THE COMPANY
HELEN ESTRELLA executive director
Helen's journey began in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she fell in love with movement amidst the disciplined world of competitive artistic and rhythmic gymnastics. Transitioning into young adulthood, she ventured to Los Angeles to dance with esteemed contemporary companies, making her mark in both print and commercial realms. Returning to her roots in Northern California in 2002, she founded nationally ranked Estrella Dance Company and The Dance Room. Her artistic journey led her to Colorado, where she assumed the role of executive director at the non-profit professional company: Boulder Jazz Dance Collective, Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, Beyond Motion Dance Convention and Motion Dance Movement. In addition, Helen is currently a faculty member of Artists in Training, Theater Arts Preparatory School, The Branch Dance Experience, Talent on Parade Dance Directive Convention, and Camp Me. She graces stages as a performer, guest artist, master teacher and choreographer for various professional, student and competition companies around the nation. She has built multiple studios from the ground up, run non-profit professional dance companies, and consulted in both the artistic and administrative fields of the dance industry. Helen is committed to nurturing and inspiring the next generation of dancers and dance educators through individual mentorship and dedication to cultivating their artistic growth and potential.
LOGAN HATHAWAY artistic director
Logan Hathaway is a professional choreographer, teacher, and dancer based throughout Colorado. He has received training in all styles and continues to explore the widths of contemporary and jazz repertoire. During his high school education, Logan fell in love with the discipline of choreography and teaching. He began teaching classes in a variety of styles and choreographing dances even during his high school career. Logan had the opportunity to perform in the 2022 Beaux Arts Ball for National Jewish Health alongside performers from around the country under Imprint Group. He is a member of the Boulder Jazz Dance Collective directed by Helen Estrella and Rachael Harding, where he performs in the company and choreographs for their summer workshop. His group and solo choreography have won multiple high scoring awards and recognition for outstanding choreography at competitions across the state of Colorado and beyond. Logan has been lucky enough to teach for many different studios across the country for a variety of workshops and guest classes. Using his knowledge of many unique styles, he enjoys creating new and innovative movement that pushes boundaries and inspires students to be creative themselves.
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