Ms Clara is a San Diego born and raised performing arts lover and producer. Beginning at the age of two, Ms Clara started her dance training in North County SD, and continued her training to a pre-professional level in Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Lyrical and Modern, Jazz, and Musical Theater. She has training in Vaganova, French, and Balanchine ballet methods, Progressing Ballet Technique education, and intensives and classes through ABT and San Diego City Ballet. She expanded her theatrical training in her teen years going on to be a lead dancer and assistant-choreographer for shows such as Chicago, Mama Mia, and The Pajama Game, many of which received numerous awards, including Best Musical, from the Broadway San Diego Awards. She has continued from on-stage work toward backstage work in the theater, holding the title of Stage Manager for San Diego Repertory Theater and La Jolla Music Society, and Production Manager for numerous dance companies throughout North County. Ms Clara has a wide range of education through all areas of performing arts, and is incredibly grateful to work with her many talented students, and ignite a lifelong passion for the arts within them.
Clara Conkling
