STAFF
Michelle Williams
owner/
Instructor/
choreographer
Kaitlyn Hegewald
choreographer
38+ years of teaching experience
Owner/Director of Panama City Dance Academy
Trained under Nilo Toledo + Mary Davis
Won numerous choreography awards
Director of award winning company team
Michelle will be instructing Ballet, Tap andTechnique
B.F.A. in Dance from Troy University
Dancer in MJ Tribute Show (Las Vegas)
Dancer in Donny and Marie Show (Las Vegas)
Won numerous Regional and National choreo awards
15+ years of teaching experience
Stephanie Golding
Instructor/
choreographer
14+ years of competitive dance training.
Company member and Choreographer for Patti Rutland Jazz. Choreographer & Instructor for Dance Center of Bonifay
Performed in numerous theatre shows
Trained in New York City and various workshops
10+ years of teaching experience
Stephanie will be instructing 11 and under Classes, Musical Theatre,
Kathryn Williams
choreographer
B.F.A in Dance from Troy University
18+ years of dance training
Won numerous choreography awards
Performed in Italy
Performed at Alabama Dance Festival
Trained in New York City
Kelsey Maxwell
Instructor
A PCDA Alum, Kelsey grew up competing and continued to dance in college for Louisiana Tech. She then transferred to FSU and was a part of the Seminole Dance Force. Kelsey enjoys teaching and nurturing the love for dance in all her students.
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Makayla Wade
Instructor/ Choreographer
A PCDA Alum, Makayla graduated from Troy University where she recieved her B.A in dance and graduated Cum Laude in 2021. Awarded Troy's Theatre and Dance "Outstanding Freshman" Award, Makayla went on to train and dance with notable dancers and choreographers across the nation. Makayla was featured on Amazon Prime's "The Cruise" where she performed and dance captioned many shows onboard.
Makayla will be teaching Leaps and Turns.
Jessi Bruner
Instructor
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Emily Nelson
INSTRUCTOR
A Panama City Native, Emily began dancing at the age of 4 and quickly developed a love and passion for the art. Dancing competitively for many years, Emily continues to train regularly ensuring she can provide the highest quality training for her students. Emily has been teaching for 9 years and is passionate about guiding dancers at every stage, ensuring confidence building and continued technical and creative growth.
Emily will be teaching Jazz.
From Panama City, Jessi has been teaching Hip Hop for many years. She has a love for music that brings together old school hits as well as new favorites. Keeping the energy high in class, Jessi never fails to bring the fun!
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Laura Einreinhofer
INSTRUCTOR
Taylor Stewart
INSTRUCTOR
Laura is a Military wife and dance mom who brings professionalism and passion for Pilates to the studio. Since 2015 Laura has served clients of all ages and backgrounds. She especially has a passion for dancers since both of her girls compete. Understanding the importance of proper warm up, training and recovery, Laura is a valuable addition to our dancer's training regimen.
Originally from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Taylor moved to Jackson Mississippi in 2015 to dance professionally with Ballet Magnificat. She was promoted to the main touring company in 2017 and toured nationally as well as internationally. This past year she moved to Curitiba, Brazil to dance with Ballet Magnificat's Brazil Company and is now currently in Panama City.
Office Managers
Tracy Golding and Lisa Morgan
Lisa and Tracy have a long history in the dance scene. Both having been PCDA "dance moms" to having their daughters continue on to teach and choreograph dance, there is hardly an occasion within the dance realm they cannot rise to! They are such a pivotal part of our studio and we are so grateful for their dedication.