Action Dance Academy

History

Established in 1984.

The original and first Action Dance School opened in Sumner, WA, the summer of 1984 under the direction of Ilauna Rodvelt-​Gamlieli. The original Action Dance has relocated twice… once to the state of Oregon and then to the state of Arizona in the city of Surprise. Action Dance reopened its doors in Tacoma on September 5^th, 2006.

Meet the Business Owner

Jacob R.

Business Owner

Jacob is the son of Ilauna Gamlieli and the third generation in a family of great dancers. He began dancing at the age of two taking creative movement and tap with his mother. He later added ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and step to his training through training from many different teachers to diversify his talent. Jacob has many performing acclamations to his name including World Championship awards in tap. As an instructor and choreographer Jacob has coached many groups to High Score Awards and his choreography is featured in the community and more recently at «Vamps and Vixens» and «Le Faux» at Julia’s on Broadway in Seattle. After graduating from high school Jacob taught at several private dance schools and held the position of Dance Program Coordinator for the Lakewood Family YMCA. There he founded the award winning FLY Dance Company. Jacob wants nothing more than to inspire and share dance with the eager and enthusiastic.