Staff
Ryan Santella - Director
Teachers
Presley Rhodus
Presley has been dancing for 17 years and trained at Alwin’s School of Dance and Magnify Dance Center. Throughout her training, she studied ballet, Cecchetti, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. Following high school, she transitioned into teaching and choreography, spending more than six years inspiring dancers throughout the Albuquerque area. Presley is passionate about helping dancers grow in both confidence and technique while fostering a love for the art of dance.
Paige Cardenas
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Nikole Lobato
I’ve been dancing for 17 years! I am experienced in pretty much all styles but hip hop contemporary and jazz the most. I did competitive dance for 7 years and I was on Eldorado High School's dance team for 4 years. My favorite thing participating in both teams was the friends I have made, and how much fun I had at the competitions.
"I want to teach other dancers that there is so much more to dance than moving to a song, there is so much emotion and energy that goes into it. You not only have relationships that form not only with your teammates but with your teachers as well that push you to be the best versions of yourself. Dance is such a special and powerful thing it truly is a movement."
Phoenix Ryan Santella
I am 20 years old and I am one of the teachers here at M3. I have a huge passion for the next generation and I strive to teach them not only how to be great dancers but also great teammates, great students, great friends, great daughters/sons, great leaders and overall great people. I am experienced in teaching Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Stretch and Strength. This is my 4th year of choreographing for a competitive dance team and I am able to help with privates to work one on one with your dancer.
"I want students to understand that dancing is more than a sequence of movements, it is showing the audience what the music is expressing. We should not only love what we do but love who we do it with, the environment we do it in and love it enough to want to get better at it."
Lexi Villalobos
My passion for dance began at a young age, and growing up, I was deeply influenced by my studio and high school coach, Kristy Tiley. She had a huge impact on my life, shaping my love for dance. Over time, I've developed a passion for coaching and being part of a team, one that feels like family. M3 has become that family for me, and I deeply admire everything they stand for, not only as dancers but also as individuals. Being a part of the team’s growth is rewarding and I can’t wait to see what the future holds with this team.
Currently, I assist with cleaning routines, provide private lessons, and choreography.
“When you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.”
Teacher Assistants
Analycia Garcia
I am 17 years old and a Teacher Assistant at M3. Dance has been one of the biggest passions in my life, and I feel incredibly grateful to share that passion with other dancers. My goal is to help every student build confidence, develop strong technique, and discover that dance is so much more than a sport, it’s a powerful form of art. I have experience in jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, and stretch and strength, along with competitive high school drill team experience that strengthened my musicality, precision, teamwork, leadership and performance quality. I am excited to help each student grow not only as a dancer, but also as a confident and passionate individual. I look forward to sharing my love for dance and making every class a place where students feel motivated, valued, and excited to learn.
“I believe the best dancers aren’t just the ones with the strongest technique, they’re the ones who dance with heart. I want dancers to understand that every movement has meaning and that dance is a way to express who you are. I hope to encourage every dancer to be confident, work hard, lift others up, and never stop growing, both inside and outside of the studio.”
Eliana Ferns
Hi! I’m 16 years old and I’m a student teacher assistant at M3. I’ve been dancing for 13 years, and my passion for dance only grows bigger as the years continue! I’m experienced in styles such as contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. My biggest dream is to inspire others with my artistry, and it makes me so happy to be someone that our younger dancers look up to. One of my greatest joys is getting to see younger dancers discover their passion for dance, and it means the world to me that I get to be apart of their journey in even the smallest ways! I’m so passionate about training dancers who are kind, confident, and who lead with love. I’m so excited for this season!
“When your dreams are loud enough, you’re being called to run after them. You hear them because they are yours to achieve. The only job you have is to believe that they are waiting for you and enjoy every step of the journey on the way there.”