The People Behind the Training
Behind every class is a teacher who has dedicated their life to the art of dance. Our faculty combines professional experience with a commitment to helping every student develop technical excellence, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of learning.
Alexandra Dickson
Born in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada, Alexandra trained at the nationally acclaimed Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver for 10 years and on full scholarship at Pacific Northwest Ballet School. She joined PNB as a corps member in 1990, later returning as a soloist with an extensive classical and contemporary repertoire.
She also performed with Ballet BC under John Alleyne, touring Canada and the US performing works by William Forsythe, Paul Taylor, Jiri Kylian, and others.
Beyond the studio, our instructors are active members of the dance community both in San Diego and nationwide. They perform, choreograph, and collaborate with professional companies and arts organizations, and they bring those relationships and insights back into the classroom. This connection keeps LDI rooted in the broader dance world and gives our students access to a network that extends far beyond Poway.
Courtney Kelly
Classes: Tap and Jazz
Courtney has been active in the dance community for over 30 years as a dancer and educator. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, her love of dance started at age 3 at Straub Dance Center with ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and lyrical.
Joyce Lien Kushner
Classes: Contemporary and Dance Making 101
A SoCal native trained in modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz. Certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor. Founder of TILTshift Dance and creator of San Diego's Asian American Dance Festival. Joyce brings a contemporary, somatic approach with a deep focus on dancer longevity and inclusive practice.
Angelica Tilton
Classes: Ballet and Lyrical
Born in San Diego, Angelica trained at San Francisco Ballet School under Lola de Avila and Patrick Armand, and at ABT's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School under Franco De Vita, Lupe Serrano, and Martine van Hamel. She danced with Ballet Arizona's Studio Company and has been teaching in San Diego County since.
Emily Mull
Classes: Adult Body Sculpt
A group fitness leader since 2000 with certifications in CorePower Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Strength X, and Krav Maga. Emily brings an inclusive, functional approach to movement with a focus on strength, longevity, and empowerment at every level.
All communication routes through registration@lynchdance.com. Parents do not contact teachers directly.