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.
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.
Trang
Trang began her dance journey at the age of six, building over ten years of experience in traditional Vietnamese cultural dance.
Through this foundation, she developed strong skills in choreography, stage presence, and collaborative performance.
Expanding her training, Trang also gained experience as a K-pop trainee in South Korea, where she learned the fundamentals of K-pop performance and trained in styles such as jazz funk and urban.
Now based in Austin, Trang is passionate about keeping the city dancing by creating a fun, supportive environment where she can share the knowledge and experience she has gained throughout her dance career.
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.
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.
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.
AJ
Focused on giving dancers foundational tools, ideas, and techniques to expand their personal movement artistry.
As an educator, AJ holds deep reverence for the sacred position of teaching — creating spaces where movement becomes a pathway for intention, discovery, and alignment. His goal is to cultivate classes that attract dancers who are not just moving, but truly listening — to the body, the music, and the moment.
Now, AJ is inviting our community into a new chapter with his upcoming class, Intuitive Choreography, happening bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 9pm. In this class, dancers step into the creative process itself — co-creating choreography in real time as the music continuously flows. It’s an experience that calls us to be fully present, to connect, and to allow movement to emerge instinctively and authentically.
Beyond the classroom, AJ is also a film director, collaborating with musicians and artists to craft live performances, music videos, and performance development experiences — merging storytelling, sound, and embodiment. He also works one-on-one through personalized movement sessions, where artists receive focused guidance in refining their movement practice and deepening their creative expression.
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.
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.
