Christ centered dance studio located in Mayfield KY
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 is a PDC alumni and she is currently attending college at WKCTC to earn her associates degree. 🩰 Ms. Kat brings a lot of creativity and fun to everything she does! She loves animals and crocheting. Ms. Kat teaches our level 1 tap/ballet class on Thursdays.
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 our Pre-K and Kat's LV 1 class! Kori Brooke is in our advanced Ballet, pointe, and Competition Team classes!
Dance assistant
Liberty Doty
Dance assistant
Ms. Liberty LOVES all things dance and she is very passionate about helping others learn to love dance as well. You will see Ms. Liberty helping in all of our Tuesday classes. Ms. Liberty is enrolled in our advanced Ballet class and Pointe class.
Evee Ingrum
Dance assistant
Ms. Evee is eager to help all of our young dancers LOVE dance as much as she does! Ms. Evee loves to dance because it helps free her mind. She helps teach alongside Ms. Kayli on Mondays in our LV 1 and LV 2 classes. Evee is enrolled in our advanced Ballet, Pointe, and Competition Team classes :)