Meet Coach Mac MacFarlane

Hi! My name is Mackenzie MacFarlane, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Huntington Beach High School. As a proud HBHS alumna who grew up in Huntington Beach, it feels incredibly special to return “home” as a member of the staff and to coach the Dance Team.

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I have been dancing for twenty-six years, training in a variety of styles, with hip-hop remaining my favorite. I studied dance at Clifton Dance Project, Studio Fusion, APA, and Hudson Dance Academy, and I had the opportunity to dance on and coach an adult hip-hop team that placed third in the world at Dance Worlds. I have been teaching and coaching dance since the age of eighteen and love sharing my passion while helping students grow both technically and personally.

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This is my twelfth year teaching dance and my seventh year in education. I began my teaching journey in Manhattan Beach, where I taught elementary physical education for two years. I then spent four years at Indio High School, where I built the dance program and coached the Dance Team. Most recently, I had the honor of serving as Dance Director at Newport Harbor High School.

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Teaching dance is truly my passion. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students of all levels can explore their creativity, build confidence, and grow as dancers.

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Outside the classroom, I enjoy dancing, rollerblading, mixing music, working out, and reading.

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I’m excited to get to know the students, families, and staff at Huntington Beach High School and to contribute to this amazing school community. Go Oilers!