Jason Klipfel (Co Owner)
It’s not surprising that Jason is not at the dance studio often. A full time environmental
driller, husband, and being a father of three keeps him busy. He was introduced to the
entertainment industry in 1998 after meeting his wife, Marci Klipfel. Little did he know
that from that day forward, most of his weekends would be consumed by dance
conventions, performances, or competitions! In his spare time, he helps out with
music, maintenance at the studio, or finishing up odds and ends for his wife.
He is definitely an asset to Top Hat.
It’s not surprising that Jason is not at the dance studio often. A full time environmental
driller, husband, and being a father of three keeps him busy. He was introduced to the
entertainment industry in 1998 after meeting his wife, Marci Klipfel. Little did he know
that from that day forward, most of his weekends would be consumed by dance
conventions, performances, or competitions! In his spare time, he helps out with
music, maintenance at the studio, or finishing up odds and ends for his wife.
He is definitely an asset to Top Hat.
Marci Klipfel (Owner/Studio Director/Instructor/Choreographer)
California Native, born and raised in San Jose, CA . Marci started dancing at the age of five. She
pursued her GOD given talent, attending dance classes from some of the top leading dance
instructors in the bay area; Benny Smith, Mary Ann Norris, and Alice Faye to name a few. She
participated in a successful traveling competitive team, the Youth Focus Entertainment Division,
scholarship pageants and many other facets of dance. Marci’s goal as an instructor and dance
choreographer, is to make a difference among the youth today. Ethics that they can learn and
utilize through out their lives. She finds it beneficial to her own development as a teacher,
choreographer and dancer, to continue her training by participating at conventions, master
classes and dance seminars such as Traimane, LADF, DEA, Co Dance and Pulse. Over the
past decade she has owned and directed THDA, now recognized as the largest dance studio in
the area. Marci has directed and choreographed for theme parks, local festivals, and large dance
productions for the youth in Lodi and it's surrounding cities.
California Native, born and raised in San Jose, CA . Marci started dancing at the age of five. She
pursued her GOD given talent, attending dance classes from some of the top leading dance
instructors in the bay area; Benny Smith, Mary Ann Norris, and Alice Faye to name a few. She
participated in a successful traveling competitive team, the Youth Focus Entertainment Division,
scholarship pageants and many other facets of dance. Marci’s goal as an instructor and dance
choreographer, is to make a difference among the youth today. Ethics that they can learn and
utilize through out their lives. She finds it beneficial to her own development as a teacher,
choreographer and dancer, to continue her training by participating at conventions, master
classes and dance seminars such as Traimane, LADF, DEA, Co Dance and Pulse. Over the
past decade she has owned and directed THDA, now recognized as the largest dance studio in
the area. Marci has directed and choreographed for theme parks, local festivals, and large dance
productions for the youth in Lodi and it's surrounding cities.
Joni Gemette (Operations Assistant)
Joni assists and participates with most decision making at the business
level. Even though she is not at the studio often, her enthusiastic and
energetic personality can be seen at most performances! Effective
communicating, trouble shooting, and business planning are just a few of
her attributes that she brings to Top Hat.
Joni assists and participates with most decision making at the business
level. Even though she is not at the studio often, her enthusiastic and
energetic personality can be seen at most performances! Effective
communicating, trouble shooting, and business planning are just a few of
her attributes that she brings to Top Hat.
Erianna Garcia (Company Dancer/Instructor)
Erianna has faithfully trained in several styles of dance for thirteen years. Being a full time student does keep
her quite busy. However, she admits that dance is part of her mind, body & soul that can't be over looked.
Having the opportunity to train with Mia Micheals, Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman, David Scott, Chris Judd,
Joe Tramaine and many other professional choreographers has inspired her a great deal. This is Erianna's
second season instructing classes; Pre-School Dance & junior jazz. Because of her diversity, she substitute
teaches when needed! In addition to her dancing, she also works with the administrative department
Erianna has grown up in the dance industry & plans on career developing focusing on the arts.department
Erianna has grown up in the dance industry & plans on career developing focusing on the arts.
Erianna has faithfully trained in several styles of dance for thirteen years. Being a full time student does keep
her quite busy. However, she admits that dance is part of her mind, body & soul that can't be over looked.
Having the opportunity to train with Mia Micheals, Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman, David Scott, Chris Judd,
Joe Tramaine and many other professional choreographers has inspired her a great deal. This is Erianna's
second season instructing classes; Pre-School Dance & junior jazz. Because of her diversity, she substitute
teaches when needed! In addition to her dancing, she also works with the administrative department
Erianna has grown up in the dance industry & plans on career developing focusing on the arts.department
Erianna has grown up in the dance industry & plans on career developing focusing on the arts.
Tyler Drewitz (Exclusive RSDC Instructor & Choreographer)
Tyler has been dancing, teaching and performing for many years. He has trained with the Folsom
Lake Civic Ballet, Hawkins School of Performing Arts, NCDC, Step I Dance and Fitness and at
Roseville High School. He has participated in traveling dance companies, taking master classes
ans has been as assistant to professional instructors. Tyler has worked with Disney as a
performer and for artists such as B5, Everlife and The Jonas Brothers. He has danced in shows
such as "All Night Strut" which was featured in the Wall Street Journal and more recently
"Lets Go". He has been teaching Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary classes for several years. As
a teacher he would like to share his knowledge and unique dance style while continuing to work
within the Sacramento area dance community where he began his training years ago!
