Cheryl Okuda began her dance training at the age of seven and has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, pointe, musical theater, and hip-hop.

Cheryl has earned many awards for her dancing and choreography in several Midwest Competitions throughout the Chicagoland area. She has a minor in dance from Columbia College and is a proud company member of  Boom Crack! Dance Company.

Cheryl has performed in many shows including Prelude, World of Dance, and Carnival Choreographerʼs Ball. She has also competed twice at Hip Hop International placing amongst the top of USA’s small and large groups. While dance and choreography will always be a passion of hers and something she continues to develop, teaching is Cherylʼs true calling. In addition to teaching dance, Cheryl holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been a licensed preschool teacher for over 5 years.