Summer is HERE!
Summer is HERE!
Claire is a high school performer and teaching assistant based in Pacifica. She currently attends Terra Nova High School, where she is also the goalie for the girls water polo team. Claire has been performing with Spindrift School of Performing Arts for nearly a decade, with recent roles including Gretchen in Mean Girls, Audrey in Descend
Claire is a high school performer and teaching assistant based in Pacifica. She currently attends Terra Nova High School, where she is also the goalie for the girls water polo team. Claire has been performing with Spindrift School of Performing Arts for nearly a decade, with recent roles including Gretchen in Mean Girls, Audrey in Descendants, and Logainne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She was also featured as a Kid Critic for CBS KPIX-10, interviewing cast members of Mrs. Doubtfire on tour. Off stage, Claire is passionate about singing, theater education, and helping younger performers find their voice. She’s thrilled to be working with Spindrift as a teaching assistant and can’t wait to meet you!
Lauren is a high school performer and teaching assistant based in Pacifica. She currently attends Oceana High School and has been performing with Spindrift School of Performing Arts for the past five years. Some of her favorite roles include Cady Herron in Mean Girls: High School Version, Evie in Descendants: The Musical, Cheshire Cat/Tab
Lauren is a high school performer and teaching assistant based in Pacifica. She currently attends Oceana High School and has been performing with Spindrift School of Performing Arts for the past five years. Some of her favorite roles include Cady Herron in Mean Girls: High School Version, Evie in Descendants: The Musical, Cheshire Cat/Tabitha in Alice by Heart, and Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Off stage, Lauren enjoys volunteering, dancing, and staying involved with her school’s clubs and committees. She’s thrilled to be part of the Spindrift team as a teaching assistant and can’t wait to connect with you, on or off the stage!
Sage is a San Francisco Bay Area based theatre performer and teaching artist. An alum of SSPA in her teenage years, Sage was thrilled to come back to perform in School of Rock as Principal Rosalie Mullins and even more thrilled to join the teaching artist team. Sage has additionally performed at theatre companies around the Bay Area, incl
Sage is a San Francisco Bay Area based theatre performer and teaching artist. An alum of SSPA in her teenage years, Sage was thrilled to come back to perform in School of Rock as Principal Rosalie Mullins and even more thrilled to join the teaching artist team. Sage has additionally performed at theatre companies around the Bay Area, including NCTC, Berkeley Playhouse, PSP, Coastal Rep, LASC, and Lyric Theatre. While teaching at camps this Summer, she will be performing in The Sound of Music at Berkeley Playhouse and reprising her role in Ride the Cyclone at New Conservatory Theatre Center, where she previously appeared in the regional premiere of the show.
Amy is excited to continue leading our ELOP program at Cabrillo Elementary. With a diverse background in dance, art, and pilates—and many years of stage performance—she brings both creativity and experience to her work with students. Amy began her dance career with the modern dance company Pax Fiat in the greater San Diego area and has sp
Amy is excited to continue leading our ELOP program at Cabrillo Elementary. With a diverse background in dance, art, and pilates—and many years of stage performance—she brings both creativity and experience to her work with students. Amy began her dance career with the modern dance company Pax Fiat in the greater San Diego area and has spent over 15 years teaching dance to children both in the U.S. and abroad. For the past five years, she has also taught drawing and art to elementary-aged students. Amy is passionate about nurturing creativity and movement in every child she works with.
Audrey is thrilled to continue teaching with the Spindrift team. Having grown up in Pacifica, it’s especially meaningful for her to give back to the community that helped shape her love for the arts. Audrey has always been passionate about singing and performing and brings that energy to every class. She holds Associate’s degrees in Theat
Audrey is thrilled to continue teaching with the Spindrift team. Having grown up in Pacifica, it’s especially meaningful for her to give back to the community that helped shape her love for the arts. Audrey has always been passionate about singing and performing and brings that energy to every class. She holds Associate’s degrees in Theatre Arts and Arts and Humanities, and is currently pursuing her Theatre degree at San Francisco State University. With years of experience leading summer camps, after-school programs, and youth classes, Audrey brings both skill and heart to her teaching. She remains grateful for the opportunity to share her love of performing with the next generation of Spindrift students.
