The Align Ballet Method provides an elite faculty of highly trained professional dancers.
Michael Cornell
Michael is the founder and CEO of the ALIGN Ballet Method. He studied classical ballet at the National Academy of the Arts, renowned for its illustrious community of students and faculty from all over the world. Upon graduation, he embarked on a 10-year long career with BalletMet, where he danced leading roles (including pieces designed for him by elite contemporary choreographers). After retiring from the stage, Michael relocated to Los Angeles. He quickly became a sought-after certified fitness coach, and created/produced one of the earliest workout podcasts available online and featured by The New York Times. By 2010, ALIGN 1 officially launched, integrating Michael’s professional background and vision to reach a vast (and underserved) market of adult beginners. The workshops exploded out of the gate, and ALIGN has since been featured by Health, Better Homes and Gardens, Pop Sugar, Angeleno, Daily Candy, KABC Los Angeles, Broadway News, Backstage, and Vogue. He has also taught on-camera segments for celebrities such as Pauly D (MTV’s Jersey Shore), the women of WWE (E!’s Total Divas), and YouTube sensation, Liza Koshy. Michael continues to cultivate the fusion of classical ballet with technological innovation, giving ALIGN students unparalleled access to premiere virtual and in-person training. From 2020 to 2022 Michael worked to build AlignBalletMethod.com into a powerful independently owned scaleable web app. Eventually the ALIGN site will power live classes and virtual training worldwide.
Ishaun Jackson-Moaney
Ishaun Jackson-Moaney (Baltimore, MD) is a 2023 graduate of Fordham University/ The Ailey School, holding a BFA in Dance. While growing up in Los Angeles, she began her dance training at The Lula Washington Dance Theatre. During high school, she trained at Align Ballet Method while attending the LA County High School for the Arts. Ishaun has been awarded scholarships for intensives at The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, Jacob Jonas The Company, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. During her senior year at The Ailey School, Ishaun guested with The Dance Theatre of Harlem to perform Geoffrey Holder’s “Dougla” for their New York City Center Vision Gala.
Zoe Keijser
Following her early dance training in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Zoe studied extensively in the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s pre-professional program while simultaneously completing her high school education.
Zoe continued training and began her professional career in Vancouver BC where she danced for the Vancouver Opera and went on tour with the Goh Ballet. Zoe proceeded to dance as a member of the Connecticut Ballet Company. Having then moved to New York City, she completed multiple Fellowships with the Merce Cunningham Trust performing reconstructions of the Cunningham Company’s original works at City Center in New York. Upon relocation to California, Zoe danced with Pasadena Dance Theatre and ArtistsPlus Productions. In addition to her classes with Align Ballet, Zoe is currently an adjunct professor teaching ballet courses at Hussian College.
Isabella Hoy
Isabella Hoy began dancing at the age of two at Alexandra Ballet where she received a lifetime scholarship. At the age of seven Isabella moved to Southern California and began training in the Vaganova method and Contemporary dance at Southland Ballet Academy. She then became a company member of Festival Ballet Theater where she performed in corps de ballet and lead roles. She has had the privilege of training with world renowned directors and choreographers from Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. In the last few years Isabella has begun a career in acting and teaching ballet.
Linda Malik
Linda Malik, a writer and former professional ballet dancer based in Los Angeles, brings a rich artistic background to her teaching. Originally from Denmark, her training includes Vaganova and Bournonville, as well as Horton and Limón modern dance techniques. During her 12-year professional career, Linda performed with the Pantomime Theatre (Tivoli Ballet) in Copenhagen before joining the Danish Dance Theater, Denmark’s national contemporary dance company. Linda has pursued her passion for storytelling in the U.S., earning both a B.A. and M.A. in Writing for the Screen. Her projects range from children’s picture books to screenplays and animations, all influenced by her visual storytelling approach. Combining her love of dance and writing, Linda is living her dream by teaching ballet and creating stories, including a children’s book series inspired by her rescue cat, Willow.
