Sharing Jesus through dance
About PDC and our teachers
Our Philosophy
Praise Dance Company strives to show the love of Jesus through the beauty of dance. We aim to build up self-confidence, teamwork, flexibility, strength, technique, grace, and dance skills, all while learning in a fun and safe environment. Psalm 149:3 Let us praise His name with dance.
Director &
Lead Teacher
Emily
Hawkins
Mrs. Emily has 20+ years dance experience in a variety of dance styles including: ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. Mrs. Emily studied dance education at the University of TN at Martin and actively stays up to date on her teaching methods and instructions. "More than anything I count it a great privilege to have your dancer in class, I will always share the hope and light that is Jesus Christ our Lord. I hope for my dancers to not only come away from their dance experience with a love for dance but also a deep love for their Savior." Mrs. Emily resides in Mayfield with her husband Josh and their daughter Margot.
Teachers
Kayli Hamilton
Dance Instructor
Ms. Kayli has taken dance ever since she was little and she has a huge heart for teaching young dancers! "I love expressing myself through dance and working with the little dancers." You'll see Ms. Kayli teaching our level 1 and 2 classes!
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Katherine Hamilton
Dance Instructor
Ms. Kat is our wonderful dance assistant in many of our dance classes and she teaches level 1 ballet and tap. She has been dancing with Praise Dance Company for 10+ years and is currently a student in our advance class and pointe class. 🩰 Ms. Kat brings lots of creativity and fun to everything she does!
Shannon Thomas
Dance Instructor
Mrs. Shannon has a huge heart for dance and she has many years of dance experience. Mrs. Shannon teaches level 2 ballet and tap. She has two sweet daughters, Hannah and Bekkah, and husband Josh.