Mrs. Rivera brings 35 years of professional dance experience to this program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from University of California, Irvine with emphasis in performance and teaching, after which she worked professionally as a dancer, dance captain, singer, and actor for 15 years. Prior to all that she was a cheerleader at Kastner Intermediate School and Clovis West High School in Fresno, California. These schools are known for their excellence in pep and cheer having won several National Championships over the past 40+ years. Mrs. Rivera also choreographs for Disney Musicals and Santiago Drama.