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 15 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 2022. 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.
Kristen Bridge
Ms. Kristen is a Meredith College Alumni with a BA in theatre. She has two crazy cats who she loves deeply. She loves to shop, spend time with friends and family and sit down with a good book. If she looks familiar, it's because Ms. Sam is her older sister.
Cierra Mahoney
Ms. Cierra graduated from High Point University with a B.A in Dance and Elementary education. She is originally from Perkiomenville, PA. She started dancing at the age of 3 years old at Jane Baron Academy of Dance in Limerick, PA. She competed on her studio competition team for 8 years. With her competition team, she performed at a variety of televised parades including the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, DC, Philadelphia 4th of July Parade, and the West Chester Christmas Parade. During her time at Jane Baron, she also worked as an assistant teacher for 6 years before becoming a substitute teacher. After high school, she attended college at High Point University with a major in dance. During her time at High Point University, she served as the HPU Dance Company president where she had the opportunity to organize and teacher a variety of classes for the students. She has a passion for teaching dance and loves to learn new ways to make class fun. She is so excited to be part of the KDC family. Her favorite styles of dance are tap and jazz.
Erin Murnane
Ms. Erin is a Freshman at GTCC. She is pursuing physical therapy assistance. 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.
Heather Whicker- Accounting Assistant
Mrs. Heather is a mom to two daughters—one headed off to college and one starting middle school, as well as 3 dogs. She and her husband have been married for 21 years. She loves all things Disney and her family visits WDW as often as possible. Mrs. Heather rarely goes anywhere without her camera!
Our Amazing Assistants
Lilly Kampwerth
Ms. Lilly is attending East Forsyth High School. She wants to pursue a Degree in nursing. She has participated in cheer and dance for over 4 years and is an Eaglette at East Forsyth High School. 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 be an X-Ray Technician when she is older . She has danced for 11 years. She has been with Kernersville Dance Company since 2022. A fun fact is that she loves baking and babysitting. Her favorite style of dance is jazz.
Nicole Amorocho
Ms. Nicole has been dancing since she was three years old and has been dancing ever since. She graduated from High Point University in May of 2025 and majored in Dance and Strategic Communications. She is currently earning her Masters at HPU. She loves to teach and perform. This is her 2nd year with us at KDC!
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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