- Mariangeles Chineatto
- Melissa Daar
- Lulu Ezekiel
- David Fore
- Beth Greenfield
- Shana Hudson
- Elaine Hamblin
- Joan Moon
- Christy Rocca
- Simon Sanchez
- Maria Vazquez
Mission
Epiphany Dance Theater created thought-provoking, accessible dance performances and educational programs, building understanding across cultures and ages. On the stage and in the street, they illuminated the ordinary and the extraordinary, inspiring social change using art as a vehicle.
Artistic Focus
Our programs included annual performances and educational programming; the highly acclaimed San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD), celebrated its 20th year; and community education and outreach activities for youth and adults in the Bay Area and around the world.
Past Staff Members
Zoë Klein (she/her)
Managing Director
Zoë Klein is a multi-disciplinary choreographer, acrobatic dancer, arts administrator, and activist in the Bay Area. Zoë is an indigenous, internationally adopted person, born in Colombia, raised in Brooklyn, NY, living in Bay Area since 2010. Zoë has been Producing Director/Facility Manager at CounterPulse, Communications Manager at Adoption Museum Project, Development Associate at Luna Dance Institute, Managing Director of FLACC, and Managing Director/Executive Team with Epiphany Dance Theater. She co-directs Paradizo Dance since 2005 having performed in 26 countries over 6 continents and was top 20 finalist on "America's Got Talent.” Zoë Klein Productions was nominated for best ensemble Izzie Dance Award 2018. She continues to make work around themes of adoption and designing school social emotional learning assemblies.
Cindy Bruneman Michael (she/her)
Bookkeeper, Advisory Executive Team
Finance leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience in non-profit arts and social service organizations and for- profit construction and commercial real estate companies. Extensive experience with board presentations and driving process improvements within organizations. An enthusiastic and considerate problem solver, dedicated to ethics, program efficiency and good stewardship of funds. Highly resourceful, open-minded and develops strong working relationships within diverse groups of people. She has worked for Kronos Performing Arts Association/Kronos Quartet, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Junior Center for Art and Science and Epiphany Dance Theater since 2018.
Lisa Schultz (she/her)
Social Media Associate
Lisa joins our team as the social media associate for our 2024 San Francisco Trolley Dances special event. Many years in tech marketing and two children later, I am thrilled to be sharing my mission providing organizing services that are attainable and sustainable resulting in my clients feeling a sense of calm and peace.
Past Board Members
Kim Epifano (she/her)
Artistic Director & Exec Team (Founder)
Bay Area leader in site-specific storytelling design for performance and methodology between art and communities. Epifano’s contribution to the field and to San Francisco’s artistic sphere has been widely recognized. A daughter of Italian immigrants, Epifano was raised on the vibrancy and richness of her Italian heritage and a strong work ethic. Epifano trail blazed her own path, learning about many cultures, sharing her own, and collaborating with communities.
James Hunter (he/him)
Board President, CEO
James has served on Epiphany’s Board since the organization was founded in 1997, and is currently the President of the Board and CEO. James is a Design Principal with The Wiseman Group in San Francisco. James received a Masters of Science in Art Education (magna cum laude) from the State University College of Buffalo, New York.
Arleen Vatuvei (she/her)
Board Treasurer
Arleen joined Epiphany’s Board in 2017. Arlene is a Wealth Management Client Associate at US Bank and holds several licenses and professional memberships. Arlene graduated from San Francisco State University with a BS in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance.
Richard Kittle (he/him)
Board Member
Richard is an aerial design artist and rigger, who has worked in the Bay Area Dance world for 25 years, with many outstanding choreographers including Kim Epifano, Amelia Rudolph, Suzanne Gallow, Jo Krieter, Jody Lomask and companies like Bandaloop and UpSwing. Richard has 45 years of experience in the building trades—from bridges to boats, cars, homes and art pieces.
Todd Laby (he/him)
Board Member
Todd joined Epiphany’s Board in 2016. He is a visual artist and has a background in art direction, product, set, furniture and digital design. He holds a BS in Business Economics, BA in Advertising Design and a BFA in Furniture, Sculpture and Product Design.
Staff & Artist Appreciation 1997 – 2023
Without our past staff and artists, Epiphany would not have been able to achieve its mission and serve communities!
Tanya Calamoneri
Amy Kingwill
Krista Denio
Nina Sazevich
Kristi Reed
Chris Dunaway
Kelly Kemp
Randy Symank
Kelley Riebel
Jing He
Michelle K. Lynch
Avril Stevenson
Brenda Marie
Hope Mirlis
Caitlin Hafer
Jake Zimmer
Tanya Chianese
Samantha Gonzalez
Kelsey Trottier
Geraldine Wong
Joshua Hayes
Jessica Barber
Trisha Schultz
Essa Abuluyan
Liz Shemory
Zachary Forcum
Annamarie Santos
Jes DeVille
Jay LaRocque
Janesta Edmonds
Zoë Klein
Kayla May Paz Suarez
Annual Reports
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