Alyssa Santos

Alyssa has been dancing since the age of three and trained at Hart Academy for 12 years. She trained in all kinds of styles including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Pom. While still competing with Hart, she attended Rosary Academy, where she was part of the Varsity Dance Team for four years. During those four years, she competed at many regional competitions as well as USA Nationals in Anaheim, California, and UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. During her time on the team, she was a team leader her junior year and head captain her senior year. Alyssa went on to attend California State University Fullerton, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. She was a member of the Cal State Fullerton Dance Team, where she was captain her senior year. Alyssa holds two UDA National Titles in the Division 1 Jazz Category and made history when she and her team earned the first-ever Division 1 Pom Title for their program. She is now working towards applying to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Alyssa is currently in her second season as an NFL Cheerleader, where she has been able to travel to different countries, perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and live out her lifelong dream of becoming a professional cheerleader. She loves being able to work at her second home alongside teachers who taught her and saw her grow as a dancer. Alyssa is very grateful to have this opportunity to teach and share her passion with all the students at Hart!