Meet the Faculty

  • Emma Hauser is a San Diego native who discovered her passion for dance at the young age of three years old. She spent her early years training at San Elijo Dance Academy and Evolution Dance Center. In high school she began training at Evoke Dance Movement and travelled the country assisting and working dance conventions. At eighteen, Emma signed with a dance agency and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her professional dance career.

    Since then, Emma has worked with major artists such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, BLACKPINK, Julianne & Derek Hough, Lauv, The Chainsmokers, Carly Rae Jepson and Sofia Carson. She has danced on award shows such as The American Music Awards, The Teen Choice Awards, The Billboard Music Awards and The Radio Disney Music Awards.

    Emma is a company member of UNITY LA, and competed on season 3 of World Of Dance, where the group won 2nd place and received an Emmy Award for their work on the show.

    She has also assisted choreographers including Tessandra Chavez, Tina Caspary, Kyle Hanagami, Jackie Sleight, and Galen Hooks, and worked with companies such as Disney, Motorola, YouTube and Google as both a dancer and choreographer.

    Emma is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of dance, and became an instructor at Evoke Dance Movement in 2021. Emma founded Oasis Dance Center in 2022.

  • Zack Everhart grew up dancing at his family's studio, Great Gig Dance Co., in Kennesaw, Georgia. There he received training in tap, ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and hip-hop. At eighteen years old, he was accepted into the dance program at Point Park University on scholarship. Simultaneously, Zack began working as a Pro-Assistant with Velocity Dance Convention, and was eventually pulled away from school to pursue his dance career full time when he auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance Season 11. He placed in the Top 4 and performed in several Emmy nominated routines that season. Zack completed his first international tour with his season of So You Think You Can Dance and returned as an All-Star in Season 12.

    In 2015, Zack moved to Los Angeles. Since then he has worked for Lorde, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Neyo, JLO, Chaka Kahn and James Morrison. He has danced in musicals such as Hairspray! LIVE on NBC and West Side Story at Carnegie Hall. In 2017, he toured across the country with Julianne and Derek Hough on the MOVE Live Tour.

    Zack returned to TV when he competed with his partner Ashley Gonzales on World of Dance Season 2 as a duet and advanced all the way the division finals. They both returned to WOD Season 3 in the Upper Team Division with Tessandra Chavez's award-winning dance company Unity LA. Zack was featured as the dance captain of the team and helped lead them to win 2nd place.

    Most recently, Zack’s work on World of Dance helped Tessandra and Unity LA win an Emmy Award for choreography in 2019. He is currently on faculty at Velocity Dance Convention.

  • Aidan Hallera is a choreographer and creative artist striving to promote unity through art and self-expression. He has been dancing consistently since 2015, starting in high school and taking classes at Murrieta Dance Project, following Kevin and Dea Nguyen on their training team, The Pack’t. Aiden currently trains with the competitive team known as GRV and an exhibition team called the A.1 Collective; both perform at a high caliber and he has brought that level to Oasis - his small group earning double platinum, and first place multiple times. Aidan will be teaching Hip Hop and we are so excited to have him on board for season 2!

  • Alexandra is a professional freelance ballerina with a distinguished career and a passion for teaching. She began her training at age 6 in Southern California and went on to attend elite summer programs at Joffrey Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre, and Boston Ballet. At 18, she joined Ballet San Jose’s pre-professional program, under the guidance of former ABT Principal Jose Manuel Carreno, and later completed a traineeship with State Street Ballet, performing extensively in company productions.

    In 2017, she joined Wilmington Ballet Company/US International Ballet (USIB) as a company member. She was promoted as their first female Soloist, performing featured roles in classical ballets and original works, and ultimately rose to the role of Leading Artist before transitioning to freelance work.

    As a dedicated instructor, she has taught all levels, from beginner to pre-professional. She is passionate about inspiring her students and sharing her lifelong love for ballet, making her an invaluable asset to our team!

  • Maya Lubanko was raised in Temecula Valley and started dancing at the young age of 3. She has competed in various dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and lyrical. With over 12 years of competition experience at events like Showstoppers, KAR, and Jump, Maya brings a wealth of knowledge. Her love for teaching children, combined with her background as a nanny, makes her an excellent teacher for our Jumpstart program! Apart from dancing, Maya enjoys horseback riding, weight training, and modeling. She continues to enhance her dance skills and aims to pursue a her dreams of cheering for the NFL. Maya also works for her family business. We are thrilled to have Maya join our faculty!

  • Meet Caylie

    Born and raised in sunny Southern California, Caylie's passion for dance ignited at the tender age of 4. With extensive training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop, she dedicated 13 years to competitive dancing. Throughout her journey, Caylie garnered numerous top overall awards as both a soloist and group performer, standing out as a member of her studio's elite traveling team. She showcased her talent at prestigious conventions like Jump, Nuvo, 24Seven, NYCDA, and Art of Movement, and honed her skills with the Murrieta Dance Project and Academy of Ballet Arts, alongside renowned choreographers.

    Caylie began assisting instructors at just 13 years old and has a rich performance background, including a memorable role in ABA's Nutcracker ballet production. She even made a special appearance on the hit show Dance Moms! Her creative spirit shines through her choreography for various junior high and high school productions, as well as at workshops where she teaches young dancers.

    Caylie is truly passionate about teaching, striving to be a positive role model who inspires and motivates the next generation of dancers.

  • Amanda Cathey is a highly accomplished dancer, teacher, and choreographer with over 30 years of performance experience and 20 years of teaching across various dance styles. She has successfully led a thriving competitive dance program in Orange County for 15 years and currently serves as a Master Teacher for Disney’s Imagination Campus. Amanda co-founded Imprint Dance Company, which helps bridge the gap between high school and college dance, and is the Executive Director of HALO Dance 4 Autism, a non-profit supporting families affected by autism.

    As the coach of the Vitality Dance Team at Temecula Valley High School, Amanda has earned numerous awards for her choreography, including national championships and recognition from America’s Got Talent and the Industry Dance Awards. Her professional experience includes performing with renowned artists and working under celebrated choreographers. Residing in Murrieta, CA, Amanda emphasizes the belief that dance is a powerful form of expression and promotes an inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.

About

Oasis was created to serve as a safe space for young artists to take a deep dive into their passion for dance. We aim to prepare students for their future outside the studio through dedication, the pursuit of common goals, and passionate training.

Hours

3pm – 9pm Weekdays

Please contact us for our most current schedule.

In addition to our Company program, we offer private lessons, open classes & studio rentals.

Location

27355 Jefferson Ave Suite E

Temecula, CA 92590

United States