Carley Schmitt
TEACHER
Carley Schmitt started dancing as an early teenager and quickly fell in love with it. As she transitioned into pursuing a degree in dance, Carley discovered a passion for teaching. She believes that every child deserves the right to dance and express themselves creatively. Carley is determined to spread the joy of dance to all ages and levels. Her mission is to teach every student she comes across to feel confident in themselves and to love the world a little more.
Carley Schmitt earned a degree in American Dance Pedagogy from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University. Some of Carley's favorite classes she has taken as a pedagogy major have been History of Teaching Dance, Jazz Pedagogy, and Tap Pedagogy. She's enjoyed learning about the psychological aspects of each age group and the capabilities of every level and style of dance. Below you will find sample work from her Jazz, Ballet, and Tap Pedagogy courses.
Post-graduation, Carley quickly became certified in Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and began teaching in the OKC metro area. Carley has had the pleasure to work with students off all ages and abilities in the past few years. She is looking forward to continuing to expand her horizons and grow as a dance eacher.
