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 LOVES teaching the young dancers! "My favorite thing about being a dance teacher is having 24 mini best friends! I am blessed not only to teach them and watch them grow, but also hear about their days and share in the little joys of life. Dance has always been my safe place, and I strive to make my classroom feel like a special haven for them too." You'll see Ms. Kayli teaching our level 1 and 2 ballet and tap classes! Ms. Kayli stays busy as a dance teacher and a nursing student at WKCTC.

Katherine Hamilton

Dance Instructor

Ms. Kat has been dancing with Praise Dance Company for 10+ years and is currently a student in our advance class, pointe class, and lyrical/contemporary. 🩰 Ms. Kat brings lots of creativity and fun to everything she does! Ms. Kat teaches a level 1 tap/ballet class.

Kori Brooke Hamilton

Ms. Kori Brooke has a huge heart for dance and helping young dancers. She has many years of dance experience with PDC. Ms. Kori Brooke is the assistant in many of our dance classes! Kori Brooke is in our advanced Ballet, pointe, and lyrical and contemporary class.

Dance assistant

Liberty Doty