The Guest Artist Sessions at Impact Dance Center provide dancers with the opportunity to train with industry professionals and renowned artists. Each session brings fresh insights, expert techniques, and new perspectives, allowing students to elevate their skills and expand their artistry in a dynamic environment.
NEXT GUEST ARTIST SESSION
NEXT GUEST ARTIST SESSION
matthew fata
Sunday, february 1, 2026
Impact Dance Center • CYPRESS (4923 Lincoln)
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Int/Adv • Grade 5+: Placement should be level 2B or higher
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matthew Fata’s adventurous spirit and commitment to his artistry sets him apart from many in the industry today. Growing up in a small town in Canada, Matthew ventured out all around the world to fulfill what he knew to be his fate. He is trained in all styles of dance that include jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary.
Matthew has a lot of dance experience that includes; NBC’s World Of Dance, assistant for FOX TV series “So You Think You Can Dance”, assistant on the “MOVE Live Tour” by Julianne & Derek Hough, Reebok Industrials, two time Capezio ACE Awards finalist, choreographer for Francois Klark’s “Always” music video from the Netflix original movie “Feel The Beat”, Spencer Ludwig’s “Jungle In Me” music video, etc.
Matthew is a faculty member with Heat Dance Convention, Millennium Dance Complex Los Angeles and guest faculty member for T Milly Studios. Matthew also tours, teaches, and choreographs for Muse Dance Company as well as many studios throughout Canada and the United States. Lastly, Matthew is the founder and director of he(art) dance company based in Los Angeles, CA.
Past Events
Eugenia Rodriguez
ABOUT THE ARTIST • Eugenia Rodriguez is originally from Monterrey, Mexico. She graduated in 2018 from Chapman University with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Entrepreneurship and Anthropology Minors. After school, Eugenia joined the LA based dance company Entity Contemporary Dance, directed by Will Johnston and Marissa Osato. Other credits include Paula Abdul's "Magic Summer Tour", Kids Choice Awards Mexico, Cirque Du Soleil, Becky G, Sofia Reyes, Paloma Mami, Ricky Martin, Michael Buble, BANKS, Anitta, Ylona Garcia, Nicole Ziniago, Julia Stone, Paramount+, Anna La Serie TV show and "Así Se Baila" produced by Telemundo. Currently, Eugenia tours with the dance convention Hollywood Vibe. Throughout the years, she is very grateful to have presented original work, performed, and taught internationally in places like Cuba, India, Mexico, Singapore, and Hong Kong, as well as across the United States. Eugenia is passionate about cultivating a sense of curiosity and exploration both in her teaching and work.
ROCKIE FRATICELLI
ABOUT THE ARTIST • Raquel “Rockie” Fraticelli holds a BFA in Dance Performance and a BS in Kinesiology from Chapman University. She’s represented by Go 2 Talent and works regularly in the commercial dance industry — performing with Ariana Grande at the VMAs, Sofia Reyes, and in the Oscars live performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” among others.