Rhythm Machine Dance Company
2011-2012 est. 1991

Artistic Directors: Darryl Retter and Linda Bernabei-Retter
Co-Artistic Director: Gina Badone
Our Creative Team: Darryl Retter, Linda Bernabei-Retter, Gina Badone, Sierra Paige, Brooke Paulsen, Megan Luquire, Ferly Prado

Rhythm Machine Dance Company has been recognized on a Regional, National, and International level.  Known for it’s cutting edge choreography, breathtaking costuming, unique concepts, and positive spirit, Rhythm Machine continues to thrive under the direction of the Retter’s and their incredible
faculty and staff.

Members (ages 7-18 years) study in the techniques of Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.  The Retter Philosophy is to instruct dance in a positive manor, to create thinking and intelligent dancers who are not only technically brilliant, but creative and passionate about Dance.

Performances
8th Annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival, Civic Arts Plaza

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ventura County Charity Concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Civic Arts Plaza
Austism is Awesomism Concert, Grove LA
Dance Excellence, Los Angeles, CA
 

Educational Videos/Catalogues
Kidgroovz, Theatrix, and Contemporary - MusicWorks: Choreographer -Gina Badone
Dance Advantage - MusicWorks: Choreographer - Becca Retter

Senior Company
Khristina Shad, Shalynne Armstrong, Dylan Ptacek, Renata Retter, Alex Broussard, Abby Azzarello

Teen Company
Olivia Gerns, Gabe Rashba, Alley Kerr, Emma Estrada, Zoe Graham, Megan Herbert, Alexandra Kunin, Sarah Lipstone, Hannah Miller, Amber Morrison, Kelly Pelino, Rebecca Pomerantz, Hannah Pritchett, Brittany Trompetto, Amanda Williams

Junior Company
Ashley Bolger, Taylor Bolger, Jenny Corbett, Sofia DiMaggio, Sarah Finegold, Ava Fulgentis, Sara Glaser, Sophie Himmelstern, Cassidy Petroccione, Lauren Pomerantz, Talia Rashba, Shayne Townsend, Sabrina Urban, Jessica Warshal, Delaney Willet

Mini Company
AJ Urban, Shayne Steinzeig, Karie O'Neill, Hailey Davis, Nikki Gelb, Marin Mather, Sydney Miller, Emma Phan, Amanda Woodruff, Cole Neville

Micro Mini Company
Savannah Hodge, Tia Jarrett, Teegan Johnstone, Kylee Mellick, Marissa O'Neill