Our Team
We’re more than just a studio—we’re a family
Angela Bellamy
Angela Bellamy is a professionally signed dancer with 12+ years of training and performance experience. She competed nationally and locally building a strong foundation in technique, discipline, and stage presence. Her vision for Studio77 is to create a space that empowers dancers to grow, express themselves freely, and feel confident both in and outside the studio.
co founder Bella Nazaryan
Bella Nazaryan is the heart behind the 77 Café, creating a warm welcoming space for everyone who walks in. With a natural eye for detail and a love for community, she brings comfort, connection, and good energy into the studio.
co founder & Café director
Malea Wills is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and adjudicator with a strong foundation in both competitive and commercial dance. Trained in multiple styles, she has performed with companies including Chapkis Prophecy and KreativMndz in Los Angeles, where she developed her dynamic, performance-driven style.
She has trained under top industry professionals and currently works as an adjudicator for KAR brands, whiles also choreographing and mentoring dancers across the region. Malea brings a powerful blend of technique, artistry, and passion to every space she enters.
Instructor Malea Wills
Dana Gerasymova is an accomplished Acrobatic Gymnastics coach with over 10 years of experience, professionally trained in both Ukraine and the US. With a strong competitive background-including national-level events and the prestigious Vegas Acro Cup. Dana is passionate about developing strong, technically skilled, and artistically expressive athletes while building confidence and a love for the style.
Instructor Dana Gerasymova
Adalia Ceradle
Adalia is a dynamic choreographer and performer with roots deeply grounded in both the Bay Area and Sacramento dance scenes. She began her journey training in the Bay, where she developed a strong foundation in professional and industry-style dance, while also growing up immersed in the Sacramento dance community. She has performed with professional teams in Sacramento, including Sac Dance Company, and brings additional performance experience from her time dancing for the Bay Area Panthers. Her movement reflects a blend of power, musicality, and sensuality; shaped by years of training, performance, and personal evolution. Stepping into her choreography, Adalia is focused on creating work that feels both intentional and captivating; pushing dancers to embody confidence, presence, and authenticity in every piece. Her vision is to cultivate an experience that not only showcases talent, but leaves a lasting
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Gina Archuleta
Gina Archuleta is a high-energy, versatile dancer with extensive training in Jazz Funk, Heels, and Hip Hop. She received her foundational training at Sac Dance Lab, where she has spent the past five years performing with both community and professional teams, including Unity Dancers, Sac Dance Company, and Cabaret Dance Company. Gina is currently a Heels instructor at Sac Dance Lab and also substitutes in Jazz Funk and Hip Hop, in addition to subbing youth classes. With a background in Sports Fitness and Personal Training, Gina incorporates strength-building and conditioning into her classes to help dancers grow both technically and physically. She is passionate about fostering confidence, community, and empowerment through dance. Outside of the studio, Gina is a proud mom of two daughters who are also dedicated dancers
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Instructor Antonique
Antonique is a dance professional whose artistry is grounded in hip hop and heels, two styles that have shaped her voice for over two decades. Hip hop introduced her to rhythm, freedom, and authenticity, while heels strengthened her confidence, control, and performance presence. She holds a degree in Dance and built her experience in Los Angeles, working in the industry through music videos, artist collaborations, and content creation. Her time as a dancer for the Los Angeles Sparks dancer further refined her performance quality and professionalism. Her movement reflects a balance of strength and fluidity, allowing her to create and teach with intention and impact.
Instructor Maddy
Maddy is a dedicated movement artist with a strong background in pole dance and performing arts. She has been training in pole for the past four years and has competed in pole sport competitions three times and has proudly placed in two of them. Prior to dance and through eight years of choir, she developed stage presence and musicality. Maddy trains in multiple movement disciplines including hip hop, lyra, and heels, allowing her to bring a diverse and expressive approach to her teaching style. Her teaching philosophy goes beyond physical movement. She integrates mindset work and health coaching principles into her classes, drawing on cognitive behavioral frameworks that help students build confidence, resilience, and a healthier relationship with their bodies and progress.
Emily Wilcox
Emily is a Sacramento-local dance teacher & choreographer, with extensive background in ballet, contemporary/lyrical, and jazz technique. With over a decade of experience in the dance community, she is passionate about creating a safe space for dancers to grow and flourish. Emily is similarly passionate about the integration of mental health advocacy into the dance industry. She currently holds her Dancer Mental Wellness Educator certification through Danscend and is currently preparing to begin her Master’s in Clinical Counseling program.
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Emmett Marsh
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Marketing DirectorEleanor Parks
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Customer Service ManagerKarl Holland
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.