MEET OUR TEACHERS

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Miss Maria

Maria Escamilla‑Behringer is the Director of Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio and brings 25 years of dance experience along with 20 years of teaching. She is certified by Dance Masters of America (DMA) and Dance Educators of America (DEA). Throughout her career, she has competed in team, solo, and choreography divisions, earning state and national awards in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tahitian dance.

Maria holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She also shares her passion for dance through her YouTube channel, All About Dance. Most recently, she earned her certification in Acrobatic Arts. Maria is deeply committed to teaching and continues to share her love of dance with every student she encounters.

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Miss Carolina

Carolina Escamilla is the Artistic Director of Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio. She began dancing at the age of six and quickly developed a passion for performance and competition. Throughout her early years, she earned multiple state and national championship titles in Latin Rhythms, Hip Hop, and Tahitian dance.

Carolina later performed professionally with Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company, appearing at major events such as the Palm Desert Choreography Festival and the American College Dance Association Gala. She earned her BFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University in Spring 2022 and continues to expand her artistry by training with professionals from around the world.

She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and is also trained in Ballroom dance, a style she loves sharing with her students. Carolina is now launching her own professional company, Caer Dance Project, dedicated to bringing original choreography to larger stages and broader audiences.

Her passion for teaching continues to grow, and she is committed to inspiring dancers to love the art of movement as deeply as she does.

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Miss Brenda

Brenda Alvarez Ceballos is a multidisciplinary dancer specializing in ballet, hip‑hop, jazz, modern, and cultural dance forms. She has performed with Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company, appearing in works presented at major events and festivals, and has expanded her training through master classes in both California and New York City.

Brenda has been teaching for the past two years, focusing on Ballet/Tap/Acro and Jazz/Hip Hop classes, where she brings strong technical knowledge and a warm, encouraging teaching style. She is currently earning her BA in Dance at Texas Woman’s University, further deepening her artistic and academic foundation.

In addition to her dance career, Brenda works as an events sound technician, broadening her expertise into production and performance technology. Her multidisciplinary background strengthens her creative voice and enhances the learning experience she brings to her students.

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Miss Emily

Emily Reyes began her dance journey at the age of three, training in Ballet Folklórico, a Mexican folk dance style rooted in cultural storytelling and ballet‑based technique. She has performed across Texas and competed in numerous dance competitions, gaining early recognition for her artistry and stage presence.

In high school, Emily expanded her training to include ballet and modern dance, which opened the door to more diverse movement styles. In 2020, she began professional‑level training at TCC Northeast, where she later auditioned for the pre‑professional company Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company. She was accepted and continues to train and perform with the company, developing her technique in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, and additional contemporary forms.

Emily believes deeply in the transformative power of dance and its ability to communicate emotion, identity, and story through movement. As she steps into this new chapter of her dance career, she is filled with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to inspire others. She looks forward to sharing her passion with students and fellow dancers, encouraging them to discover their own voice through dance.

Miss Maria

Maria Escamilla‑Behringer is the Director of Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio and brings 25 years of dance experience along with 20 years of teaching. She is certified by Dance Masters of America (DMA) and Dance Educators of America (DEA). Throughout her career, she has competed in team, solo, and choreography divisions, earning state and national awards in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tahitian dance.

Maria holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She also shares her passion for dance through her YouTube channel, All About Dance. Most recently, she earned her certification in Acrobatic Arts. Maria is deeply committed to teaching and continues to share her love of dance with every student she encounters.

Miss Carolina

Carolina Escamilla is the Artistic Director of Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio. She began dancing at the age of six and quickly developed a passion for performance and competition. Throughout her early years, she earned multiple state and national championship titles in Latin Rhythms, Hip Hop, and Tahitian dance.

Carolina later performed professionally with Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company, appearing at major events such as the Palm Desert Choreography Festival and the American College Dance Association Gala. She earned her BFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University in Spring 2022 and continues to expand her artistry by training with professionals from around the world.

She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and is also trained in Ballroom dance, a style she loves sharing with her students. Carolina is now launching her own professional company, Caer Dance Project, dedicated to bringing original choreography to larger stages and broader audiences.

Her passion for teaching continues to grow, and she is committed to inspiring dancers to love the art of movement as deeply as she does.

Miss Brenda

Brenda Alvarez Ceballos is a multidisciplinary dancer specializing in ballet, hip‑hop, jazz, modern, and cultural dance forms. She has performed with Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company, appearing in works presented at major events and festivals, and has expanded her training through master classes in both California and New York City.

Brenda has been teaching for the past two years, focusing on Ballet/Tap/Acro and Jazz/Hip Hop classes, where she brings strong technical knowledge and a warm, encouraging teaching style. She is currently earning her BA in Dance at Texas Woman’s University, further deepening her artistic and academic foundation.

In addition to her dance career, Brenda works as an events sound technician, broadening her expertise into production and performance technology. Her multidisciplinary background strengthens her creative voice and enhances the learning experience she brings to her students.

Miss Emily


Emily Reyes began her dance journey at the age of three, training in Ballet Folklórico, a Mexican folk dance style rooted in cultural storytelling and ballet‑based technique. She has performed across Texas and competed in numerous dance competitions, gaining early recognition for her artistry and stage presence.

In high school, Emily expanded her training to include ballet and modern dance, which opened the door to more diverse movement styles. In 2020, she began professional‑level training at TCC Northeast, where she later auditioned for the pre‑professional company Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company. She was accepted and continues to train and perform with the company, developing her technique in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, and additional contemporary forms.

Emily believes deeply in the transformative power of dance and its ability to communicate emotion, identity, and story through movement. As she steps into this new chapter of her dance career, she is filled with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to inspire others. She looks forward to sharing her passion with students and fellow dancers, encouraging them to discover their own voice through dance.

Testimonials

Miss Smith and the teachers at Ten Feet Tall Dance Studio are just INCREDIBLE! They genuinely care about every single dancer and we couldn't be more grateful!

Jenna R.

Sophia very eagerly looks forward to class every single week. The teachers are truly amazing. Hands down the best dance school in the area!

Edward B.

Contact Us

ADDRESS

1103 Keller Pkwy. Ste #203

Keller, TX 76248

Monday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday: By Appointment Only

Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday: By Appointment Only

About

Serving Watauga, Keller, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills and surrounding areas. We offer combo classes starting at 2 years old. We also offer Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom/Latin for kids, Lyrical and Acro Dance

Opening Hours

Monday: 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Tuesday: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Thursday: 4:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

ADDRESS: 1103 Keller Pkwy. Ste 203. Keller, TX 76248

Telephone: (817) 646-5755

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