Our Team

Teachers who move you

Certified, performing, endlessly patient. Meet the people running your favourite classes.

Portrait of founder Roxy Alvarez

Roxy Alvarez

Founder ยท Jazz & Contemporary

Danced professionally for 12 years before opening Verve. Believes corrections should land like compliments.

Portrait of ballet teacher Noor Rahman

Noor Rahman

Ballet & Pointe

Trained at the Royal Academy. Gentle with beginners, exacting with pre-professionals.

Portrait of hip-hop teacher Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole

Hip-Hop & Breaking

Former b-boy crew captain and two-time regional champion. Brings the battle energy to every class.

Portrait of salsa teacher Lucia Ferrer

Lucia Ferrer

Salsa & Latin Fusion

From Havana's dance halls to San Diego. Her partner-work classes are the most booked in the studio.

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Love teaching as much as we do?

We're always looking for kind, skilled teachers. Send us your CV and a video of you teaching.