Danielle Hambrick, a Southern California native, has been dancing since the age of four and danced competitively for 16 years. Danielle has been highly trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and technique. At the age of 12, she began assisting her mentor, award-winning choreographer Michelle Richey, at various high schools, dance studios, competitions, and conventions around the U.S. Danielle was also assistant to Karame Adesko, a highly decorated and detail-oriented choreographer, while finishing her studio training at Dance Precisions. Danielle began teaching when she started college in 2011, and was a member of the esteemed dance team for two consecutive years. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2016 with her B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development, and earned her California Teaching Credential and M.A. in Education from Azusa Pacific University in 2018, all while continuing to teach at Hart Academy. Danielle’s passion for dance is undeniable and she loves to bring out her creativity and vision through choreography. She has taught dancers at various local studios, high schools, and studios around the U.S. Danielle also began judging for KAR National Dance Competition in 2022, which offered her a new way to impact dancers and be part of their journey. Danielle is passionate about guiding the next generation and, by day, is an elementary school teacher. As a proud member of the Hart family for over 10 years, Danielle Hambrick looks forward to many more to come.
