Kayla Aguilar (Ms. Kayla) is the Owner and Director of Studio Dance Centre. She began dancing at the young age of three and grew up training in the DFW area, with an emphasis and focus on ballet. During the summers, she attended intensives with Texas Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Joffrey Midwest Workshop. Kayla went on to earn a BFA in Ballet Performance with a Minor in Nonprofit Organizational Studies from the University of Oklahoma. While at OU, she trained under distinguished faculty including Mary Margaret Holt, Steve Brule, Clara Cravey, Jeremy Lindberg, and Don Edwards. She also performed with the Oklahoma Festival Ballet in principal and soloist roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Spring Fairy in Cinderella, and the Bluebird Pas de Deux in Sleeping Beauty, to name a few. In addition, she was selected to perform abroad with a select group of students in Eisenstadt, Austria at the Classical Music Festival in the Esterhazy Palace. In her senior year, Kayla received the Miguel Terekhov Ballet Choreography Award for her original work presented in OU’s Young Choreographers’ Showcase. Following graduation, Kayla danced professionally with Ballet San Antonio and Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet. In the summer of 2014, Kayla joined Studio Dance Centre as an instructor and staff member, where she was mentored by SDC’s founder, Julie Holt Lucia. In October 2021, Kayla became the new owner of SDC and is honored to carry forward the mission and vision of the studio. In addition to her work at SDC, Kayla actively pursues continuing education through More Than Just Great Dancing®. She holds a certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Wellbeing and is also a certified Pure Barre instructor.

Jasmine Fredericks (Ms. Jasmine) is SDC’s Company Coordinator, as well as a dance instructor. A proud native of New York City, Jasmine began her artistic journey by studying dance and youth theatre in NYC before relocating to Dallas. Jasmine went on to earn her BFA in Performing Arts Dance Theatre from the AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California. While in college, she performed in various showcases that highlighted both her original choreography and collaborations with industry professionals from television and Broadway. Trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Musical Theatre, Ms. Jasmine is proud to bring a diverse and dynamic range of styles to her teaching and choreography. Beyond the studio, Ms. Jasmine is a passionate poet and avid traveler, who dreams of exploring diverse global dance cultures and using her talents to uplift and serve communities in need around the world. In addition to her work with SDC, Jasmine is working toward launching her own dancewear brand—combining her love for fashion, function, and artistic expression. She envisions creating pieces that empower dancers and reflect the strength and beauty of movement. Through this venture, she also hopes to collaborate with inspiring artists, merging the worlds of dancewear and film to tell powerful stories through both fashion and performance.

Averiegh Evans (Ms. Averiegh) is a dance instructor and Customer Care Team member at SDC. She began dancing at just two years old with Studio A Dance Company in Greenville, Texas, where she trained through high school and gained over sixteen years of experience across various dance genres. While at Studio A, Averiegh competed and choreographed award-winning routines that were showcased at competitions such as Showstopper Dance Convention and KAR Dance Convention. She was also a member of her high school’s drill team for two years. After graduating high school, Averiegh attended the University of North Texas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies, focusing on Psychology, Kinesiology, and Business, with a minor in Dance. During her time at UNT, she performed with the UNT Dance Department in their annual Spring Dance Concert, was a member of the co-ed hip-hop team “Choreblock,”, and performed at the American College Dance Association Conference in 2024. Averiegh is also proud to have trained and worked with well-known dancers such as, Kenna Mclaughlin and Kristany Malone (former Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue dancers), Lily Ferry (current NFL cheerleader), Abigail Florence (Current NBA dancer), and choreographers such as, Emily Jensen, Tiffanee Arnold, Sarah Tran, Daniel Garcia.

Sarah Flaherty (Ms. Sarah) is SDC’s Marketing and Communications Manager, as well as a dance instructor. She took her very first dance class at Studio Dance Centre and trained with the studio for nine years through her high school graduation. During that time, she became well-versed in a variety of styles, including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop. After high school, Sarah attended Collin College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in dance. As a member of the Collin Dance Ensemble, she had the opportunity to perform at the American College Dance Association Conference and presented original choreography at the department’s student showcase and the InterACTION concert. She also gained valuable experience in social media marketing through her coursework and by managing social media accounts for the Collin Dance Ensemble. In the fall of 2021, Sarah transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Dance Performance and was honored with the Outstanding BFA Student Award. While at UCO, she presented choreography in the university’s choreography concerts, performed works by notable choreographers such as George Staib, Julie Batta, Bubba Carr, and Mike Esperanza, and had the privilege of traveling to New York to perform alongside Mike Esperanza’s BARE Dance Company. Sarah is a former member Full Circle Dance North Texas, which allowed her to perform locally throughout the DFW area and across the state of Texas.

Hannah Kabler (Ms. Hannah) is a dance instructor and member of the Customer Care Team at SDC. She began dancing at the age of eight at Dance Theatre of Parkland in South Florida, where she performed with the studio’s company team throughout the local community. Her classical training in ballet and modern technique was further developed at Organic Movements, Expressions of Joy, and the Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet, where she had the opportunity to perform in the Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. In high school, Hannah was accepted into the Advanced Pre-Professional Dance Endorsement Track at Calvary Christian Academy. During this time, she performed works set by the director of DanceNOW! Miami, competed in the NDEO YoungArts competition, and appeared in several musical theater productions. After graduating, Hannah joined the Jazz & Contemporary program at Joffrey Ballet Texas under the direction of Kaili Bright—an experience that also marked the beginning of her professional teaching career. She then trained and performed professionally with Zion Dance Project, working under the direction of Vincent Hardy. One of her most memorable experiences was performing in the music video Just Like in Heaven by recording artist Victory Boyd. Continuing to expand her training, Hannah has worked with companies in the DFW area including SoulEscape, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, and Open Sky Arts Collective. She is passionate about continuing her professional dance journey, with a special focus on choreography and mentoring the next generation of artists!

Olivia Westerburg (Ms. Olivia) is a dance instructor and member of the Customer Care Team at SDC. She began dancing at the age of six and trained in all styles of dance throughout her pre-professional education at Studio Dance Centre. During high school, she attended numerous prestigious summer intensive programs, including American Ballet Theatre’s Collegiate Program in New York City, American Ballet Theatre California, Ballet Austin, and Oklahoma City Ballet. Olivia earned her BFA in Dance Performance from Sam Houston State University, where she had the opportunity to work with esteemed artists such as Andy and Dionne Noble, Francisco Graciano, Adele Nickel, and Travis Lake. While at SHSU, she performed in multiple showcases at the American College Dance Festival and took to the stage with NobleMotion Dance Company at the MATCH Theatre in Houston. Her dedication to the dance and fitness community extends beyond the studio—Olivia is currently pursuing her Yoga Teacher Training Certification and is passionate about supporting dancers both physically and artistically.