dARBY'S DANCERS
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Elite Ballet
Our Elite Ballet classes are separated into 8 levels to optimize our students growth and development. Learn more on our Elite Ballet Page.
Elite Jazz
Students interested in our Elite Jazz classes are either places in Elite Jazz 1 or Elite Jazz 2/3. If a student is not ready for Elite Jazz, we have recreational options available!
Elite Tap
Students interested in our Elite Tap classes are either placed in Elite Tap 1 or Elite Tap 2/3. We also offer recreational tap classes for everyone!
Elite Hip Hop
Hip Hop 1A, Hip Hop 1B, and Hip Hop 2 can all be taken by both Elite and Recreational Students. Advanced students will be placed in Elite Hip Hop.
Elite Acro
This season, Acro 1 and Acro 2 can be taken as part of our Elite or Recreational program, and advanced students will be enrolled in Elite Acro.
Testimonials
My daughter started dance this year and absolutely loves it. She found a class that teaches her the basics and gives her a chance to use some skills from gymnastics! Everyone has been very sweet & supportive!
Rhonda Rader
Very patient and instruct very well. Very reasonable rates and the environment is extremely positive. A Great place and very glad we chose here!
Ed Bernard
MISS AMY
Ms. Amy taught at Big Country Arts Academy 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.
MISS JULIE
Miss Julie has been dancing since the age of three. She has been trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and hip hop. Julie was a four year member of the Abilene High School Gold Rush Drill Team, where she served as Captain during her senior year, and is currently a part of the Hardin-Simmons University Spurs Dance Team.
Throughout her years of dance, she has had the opportunity to work with many notable figures such as Michael Dameski, Terrill Mitchell, Alex Wong, Teddy Forance, and many more. Miss Julie teaches all things jazz and contemporary, as well as trains our competitive dancers. Julie loves working with our families at BCAA and is so excited to share her love of dance with her students!
MISS RACHEL
Ms. Rachel began dancing at the age of 5 and has been with Big Country Arts Academy since 2005. She joined the teaching staff in 2008. Her primary discipline is ballet, but she also has experience in modern, contemporary, lyrical, and tap. She enjoys helping students strengthen their technique in our leveled ballet program and working with the BCAA performing companies.
Rachel specializes in early childhood dance and holds a certification in Toddler and Preschool Dance Education. She loves working with our littlest dancers and teaching dance concepts through imaginative play. When not at dance, Rachel teaches at Cisco College with most of her courses focusing on anatomy and physiology, making her well versed in the development of the body.
MISS EMILY
Originally from Winter Park, FL, Emily Sutherland Cordell grew up dancing with Ballet Orlando at The Royal School of Dance. As a youth, she performed throughout Central Florida with local entertainment companies. Her dancing continued at Valencia College, University of South Florida and Jacksonville University where she received a B.F.A. in Dance Performance with minors in Theatre and Humanities.
Her performance career continued after graduation as a member of Nao Dance Collective. She has been a dance educator throughout the U.S. for more than 20 years in dance studios, performing arts magnet schools Dr. Phillips High School and Millennium Middle School, and as an Adjunct Professor at Valencia College and Dean College. Teaching Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary and Tap, she is also an Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher. Emily is an award-winning choreographer who has been able to create works in Florida, New Mexico, Ohio, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Wyoming and Germany.
She has been a judge with NexStar and SDA since 2017. As a proud military wife, Emily travels the world as an adjudicator, teacher and choreographer. She continues to advocate for the struggles of military families connected to dance and the performing arts.
MISS KAYLEE
Kaylee began her dance training at the age of 4 at Dance Warehouse Studios. She has been trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop, breakdance, and pointe. She has performed as a recreational dance student and performed with Dance Warehouse Studies Company Werhre W, where her teams received many overall scores as group hip hop dances.Kaylee has taught several classes such as hip hop , jazz , ballet , and tap . Kaylee has auditioned for many different dance opportunities including the outdoor musical TEXAS and pom, where she experienced and learned important life lessons that have given her a foundation to build on to become a better dancer and teacher.
Kaylee has performed with her High School team in many competitions and recitals . She is a self taught choreographer. She has choreographed several solos that she has performed and competed with,winning high ratings and has received two division one ratings as a soloist. Kaylee will be major in Pre-Physical Therapy then on to her doctorate of Physical Therapy.
MISS SEASON
Ms. Season grew up in the Austin, TX area where she trained and danced competitively for 8 years. She worked closely with Kelly Yankle, Brie Underwood, and Kori Moore at her home studio. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to work with very well acclaimed mentors in the dance industry such as Erica Sobol, Lucy Vallely, Ali Pfleger, and Jordan Harris.
She has trained in many styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, and Lyrical during her training. Over the years, she has been awarded many scholarships and accolades from numerous dance conventions and competitions across the country such as 24/7, Jump, Dance Makers, Streetz, Tremaine, and others. Season is continuing her dance career as a choreographer and dance teacher, having choreographed for local studios from her home town, who have received awards with her choreography. Season is excited to continue to spread the love and knowledge of dance with her new dance family at BCAA!
MISS BECCA
Miss Becca has been since the age of 4 and has taught on and off at BCAA since she was 17 years old. Her specialty is tap, but she also has years of experience in ballet and lyrical. Miss Becca is so excited to be joining the BCAA family again for the 23-24 dance season!
MISS EVA
Contact Us
ADDRESS
3301 South 14th Street, Suite 45, Abilene, Texas 79605, United States
HOURS
Monday : 04:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Tuesday : 04:00 pm – 08:30pm
Wednesday : 05:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday : 03:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday : Closed
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
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About
At BCAA, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where dance becomes a transformative journey for every individual and family. Our mission is to cultivate self-esteem, ignite creativity, and promote teamwork through the art of dance. We believe in the power of friendship and leadership, encouraging our students to grow not only as dancers but as confident individuals ready to take on the world. Together, we strive to create a community where every dancer feels supported, inspired, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
Opening Hours
Monday : 04:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Tuesday : 04:00 pm – 08:30pm
Wednesday : 04:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday : 04:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday : 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 3301 South 14th Street, Suite 45, Abilene, Texas 79605, United States
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 325-704-1514
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