Meet our Staff
Lauren Reel
Meet our owner! Mrs. Lauren was born and raised in Kernersville, NC. She has danced since she was three years old and started teaching at a local dance studio when she graduated high school. While teaching, she studied Early Childhood Education at Forsyth Technical Community College. Her knowledge of early childhood helps her excel in teaching our younger dancers!
Owning a dance studio has been her lifelong dream, and in August of 2020, she decided to make her dream a reality!
Mrs. Lauren has been happily married to her husband for 13 years and has two boys.
A note from Mrs. Lauren:
Teaching dance is my passion. I love being creative and watching the dancers grow year after year. Being a positive role model is very important to me. I had some great dance teachers growing up, and I always looked up to them. My hope is that the dancers walk away from class each week knowing they are loved, special and always welcome back!
Jordan Wallen
Ms. Jordan graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a Bachelors of Science Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education with a Minor in American Sign Language. She has done gymnastics for 9 years and for 5 of those years she competed on the Tumbling and Trampoline Competition Team. After that, she coached recreational gymnastics and the Tumbling and Trampoline Competition Team for 5 years. She started with Kernersville Dance Company in 2022. A fun fact about Ms. Jordan is that she is a Trampoline Regional Champion, Double-Mini State Champion, and 2x Tumbling State Champion. Ms. Jordan is our lovely cheer and tumble teacher.
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A note from Ms. Jordan: I love to create a fun environment where children can learn and grow. My favorite part of being a teacher is creating a bond with my students that will hopefully last a lifetime. As a teacher I love to learn new ways to teach, interact, and learn with my students.
Sam Bridge
Ms. Sam graduated from High Point University with a B.A. in Dance. She started teaching with Kernersville Dance Company in 2023. She began dancing at the age of 7 years old at Dance Edge of High Point. Ms. Sam continued her studies in dance at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts through middle and high school. After high school she attended college at High Point University with a major in dance. During her time at High Point University, she had many opportunities to perform, choreograph, and teach a variety of dance styles. After college Ms. Sam began her teaching journey and has taught regularly around the Triad area. A fun fact is that she has two kittens named Studio and Tokio. She loves all styles of dance but if she had to pick a favorite it would be jazz.
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A note from Ms. Sam: I have such a passion for teaching dance, I love getting to share that passion with other aspiring dancers. It brings me such joy to get to see each dancer grow from week to week.
Adrienne Rogers
​Mrs. Adrienne graduated from Lees McRae College with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Musical Theater. She started teaching dance in 2005, and she started with the Kernersville Dance Company in 2021. Mrs. Adrienne began dancing when she was 4 and has loved it ever since. She performed in musicals during school and with the community theater group. She went to pursue her passion of dance in college and began to teach. Mrs. Adrienne started teaching dance in Greensboro right after college and shortly after, started teaching dance in WSFCS.A fun fact about Mrs. Adrienne loves to bake especially when she is stressed, and she loves to shag dance to beach music. Mrs. Adrienne’s top choices of styles are contemporary, tap, and jazz.
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A note from Mrs. Adrienne: I consistently attend professional development to gain new ideas.
Even as a teacher I still enjoy learning new things. And I love watching my students learn new things. I’m thankful to have a supportive family and a daughter who loves to dance too.
Cheyenne Ramsay
Ms. Cheyenne graduated from Forsyth tech with an Associates in Arts and an Associates in Applied Science (Business Administration). She has been in theater and dance through high school. She recently went and worked in entertainment with the Walt Disney World Company. She has loved to learn new ways to animate and bring something to life. She has worked with the Kernersville Dance Company off and on since 2022. She has been our desk assistant and she will be our musical theater teacher this upcoming year. A fun fact about Ms. Cheyenne has moved to Florida.
A note from Ms. Cheyenne: I have loved getting to learn and be around all our families at KDC. I love to see everyone excited and ready to take their class!
