CREATIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER

CSS Founder (Open 18 years!) acting/comedy coach and published writer. Miss Tracey’s TV, Film, (Me Myself & Irene/Days of Our Lives), and comedy career have lent to Miss Tracey’s award-winning coaching! Her acting solos have received top honors at some of the most prestigious competitions and festivals in the country. Several of her students have gone on to work in TV/Film and animation as well as Broadway! Most recently, Mitchel Berg star of Nickelodeon’s “Side Hustle”!

CO-FOUNDER/PRODUCTION MANAGER

Tony was instrumental in the opening of The Center Stage Studio 18 years ago! From one room to now hosting a professional theater, 4 dance rooms and a music room, Tony has been involved with all aspects of the studio growth and expansion. He’s honored to be a part of the Orange County Performing Arts Community.

Dance Director

Co-Creator BEAT Dance. Originally from Scotland, Miss Chloe began her dancing career at 3 years old and never looked back. Chloe has performed in musicals, music videos & short films and has won a plethora of choreography awards, with her most recent landing the “Highest Scoring Routine” at the prestigious Velocity Dance Competition! Chloe’s love for the kids is immeasurable and is what is the main catalyst for the successful growth of the dance program and her students!

Director of Teams

Broadway actress Michelle London grew up in Orange County and recently was seen at The Ahmanson in Grey Gardens starring Betty Buckley. Ms. Hanna is an acclaimed singer having performed at notable venues including The Kennedy Center, the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, The Academy of Music in Philadelphia and The Boston Opera House. On Broadway and across the country Ms. Hanna has starred as Glinda in Wicked, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and

Sandy in Grease. Since moving back to Orange County, Ms. London has become one of the most sought after musical theater coaches. Michelle has spent many years at St. Margaret's Episcopal school in San Juan Capistrano as a choreographer, costume designer, and producing the Innovation Stages summer camp. She most recently starred as Elsa in Frozen Live at the Hyperion at Disneyland.

Emma Touhey is a bicoastal dance educator and choreographer. Originally from the East Coast, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in dance at Hussian College in Studio, where she earned her BFA in commercial dance. Emma has worked for a number of artists including boy band Pretty Much, BP Major, Patee Sarasin and renowned choreographers like Christopher Scott, Ambrose Respicio, and Nicole Kirkland, to name a few. Emma quickly found her passion for teaching and choreography, creating award winning pieces for studios on both the west and east coast. She is super excited to be joining the team at Center Stage and can’t wait to work and inspire the next generation of young dancers.

Micah Williams has been a veteran in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. He began his career working in theatre and commercials, quickly adding television and film to his resume. Micah became a Disney Channel staple, well known for his role in the movie Jump In and his 4 season stint on Good Luck Charlie as Emmett. 

As an actor, his television credits include: Like Mike 2, The Ron Clark Story (Young Actor Award Nomination), The Office, and Snowfall to name a few. Micah is a consummate performer, operating as a triple threat. He is a trained singer, actor, and dancer, passionate about instruction. He garnered his specialized technique after studying under Andrew Magarian at The Shop: Simply Acting. As well as various other performing arts schools and programs like CALArts. 

As Micah’s reputation grows, he’s been invited to teach workshops all over the US and UK. Under his guidance, students have booked a multitude of commercials and television roles. Micah’s approach to teaching focuses on the development of his studies of all ages and experience levels.

Lesley McKinnell has performed in shows from Carnegie Hall with her Children’s Chorus growing up to two National Tours of WICKED (u/s Glinda & Nessarose) and the original touring cast of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER (Miss Barley, u/s Sibella & Phoebe). She has also performed in Guam & Times Square in NYC with the USO Show Troupe and on Disney’s MAGIC Cruise Line as a Broadway Guest Artist (TANGLED, Mother Gothel & TWICE CHARMED, Lady Tremaine) to other such exotic places as Maine (BARBRA STREISAND TRIBUTE, portraying Barbra Streisand) and North Carolina (GUYS & DOLLS, Adelaide). In Los Angeles, Lesley performed in many UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODIES at the former Rockwell Table & Stage (HOME ALONE, JURASSIC PARK, CLUELESS, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, etc.) 

Team Coach

Nathan Munoz has been dancing for the last 15 years and is technically trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Nathan has been a part of several award-winning competition teams and two professional dance companies. He has taught elementary school through college-level students for the last 11 years. With his work in dance, he’s won multiple scholarships and booked several gigs that have allowed him to travel, perform, and train in places like Las Vegas, New York City, San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles. He has recently been involved in video directing, editing, and production projects while living in Los Angeles. Nathan is honored to be at CSS for his 4th winning season!

TUMBLING/ACROBATICS TEACHER