Kayla Marie Taylor — is a New York based performer, choreographer, and dance educator. Her focus is majorly in Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz dance but has spent her life training in all styles. She continues to train in NYC, eager to learn from the knowledgable professors in the dance field.
Having trained with some of the world’s most renowned instructors, including Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Jason Samuel Smith, and Candace Brown. Kayla is currently pursuing a double major in Dance and African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University ('27).
Choreography & Education
Kayla is currently choreographing for a new production led by Petrazzer Co. titled Footfall. This new work challenging the landscape of what tap dance means in the theatre world, fusing styles of jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary theatre with the experiences of daily life, is tentatively set to premiere early Spring 2025 at The Tank NYC.
Kayla has worked with a variety of performance groups throughout her campus in New York City choreographing and doing work within the University setting to bring student art to the forefront.
As a dedicated educator, Kayla shares her love for dance with the next generation through her work at Concord Dance Academy and as a guest teacher in New Hampshire.
In addition to studio instruction, Kayla offers private lessons and master classes in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary styles.
Producing
Kayla is beginning her producing journey through working with a variety of phenomenal dancers based in NYC to bring her ideas and dancers' experiences to life. She hopes that in the future, her inspiration found within each dancer she highlights within her projects, along with inspiration from masters in the field, will guide her discoveries as a multidisciplinary artist.
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