Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Kind, Disciplined and Confident
Kind, Disciplined and Confident
Krystal Hawkins
Krystal Hawkins
Owner and Director
Krystal is a Dance Masters of America Member since 2012, Certified by Dance Masters of America to teach Modern, Ballet, Jazz and Tap, Board Member of Dance Master of America since 2014.
During her career, she has taught in private dance schools, Dance Masters of America workshops, and community centers. She has experience in teaching ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and modern dance. Krystal has had the pleasure to teach students who have gone on in their dance careers to work for companies such as Garth Fagan Dance Company and Disney. She has also trained many Rochester area dance teachers.
Krystal is dedicated to the Mission, Vision, and Values of KDC. She is determined, results orientated and dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards across all curriculum key stages. Krystal has 15 years of experience supporting people with disabilities and is excited to be one of the only studios in the Rochester area to offer classes for people with disabilities.
Sarah McLaen
Instructor
Sarah began dancing at age 4 at Expressions of Dance by Lisa in Spencerport, NY. She studied dance at Nazareth University and is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe technique, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, modern, high kick/precision line, musical theatre, social dance, and dance improvisation. Sarah has experience teaching ages 2 through adult, with a variety of experience levels. She also has experience in event planning, program development, music editing, and costume alterations. Sarah is very excited to join the KDC family!
Instructor
Joanna started dancing at the age of three. She started her dance journey at Dance for Joy. At 9, Joanna began studying at Sandy Stramonine School of Dance. While at Sandy’s she began demonstrating at 14, which allowed her to combine her love for dance and helping kids! When she was 17, she transferred to Krystal’s Dance Centre where she continued demonstrating/assistant teaching. Joanna finished her high school career at Krystal’s. She is excited to return to the studio to start teaching and continue her passion for dance.
Kai Stockie
Kai Stockie
Instructor
Kai is a self-taught hip-hop dancer. She has been dancing since 2012 but professionally since 2019. Since her time at KDC, she had broadened her dance horizons. Kai has learned more about other styles such as lyrical, contemporary, ballet, tap, and jazz. Kai is looking forward to working with the students and families at KDC.