Our Story
Our mission is to help youth develop critical creative and life skills through exposure to the arts. To inspire them to maintain a positive academic focus through partnerships with schools in resource starved communities. We seek to train youth to use the arts as an entrepreneurial tool to generate income, creativity,and healing.
Founded in 2005, Studio T Arts & Entertainment (formerly Studio T Urban Dance Academy) provides arts and media training, as well as, social services through arts to aid youth and their families in developing and growing in confidence, community leadership, and a desire to thrive beyond their perceived limitations.
Originally established as an elite training facility specializing in hip hop and urban dance instruction, Studio T Arts has expanded to teach provide resources to families and valuable job skills to students in photography, videography, brand development, social media marketing, productions for TV shows, deejaying, graphic design, website development, and so much more. In 2021, the facility was renovated to include the Studio T Arts Production Studio, featuring four main rooms to offer photography, videography, podcasting, and record live sessions. The new studio also boasts a training room to teach students, proteges, and interns how to not only capture and edit video, but also website development, graphic design, branding, and social media marketing.
Studio T Arts embarks on a mission to protect and support legends of dance history through the official launch of PopinPete.com and his ‘Dance With Legend Popin Pete’ Patreon course membership in July 2021. The platform features full dance instruction, useful tips and encouragement videos to help support anyone on the journey to become their personal best. Studio T Arts brings dance lovers up close and personal with the dance icon and plans to create more of its kind in the future.
In 2019, we changed our company name to Studio T Arts & Entertainment to represent all of our brands. In addition to dance, we now teach photography, videography, brand development, social media marketing, productions for TV shows, deejaying, graphic design, website development, and so much more. We have developed programs such as LvL Up and Side Hustle to teach youth what we do in addition to dance.
In 2021, we opened up Studio T Arts Production Studio. We have four main rooms where we offer photography, videography, podcasts, and record live sessions in. We also have a training room where we teach our students, proteges, and interns how to not only capture and edit video, but also website development, graphic design, branding, and social media marketing. Each wall in the space has a different theme and is painted and decorated by the Studio T’s proteges, staff members, and interns.
Tamaira "Miss Tee" Sandifer is a 30-year dance education expert specializing in pulling the best out of youth. She has developed some of Hollywood’s most sought after young dancers including THE 2016 winner of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, 2018 World of Dance stars, members of the Jabbawockeez, and more. Her graduates currently travel the world with artists and celebrities that include: Justin Beiber, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher, Beyonce, Ellen & More. You’ll see her graduates on the stages of MTV Music Awards, Nick Choice Awards, BET Awards & more. But to her, some of the biggest successes of her program have come from students who finished high school and went on to become college graduates.
As CEO and founder of Studio T Arts & Entertainment, PassToClass.com, California’s Day of Dance, Side Hustle Academy, LVL Up and @SweetTeeTime, Miss Tee’s heartbeat is to champion the development of every child, build confidence and character as well as develop a conquering spirit that believes anything in possible.
Sandifer’s success in building this organization is the direct result of her own struggles and triumphs growing up in Richmond to a single mom raising five siblings. Early in her career as a teaching artist she consistently saw disinterested kids suddenly electrified by the prospect of learning a new move. Her studio in Sacramento now offers local students much more than dance lessons; at Studio T, young people from all backgrounds become skilled professionals in performance and stage crew, graphic and costume design, photography and videography, and of course, choreography. Sandifer’s “whole person” approach addresses every young person’s needs so they can heal, connect, and flourish as key participants in the creative marketplace. Her influence on the creative economy is not only evident in the work that she is doing today, but will have a lasting impact through the many lives she's changed on her life mission.
She serves thousands of youth and educators in school districts throughout Northern California and across the country every year through educational partnerships & enrichment programs related to physical as well as mental & emotional health. Her passionate advocacy for the arts has taken her to the State Capitol where she partners with local and national civic leaders to bring arts-inspired, socially and culturally relevant incentives to the academic day.
Meet the Dance Captains
Miss Hannah
Lead Dance Captain Miss Hannah Feuerwerker discovered her passion and talent for dance when, at the age of twelve, she started at Studio T Urban Dance Academy. By the time she was sixteen, she was not only teaching herself, but she had bloomed into a confident young woman with a strong work ethic and a drive to do more. Eight years later, she has become a walking example of the program, modeling the power of dance in Sacramento’s schools, churches, community centers, and libraries. She is a debt free college graduate with a Dance major and Communications minor, from Sacramento State. Additionally, she owns her own DJ company and is the Program Manager and Lead Dance Captain for Studio T Arts & Entertainment.
