Instructor Profile

Dancing is our way of life. For aspiring dancers, by dancers.

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Taylorann


Taylorann Evans has been living her dream since she was 3 years old, devoted to being a versatile dancer.


Growing up in Boise, Idaho she danced competitively until transitioning into pre-professional company work and eventually professional work as a principal dancer.


From her hometown, to Vegas, to Austin - she has been fortunate to have experienced many avenues of dance from showgirl entertainment and professional contemporary ballet work to commercial dancing, pre-professional sports and directing.


ATX has served as Taylorann’s home for the past 3 years and has been the most healing space in her journey.


She is honored to be an instructor at various studios across the community and is thrilled to be the founder and director of Austin's newest professional dance company, Revision Dance Company.

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Dereké

Derekè Thompson started his dance career in Chicago, Illinois, with the performance dance group Dance2XS. He was later invited to audition for Janet Jackson in Los Angeles, where he was also selected for the Monsters of Hip Hop show under the direction of Tabitha and Napoleon.


These opportunities led to featured roles in commercials choreographed by Lisette Bustamante, Kevin Maher, Tony Testa, and more. Derekè has also been a dancer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew and an assistant choreographer on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. He has toured internationally with artists Kat DeLuna, Amei, and Anahi.


More recently, Derekè lived in Mexico City where he choreographed several tours including Belinda, Gloria Trevi and various other artists, and judged for Hip Hop International Mexico, placing numerous dance crews and teams throughout the country. In addition to his work on and off the dancefloor, Derekè has an extensive background in fitness and is NASM certified.

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Amanda

Amanda Mullen graduated from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Prior to earning her BFA she grew up training, performing and competing in many styles including jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and tap. After graduating college, Amanda moved to Las Vegas where she danced in “Tournament of Kings” at The Excalibur and “Zombie Burlesque” at Planet Hollywood. She was also a lead dancer at Marquee Dayclub/Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan, the Foundation Room Mandalay Bay, Hyde Bellagio, as well as Tao Dayclub/Nightclub and Lavo at The Venetian. Amanda was also an instructor at B Sharp School of Dance. She co-choreographed the Chippendales Show opening number as well as the “53X” opening number. Amanda began training in ballroom and performed alongside the Latin superstar Charo in Las Vegas and California. She then moved to Dallas, TX where she continued teaching dance and choreographing for the DCJ Dance Elite Competitive Team. During her time in Dallas she also spent a year performing as a company member with Urban Performing Company under the direction of Stephen Mcmariyon. Amanda now lives in Austin TX where she teaches contemporary at Dance Austin Studio and is a company member with Ty&Co under the direction of Ty Graynor. She is currently co-directing Ty&Co’s newest cabaret show, Carpe Noctem!

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Aura

Aura is a highly acclaimed teacher in Austin. She has a lifetime committed to dance in various styles including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, modern, heels and aerials. She has been featured on television and secured professional performance roles since 2014. Her talents aren't limited to performance, but also teaching, receiving top rated instructor on class pass at Dance Austin in 2023.

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Bella


Bella is a versatile dancer from Friendswood, Texas, with a strong background in competitive dance, performance, and leadership. She trained competitively from ages 3 to 16 at Star Steppers Dance Studio, earning multiple titles and championships across styles including jazz, pom, hip hop, contemporary, and lyrical. She later went on to dance with the Friendswood High School Wranglerettes, serving as both Deputy and Marshal, where she choreographed routines, led practices, and earned several solo championship titles along with numerous group wins.


She continued her career with the Texas Tech Pom Squad, becoming a two-time NDA National Champion in both D1A Pom and D1A Jazz, and was honored with the “Top Teammate” award by the Pom Coach and Spirit Program Director. Along with competing, The Texas Tech Pom squad also cheered at every football and basketball game as well as extra appearances around the community, all while following their intense practice and workout schedules. Bella brings passion, discipline, and creativity to every performance, backed by years of experience and dedication to the art of dance."


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Sarah Grace


A dancer & choreographer who has studied/trained in contemporary, lyrical, modern, jazz, hip hop and stiletto.

Traveling from LA, she has worked with some of your favorite professionals in the industry.


Sarah's Choreography focuses on fluid textures with subtle implications and a hard focus on technique.


She enjoys high energy in class and provides videography to dancers interested.

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Jasmine

Known for captive energy that translates innovative ideas into versatile creative work and experiences that resonate profoundly. With each seed of inspiration, she plants herself in authenticity and originality. Her zest and passion for life nourishes all those who encounter it. Cultivating an environment for all to flourish and new realms to discover.

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Sydney



Sydney Galier is a professionally trained commercial dancer based in Austin, Texas, originally from Dallas.


She brings extensive experience in jazz, jazz funk, and heels, both as a teacher and performer.


Sydney currently serves as dance captain of the GoGo Gadgettes and is a company member with TY&Co. Her diverse performance background includes work with DJs, recording artists, and drag performers, showcasing her versatility and stage presence across a wide range of live entertainment platforms.

