manager, Social Media Director, & Recital Director​
Rachel started dancing at age 8 at Studio 10 Dance Center. She studied all forms of dance for 10 years including ballet/pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and musical theater. She was a member of Co Motion Dance Company, performing in regional and national competitions. She attended Northwest Vista College on a Las Casas Performing Arts scholarship as a dance major and was part of the NVC Repertory Dance Ensemble.
Rachel studied at Paul Mitchell the School, earning her cosmetology license and joined the staff of Salon Intrigue as a stylist in April 2017. After 2 years behind the chair, she was asked to manage social media for the salon.
After finding her niche in social media and graphic design she joined the faculty and staff at Class Act Performing Arts in March 2022 as social media director.
This is Rachel’s 5th year at CAPA.
Lyric Pena
Assistant & Front Desk
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Ms. Lyric has been a student at CAPA since our first year of opening. In the fall of 2024, she started assisting Ms. Kirsten as part of a mentorship program through her school. She loved helping with our Early Childhood classes so much that she asked to continue to assist after the program ended. She is in her senior year of high school and excited for the year ahead.
This is Ms. Lyric’s 2nd year assisting at CAPA.
Emma Valdez
Lyrical/Contemporary
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Emma Valdez began dancing at age 6 at Studio 10 Dance Center. She trained in various dance styles, including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, and musical theater. She started competing on Co-Motion Dance Company, then completed her training at Collective Dance Artistry, where she was a part of the pre-professional performance company. She competed at various regional competitions around the state of Texas. In May 2023, she graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance and a B.S. in Kinesiology and Health at The University of Texas at Austin. At UT Austin, she performed for Texas Theatre and Dance in Fall for Dance 2020, 2021, and 2022, Emerge 2023, and co-choreographed in the student-led performance EVOLUTION in 2022. She was also a member of the Texas Pom Squad for the 2020-2021 school year. Now, Emma continues to teach and choreograph in San Antonio and continues her education as a pre-PA student.
This is Emma’s 2nd year with CAPA.