Cheryl Copeland

Cheryl Copeland graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Having studied and performed extensively in Florida, New York, Texas, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, her training and technical expertise are reflected in her classes and choreography. She has worked under such notable choreographers as Mia Michaels, Milton Myers, Lisa Hopkins, and Kim Bears-Bailey. Finding her true passion behind the scenes, Cheryl gave up a career in performing for a much more fulfilling career in choreography and education. After serving as resident choreographer and artistic director of several pre-professional companies, she is now the full time director and founder of BHumn Arts Ensemble in Austin, Texas.

Kayla Hallman

Originating from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Kayla Hallman trained for twelve years at Central Pennsylvania Youth
Ballet. Kayla performed roles in various storybook ballets including Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, among others. She has worked with many renowned choreographers including Laszlo Berdo, Alan Hineline, Jeffrey Cirio, Kiyon Gaines, Kelly Ann Sloan, Shayla Bott.

Kayla spent two years as a Butler Fellow at Ballet Austin. Since Kayla has left Ballet Austin, she has taught at CPYB, Ballet Austin Academy, and Sacramento Ballet. Kayla is currently the ballet director for Elite Studio of Dance, in Elk Grove, California, offering her passion for ballet, love for hard work, and joy for life to students of every age.

Morgan Burke

Hailing from Nashville, TN, Morgan Burke quickly left his home studio and trained at the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles on the full housing and dance scholarship. He assisted “Single Ladies” music video choreographer Jaquel Knight on a major international project. He has worked with such talented choreographers as Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Teddy Forance, Tessandra Chavez, and Tabitha and Napoleon, among others. Morgan Burke has appeared on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”, “America’s Most Talented Kids”, “Good Morning America”, and “American Juniors.” He has also performed with Florence + the Machine, Chaka Khan, and Jennifer Lopez. Currently, Morgan is directing his focus to dance education and choreography.

Chris Ralph

Christopher Ralph was born and raised in Long Island, N.Y. While training at Holy Trinity High School, he simultaneously attended classes at Broadway Dance Center and Steps with teachers such as Peter Schabel, Dorit Koppel, Frank Hatchett and Chio Yamada. In 2009 Christopher graduated with a B.F.A in dance from SUNY Purchase. Chris has performed works by Aszure Barton, Lauri Stallings, Gregory Dolbashian, Loni Landon, Doug Varone, and Rebecca Lazier. As Most recently he has been seen in the upcoming Broadway show Gatsby. As a choreographer, Chris has been commissioned as an emerging choreographer by Dance Iquail and Dixon Place. He has performed and toured in many countries throughout his career including, Greece, Indonesia, London, Spain, Japan and China.