Instructors | Studio A SoWal Dance

Meet our Instructors

Welcome to South Walton Dance Company - Studio A! Our team talented instructors is dedicated to providing exceptional technique and unforgettable experiences both inside and outside of the studio. We to create a welcoming and encouraging environments for all of our dancers. South Walton Dance Company team is made up of former professional dancers, teachers, mothers, and trained fitness professionals. We are committed to our dancers' satisfaction, success, and mental health, and we prioritize safety and positivity in all of our classes.

Ashley - Studio Owner | Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Technique, PBT, Dance-Fit
Miranda - Studio Assistant | Jazz & Tap
Aubrey - Ballet & Theatre Jazz
Elizabeth - Preschool Dance Programs & Beginner Ballet
Holly - Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet & Technique
Kristin - Preschool Ballet
Kelsey - Jazz Technique

Classroom Assistant; Rilee Hip Hop

Classroom Assistant: Katelin Ballet

SWDC Instructors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Meet our dedicated instructors.

Owner | Instructor

Studio Director

StudioA@sowaldance.com

Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks is the founder of South Walton Dance Company in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Ashley is a former UofKY Dance Team member, NFL cheerleader and choreographer for the Universal Dance Association. She is a mom of three and has a passion for dance, the local community and her family. Ashley started the local Middle School Dance Teams; Seaside Neighborhood School (2018 - 2020) and Emerald Coast Middle School (2022 - current). Her goal is to help build a strong dance community on the Emreald Coast brining guest choreographers to the studio and hiring the best staff who embrace the same goals. Ashley was named the Head Coach for the SWHS Dance Team. The High School team will be formed in 2024. With a passion for dance and building a strong dance program (for all levels of dancers), Ashley takes pride in each dancer who enrolls at SWDC.

Studio Assistant Manager

Event Coordinator

miranda@sowaldance.com

Miranda Lambright

Miranda Lambright is SWDC Studio Assistant Manager. Miranda is also one of South Walton Dance Company instructors, teaching all genres of dance. Miranda has 16+ years of dance training and continues her dance education online completing dance certifications to effectively teach the youth dance programs at SWDC.

Instructor

Elizabeth Morris

Elizabeth has led our Intro and Beginner Dance classes for over 5 years. Elizabeth's preschool children develop gross and fine motor skills, proprioception and spatial awareness. Pre-dance classes at SWDC help children hone their creative skills. Elizabeth is a mother of two boys and volunteers at her Church for the youth.

Instructor | Ballet

Aubrey Morgan

Aubrey Morgan, formerly with NYC Ballet and performer with Phantom of the Oprea for 10years. Aubrey brings years of experience and the love for ballet to the Emerlad Coast. Reach out to book your private session with Aubrey.

Instructor

Kristin Swift

Kristin has been on staff since 2018 and is the owner of Blue Mountain Bakery. Kristin's passion for dance and the youth shine in her intro level classes.

Studio Master Instructor

studioA@sowaldance.com

Holly Wright

Holly has danced from a young age and completed her professional training at 'Bodywork' - Cambridge School of Performing Arts (Cambridge, England). Now residing in Florida, Holly has explored and cultured the American way of dance and thrives to teach others the art of movement, technique and musicality. Holly had a passion for choreography and will be training with our Competitive Company.

2023 - 2024 Company Team

This is South Walton Company Team Members. Established in 2023 our competitive dance program members compete at conventions nationwide. These are our founding members.

2024- 2025 Company Team Photos Coming Soon!