Hello, everyone! Welcome to CBT! Our mission is to inspire a profound love of ballet that empowers children and students to reach their full potential. Dance serves as a transformative tool for self-expression, communication, and connection. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, I am dedicated to helping students discover their unique talents, build confidence, and grow both as dancers and individuals. Through our shared passion for dance, we are creating a vibrant and diverse community that honors culture and creativity. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of my students with all of you.

Artistic Director/Instructor

Kotomi Matsuda has performed with internationally recognized companies and masters from the Vaganova Ballet Academy and the New York City Ballet. She has also danced with the Ajkun Ballet Theatre and performed in Europe and on the East Coast.

Education & Certification

• State of California Commission on Teacher Credential Permit. Child Development. CA.gov (2021)
• Certified American Red Cross – Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED
• Film Diploma, University of Copenhagen
• French, Associate of Arts degree, El Camino College (distinction, literature – postgraduate program).
• Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Minor in Dance, California State University of Long Beach
• Teacher certification, Kamaletdinov Vaganova Ballet
• Many of her students have been accepted into prestigious institutions, including the Vaganova Academy, the School of American Ballet Theatre, U.C.L.A., U.C. Berkeley, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Boston University, the University of Utah, and other prestigious academies. Students aged 9 – teens have won ballet competitions and received first place. High school students have taken on leadership roles in both artistic and academic programs.
• Her mission is to preserve and pass on the legacy of classical ballet and the performing arts and inspire children and dancers to dance from their hearts.