Kayla began her dance training at the age of two in the Chicago area, cultivating a strong foundation in ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, and hip hop. She pursued formal dance studies at the University of Iowa and Columbia College Chicago, and continued her professional development through training programs at The Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

Kayla’s performance career includes her time as a company member with Culture Shock Chicago, where she had the opportunity to perform throughout the United States and Canada. Now based in Charleston, she shares her expertise and passion for dance as an instructor at local studios while performing as a company member with the professional dance company Collectives SC, inspiring the next generation of dancers both in the classroom and on stage.