Angela Chambers, an Oakland native, raised in Berkeley, spent most of her youth performing Musical Theater. Introduced to formal dance training upon moving to Santa Cruz to attend UCSC, Angela has had the privilege to develop and expand her knowledge of (and relationship with) dance not only as an art form, but as a tool for personal growth and even as a catalyst for social change. At UCSC, Angela performed, directed and choreographed in many student and faculty-led productions; after graduating in 2014 with a BA in Intensive Psychology and Dance, Angela continues to work as a performer and choreographer within the Santa Cruz/Bay Area dance communities. Alongside performing, Angela spends most of the season teaching at the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center and Motion Pacific and as a guest artist/choreographer at local universities and productions. When not dancing, Angela pursues her passion for elevating and supporting youth development and community activation as a Y.P.A.D certified Health and Wellness teacher and as the Community Engagement Director at TWDCC. Angela is also currently the Program Manager for the SCC Black Health Matters Initiative and serves on the advisory panel. To this end, Angela is actively finding new ways to engage her dedication to community organizing, youth empowerment, and the power of dance & the performing arts