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Noreen's Dance Collaborative

We believe to continue the tradition of integrity, excellence, and passion of the arts where all dancers are having fun and thriving in the artistic community!

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to bring the communities together through the art of dance and engage in mental health awareness by uniting mental health advocacy and education through dance classes, performances and events.

Noreen's Dance Collaborative is a dance program that encourages all dancers to express themselves and their individuality with the guidance of music and creative movement. In the process and guidance of engaging teachers, dancers will gain confidence and make new friends in a fun, social, and supporting space.

Our vision is to engage, expand, educate and build a community that focuses on self-care and mental health by building awareness through the art of dance.

Noreen Kinohi Founder/Artistic Director

Noreen started dancing at the age of 7 training in jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet and tap dancing. Noreen participated in several dance competitions such as Shows Stopper and Star Power where she continue to strive and developed the passion for dance.
Noreen has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology. Since college Noreen assisted with the development of Startistic Expressions, a outreach program for children ages 3-17 years of age. Part of Startistic Expressions, Noreen directed a youth company, Envision Dance Company where dancers gain the confidence to be a part of public performance and was introduced in the artistic community. Noreen's background in early childhood education, performance and her passion for dance she strongly believes dance is the gateway to all attributes into developing the whole child approach. Noreen encourages all children to recognize their passion and always follow their heart and dreams.

Leticia Samame

Dance Instructor

My name is Leticia (Lety for short) and I am so happy to be apart of Noreen's Dance Collaborative as one of her instructors. I’ve have been dancing alongside Ms. Noreen as her student for over a decade. I have knowledge in Jazz, tap, hip hop and ballet where I showcase my skills during outreach programs in Santa Clara county as well as performed at Great America and Showstopper. Ms. Noreen taught me so much and I wish to pass along that knowledge as well as my own style with all the dancers. I look forward to building positive relationships with everyone and I can't wait till showtime.

Julia Perez

Dance Instructor

I started dancing with Miss.Noreen since I was 3 years old. I am trained in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and lyrical. I am excited and thrilled to share my expertise and knowledge in the form of creative arts to all the dancers in our community.

Testimonials

I started dancing with Miss.Noreen since I was 3 years old. Being apart of a great company was very rewarding. I improved my confidence and my ability to learn. I took Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap and Contemporary, the environment was warm and welcoming. Dancing with Miss.Noreen and the company inspired me to dance on my own and create my own dances. Creating my own dances led me to perform in front of larger audiences. Dancing is so much fun and I am excited to be apart of such a great company. Dancing with Miss. Noreen and the other dancers is such a rewarding experience, you build relationships, confidence and the ability to learn and grow.