Tonya has been dancing since age four. She has studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theater, Acro and Cheer. As an adult she studied Dance and Fitness at Santa Rosa J.C. while teaching for The Dance Center in Santa Rosa. At that time she performed with S.F. Tap troupe and other varies Bay area companies. Tonya studied dance at the University of New Mexico while running a dance and theatrical company on Travis A.F.B. After returning to The Napa Valley in 1996, Tonya began teaching dance in St. Helena at Little Feet. Tonya is certified by DEA ( Dance Educators of America) AFFA, and ACE. Tonya’s passion for dance and fitness continues to grow and she is most excited that her two daughters Graycen and Bri share the same love for the Arts.
Loveless, Graycen (Instructor)
Graycen started at Little Feet School of Dance when she was 3 years old. She is classically trained in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Cheer, Gymnastics, and lyrical. In high school, Graycen was a Napa High Spiritleader and competed in Pom, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Her team still holds the highest score at NDA championships. While Graycen was earning her Degree in Nutrition and Psychology, she also got the chance to dance on her college dance team. Her last year of college, she became the Captain on her dance/ cheer team. Graycen enjoys teaching dance to all ages and is so excited to be a part of Legacy Dance Collective as she follows in the footsteps of her mother, Tonya.
