jessica ozberker, assistant director

Jessica Ozberker holds a Master's degree in Social Work, Specializing in Children, Youth and Families. Throughout her life, she has had a long standing connection to the arts and remains dedicated to incorporating and supporting the creative processes in her own life and the lives of others. In addition to her deep commitment to Funk4Soul as Assistant Director, Jessica maintains two jobs in the mental health field. She has a profound respect for the language of dance and continues to be passionately involved in the growth and transformation of Funk4Soul.

janey madamba, artistic director

Janey started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped since. Her training has encompassed tap, jazz, ballet, gymnastics, hula and Tahitian. She is utterly devoted to collaboratively creating, conceiving and producing new dance works. In addition to dancing wherever and whenever possible she has danced with Freeplay Dance Crew since 2003 where she is currently the Executive Director. She's looking forward to her first season as Artistic Director with Funk4Soul.

michael burke, assistant choreographer

Michael started dancing at the age of 9 at Star Dance Studio with tap and jazz then later moved on to intense modern and ballet training when he attended School of the Arts. He met some of the most amazing people there, and now attends SF State. During his senior year of high school, Michael began dancing hip-hop with No Label Dance Company, and now dances with Mind Over Matter! based out of SF. 2008 will be Michael’s first season dancing with Funk4Soul, and he’s excited about being a part of the company.