Staff

Ben Conteras

Ben started his Colorguard career with Spin This (1996) , and Es Dee Productions. He has also marched with Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corp (1998-1999) and Fantasia (1999-2003),Corona (2005) Winter Guards. Additionally,Ben was also a Visual Ensemble Member of the DCA cast of Blast! . Ben is the Artistic Director for Lealta,and instructor to Chino, Ayala, King, Murrieta Valley High School Guards, and the Academy Drum And Bugle Corp.

Allan Cantada

Allan was a member of the San Jose Raiders Colorguard (1994-2001), Performing with the organization's summer program, "Modern Movement Evenings." He has taught the California Color Guard Circuit, San Jose Raiders, and James Logan High School Open Guard. Allan also has an intensive background in dance including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet ,and Hip Hop.Additionaly, he has performed with and choreographed for the Roundhill Dance Company, NBA's The Golden State Warrior Girls Dance Team, and Pop Artist PINK.

Michele Whalley

Michele has previously marched with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, Rancho Bernardo, Esperanza, and Fantasia.She is an experienced performer with training in Jazz, Hip Hop , Modern Dance, and is skilled in spinning sabre, rifle, and flag. She also appeared in the premier of Blast! 2~ Shockwave.She currently is teaching for Lealta, Rancho Bernardo, and Poway High School.

Jason Pasqual

Jason got his start in colorguard at RCC and Fantasia in 1996. He marched Fantasia thru 2001 and came back for the 2004 season. Jason also marched two seasons of drum corps with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 1998 and 1999. He was also a visual member of Blast! Jason has also taught Etiwanda High School since 1999.