Tyler has been dancing, teaching and performing for many years. He has trained with the Folsom
Lake Civic Ballet, Hawkins School of Performing Arts, NCDC, Step I Dance and Fitness and at
Roseville High School. He has participated in traveling dance companies, taking master classes
ans has been as assistant to professional instructors. Tyler has worked with Disney as a
performer and for artists such as B5, Everlife and The Jonas Brothers. He has danced in shows
such as "All Night Strut" which was featured in the Wall Street Journal and more recently
"Lets Go". He has been teaching Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary classes for several years. As
a teacher he would like to share his knowledge and unique dance style while continuing to work
within the Sacramento area dance community where he began his training years ago!
A successful
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Tamara Wagner (Ballet Mistress)
Tamara Wagner has studied various styles of ballet for many years and emphasizes the Vaganova
method of instruction. She has been a scholarship student at the Forest Meadows Summer Festival in
San Mateo, The Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Canada, Dance Spectrum in San Francisco and Margo
Deans School of Dance in Fort Worth, Texas where she studied with Bill Martin-Viscount, a former Bolshoi
Ballet member. Her training includes other notable instructors such Dorothy Percival (Ballet San Joaquin),
Sonja Chamberlain (Royal Ballet) Shamil Yagudin (Bolshoi Ballet Master Vaganova syllabus) Madame
Vera Volkova, ( Vaganova syllabus), Carlos Carvajal (Dance Spectrum director), Sue Lloyd and Henry Berg
( Jeoffrey Ballet,) and Norbert Vesak ( a Cunningham based modern dance instructor and choreographer)
As a performer she has appeared as a member of the San Francisco Opera Ballet, Dance Spectrum, Rec
Russell’s Jazz Company, the Sacramento Ballet Company and more. Currently, Tamara is a member of
Ballet San Joaquin where she continues to develop her God given abilities as a dance artist, received
most of her early training, and has performed in several full length classical and contemporary concerts.
Tamara Wagner has studied various styles of ballet for many years and emphasizes the Vaganova
method of instruction. She has been a scholarship student at the Forest Meadows Summer Festival in
San Mateo, The Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Canada, Dance Spectrum in San Francisco and Margo
Deans School of Dance in Fort Worth, Texas where she studied with Bill Martin-Viscount, a former Bolshoi
Ballet member. Her training includes other notable instructors such Dorothy Percival (Ballet San Joaquin),
Sonja Chamberlain (Royal Ballet) Shamil Yagudin (Bolshoi Ballet Master Vaganova syllabus) Madame
Vera Volkova, ( Vaganova syllabus), Carlos Carvajal (Dance Spectrum director), Sue Lloyd and Henry Berg
( Jeoffrey Ballet,) and Norbert Vesak ( a Cunningham based modern dance instructor and choreographer)
As a performer she has appeared as a member of the San Francisco Opera Ballet, Dance Spectrum, Rec
Russell’s Jazz Company, the Sacramento Ballet Company and more. Currently, Tamara is a member of
Ballet San Joaquin where she continues to develop her God given abilities as a dance artist, received
most of her early training, and has performed in several full length classical and contemporary concerts.
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Maryann DeAngelis (Instructor & RSDC Choreographer)
Maryann has been dancing for over 22 years and has competed in
Regional and National competitions for over 19 years. She has been an
instructor for 12 years in jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre,
stretch and strength, tumbling and acrobatics at many different
studios in Louisiana, Florida and Arizona.
Before moving to Florida, Maryann was the former Director / Owner of
Dance Fusion in Arizona. Maryann has worked at Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, Capones and more! She appeared in the American Idol
movie "From Justin to Kelly" and as a dancer and also in a celebration
for Kelly Clarkson in Texas. She has also been an assistant on
numerous conventions and has had the honor of assisting Mia Michaels
and Paula Abdul. She has danced at the Edge in LA and the Broadway
Dance Center in NYC, both on scholarship. Her choreography has won top
honors at Regional and National competitions for the past 8 years. She
is also a Judge for American Dance Award Competitions in the US and
Canada and is on staff with VIP Dance Competitions. Maryann will be joining
Top Hat Dance Academy's upcoming dance season!!
Maryann has been dancing for over 22 years and has competed in
Regional and National competitions for over 19 years. She has been an
instructor for 12 years in jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre,
stretch and strength, tumbling and acrobatics at many different
studios in Louisiana, Florida and Arizona.
Before moving to Florida, Maryann was the former Director / Owner of
Dance Fusion in Arizona. Maryann has worked at Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, Capones and more! She appeared in the American Idol
movie "From Justin to Kelly" and as a dancer and also in a celebration
for Kelly Clarkson in Texas. She has also been an assistant on
numerous conventions and has had the honor of assisting Mia Michaels
and Paula Abdul. She has danced at the Edge in LA and the Broadway
Dance Center in NYC, both on scholarship. Her choreography has won top
honors at Regional and National competitions for the past 8 years. She
is also a Judge for American Dance Award Competitions in the US and
Canada and is on staff with VIP Dance Competitions. Maryann will be joining
Top Hat Dance Academy's upcoming dance season!!
