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806-440-4073

Turning Pointe Dance Academy
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Ms. Amy Kotara - Owner and Artistic Director

Ms. Amy taught at Turning Pointe for two years, prior to stepping in as artistic director in 2021. She began her dance training under Becky Payne in Breckenridge, Texas as a child. She has studied under many noteable figures in the dance industry such as Guy Bilyeu, Aileen Natalia, Yvonne Racz-Key, Daniel Catanach, and Mark Lanham. She attended the Capitol Academy of the Performing Arts for one season and was a member of the Ballet Lubbock company. She studied at West Texas A&M University and spent 10 years working with the Pampa Civic Ballet under Jeanne Willingham and Deanna McGill. 

Meet Our Senior Instructors

Ms. Rachel -Childrens' Program Director

Miss Julie - Assistant Director, Competition Director

Ms. Rachel -Childrens' Program Director

 Rachel began dancing at the age of 5 and has been with Turning Pointe since 2005. She joined the teaching staff in 2008. Rachel's primary discipline is ballet, but she also has experience in modern, contemporary, lyrical, and tap. Rachel enjoys working with students of all ages and hopes to help her students find the joy of dance and the value of hard work. 

Miss Lexi - Tap and lyrical

Miss Julie - Assistant Director, Competition Director

Ms. Rachel -Childrens' Program Director

 Miss Lexi began teaching at Turning Pointe in 2012, and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She specializes in lyrical and tap, and has experience in ballet, jazz, and other modern styles. Miss Lexi adores teaching students, young and old, and cant wait for the 2021-2022 dancing year! 

Miss Julie - Assistant Director, Competition Director

Miss Julie - Assistant Director, Competition Director

Miss Julie - Assistant Director, Competition Director

Miss Julie has been a part of Turning Pointe since she was a student herself! She trained here and spent her high school years on the Abilene High Goldrush. She served as both Captain and Lieutenant. Currently, she attends Hardin-Simmons University and performs with the HSU Spurs. She teaches all things jazz and contemporary. As well, she will be working with our competitive dancers this year! 


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