Nurturing Passion in the Performing Arts.
Bay Area Arts Conservatory (BAAC) focuses on the performing arts including Dance, Acting, Musical Theatre & Voice for students ages 2-18.
Our Mission
We help toddlers, kids, and teens develop their skills and confidence in dance & theatre. Our professional team takes pride in fostering musicality, body awareness, and movement potential in a format that encourages individual artistry.
Community
A positive, welcoming environment for families across the Bay Area.
Excellence
Professional instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Musical Theatre.
Confidence
Building self-esteem and creativity that lasts a lifetime.
Meet Our Team
Our talented instructors bring years of professional experience and a deep passion for the performing arts.
Sarah Foster Lewis
artistic director & founder
Sarah began her dance training over thirty years ago in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, variations, character and musical theatre. She is a graduate of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Sarah received her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and pursued her master's in Counseling. While working as a special education teacher. As a mother of two, she appreciates the importance of having teachers who engage and inspire children in the performing arts.
Jeffrey C. Lewis
executive director
Jeffrey is a lifelong resident of the Houston area having received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University. He graduated from Clear Creek High School where he competed in Orchestra, Country and Track while also a member of the choir. Jeffrey has played the classical guitar from an early age and an advocate of providing children access to the performing arts. He shares two children with his wife Sarah.
Quincy Starnes
theatre dept. chair
Quincy began his musical theatre training in 1988 when chosen by his director to perform a role as a student at River Oaks Elementary in Houston. He studied theatre, dance, and voice from the University of Notre Dame studying costume and lighting design, stage management and theatre history. Quincy was the founding conductor of the Pasadena East Musical Company (PEMC) which still operates today as the only student run musical theatre program on campus. He enjoys teaching children about modern musicals.
Ashley Williams
dance dept. chair
Ashley began dancing at the age of 10 focusing on ballet, jazz and tap. She continued her dance education at TCU before transferring to the University of Houston. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a minor in Global Business. Ashley has maintained her love of dance and is truly excited to teach children. She is a proud mother to her son.
Nicole Nham
administrator
Nicole has been dancing and training in tap, jazz, contemporary and lyrical since. She studied dance and early childhood education at the University of Rhode Island. Nicole has choreographed numerous award-winning pieces in hip, jazz, musical theatre and helping create a curriculum for students. She has also taken master classes from places such as Jean-Ann, Lyrical and Broadway Dance Center. Nicole has performed professionally in Houston and her hometown state of Rhode Island.
Cassie Zaremba
teacher
Cassie has been dancing for over twenty years. She attended The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in Dance Performance and Choreography. She was a member of Pines Repertory Dance Company and choreographed multiple dances for performances. She dance on tour with LGPA music department at Disney World Company and taught with Hoyas Community Arts School of the Arts outreach program. Cassie has taught at numerous studios in the Greater Houston and is passionate about helping the next generation of dancers how to express their emotions through the art of dance.
Abby Seible
teacher
Abby Seible is an experienced performing arts educator with a deep passion for dance and theater. A lifelong resident of the Houston area, she is a graduate of the HSPVA Vocal Department and Eastman School of Music with a degree in vocal performance. Abby most recently served as the Choir Director for Middle School in Pasadena. Having served as the former Music Director at the HSPVA for six years, Abby has spent years sharing her love for the arts with students in both group and private lesson settings. Her teaching philosophy centers on fostering a positive and encouraging environment where every student can discover their unique creative voice. Abby is dedicated to helping the next generation of performers develop the skills and confidence they need for success both on and off the stage.
Skylar Mayville
teacher
Skylar's passion for dance began early, training extensively in local studios before shining on the dance team at Santa Fe High School. A dedicated and enthusiastic instructor, she loves working with children and finds immense joy in watching them grow, build confidence, and discover their own unique voices in the performing arts.
Bree Butler
teacher
Bio coming soon
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