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Elite Dance Training in Abilene, TX | All Ages, All Styles, All Levels. Dance for Everyone.
At BCAA, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where dance becomes a transformative journey for every individual and family. Our mission is to cultivate self-esteem, ignite creativity, and promote teamwork through the art of dance. We believe in the power of friendship and leadership, encouraging our students to grow not only as dancers but as confident individuals ready to take on the world. Together, we strive to create a community where every dancer feels supported, inspired, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
Owner and Creative Director
Amy Kotara
Ms. Amy taught at Big Country Arts Academy for two years, prior to stepping in as artistic director in 2021. She began her dance training under Becky Payne in Breckenridge, Texas as a child. She has studied under many noteable figures in the dance industry such as Guy Bilyeu, Aileen Natalia, Yvonne Racz-Key, Daniel Catanach, and Mark Lanham.
She attended the Capitol Academy of the Performing Arts for one season and was a member of the Ballet Lubbock company. She studied at West Texas A&M University and spent 10 years working with the Pampa Civic Ballet under Jeanne Willingham and Deanna McGill.
Associate Director and Director of Children's Programming
Rachel Ritchie-Moore
Ms. Rachel began dancing at the age of 5 and has been with Big Country Arts Academy since 2005. She joined the teaching staff in 2008. Her primary discipline is ballet, but she also has experience in modern, contemporary, lyrical, and tap. She enjoys helping students strengthen their technique in our leveled ballet program and working with the BCAA performing companies.
Rachel specializes in early childhood dance and holds a certification in Toddler and Preschool Dance Education. She loves working with our littlest dancers and teaching dance concepts through imaginative play. When not at dance, Rachel teaches at Cisco College with most of her courses focusing on anatomy and physiology, making her well versed in the development of the body.
Front Desk Manager
Jennifer Piper
Bio Coming Soon!
Our Instructors and Staff
Miss Season
Ms. Lexi
Miss Lydia
Competition Team Instructor and Choreographer
Instructor and Front Desk
Marketing & Media Director and Instructor
Miss Charlotte
Mrs. Melissa
Miss Becca
Instructor
Front Desk
Shining Stars Director and Instructor
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