A native Oregonian, Caia has called the Rogue Valley home for the past 30 years. Rooted deeply in community, she cherishes the life and relationships that have grown here. As a devoted mom to four incredible children, for nearly 19 years, she embraced the journey of single motherhood—a season that shaped her strength, resilience, and faith. She recently joyfully married Byron Higinbotham, father of two amazing boys and owner of Hig’s Performance Academy and Higinbotham Farm Services, and together they are focused on building a life centered around faith, family, purpose, and community. Filled with love and a good amount of chaos, their home is shared with two dogs, a cat, three bunnies, and even a ball python. Family is at the heart of everything Caia does. She’s passionate about health and wellness, personal growth, and continual self-improvement, and finds fulfillment in helping others discover their potential and fostering meaningful connections that strengthen our community. The outdoors is where Caia feels most alive— hiking, exploring, adventuring, soaking in the nature’s beauty as often as she can. She also loves reading, learning, and surrounding herself with uplifting, growth-minded people. Lastly - but not least - she’s a believer. She and Byron faithfully attend The Story each week, grounding their lives in faith, gratitude, and service. Caia’s greatest joy comes from loving well, living intentionally, and building a life that reflects purpose and hope.

Callasandra is beyond excited to step into the role of hip hop coach and share her passion for dance with the next generation of performers. Dance has been a huge part of Callasandra’s life for over 15 years, shaping not only her skills but also her confidence, work ethic, and love for movement. Throughout her years of training, Callasandra has had the opportunity to compete at multiple levels, gaining valuable competition experience that has taught her discipline, teamwork, and how to perform with both power and purpose. Hip hop is more than just choreography to her—it’s a way to express individuality, energy, and storytelling through movement. As a coach, Callasandra strives to create a positive and motivating environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and confident being themselves. She believes that every dancer has something unique to bring to the floor, and her goal is to help each student grow both technically and artistically. Teaching is one of Callasandra’s greatest passions. She loves breaking down movement, watching dancers build confidence, and celebrating their progress—big and small. At the same time, she is always eager to keep learning, staying inspired by new styles, trends, and training opportunities within the dance world. Callasandra is excited to continue growing as both a coach and a dancer while helping her team work hard, have fun, and reach their full potential.