Our Faculty Members

Originally from Southington, Ohio, Baylee has over 20 years of training in all styles of dance. She has won numerous Regional and National dance titles and has appeared on National Television. In 2008, she traveled to Los Angeles, California where she auditioned for Tremaine Dance Conventions apprenticeship program. She became an assistant for Tremaine for 2 years and traveled the weekends to different cities in the United States assisting master dance teachers. In 2013, Baylee auditioned and became a part of the Cleveland Cavalier Girls, an NBA dance team. During her time there, Baylee was one of six chosen to travel to China to represent the Cavaliers in the NBA games. She completed two seasons with the Cavalier Girls and was part of the 2016 National Championship team where she was responsible for choreographing a routine for one of the NBA finals games. Baylee completed a year-long contract at Legends In Concert Myrtle Beach as a dancer in the live shows where she met husband, Tyler and they now share a daughter, Tulsa Rhae. Baylee finished her professional career performing in the live shows at The Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Baylee mentors students that are auditioning for collegiate and professional dance teams. 

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Claire began dancing at the age of five. She competed in various regional and national competitions with her studio where she received multiple titles. She also competed with her high school’s dance team in the UDA circuit. Additionally, she was a part of the Liberty Bowl and Orange Bowl halftime performances in 2017 and 2018. She moved to South Carolina in 2017 to attend Coastal Carolina University. While in college, she joined the Chanticleer Girls Dance Team. After graduation, Claire has continued to be involved with the CCU Dance team as the assistant coach. Dance is where she finds her joy and teaching is her passion.

Born & raised near the Jersey Shore, Alexa began dancing at an early age, attending Center Stage Dance & Theater School & the Freehold Regional High School Performing Arts program. Alexa received her BFA at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA & has trained with Alvin Ailey, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Complexions & numerous companies throughout the US. She recently originated 2 shows with Princess Cruises by Stephen Schwartz, Al Blackstone, Dan Levine & John Tartaglia. After 3 years traveling the world with Princess Cruises, Alexa has made Myrtle Beach her home & is the Dance Captain at The Carolina Opry where she performs shows nightly.

Hailey is a true local to the Myrtle Beach area. She started dancing at Marla’s School of Dance when she was three and continued dancing until she was 18 years old. During her time, she was on the competitive team and helped out as a teacher’s assistant. Outside of the studio, she was also a member of her high school’s dance team. In 2016, she was one of four from her team to be awarded and recognized as an ‘All-American’ dancer at UDA Camp. One year after graduating from high school, she began teaching dance. Dance has always been a creative outlet for her, and helping students reach new levels and grow has always been a passion of hers. Whether she’s choreographing talent routines for pageants, competitive pieces, or recreational classes, she always motivates her students to be the best that they can be.