Camille Goldsborough
Camille Goldsborough is a professional ballerina based in Los Angeles, currently a Soloist with Hollywood Ballet. She has danced with The Los Angeles Ballet and the International Ballet of Ukraine, touring Switzerland, France, and Germany, performing in productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
Originally from Florida, Camille began her training locally before moving at 15 to study at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, with additional training at Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the Vaganova Academy in Russia.
Camille is the founder of The Prima Club a supportive community and brand for dancers.
Ruby Stewart
Ruby Stewart is a professional dancer, fitness trainer, and ballet teacher based in Los Angeles. She has performed with acclaimed companies including The Realm Company and American Contemporary Ballet. Ruby’s performance work is supported by years of technical training and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from Butler University.
Her teaching experience spans early childhood to adults. In addition to her dance background, Ruby has trained and taught in high-energy fitness environments such as The Tracy Anderson Method and BURN Collective, bringing a dynamic and holistic approach to movement. Ruby is passionate about creating empowering spaces where students of all levels feel supported, strong, and inspired to grow through dance.
Elise Arcuri
Elise Arcuri began dancing at the age of 3 with Festival Ballet in Santa Barbara, where she developed a strong foundation in classical ballet. After graduating high school Elise moved cross country to attend the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. As a ballet major, she performed in full-length productions including La Bayadère, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Coppélia. In 2025, Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet.
Additionally, Elise has trained with companies including Cincinnati Ballet, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, and Oklahoma City Ballet, gaining experience in a wide range of classical and contemporary styles. Through these experiences, she deepened her passion for both performance and education, and is excited to share her knowledge and love of ballet with aspiring dancers through teaching!
Bella Alexandra Schaerf OTD, OTR/L
Bella Alexandra Schaerf is a Los Angeles–based occupational therapist and dancer who integrates kinesiology and artistry in her approach to teaching. She earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California and currently practices in acute care and acute rehabilitation, with a deep passion for the arts as a healing modality.
Bella began her dance training at age 13 in South Florida and was a member of Encore Dance Theatre’s performance company, performing at high-profile venues including the Miami Dolphins half time show. Her early training included Cindy Grossman, former dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey, and German Dager, ballet master of Fort Lauderdale Youth Ballet.
She continued her dance studies at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a minor in dance and a Dance in Medicine certificate. At UF, she studied ballet, modern, and dance composition with distinguished faculty including Dante Puleio, Artistic Director of the José Limón Dance Company, while also teaching ballet to the campus community and facilitated dance workshops for children with developmental disabilities. Bella creates a supportive and inclusive class environment which encourages students to harness the power of dance and self expression.
Maggie Gulitashvili
Maggie Gulitashvili, originally from Tbilisi, Georgia, began her ballet training at the Vakhtang Chabukiani Choreographic School, where she studied the Vaganova method under the guidance of Larisa Chkhikvishvili with artistic direction by Nina Ananiashvili. During her time at the academy, she had the opportunity to train internationally, including a month of intensive training in Tokyo, Japan. She also competed in an international ballet competition in Italy, placing in the top ten, and won first place in a group performance of the traditional Georgian dance Gandagana performed en pointe.
After graduating, Maggie joined the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre, where she performed in full-length classical ballets including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and Don Quixote, as well as contemporary works.
After moving to Los Angeles, Maggie continued her professional career dancing with Hollywood Ballet Company and working as a freelance dancer in various performances and productions. She now continues to pursue her ballet career while sharing her passion for dance through teaching and performance.
Lauren Santia
Lauren is a Los Angeles–born dancer who has been doing ballet since the age of three. She primarily studied at the Los Angeles Ballet Academy and later on continued her training at Houston Ballet and Joffrey Ballet Chicago.
She holds a BFA in Ballet and a BA in Advertising & Public Relations from Point Park University. Trained in both RAD and Russian techniques, Lauren wants to teach students how to dance with artistry, musicality, and expression!
