Ashley Cowl

Ashley Cowl

Ashley was born and raised in the Bay Area and began her dance training at an early age. At 10, she was featured in Michael Smuin’s Christmas Ballet and knew the stage was her home. Ashley holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic...
Maddie Mendes

Maddie Mendes

Maddie began her ballet training at age three and a half right here at Lareen Fender’s The Ballet School Performing Arts. She instantly fell in love with the technique, dedication and athleticism associated with the art. She danced her way through the academic...
Ben Bogen

Ben Bogen

Ben is currently Dance Captain and understudying the lead role of Frankie Valli in the national tour of Jersey Boys across America. Previous credits include the World Premiere of SOUSATZKA in Canada, Pittsburgh CLO, Center REP, and CCMT. Proud graduate of the...
Amanda Leigh

Amanda Leigh

Amanda is so excited to be a part of Performing Arts Studio at The Ballet School Performing Arts. She is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a B.A in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Acting. Amanda has been performing since she was seven years old and...
Michael Doppe

Michael Doppe

Michael Doppe​ has been Acting, Teaching and Directing in the Bay Area for close to a decade​. ​CCMT, Foothill Music Theatre, Center Rep, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Town Hall Theatre, “OMG I Love That Show” Productions, Missouri Street Theatre, 42nd St....