Earle Cobb Dance Studio

Our Instructors

	Sandra Cobb Mabry Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in Costume Design.  She has studied dance since the age of four.  Besides studying with her father, Sandra has studied in Europe and New York.  She was a member of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists National Faculty and has instructed in Dallas, Houston and New Orleans.  Sandra has taught at and operated the Earle Cobb Dance Studio for 56 years, and was the first recipient of the Buster Cooper Legacy Award in 2002, presented by the Third Coast Rhythm Project.
	Dena Mabry Dena holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance from Oklahoma City University.  She danced with the American Spirit Dance Company for Norwegian Cruise Lines and for Crystal Cruises in Japan and Australia.  Dena also performed at Opryland in Nashville, TN and in four separate shows at Fiesta Texas.  Dena is a former Miss San Antonio and is currently the Director of Dance at the North East School of the Arts, where she created the Dance Curriculum.  She is the founder and Director of Dena’s Dazzlers”.
	Carolyn Shierk Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University.  She danced with the American Spirit Dance Company as well as in many industrials, conventions, and national events.  Carolyn has performed and taught workshops in Spain, France, and around the U.S.  After dancing in many shows, musicals, and events, Carolyn is currently the Assistant Director of the Dance Department at the North East School of the Arts.
	Drea Pena Drea came to Earle Cobb at the age of 14, and began teaching here at age 15.  She is a graduate of UTSA, with a B.A. in Psychology, and plans to pursue a career in Dance Therapy.  She attended the Northeast School of the Arts, and is a graduate of Antonian H.S., where she is currently the Dance Team Director.  Drea is a former “Dena’s Dazzler” and has danced professionally for the San Antonio Symphony and numerous shows around the city.  She is also a former choreographer of the Disney Dance group, “Savvy”.
	Elizabeth Vick Elizabeth is 2008 Suma Cum Laude graduate of the North East School of the Arts, and is currently attending Trinity University.  She graduated #3 in her Lee H.S. graduating class. She has studied at Earle Cobb for over 7 years, and is a former “Dena’s Dazzler”.  She was also voted the “2006 Top Cat of the Year” at Clark H.S.  Elizabeth’s performance experience includes the San Antonio Spurs, Fiesta Queen’s Coronation.  She was an assistant at the 2008 N.E.I.S.D. Dance Intensity Workshop, and has assisted with the junior Dazzlers.
	Aaron Nedrick Aaron has been a dancer since the age of 12, been with Earle Cobb since 2005, and graduated from the Northeast School of the Arts in 2007.  His performance experience includes NESA’s productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “CATS”.  He is a student of Oklahoma City University, and has been a member of their American Spirit Dance Company, where he performed in the Oklahoma Centennial Parade, and Oklahoma Centennial Extravaganza.  He is a former “Dena’s Dazzler”, and is currently taking transferrable classes here in S.A.
	Jasmin Scott Jasmin is a Senior at Antonian High School, where she is an officer on the “Silver Dancer” dance team.  She has studied dance since age 3 here at Earle Cobb, been an assistant for many years, and is returning for her third year as an instructor.  Jasmin has been a “Dena’s Dazzler” for 9 years, and her performance experience includes the San Antonio Spurs as well as the St. Gregory the Great Catholic  Church benefit dinner.
	Lauren Viator Garcia Lauren
	Kelly Beamish Kelly is a graduate from the prestigious Oklahoma City University where she earned her Bachelor of Performing Arts in dance performance. Upon graduation from OCU, Kelly settled in Los Angeles pursuing her career as a professional dancer. Kelly took part in Bo Bice's first music video "The Real Thing." She can also be seen as a featured performer in Ice Cube's comeback video "Race Card." While in LA, she performed in Disney's "The High School Musical" and was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer Pro League Dance Team. Kelly has also toured nationwide with the "Curtis Adams Magic that Rocks Show" and was featured in a NASCAR California Speedway commercial. Most recently, Kelly has relocated to the great state of Texas. While continuing to work as a professional dancer, Kelly also travels around the US choreographing and teaching. She has been a faculty member of the "EV3" in studio dance workshops and "PDE" Platinum Dance Experience Tour.  Kelly loves to share her passion for dance, whether it’s through performing or teaching, and hopes to be able to do it for as long as she can. She is so excited to be a part of the Earle Cobb family and can't wait to see what the year brings!
	David Hernandez David
	Tina Newhouse Tina
	Del Smith Del holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University.  Del attended a Performing Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey, and has studied Dance, Voice, Clarinet and Flute.  Her experience includes Preschool Teacher, Director of an Early Childhood Center, Children’s Ministry Director, Computer Analyst, and Research Assistant.  Del has two daughters that are "Earle Cobb Dancers", one of which is a Dance Performance major at Columbia College Chicago. She has been the Studio Manager here at Earle Cobb since 2006.