Takami Craddock
Director

Takami is passionate about teaching children. She had her own dance school in Shizuoka, Japan near her hometown from 1983 to 1985. In 1996, she opened her own dance program in San Francisco called DancEsteem. In May, 2006, DanceEsteem held its 9th annual performance at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater. Takami also started an exchange program with young dancers from her home town of Numazu, Japan. For the past 12 years, she has worked as an artist for performing arts workshops, teaching Pre-K through 5th grade students in public schools across the Bay Area.

Assistant Trainers: Anju Aldis, Laura Laderman, Katie Morrison,
Emily Morrison, Danielle O'Farrell