MARINA ZUNIGA-JOHNSON has been studying ballet, jazz, ballet Folklorico, modern, and taps, since 1993.  In 2002 & 2003 Marina was accepted into the Ballet Austin Summer Intensive program.  She was a San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet Company member in 2004.  In 2005 Marina was accepted in the School of Rock For Dance Education in Philadelphia, PA for their summer jazz intensive program.  In 2006 Marina was accepted into the Joffrey Texas Summer ballet intensive.  In 2007, Marina attended the 2007 Jazz Dance World Congress to study different forms of jazz. Marina trains at Sarita’s in advanced ballet, Pointe, jazz, tap, modern & ballet Folklorico. In addition to her studies, Marina currently instructs ballet, tap,  jazz, and ballet folklorico.

VALERIE CHAVARRIA has been studying dance all her life.  In addition, she has been teaching dance for ten years.  She currently is a performer in the Latin Explosion Show for Six Flags Fiesta Texas.  In 2005 & 2007 She traveled to Spain to study flamenco at the prestigious Amor de Dios dance studio in Madrid.  She is an active member of Mexico España Dance Company and A&R Productions. Valerie holds an Associates degree in Kinesiology from St. Philip’s College and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Incarnate Word. Valerie currently instructs Flamenco at Sarita’s.

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Sandy Ramirez joined Sarita’s dance family as Administrative Assistant to Sarita in 2003.  She is one of the best Administrative Assistants around and definitely knows how to run a tip top ship.  Her customer service is second to none and takes pride in making sure customers feel like family.