ABOUT

HYPHEN ARTIST program

The Hyphen Artist Program is an innovative concert dance training laboratory located in Southern California, co-founded and directed by Megan Allen. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience educating and mentoring dancers, Megan created this program to fulfill her vision of providing a dedicated space where dancers can prioritize their individual artistry, refine their technical skills, and advance their professional aspirations.

Our carefully crafted curriculum equips dancers with essential tools and transformative experiences designed to unlock, deepen, and revitalize their connection to the art of dance. Through this comprehensive approach, students develop both the technical precision and artistic authenticity needed to thrive in today's dance landscape.

Program members enjoy exclusive access to distinguished local and international guest artist-educators, enriching their personal artistic research while strengthening their adaptability to diverse creative processes and collaborative environments. We believe it's essential for dancers to explore their identity not only as artists but as whole individuals, preparing them to enter professional spaces with confidence, integrity, and purpose.

Through this holistic developmental approach, we empower emerging artists to invest deeply in their personal and artistic growth, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for success in their dance careers and beyond.

Our HYPHEN ARTIST PROGRAM season runs from September - April of every year and meets to train weekly on Sundays from 1:15-4:30P at Prynstev Ballet Academy in Laguna Hills with additional HYPHEN ART HOUSE workshops and masterclasses throughout the season and an incredible performance opportunity with Laguna Dance Festival.

Megan also offers private lessons outside of training hours for dancers who want more mentoring and coaching for competition solos or personal goals. Monthly tuition for the program is $375 and must be 13+ to audition. If you are in need of financial assistance, feel free to email us at hyphenarthouse@gmail.com.

2025/26 HYPHEN artist program 

EDUCATORS

  • Megan Allen

    Program Director // Contemporary, Improvisation, and Private Coaching

  • KRYSTAL MATSUYAMA-TSAI

    Ballet Technique

  • JULIE FRIEDRICH

    Ballet Technique

  • MICHAEL MONTGOMERY

    Contemporary Ballet / Lines Ballet Repertoire

  • Courtney Conovan

    Contemporary / Bobbi Jene Smith & Or Schraiber Repertoire

  • Rebecca Lemme

    Release Ballet

  • WHITNEY SCHMANSKI

    Gyrokinesis

  • ARLETTA ANDERSON

    Ground Grooves Floorwork

  • ALYSSA ALLEN

    Improvisation

  • JOHNNY ZHONG

    Ballet Technique

  • MEGAN GOLDSTEIN

    Contemporary

  • Kayla Mak

    Contemporary

  • VALERIE CHEN

    HYPHEN Assistant / Contemporary Ballet

  • Madison Tanguay

    Contemporary and Improvisation

  • Justin Padilla

    Contemporary Ballet

  • Nat Wilson

    FoCo Technique

  • Sebastian Chang

    Live Pianist

  • Alexander Anderson

    Contemporary Repertoire

  • EILEEN KIM

    Ballet Technique

  • Robert TSAI

    Dance Prehab

  • MELISSA PEARSON

    Nutrition

  • ABDIEL JACOBSEN

    Modern Graham Technique

  • ALICIA HEAD

    Gyrokinesis

  • EZRA LeBank

    EZRA LEBANK

    Contact Improvisation

  • Wesley Ensminger

    Release Contemporary