OUR FOUNDERS & VISIONARIES

PAM HARROLD

Making Dreams Come True One Dancer at a Time

For over 50 years Pam Harrold has trained in all areas of dance. She has a love and passion for the art that is comparable to none. After studying as a child under her ballet master she went on to perform with the San Francisco Ballet. As a young adult Pam added the discipline of jazz and tap. She is most passionate, however, about musical theater. Pam has studied in New York with Chet Walker as well as other masters throughout the country. Her Choreography often mimics the Bob Fosse style. During her successful professional career as a dancer, actress and performer, Pam opened Pamelot A School Of Dance in 1984. Longing to work in the community with the children, she choreographed over 20 of Placer county’s school musicals, has taught countless hours of dance classes and has been involved in many other community projects. She is a teacher of teachers and hopes to leave a legacy of the love of dance and wholesome family enjoyment.

DEBBI SAMPSON

Dancer and Teacher with Heart

Debbi has been in the dance industry for 30 plus years studying Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Contemporary. She has enjoyed being a part of multiple dance companies in the Northern California area. Her experience spans beyond her dance training as a teacher and dance educator. She has been the artistic director of her family's award-winning studio for almost 20 years and has choreographed and taught numerous award winning numbers. Expanding into acting, she has appeared in multiple stage productions including 42nd Street and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and has appeared in various television commercials. Many of her students have gone on to professional careers in dance industry which include Broadway, Broadway National tours, Cruise Lines and Disney. Debbi has had the privilege of adding competition adjudicator to her resume, Being a dance educator is what Debbi loves, helping young dancers reach their dreams.