Ayana Yonesaka
Director / Instructor
Ayana Yonesaka, director of ayanadancearts, is a dance educator, performer, and choreographer. Prior to her recent relocation to Sapporo, she spent thirteen years in San Francisco, California, pursuing her profession in dance. During this time, Ayana found tremendous joy in dance education, particularly for young children. She is thrilled to bring the San Francisco dance experience to her hometown.
Education
2013
B.A. Dance, Summa cum laude, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Teaching Experience
2018- 2020
Contemporary Instructor, Mercy High School, San Francisco, CA
2018- 2020
Creative Ballet Instructor, ODC Youth & Teen Program, San Francisco, CA
2016– 2022
Contemporary Instructor, RoCo Dance & Fitness, Mill Valley, CA
2013– 2022
Ballet Instructor, San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy, San Francisco, CA
2013– 2020
Part-time Creative Dance Teacher, Ark of Hope Preschool, San Francisco, CA