Discover Crescendo Dance — where artistry meets empowerment. Located in Santa Cruz, we offer a nurturing, inclusive space where every dancer is part of a community redefining dance training for a new generation of confident, resilient performers
We focus on a problem to be solved, not a person to be blamed. Our goal is to foster confidence and create a sanctuary where children can feel at home while learning how to dance.
Driven, accomplished, and deeply compassionate, Tanya Treseler is the visionary director of Crescendo Dance Academy.
With an impressive track record of leading multiple dance teams to both state championships and national titles, she combines competitive excellence with heartfelt mentorship and technical attention to detail.
Tanya has danced professionally as a leading dancer across the Bay Area, and has held principle roles in ballets such as Cinderella, Paquita, and Stars and Stripes Forever. She is trained by leading artists from the most prestigious programs including San Francisco Ballet, Julliard, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Berkeley Ballet Theater. She brings that wealth of artistic experience and technical mastery to her students.
Beyond the trophies and accolades, Tanya believes dance should be a sanctuary, where children can find emotional refuge, express their truest selves, and feel seen. Under her guidance, every dancer is not only trained to perform—but to heal, grow, and thrive.