Meet The Founders!

Theresa Breck, originally from Waseca, Minnesota, graduated in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Minnesota State University, Mankato. During her time at MSU, she was actively involved in the university’s dance program, where she developed her artistry through performance, choreography, and diverse technical training.

 Beyond her collegiate experience, Theresa is an enthusiastic dance educator at Bluejay Dance Studio in Waseca, MN. She teaches preschool through high school students in tap, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet, striving to create an engaging and supportive environment that fosters both strong technical foundations and a genuine love of movement.

Theresa is passionate about exploring dance as both a performance art and an educational tool. She looks forward to continuing to grow as an artist while inspiring and mentoring the next generation of dancers. 

Davaughn Lane dancer, choreographer, and educator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Minnesota State University, Mankato, with an expected graduation in Spring 2027. 

Unlike many dancers, Davaughn did not grow up in a studio. Instead, dance was a natural part of his life—present at church, family gatherings, and social media—where it became a source of joy, connection, and self-expression.  

At Minnesota State University, Davaughn has continued to grow as a versatile and committed artist. He has challenged himself to study a wide range of movement practices, expanding beyond his original background into modern, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and global dance forms. 

Beyond dance, Davaughn has explored musical theatre through productions, Rent and Oklahoma!, and has choreographed shows including Cinderella and Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, and Willy Wonka. He also teaches at the Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota, where he shares his passion with the next generation. For Davaughn, dance is more than movement—it is his purpose. His goal is to inspire others through his art, creating meaningful experiences that spark passion, connection, and joy. 

Yukina Sato is a Japanese dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker whose work explores the dynamic interplay of movement and storytelling. Her artistic practice delves into the liminal space of cultural hybridity, capturing the unique experiences of living between two countries and navigating overlapping cultural landscapes. 

Yukina has collaborated with acclaimed performing artists and companies, including Abby Zbikowski (Abby Z + New Utilities), Curl Flink (Black Label Movement), Crystal Perkins (Dayton Contemporary Dance Company), Bebe Miller, and Diavolo – Architecture in Motion – among many others. As the co-founder of YY Dance+Media, she is passionate about creating multimedia performances that intersect live dance performance and technology. Her recent work, Motion of Seeing, premiered at the Detroit Dance City Festival and earned the National Exchange Award in 2023, leading to performances at the RAD Festival in 2024. 

Yukina holds an MFA in Dance from The Ohio State University and a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Dance at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In this role, she shares her passion for movement, creativity, and choreography with students.