Cherisse Eisenberg
Born and raised in San Francisco, Cherisse was born exuding the rhythmic movement of dance in her blood. She has since honed her skills in the ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary genres. Her passion for Latin and African dance was ignited by dance director Elvia Marta at School of the Arts (San Francisco) and has trained with world renowned dance companies. She has danced with Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet program, Joti Singh’s Bollywood dance and drum company (Duniya), Raissa Simpson’s PUSH, Saki Suto’s Jazz dance group, and Valerie Watson’s Afro-Haitian dance ensemble just to name a few.
Cherisse is thrilled to be part of Maui’s vibrant dance community and elated to continue her journey of learning and teaching dance with AAPA.
Cherisse Eisenberg
Lumiere $5000 +
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Sumner and Angela Erdman
Atherton Family Foundation
Makana Aloha Foundation
Producer $1,000-$4999
Tadpole Corporation
Anonymous
Bendon Family Foundation
Nathan and Tia St. Cyr
Director $500- $999
Jason and Jessie Bello
Daryl & Josee Hansen
Island Sotheby's International Realty
Over the Edge Builders
Chelsea Santome
Mino McLean and Sam Utley, Realtors
Choreographer $250-$499
Patron $100-$249
Miranda 'Ohana
Cynthia (Cindy) Warner, Realtor
Friend $50-$99
Jennifer Rosenblad
Joseph A. Hernandez (he/him), from Chicago, IL, began his movement training with Shotokan Karate. He received his formal dance training from Western Michigan University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Dance.
Having lived in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, Joseph's professional credits include the Broadway production of West Side Story, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, LA Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, ODC/Dance, Kate Weare Company, LED Boise, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, and River North Dance Chicago.
His choreography has been presented by NYC Blueprint Dance Festival, Trifecta Dance Festival, Midwest RAD Festival, College of DuPage Choreography Showcase and Competition, DanceChance, Hot Crowd, DanceWorks Chicago, COMMON Conservatory, and Western Michigan University.
Joseph currently serves as Rehearsal Director for Axis Dance Company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Outside of dance, Joseph enjoys cat snuggles, yoga, cycling, rock climbing, and spending time at the racetrack.
Nathaniel “Nate” Hunt (he/him/his) is a dancer, dance educator, and freelance choreographer based in Lenapehoking (Manhattan, NY). Nathaniel has been a member of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Ailey II, Ballet Hispanico, Company XIV, Zvi Dance, Diversity of Dance, PARA/MAR Dance Theatre, and Adaptations Dance Theater; and has had the honor to perform alongside the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Tony Award Winner Derek Hough, and world-renown singer/songwriter, Stevie Wonder. Nathaniel is currently performing with both the Broadway Company and the 1st National Tour of Moulin Rouge The Musical! as a Universal Swing!
