Meet our inspiring instructors

At HipHop & Lettos dance studio LLC in Odessa, Texas, our instructors are the heart of our vibrant community. They are passionate mentors dedicated to building confidence, fostering creativity, and sharing the incredible art of dance with students of all ages, from 4 to adult. Discover the dedicated team that makes every step an empowering journey.

Passion in every step

Our instructors are more than just teachers; they are passionate mentors who infuse every class with infectious energy and unwavering support. They create a vibrant, encouraging atmosphere where dancers of all ages feel empowered to explore their creativity and challenge themselves. Their dedication shines through in their ability to make complex moves accessible, celebrate every small victory, and build genuine confidence in each student.

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My Name is Aliyah Robinson I have been immersed in the world of dance since the age of five, cultivating expertise in contemporary, jazz, and poms with a particular strength in hip-hop. I have trained extensively with numerous professional instructors and began teaching independently at the age of sixteen. My performance experience includes dancing for professional pom and hip-hop teams, complemented by extensive experience in cheerleading.

In 2020, I founded Hiphop & Lettos, which continues to thrive as a dance studio, instilling a love for the art form in children.

My Name is Kasi

I am the Jazz Coach here at Hip Hop & Lettos

Coach Kasi has been dancing since the age of 10. She has participated in numerous competitive and non-competitive dance organizations around Austin, such as Star Dancers, RockSwag Hip Hop Club, and P.R.I.D.E Dance Company at Texas State University. In high school she was a member of the Round Rock Dragonettes, where she served as both Lieutenant, and Major. Knowing all she wanted to do was dance, Kasi continued her education at Texas State University in San Marcos, pursuing her BFA in Dance. Over the past 12 years, she has instructed and choreographed for various studios and dance organizations throughout Texas, including Dance-N-Groove (Hutto, TX), Center Stage Dance Studio (Odessa, TX), The MegaGym (Liberty Hill, TX), Dance Empower (Georgetown, TX) and Kinderdance (Austin, TX). Kasi is trained in and has taught many different genres of dance over the years including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, tumbling, yoga, mommy & me, line dancing, and improv. She loves to spread her knowledge and passion for all things dance with her students and takes pride in the meaningful and lasting relationships she has forged with her many students and fellow teachers over the years. In addition to teaching and choreographing, Kasi is a Backstage Manager on tour team for OneBeat Dance Brands and truly loves being able to travel and see so many different cities, meet new people and dancers, build lifelong friendships, and experience such amazing talent and creativity from all over the country! She feels truly blessed to have been able to keep dance in her life in so many shapes and forms and is overjoyed to be a part of our team!

My Name is Nailea Torrez

I am the Assistant Coach here at Hip Hop & Lettos

I have been training here since September 9, 2021

At just 18 years old, Nailea Torrez is a passionate and accomplished dance instructor dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers. With numerous dance awards recognizing both talent and dedication, she brings strong technical training and performance experience to every class. As an Assistant Coach, Nailea Torrez plays an active role in mentoring students, refining technique, and building confidence both on and off the stage. She has a special love for working with young dancers, creating a positive and encouraging environment where children feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and shine.