Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Dance
- Minor in Business
- Teaching Credential and Masters in Education
Biography
Hi, I am Mandy Cottengim. I grew up in the south bay and found my love for dance early. I started dancing at the early age of 2 under the direction of Miss Patty and Miss Tina (my mom and aunt) here at JPA. After years of dance training I began performing with the Fancy Dancers, and traveling the world dancing.
I decided to continue my dance education and attend San Jose State University in 2001. Under the direction of Gary Masters, Fred Matthews, Janie Scott, and Heather Cooper, I graduated with a BA in dance and a minor in Business. Throughout out my four years of college I developed a love for teaching and performing. I have performed in many Great America shows, The Abigail Hosein Modern Dance Company, Weird Al Yankovic, and various local companies. After a few years of teaching and performing, I was hired as the dance teacher at Milpitas High School where I teach beginning and intermediate dancers the love of dance. In 2007, I went back to school to earn my teaching credential and Masters in Education.
I am married to my husband Ryan and we have a beautiful daughter named Makenna and a son named Jordan.