Nicole Amorocho
Ms. Nicole has been dancing since she was three years old and has been dancing ever since. She is a Senior at High Point University studying Dance and Strategic Communications. She loves to teach and perform and can't wait to be a part of the KDC family!
Heather Whicker- Accounting Assistant
Katharine Reel - Costume Manager
Our Amazing Assistants
Lilly Kampwerth
Ms. Lilly is attending East Forsyth High School. She wants to pursue a Degree in Forensic Science. She has done cheer and dance for over 4 years and is an Eaglette at East Forsyth. She has been with Kernersville Dance Company since 2020. A fun fact about Ms. Lilly did karate when she was younger and made it to nationals. Her favorite style of dance is hip-hop. She loves to teach and dance with the kids at KDC!
Ella Vinay
Ms. Ella is attending Glenn high school. She wants to pursue physical therapy or become a NICU nurse. She has danced for 11 years. She has been with Kernersville Dance Company since 2022. A fun fact is that she loves baking and making charcuterie boards. Her favorite style of dance is jazz.
Ayla Glass
Ms. Ayla is attending East Forsyth High School. She hopes to become a dental assistant or a hygienist one day. She has been dancing with Kernersville Dance Company since 2019. A fun fact about Ms. Ayla has a duck inside of her car. Her favorite type of dance is tap. She loves to come to the studio and have a great time with everyone.
Erin Murnane
Ms. Erin is still attending Glenn High School. She wants to pursue physical therapy assistance in the future. Ms. Erin did competition dance for 3 years along with 8 years of gymnastics. A fun fact about Ms. Erin is that she placed 4th in the east side region in gymnastics at level 8. She started with Kernersville Dance Company this past year. She has loved working and helping with the kids. Her favorite styles of dance are hip hop and contemporary.
Summer Whicker
Studio Policies
DANCE CLASS ATTIRE
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Please see our 'class descriptions' page to see what is required for each class. When registering, you will also receive detailed information about the required dance attire.
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OTHER DANCER EXPECTATIONS
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Hair secured in a ponytail and out of face
Ready to listen and learn
A smile and good attitude
Please write name in all dance shoes
Please use the restroom before class to help with fewer disruptions
KDC does not allow midriff or crop tops to be worn alone. Please wear a leotard under them if you choose to wear them.
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STUDIO GUIDELINES
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All of our classes will meet at 112 South Main Street, Downtown Kernersville. Please use our back door. Our front door is our wheelchair accessible entrance only.
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Dancer drop-off- Please arrive on time for class. Classes will start right on time. Have your dance attire and shoes on BEFORE class.
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Please make sure your dancer uses the bathroom right BEFORE class. *Especially our little dancers!** This helps with fewer disruptions during classes.
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Parents may watch from the lobby or run an errand. Please do not stand and watch at the front windows. Please keep your volume down in the lobby.
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Please be respectful of others in the lobby and our surrounding businesses. Please watch your children.
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All children must be accompanied by an adult in the lobby.
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Remember to throw away any trash outside or inside. Thank you for helping us keep our space clean.
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After class, dancers are not permitted to exit the lobby without an adult. If someone other than you is picking them up, PLEASE let us know. We want to keep everyone safe. Please be on time to pick-up your dancer. If a child is not picked up on time, they will remain with the teacher until a parent arrives.
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If a class enrollment drops to less than 3, KDC has the option to cancel that class. If this happens, students will be asked to join another class.
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Attendance is important. We understand that sickness and other events come up. Excessive unexcused absences may require payment and scheduling of private lessons.
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We expect our dancers and parents to be kind and respectful to one another.
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Parents, we ask that you please represent our studio in a positive way. Children learn from what they hear and see so we ask that you set a good example.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION:
Here are some of the ways we are continuing to keep our dancers and their families safe:
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Mats and teaching aids are sterilized frequently.
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Hand sanitizer is available.
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Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
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We will continue to update our safety precautions as needed.
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