Kenzie May Tapia - Owner/ Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatic Arts, Aerial Arts and Modern Teacher.  Director/choreographer of the GDC Company

For full bio please see "About Us" page.

Peyton Myer Yancey - Beg. Jazz, 3-6 yr old classes 

Peyton trained with Mrs. Kenzie at GDC for five years and was a member of the GDC Company for 2 years.  She was also on the Faith Academy Dance Team her senior year.  Peyton has taught dance at CC Dance Studio for the passed two years.  She loves that arts and is also a licensed cosmetologist at MERAKI Studios.

Katelyn Nelson Hickman - Baton Teacher

Katelyn trained with Mrs. Kenzie at GDC for 7 years and was a member of GDC Company for one year.  She was dancer of the Year at GDC in 2015.  She was privately coached by Kim Mason for 2 years in baton.  Katelyn was a majorette at Citronelle High School.  She was also on the University of Troy Dance Line.  

Lindsay Curtis - Hip Hop Teacher

Lindsay trained at Debbie's School of Dance for 10 years, and Fame Dance Center for 2 years.  During her time at The University of South Alabama, she served as the assistant in the dance department and Vice President of the dance club.  She enjoys judging local school dance tryouts and pageants.  Lindsay and her husband Chip live in Semmes and have 2 children - Carrington and Carter.

 

Deborah May-  Business Manager

Madisyn Brown - Student Assistant to 3-6 yr olds

Madisyn has trained with Mrs. Kenzie at GDC for 6 years and has been a member of GDC company for 5 years.  She was dancer of the year at GDC in 2021. 

Gracie Gatewood - Substitute Teacher / Assists when needed

Gracie trained with Mrs. Kenzie at GDC for 11 years and has competed at numerous competitions.  She was dancer of the year at GDC in 2014.  She was also a member of Saraland High School's dance team and dance company.   She now attends the University of South Alabama.