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Scarlett

A proud native Angeleno, Scarlett Leon has lived and breathed the vibrant, diverse dance culture of Los Angeles her entire life. With a passion for movement that spans multiple genres, Scarlett’s dance journey is as dynamic as the city she calls home. Trained in lyrical, modern, jazz, ballet, salsa, bachata, hip hop, and more, she brings a broad and adaptable skill set to both the studio and stage.

Graduating with a BA in Dance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship from UCLA, Scarlett has spent the past six years inspiring and shaping young dancers. She has taught students ages 4-18 in a variety of styles, blending technical rigor with artistic expression. Her teaching philosophy focuses on fostering confidence, creativity, and a love for dance, while ensuring that each student builds a solid foundation in technique and performance.

Scarlett’s performance background is equally expansive. During her time at UCLA, she was involved in modern dance projects, showcasing her commitment to contemporary movement. Additionally, she honed her hip-hop craft by training with Versa Style Next Generation, one of LA’s premier hip-hop companies. Most recently, Scarlett has expanded her repertoire by studying belly dance and fire dance with the esteemed Sababa Dance Company, adding a unique flair to her already diverse movement vocabulary. Whether she’s in the classroom or on stage, Scarlett Leon is dedicated to empowering others through the art of dance.


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Stephanie

Stephanie “Stephie” Rodriguez is an Austin native and proud Mexican dancer, choreographer, and heels instructor who has built a strong presence in the local dance community. With a background in drill and collegiate dance as a former Texas State Strutter, she eventually found her true artistic voice in heels. Over the past five years, she has fully immersed herself in the style—teaching, choreographing, performing, and directing across Austin in burlesque shows, studio showcases, and various dance projects. She’s also taken on the role of producer, creating her own original performances and experiences through her platform, Heel Haven.


As the founder and director of Heel Haven, Stephie has created a space that goes beyond just classes—offering training, performance opportunities, video projects, and full productions for the heels community. Her work continues to grow, including directing and choreographing Heel Haven’s debut at World of Dance Houston in 2026. In her classes, Stephie focuses on strong technique, body awareness, musicality, and sensuality, while encouraging dancers to embrace their individuality. Her goal is to create an environment where dancers feel confident taking up space, expressing themselves freely, and connecting to both the strength and freedom that heels provide.


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Anthony


Anthony has been dancing for 7 years and competing for 6 years. He grew up living in the east coast and trained at numerous studios in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Georgia. While in the east coast Anthony performed on Apollo Live, Macys thanksgiving parade, competed on World Of Dance 5x, and even was a part of Justin Bieber purpose tour in New Jersey. Anthony moved to Austin in 2021 after performing at ACL LIVE!


Since then he has been in numerous commercials and joined Austin’s adult competitive team EPƎK.



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Jason


Jason Rhodes is from the Austin area. After growing up in a studio he now travels to take classes in Dallas, Houston, and L.A.


Jason is an award-winning choreographer and is currently on New Genesis a performance-based company, he was also a part of Austin’s competitive team EPEK for two seasons.


He has also danced for a local artist, performed for Old Navy and done a multitude of other dance gigs in and out of Austin. Jason has been teaching for 7 years and strives to bring out the best dancer in all of his students, using techniques and skills he has picked up over the years.

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Troy


I’m a passionate dance instructor with a diverse background in the world of dance. I have over 5 years of experience, my expertise lies in hip hop. I was the Creative Director for a K-pop team for over a year, and I am currently on the exhibition dance team here in Austin, TX.


My teaching approach focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where students of all levels can feel comfortable exploring their own unique style and unlocking their full potential.


I am dedicated to empowering my students to find joy, confidence, and self-expression through the power of dance. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to master the fundamentals or an experienced dancer looking to refine your skills, I am here to guide and inspire you on your dance journey. 



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Zoey



From an early age, Zoey Davies showed a deep passion for movement and performance. Growing up in Seattle, she trained under some of the city’s most renowned instructors and spent her youth traveling the country for competitive dance conventions and national competitions. By her mid-teens, she had already begun sharing her knowledge with others, teaching her first classes at just fifteen years old. At seventeen, she achieved a career milestone performing on the Jay Chou World Tour, gaining firsthand experience on an international stage.


Soon after, she made the move to Los Angeles at eighteen, where she booked her very first audition—a Disney commercial—and quickly established herself as a versatile hip-hop dancer. Between 2008 and 2017, Zoey built an impressive portfolio, performing in television shows, music videos, live tours, and major industry events. Today, she brings that same energy, professionalism, and love of dance into the classroom, inspiring her students to develop both strong technical foundations and authentic personal expression.



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Connor



Connor Duncan is a dancer/choreographer/actor based in Austin, TX.


Connor started his dance journey in freestyle, learning a variety of hip hop/street styles in Houston, and battling at local events.


Through his involvement at Texas State with a dance minor, he was able to hone into technicality, tapping into contemporary artistry while performing throughout the theatre/dance scope.


Whether it be dancing on TV shows, short films, competing on World of Dance, or choreographing award-nominated short films, Connor takes inspiration from every art form, leaning into a growth mindset at all times.