IDP Faculty Krystal

Krystal Pires-Patch began dancing in 1993 at Daria Bearden Dance Studio and
continued to study there until its close as Star Dance Academy in 2006. During
her time there, she not only participated in many competitions, but also took on
the role of Clara in the 2005 production of the Nutcracker. She is experienced in
many forms of dance, but specializes in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. She has
studied under Tatiana and Victor Kasatsky, Hanna Karacic, and Daria Bearden,
and currently studies under Molly Lynch, Israel "El" Gabirel, Michelle Gervais,
Diane Diefenderfer, Jodie Gates, and Leann Alduenda at the University of
California Irvine, working toward a B.F.A. in Dance with an emphasis in
performance. She has been with Images since its beginning.