IDP Faculty Krystal

Krystal Pires-Patch began dancing in 1993 at
Daria Bearden Dance Studio and continued
to study there until its close as Star Dance
Academy in 2006. During her time there, she
not only participated in many competitions,
but also took on the role of Clara in the 2005
production of the Nutcracker. She is
experienced in many forms of dance, but
specializes in ballet, jazz, and contemporary.
She has studied under Tatiana and Victor
Kasatsky, Hanna Karacic, and Daria
Bearden, and currently studies under Molly
Lynch, Israel "El" Gabirel, Michelle Gervais,
Diane Diefenderfer, Jodie Gates, and Leann
Alduenda at the University of California
Irvine, working toward a B.F.A. in Dance with