Director,
Tawney Lykins
Dance has been a part of my life since childhood. I grew up training as both a recreational and competitive dancer, experiences that shaped my passion for the art and inspired me to pursue a career helping young dancers reach their full potential.
For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of teaching dancers of all ages and skill levels. My goal is to create a positive, encouraging environment where students not only develop strong technical skills but also gain confidence, discipline, resilience, and lifelong love for dance.
In addition to teaching, I have experience judging dance competitions and working behind the scenes at competitive dance events, giving mw valuable insight into the expectations and standards of the competitive dance world.
I am also Acrobatic Arts certified, providing safe, progressive, and technically sound aero instruction that helps dancers build strength, flexibility, and confidence while developing proper technique.
My Story
Gen. Z Dance Co. was founded with one simple dream-to create a place where every dancer feels inspired, supported, and empowered to become the best version of themselves.
I opened the door just one month before the COVID-19 pandemic. Like so many small business owners, I was suddenly faced with uncertainty. I didn't know if my dream would survive, but I refused to give up. Through determination, faith, and the incredible support of my dance families. We pushed through one of the most challenging times imaginable.
Today, Gen. Z Dance Co. is about so much more than winning awards or perfecting technique. It's about creating a safe place where dancers are encouraged to dream big, work hard, support one another, and believe in themselves.
Looking back, opening a studio before a global pandemic could have been the end of my story. Instead, it became the beginning of something stronger than I ever imagined. Every class, every recital, and every milestone is why I started this journey- to raise the next generation of dancers and leave a lasting impact on their lives, one step at a time.