Our Story

In 2006, Kristen Furino became the Head Coach of the Calabasas High School Dance Program. When she joined the family, there were only two levels of dance. In 2007, Mrs. Furino created a competitive level, giving dancers the opportunity to compete against local high schools. Fast forward to today, and Mrs. Kristen Furino has built an incredible program for dancers of all training levels - Dance 1, Dance 2, Dance 3, and Dance Team! The CHS Dance Program gives students a more intimate connection to their school, with performance opportunities during pep rallies, football games, basketball games, and Winter and Spring Concerts.

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Dear Family, Friends, and Community Members,

For many years, the Calabasas High School Dance Program has been bringing the joy of dance to the CHS community. The longstanding goal of our program is to provide a well-rounded education for the beginning dancer to the advanced emerging professional. The CHS Dance Program aims to create motivated dancers who not only strive for technical excellence, but who are also creative and passionate about dance. Students from all four levels of dance take part in creating innovative choreography, developing an artistic eye by integrating technical skill with visual concepts. Students learn about hard work, dedication, communication, and determination as they additionally develop strong friendships that will last for years to come. Perhaps most importantly, students gain a sense of belonging at Calabasas High School by being a part of our “dance family.”

​Thank you for your interest in the CHS Dance Program!
​-Kristen Furino

T H E   T E A M

Our Coaches

Kristen Furino - Dance Director

Kristen Furino grew up in Thousand Oaks and trained in multiple styles of dance at Bobbie’s School of Performing Arts. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she danced with the Orchesis Dance Company for four years.
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In 2006, her passions for education and dance came together when she began teaching dance at Calabasas High School. She later earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from California Lutheran University. Mrs. Furino is dedicated to providing a high-quality dance program and is grateful for the continued support of the Calabasas High School community.

Rachel Fee - Head Competition Coach

Rachel Fee began dancing at just three years old and went on to perform on stages including America’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, and WE Day at the Los Angeles Forum. She continued her training with Revel and NRG Dance Conventions, traveling nationwide while assisting faculty.

Rachel attended UC Santa Barbara, where she served as captain of the UCSB Dance Team for two years. During her time with the team, UCSB earned top finishes at UDA Collegiate Nationals, including 2nd Place in Division I Pom in 2024 and 3rd Place in Division I Jazz in 2023.
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Rachel graduated from UCSB with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences and a minor in Education. She currently coaches, teaches and choreographs throughout Southern California and serves as a judge for KAR and Ultra Dance Competitions.
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Charlotte Foldes - Competition Coach

Lindsey Kamyszek - Competition Coach

Charlotte Foldes, a Thousand Oaks native, is a dancer, choreographer and educator. She earned her BFA in Dance Performance with a minor in Leadership from Chapman University, where she served as Co-President of both the hip-hop and heels clubs.

Charlotte has worked with choreographers including Jacob Jonas, Luam, Kayla Kalbfleisch, Scotty Nguyen and Kai Martinez. She continues to expand her experience across commercial dance, performance and choreography.
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Charlotte currently teaches at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles while pursuing her professional dance career. She is represented by MSA Talent Agency and continues to perform, teach and travel within the commercial dance industry.
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Lindsey Kamyszek, originally from Macomb, Michigan, is a versatile dancer, performer and educator. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Michigan in 2023.

During her time at Michigan, Lindsey was a four-year member of the University of Michigan Dance Team and served as senior captain, developing her skills as both a performer and leader. She was also a member of Dance 2XS, the university’s hip-hop dance group.
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Lindsey is currently represented by Movement Talent Agency and works with Tribe 99 Choreography. She continues to pursue her professional career while performing, teaching, and working with dancers around the world.