About Rylee
Rylee's passion for dance began at the age of three and has grown into a lifelong dedication to performance, creativity, and artistic expression. Her dance journey began at Adagio School of Dance, where she trained under Julia Hoak and spent seven years as a member of the competitive dance team. During that time, she performed both in group routines and as a soloist in multiple dance styles, developing a strong technical foundation, stage presence, and confidence as an individual performer.
A versatile dancer, Rylee has many years of experience in contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap, musical theater, lyrical, and hip-hop. She continued to refine her technique and artistry at Anderson University, where she was awarded a dance scholarship and graduated in May 2025 with a degree in Dance and a minor in Kinesiology. During her time at Anderson, she performed in numerous featured roles, further developing her stage presence, versatility, and performance abilities.
Rylee's passion for dance extends beyond performing into choreography and teaching. She began choreographing and teaching at age fifteen, discovering a love for creating movement and sharing her knowledge with others. Her contemporary and jazz choreography has been featured in Anderson University's dance concert, with one of her contemporary works also selected for presentation at the Southeastern conference of the American College Dance Association (ACDA).
Rylee currently teaches at Anderson School of Dance, where she choreographs competition and recital routines for young dancers. She also works with the South Carolina Children's Theatre, choreographing for musical theater students participating in summer camps and various productions. In addition, she choreographs for the Anderson Senior Follies, working with performers ages 55 and up. These experiences allow her to share her creativity and passion for performance with dancers and performers across multiple generations.
One piece of advice that has stayed with Rylee throughout her journey is, "Bring your confidence up to the level of your ability." She carries this philosophy into every new opportunity, embracing challenges with determination, confidence, and a willingness to grow.
As a dancer, choreographer, and instructor, Rylee brings versatility, creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm to everything she does. She is passionate about continuing to develop her craft, inspiring others through movement, and creating memorable experiences for audiences through the performing arts.