In a very short time, Miss Hannah has performed, traveled, and attended workshops across the country, including: Pulse New York, LA Hip Hop Intensive, Monsters of Hip Hop, and Los Angeles’ BuildaBeast. She has worked with artists like Kehlani, Lecrae, DLow, Khaled, Ella Mai, and Kamaiyah. As a DJ she worked with professionals at her local radio station Hot 103.5. Miss Hannah is a testament to the power of dance and community connection she received as a Studio T student.
Miss Asia
Dance Captain Miss Asia has been dancing at Studio T Urban Dance Academy since the age of 9 years old and has been teaching since 15 years old. Her dream was to always be a part of a strong team, but never would of thought she would be doing it in the imaginative and creative way she is today. Her favorite style of dance is Break Dance and Hip Hop!
Studio T has changed her life for the better, not just her dance skills. Her self confidence, skilled organization, and even event coordination has led her to reach dreams and goals that was once believe to be unreachable, but has now become her life and everyday living. Now the creativity developed and giving of herself has grown, improved, and are shown over the many years at Studio T. she has found that she is not just an inspiring dance performer but artist as well.
In her dance career at Studio T, a lifestyle she lives by, she has been able to perform, travel, and be trained in work shops all across the country, such as Pulse, LA Hip Hop Intensive, Monsters of Hip Hop, and most recent BuildaBeast. With the right encouragement and support of mother and coach Ms. Tee, she has also become a self taught gymnast and is exploring animation, hoping one day to join the team of Pixar as well and is headed into her life with a positive purpose and joy.
“I am eager to use my creative talents and people skills to advance the goals and objectives of Studio T because they build not just champion dancers but champion families ” – Asia Sandifer
Miss Berenis
Miss Alondra
Miss Layla
Mr. Phillip
Miss Grace
Miss Phoebe
Meet the Media Team
Maxwell Adams
Maxwell Adams - Creative Services Manager and Production Lead - had a desire to work in TV production since he was young, experimenting by making videos with his friends and posting them on YouTube. Working at Studio T was the first place where he realized that his dream could be a reality. In 2018 Miss Tee asked him to write a simple script, and partner with her to produce content for the youth who frequent the digital community. From then on, he started taking steps to make this his career. By the time Adams graduated, he had made the honor roll, made magna cum laude, and had a 4.18 GPA. Adams has scripted, directed, and produced over 30 episodes of youtube and social media content for Studio T Arts. He’s studying speechwriting and wrote and edited a 18 episode TV program called Breakthrough with Bill, and over 24 episodes with Studio T’s PassToClass.
Maxwell also received his AA degree in Information Technology - Systems and Security at American River College, graduating in May of 2020 with honors. He will continue to develop his creative career, and use his IT degree expanding Studio T’s digital footprint as a media team member. He credits his time as both a student and employee with Studio T for allowing him to recognize his talent, and encourage his personal development. As a committed community member, he is a role model for other young people, particularly young men entering the program.
Cameron Rodriguez
Cameron Rodriguez plays a vital role at Studio T Arts and Entertainment as the Head of Programming for the media department. In this capacity, he takes charge of producing diverse and engaging content for Studio T. His contributions range from creating an e-course to developing numerous episodes of compelling programming that captivate audiences. Cameron's expertise in content production and his passion for filmmaking allow him to curate a rich variety of shows and educational resources that entertain, educate, and inspire.
In addition to his work at Studio T, Cameron is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. He leverages his expertise and experience to teach youth film literacy across California, aiming to inspire and empower young individuals to explore the world of cinema. By sharing his knowledge and passion for filmmaking, Cameron strives to instill creativity, critical thinking, and storytelling skills in aspiring filmmakers. His dedication to educating and mentoring the youth serves as a catalyst for the next generation of talented filmmakers to bring their unique stories to life. With a vision to create impactful documentaries and films of his own, Cameron's work at Studio T and as an educator embodies his unwavering commitment to filmmaking and its power to shape hearts and minds.
Mr. Angel
Mr. Perris
Mr. Teddy
Mr. AJ
