Meet Our Team
Founder & Director
Danielle Fu
Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Mrs. Fu started dancing at the age of 3. She danced professionally for Cincinnati Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, and Ballet Tucson prior to retiring in February 2024.
Ballet Instructor
Liang Fu
Originally from Qingdao, China. Mr. Fu trained at Beijing Dance Academy for 6 years. He then went on to have a 23 year career as a professional ballet dancer and teacher across Asia and North America.
Jazz & Contemporary Instructor
Paige Valladares
Raised in Southern California, Ms. Paige is being trained in all styles. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance at the University of Arizona's College of Fine Arts.
Front Desk Receptionist & Ballet Instructor
Spencer Waldeck
Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Spencer completed her pre-professional training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. After graduating, she danced professionally with Grand Rapids Ballet and Ballet Tucson, before retiring in 2025. She is currently pursuing her Associate of Arts in Pre- Public Health at Pima Community College.
Ballet Instructor
Darcey Lynn
Darcey Lynn was most recently an Apprentice with Ballet Tucson. Prior to her joining Ballet Tucson, she danced with Oklahoma City Ballet II through the University of Oklahoma’s Joint Program while earning a BFA in Ballet Performance and a BA in Psychology.
Contemporary Instructor
Abigail Pye
Trained in various styles of dance in Tucson, AZ. Ms. Abigail graduated with her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and received her Master of Public Health with a nutrition emphasis. She currently works as a Registered Dietitian at a local Tucson hospital.
Jazz Instructor
Ava Borngesser
Originally from Detroit Michigan. Ms. Ava has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She's currently attending the school at University of Arizona with a double major in Dance and Psychology.