thepalms.com

MacKinnon Dance Academy


Vanessa Campos


Susan Eskridge


Dawn Norkewicz


Ottis Gillespie

MacKinnon's Staff

All dance-educators at MacKinnon Dance Academy are highly qualified, talented, patient and have broad-base knowledge of their subjects. Most have been trained at MacKinnon Dance Academy; but continue their dance studies at other professional schools and dance organizations.

“Twelve years have flown by since I started teaching here; I enjoy working with the children. This is a truly professional dance studio and an extended family. I love being part of the process of producing lovely and accomplished dancers.” -- Vanessa Campos

“During my twenty-seven years of dancing and teaching at MacKinnon’s I have enjoyed the stimulation of working with creative, energetic, artistic and skillful dance educators. I can’t imagine working (if you want to call it work) anywhere else! -- Susan Eskridge

“I love teaching at MacKinnon’s because of the large, well-lit dance facility, friendly staff and enthusiastic students...also, Joy MacKinnon gave me my first chance to show what I can do in teaching Salsa!” -- Ottis Gillespie

“The reason I teach at MacKinnon (for over twenty years) is largely because of the high standard of instruction in a large variety of dance styles. The staff is enthusiastic about teaching all students, and MacKinnon’s has an impressive track-record which includes third-generation students. MacKinnon’s provides a wholesome atmosphere; it is a genuine family!” -- Lisa Laubacher

“After thirteen years of dancing and working at MacKinnon’s, I love it as much as ever. I especially enjoy seeing ‘dancers in progress’ while watching them grow and become part of the huge MacKinnon’s family.” --Saul Lerma

“I enjoy working at MacKinnon’s because of the flexible hours, generous paycheck and many benefits.” -- Jeff Molony

“I am very happy to be invited to teach at MacKinnon Dance Academy. This is a school I have long admired for their professionalism and family-oriented atmosphere. I want to thank Joy for asking me to teach this coming season.” -- Dawn Norkewicz

“I have been here for 26 years and teaching for 13. Joy MacKinnon never lowers her standards and she offers a professionally-run annual showcase for students of all ages.” -- Anna Reed

 

 

 

880 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard CA | 805-485-0115


Lisa Laubacher


Anna Reed


Jeff Molony


Saul Lerma