Instructor Profile
Dancing is our way of life. For aspiring dancers, by dancers.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Galadriel
Galadriel Logan began her dance journey at 3 years old with Slavin/Nadal School of Ballet in Austin Tx. She has since been performing around Austin with various companies such as New Genesis, Prestige Productions and Ventana Ballet. Galadriel recently spent a year studying at the Joffrey Ballet Trainee Program in Dallas, and last summer trained with State Street ballet in Santa Barbra during their summer intensive. A creative, open-minded dancer and performer, Galadriel Arleithia Logan hopes to travel the world spreading inspiration and love through her work. She is currently working at Movin’ Easy Dancewear as a social media specialist and attending dance classes around Austin.
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.
Claribella
Claribella Reeve is a dancer/choreographer born and raised in Austin, Texas. Claribella started her journey at 14 with a technical background and artistic lean in contemporary. As she entered college, the UT Austin dance orgs expanded her creative aspirations in Hip Hop and Heels, affiliating her with new pockets of community beyond UT--even beyond Texas. Claribella honed her craft through extensive training in Atlanta, Georgia where she was exposed to industry-level standards and was given the opportunities to immerse her circle with active artists and creatives.
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.