George started dancing in 2007 at the beginning of his college career. Having graduated from College of San Mateo with an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts and from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism, George chose to follow his passion for dance and teaching post-graduation.
From 2009-
George started dancing in 2007 at the beginning of his college career. Having graduated from College of San Mateo with an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts and from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism, George chose to follow his passion for dance and teaching post-graduation.
From 2009-2011, he trained with Academy of Villains, where he went on to teach at Kirkpatrick’s School of Dance. George has also danced for Allan Frias in his San Francisco-Based Dance Company, Mind Over Matter. George has coached Hip Hop and assistant coached Pom and Lyrical for Mercy High School Burlingame’s Dance Team with 2x State and National Championship wins, has choreographed group numbers that have been performed at games for The Golden State Warriors, has won Regional and National Overalls for Kirkpatrick’s School of Dance in Hip Hop and Contemporary as a dancer, a choreographer and a coach. George was also a Dance Program Coordinator for San Mateo Police Activities League.
George recently created his own Dance Company and Clothing Line, Folau House.
Lila participated in Spindrift theater and dance programs while growing up in Pacifica, and for as long as she can remember, has had a love for all things music. Upon recent graduation from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Education, she is pursuing her love for both the performing arts and teaching at the place where all Pacifica stars get their start, SSPA.
Elizabeth brings over 25 years of dance experience to the Spindrift family! She began her dance journey at Studio One for the Performing Arts in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where she eventually became the owner and Artistic Director. In 2002, she earned her BA in Cinema with a minor in Dance from San Francisco State University. Elizabeth
Elizabeth brings over 25 years of dance experience to the Spindrift family! She began her dance journey at Studio One for the Performing Arts in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where she eventually became the owner and Artistic Director. In 2002, she earned her BA in Cinema with a minor in Dance from San Francisco State University. Elizabeth spent many years working in TV and film in Los Angeles before returning to the Bay Area. For the past several years, she has taught at Dance Effects and CDC, sharing her passion and expertise with students of all ages. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Spindrift family!
Bree is a longtime teacher at Spindrift School of Performing Arts, where she brings her passion for dance and theatre to life in every class. She holds a degree in Theatre, Dance, and Education, and has been involved in the performing arts since the age of 7. Bree grew up training locally with both Spindrift and Coastal Repertory Theater,
Bree is a longtime teacher at Spindrift School of Performing Arts, where she brings her passion for dance and theatre to life in every class. She holds a degree in Theatre, Dance, and Education, and has been involved in the performing arts since the age of 7. Bree grew up training locally with both Spindrift and Coastal Repertory Theater, and she now shares that same joy with her students. In addition to teaching, she has directed multiple theatre productions and led a variety of dance classes. Bree loves being part of the Spindrift community and is looking forward to another incredible year!nces each year, including musicals, plays, and dance recitals. Our productions are of the highest quality, and we're proud to showcase the talent of our students. We also provide opportunities for students to perform in community events and competitions.
Connie is a versatile musician and actor with a deep passion for the arts, and he’s proud to continue his journey with Spindrift as a guitar and songwriting instructor. Originally joining Spindrift as a student in August 2022, Connie brings full-circle energy to his role as a teacher, now guiding others through the same creative doors tha
Connie is a versatile musician and actor with a deep passion for the arts, and he’s proud to continue his journey with Spindrift as a guitar and songwriting instructor. Originally joining Spindrift as a student in August 2022, Connie brings full-circle energy to his role as a teacher, now guiding others through the same creative doors that inspired him. With a strong background in both music and theater, Connie creates a dynamic, engaging classroom environment rooted in performance and personal expression. His stage credits include standout roles such as Roger in Rent at Skyline College, Zack in School of Rock, and Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia, both performed at Spindrift. These experiences have shaped his belief in the power of storytelling through music—and he’s excited to share that with every student who walks through his classroom door.
Spindrift School of Performing Arts
1053 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044