Taylor Juergens
With a passion for movement and a dedication to teaching, Mrs. Taylor has been inspiring dancers of all levels for 6 years. Specializing in tap, jazz, lyrical, technique and strength & conditioning, she brings a dynamic and engaging approach to each class, focusing on technique, artistry, and self-expression.
Mrs. Taylor trained at North Alabama Dance Center and Southern Sensations Dance Studio since the age of 3 years old. She has performed and choreographed for many notable dance competitions and conventions at a regional and national level. She received her first choreography award for a tap number, last year. She is currently training under the world-renowned tap instructor Hillary-Marie and working to complete her iTap Teacher Certification Program. As a dance instructor, Mrs. Taylor strives to create an inclusive and motivating environment where students feel encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and find JOY in dance.
Whether teaching beginners or advanced dancers, Mrs. Taylor believes in the transformative power of dance and is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. In her spare time, she is helping her husband, Nick, design and build custom homes with his company, Ridgewood Homes. Taylor and Nick are parents to their son, JohnCrew, who will be two in July.
Mrs. Taylor trained at North Alabama Dance Center and Southern Sensations Dance Studio since the age of 3 years old. She has performed and choreographed for many notable dance competitions and conventions at a regional and national level. She received her first choreography award for a tap number, last year. She is currently training under the world-renowned tap instructor Hillary-Marie and working to complete her iTap Teacher Certification Program. As a dance instructor, Mrs. Taylor strives to create an inclusive and motivating environment where students feel encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and find JOY in dance.
Whether teaching beginners or advanced dancers, Mrs. Taylor believes in the transformative power of dance and is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. In her spare time, she is helping her husband, Nick, design and build custom homes with his company, Ridgewood Homes. Taylor and Nick are parents to their son, JohnCrew, who will be two in July.
With over 25 years of experience, Mrs. Alex brings a unique blend of technical training, performance experience, and educational expertise to every class she teaches. She is trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, jazz funk, musical theatre, and modern, with a background in methods including Vaganova, Balanchine, Horton, Luigi, and Fosse.
Mrs. Alex spent a decade as a competitive dancer, earning national titles, including Celebration Dancer of the Year, NUVO's Die Hard Dancer, and Hall of Fame National All-Star. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dance and Dance Therapy from the University of Alabama, where she performed with Dance Alabama! and choreographed for award-winning productions.
She has taught at dance camps, led summer intensives, and worked with dancers of all ages and abilities. Over the years, she has taught full-year classes across multiple styles and age groups, choreographing pieces highlighting technical growth and stage presence. Her classes are known for being inclusive, focused, and fun - emphasizing musicality, technique, and body awareness. She especially enjoys teaching young dancers, teens, and seniors dedicated to growing their craft.
Outside the studio, Mrs. Alex is a full-time elementary school teacher with a master's degree in special education and is currently pursuing instructional leadership certification. Named her school's Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year, she brings structure, creativity, and heart into everything she does.
Mrs. Alex lives in Huntsville with her husband Austin, their Goldendoodle Nilla, and their cat Beasley. She loves homemaking, being active, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Alex spent a decade as a competitive dancer, earning national titles, including Celebration Dancer of the Year, NUVO's Die Hard Dancer, and Hall of Fame National All-Star. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dance and Dance Therapy from the University of Alabama, where she performed with Dance Alabama! and choreographed for award-winning productions.
She has taught at dance camps, led summer intensives, and worked with dancers of all ages and abilities. Over the years, she has taught full-year classes across multiple styles and age groups, choreographing pieces highlighting technical growth and stage presence. Her classes are known for being inclusive, focused, and fun - emphasizing musicality, technique, and body awareness. She especially enjoys teaching young dancers, teens, and seniors dedicated to growing their craft.
Outside the studio, Mrs. Alex is a full-time elementary school teacher with a master's degree in special education and is currently pursuing instructional leadership certification. Named her school's Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year, she brings structure, creativity, and heart into everything she does.
Mrs. Alex lives in Huntsville with her husband Austin, their Goldendoodle Nilla, and their cat Beasley. She loves homemaking, being active, and spending time with her family.