DIAMOND STAFF
TAYLOR CORLEW
OWNER. DIRECTOR. INSTRUCTOR.
Ms. Taylor opened Diamond Academy of Dance 14 years ago & has been dancing her whole life. She has numerous choreography awards & dance certifications. She loves to choreograph
for Diamond Company & to travel as a judge for dance competitions. Ms. Taylor is a momma to Prestyn and dog momma to Tella & Tripp
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SAVANNAH CAMPBELL
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. FRONT DESK MANAGER. INSTRUCTOR.
Mrs. Savannah grew up dancing competitively and loves sharing her passion for dance. She has her BFA in Dance and previously danced professionally in NYC. Savannah currently dances professionally in the Nashville area and loves her Diamond Family more than anything!
MADELYN MELVIN
INSTRUCTOR. FRONT DESK ASSISTANT
Miss. Madelyn is a Diamond Alum and is currently pursuing a degree in Forensic Science at MTSU. During her time competitively dancing at DAOD she won many awards and will continue sharing her love of dance as an instructor. She will also be at the front desk, so feel free to stop by and say hello!
SARA SHORT
INSTRUCTOR. FRONT DESK ASSISTANT.
We are so excited to have Miss Sara with us as an instructor and now Company choreographer! Miss Sara has been dancing since she was 4 and was a part of the Wilson Central Dance Team until she graduated. She is now attending MTSU to become an Elementary Teacher. Miss Sara loves spending time with her friends, family, and students.
PAYTON HARNETT
INSTRUCTOR
Miss Payton is a Diamond Alum and graduated MTSU with her bachelor’s degree in Dance Pedagogy. She was also on the MT dance team all four years. She loves her family and friends and is super excited to be a full time instructor and company choreographer for season 14!!
KAYLA SCHREINER
INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Kayla is so excited to be a part of DAOD this season! She has been dancing all her life and is particularly passionate about jazz and hip-hop. In her spare time, you can find her reading a good book or hanging out with her husband and new puppy. Make sure to say hello if you see her in the studio!
VANICIA MESSICK
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Vanicia broke boundaries, being the first b-girl in the state of Tennessee. She has been a finalist and winner in many competitions both locally and nationally. She has also created and runs a nonprofit where she is an instructor and mentor to those of all ages and walks of life at Rocketown, in the heart of Nashville.
LEXI HOOK
INSTRUCTOR
Miss. Lexi has been a part of DAOD for 10 years as a dancer, and has won multiple awards competing with the Diamond Company! She is currently a Junior at Wilson Central and is an avid member of the Student Council. In her free time, Miss Lexi loves swimming and making memories with friends. She is so excited to share her love of dance this season!
JESSICA BOCKMAN
COMPANY CHOREOGRAPHER
Miss Jess is a DAOD Alum. She loves meeting and working with dancers around the nation with the same passion while traveling with Showbiz Talent. Miss Jess has won numerous awards as a choreographer and is currently living in NYC pursuing dance professionally.
REBEKAH GLASMEIER
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
Mrs. Rebekah is Diamond Company's strength and conditioning coach. Cross-training is so important for company dancers! Her daughter has been a dancer at DAoD since the doors first opened. A fun fact about Mrs. Rebekah is that she trains service dogs!