Our Team
Alexa Cutcher Owner Of CORE Dance SLO & CDC Managing Director
Alexa Cutcher Owner Of CORE Dance SLO & CDC Managing Director
Alexa Cutcher Owner Of CORE Dance SLO & CDC Managing Director
Originally from Southwest Michigan, Alexa began dancing at a young age and quickly fell in love with it. After years of training and competitive dancing, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Dance. During her time at EMU she concentrated on perfecting her
Originally from Southwest Michigan, Alexa began dancing at a young age and quickly fell in love with it. After years of training and competitive dancing, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Dance. During her time at EMU she concentrated on perfecting her ballet and modern technique and took extensive classes in choreography and dance history. Alexa performed multiple times both in guest faculty showcases and student choreography showcases. She also choreographed multiple times for the program and her works were featured in multiple shows including the Elements of Composition Showcase and the Advanced Composition Showcase.
After graduating in 2014 she decided she was suited for warmer weather and quickly moved to California to take in the sunshine. Soon after moving, she was fortunate enough to meet the wonderful staff and students at CORE Dance and quickly fell in love with the encouraging and positive atmosphere. In addition to teaching at CORE Dance, Alexa also taught dance at Paso Robles Public Schools where she worked on developing a brand new dance program while teaching to grades TK-5 for a year before moving to Flamson Middle School where she taught for an additional 2 years while completing her teaching credential and Master’s in Education. In January of 2018 Alexa took over as owner of CORE Dance and has loved every moment of it..
Lindsey Caudill CDC Artistic Director
Alexa Cutcher Owner Of CORE Dance SLO & CDC Managing Director
Alexa Cutcher Owner Of CORE Dance SLO & CDC Managing Director
Lindsey brings over 20 years of experience to her role as Artistic Director of CORE Dance Company. Known for her innovative movement style and emotionally driven choreography, Lindsey has built a reputation for creating work that is both technically challenging and artistically engaging.
Her choreography spans a wide range of styles and ag
Lindsey brings over 20 years of experience to her role as Artistic Director of CORE Dance Company. Known for her innovative movement style and emotionally driven choreography, Lindsey has built a reputation for creating work that is both technically challenging and artistically engaging.
Her choreography spans a wide range of styles and age levels, and she is especially skilled at helping dancers connect deeply with their movement and musicality. Under her artistic direction, CORE has continued to grow as a company committed to strong training, meaningful performance opportunities, and a supportive, professional environment.
Lindsey is passionate about fostering a space where dancers are encouraged to push boundaries, develop their own artistic voice, and take pride in the process of growth. Her leadership plays a key role in shaping CORE’s vision and the overall development of its dancers both on and off the stage.
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Originally trained as a gymnast, Oscar was first encouraged to start dancing in sixth grade. He began at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation but his dedication and talent were quickly noticed and he received a scholarship to start taking classes at Class Act Dance.
Oscar is an amazing director and choreographer with an unwavering passi
Originally trained as a gymnast, Oscar was first encouraged to start dancing in sixth grade. He began at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation but his dedication and talent were quickly noticed and he received a scholarship to start taking classes at Class Act Dance.
Oscar is an amazing director and choreographer with an unwavering passion for performing and dance. From their early days of discovery to the present, Oscar has devoted life to mastering the art form. With boundless creativity and a deep understanding of movement, they breathe life into every production and choreographed piece. Join us in celebrating Oscar's dedication and artistry, which continue to inspire dancers and audiences worldwide.
Leslie Baumberger Junior - PreTeen Assistant Director
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Leslie Baumberger is a founding pillar of the Central Coast dance community as a teacher, choreographer, and director for the past 35 years. She was an Artistic Director and Company Director of Pat Jacksons American Dance under owner Pat Jackson, and American Dance of SLO under owner Lissa Beck. Her dancers have gone on to tour with famo
Leslie Baumberger is a founding pillar of the Central Coast dance community as a teacher, choreographer, and director for the past 35 years. She was an Artistic Director and Company Director of Pat Jacksons American Dance under owner Pat Jackson, and American Dance of SLO under owner Lissa Beck. Her dancers have gone on to tour with famous musicians, work professionally on both stage and screen, become successful choreographers, and open their own studios across the country.
Leslie’s companies consistently place first overall in competitions throughout the United States. In 1996, she was invited to be a master teacher by the Kalinka Ballet School in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her dancers were invited to perform in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and were featured in such dance publications as Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher magazine. She directed the All American Dancers, who were named Performers of the Year 1998 and again in 2000.
In 2014, Leslie was honored with the Arts Obispo lifetime achievement award in dance. And, in 2015 the California State Legislature honoured Leslie with a Certificate of Recognition in the dance arts. She loves being a part of the Central Coast Dance community and is proud to help dancers continue to SHINE forever.
Isabella Lund CORE Minis & Pre-Company Director
Oscar Gutierrez Teen & Senior Assistant Director
Isabella Lund CORE Minis & Pre-Company Director
Isabella has been dancing since she was 2 years old, starting out at Pat Jackson’s American Dance before continuing her training at CORE when the studio opened in 2010. She grew up performing in local shows and attending competitions as part of CORE Dance Company.
Over the years, Isabella has received numerous scholarships and opportunitie
Isabella has been dancing since she was 2 years old, starting out at Pat Jackson’s American Dance before continuing her training at CORE when the studio opened in 2010. She grew up performing in local shows and attending competitions as part of CORE Dance Company.
Over the years, Isabella has received numerous scholarships and opportunities through convention/competitions like ASH, Tremaine, Hollywood Vibe, and Dupree, where she was selected for their “All Star” program in 2018. Under the direction of Leslie, she had the opportunity to travel to Austria in 2019 to perform with CORE as part of the Stars of Tomorrow program, dancing in multiple cities across the country..
She discovered her passion for teaching a few years ago, and after graduating from San Luis Obispo High School in 2023, she’s continued to pursue both teaching and performing. Isabella has had the opportunity to work professionally under Emmy-nominated choreographer and director Doriana Sanchez, which has allowed her to keep dancing while sharing what she loves with the next generation.
Outside of dance, she is currently pursuing a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice. She’s so excited to officially join the team after being a part of the studio for so many years!