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Related careers and occupations available to graduates of the CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Theatre & Dance include: actor, actress, costumer, playwright, fashion designer, set designer, lighting designer, director, producer, theatre historian, technician, theatre manager, makeup artist, drama coach, teacher, announcer, recreation director, dancer, musician, entertainer, public relations person, sales representative, model, merchandising person, lawyer, critic, carpenter, press agent, and dramatic agent among others.

Alumni Spotlight

Click HERE to check out our alumni spotlight and see the list below of some of our success stories:

BA in Dance Alumni – Advanced Degrees

Melanie Kushida, Doctor of Philosophy, UC Riverside

Bayardo Rodriguez, MFA U of Hawaii Manoa, Dancer for Disney

Chanada Turner, MFA in Dance, Hollins University

Marco Carreon, Candidate, Doctor of Education in Educational leadership program, CSUDH MA Moderate/Severe Special Education, CSUDH Lecturer for the departments of Theatre & Dance and Kinesiology, Choreographer, performing artist, Director of Educational Outreach for Jose Costas Contempo Ballet Dance company.

Tia Nischelle-Turner, MA English Composition w/Emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition, Entertainment @Knotts Berry Farm

Sherrelle Filimeohala, MPA from USC Studies Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Policy and Management

BA in Theatre Alumni – Advanced Degrees

Collin Bressie, MFA Acting, CSULA, Assistant Professor of Theatre Performance, Long Beach City College, Certified Teacher, Society of American Fight Directors

Marco Carreon, Candidate, Doctor of Education in Educational leadership program, CSUDH MA Moderate/Severe Special Education, CSUDH Lecturer for the departments of Theatre & Dance and Kinesiology, Choreographer, performing artist, Director of Educational Outreach for Jose Costas Contempo Ballet Dance company.

Naomi Buckley, MFA Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Peckham, UK, CSUDH and CSUF Lecturer in Theatre & Dance, professional actor and director

Shonni Holmes, MFA, UCLA, lecturer CSUDH, founder BIPOC Kids on the Block in Exeter, NH

Stefanie Baez, MA in Humanities from CSUDH, Lecturer CSUDH, Theatre Department Head at Compton College

Crystal Tugadi, MFA Cal Arts – Influencer

Amber Brice, MFA Loyola – Teaching at Harbor City College

Andrea Velazquez, MFA CalArts Stage Management Program, 2Rhythms Theatre Programs Manager

BA in Dance Alumni – Professional Accomplishments

Josh Alverez, professional dancer, actor, singer currently at La Jolla Playhouse

Zantino Bustos, professional dancer, Hip Hop, Bollywood, East Indian

Andrew Alexander, current dancer for the Kenneth Walker Dance Project

Nathan Ortiz, danced for the Kenneth Walker Dance Project

Melody Rodriquez, Stage Manager for Kenneth Walker Dance Project

Mayra Pedraza, Stage Manager for Kenneth Walker Dance Project, dancer, advocate/influencer for peoples with Diabetes. Keondra Bell, Actor/Dancer/Entertainer at SAG-AFTRA

KaLaam Chen Edwards, dancer, model, realtor

Tinaya Turner, Chargers Cheerleader, Celtics Dancer, Esthetician

Kailey Thomas, LA Rams Cheerleader

Danielle Rico, front of house staff, Kenneth Walker Dance Company

Angelina Garcia, front of house staff, Kenneth Walker Dance Company

Tia Nischelle-Turner, MA Guest Choreographer for Mosaic Dance Company

Angela Zambrano, Professional Middle Eastern Dancer, Ayoon of Paradise

Drigo Bastidas, Hip hop dancer/teacher

Keely Himes, professional dancer, Disney, videos

Julia Truong, professional dancer, videos

Britney Ewing, Dance Instructor for Regina Klenjoski program

Kai Crowe, Dance Instructor at for Strong Studios

BA in Theatre Professional Accomplishments

David Velazquez, HS Teacher

Jonathon Garcia/Jose Hernandez, Award winning production company

Julian Green, Movie Influencer

Bethy Langdon, PCPA Conservatory – Local theatre company

Emma Soltero, Commercials

Alcides Santos, Commercials

Danielle De Guzman, Stage Manager for Disneyland

Nick Castillo, Professional Stage Manager

Melany Garcia, Costume Designer at Pierce College

Emma Soltero, MS/HS Theatre Instructor, Commercials

John Otero, MS/HS/Incarcerated Youth Instructor, 2Rhythms Theatre Company Member

Imelda Franco, 2Rhythms Theatre Company Member

Lesli Lopez, 2Rhythms Theatre Company Member

Imelda Franco, Finalist KCACTF

Alex Serrano, Finalist KCACTF

Wayne Sam, Inaugural Playwriting Award KCACTF