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Tayla Nielsen

Dance Teacher & Dance Corps Coach

Tayla is a professional hip hop dancer who has danced since age ten and is an accomplished competitive performer and hip hop teacher. She was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to Sonora, California, at age 11. While competing, she choreographed group routines and solos for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

She is an "energetic people person" who develops talent well and adapts her teaching methods and materials to students' needs. She has worked with industry choreographers at intensives and workshops throughout California. As a teacher, she aims to help each student reach their potential through artistic expression, keeping the classroom fun, entertaining, and hardworking.

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