Our TA Program
Starpath Dance Academy’s Teaching Assistant program is one that affords dancers, ages 10-18, who are interested in learning about teaching dance and working with children the opportunity to help with Starlight and pre-level classes at our academy. We are excited to provide this unique opportunity to our dancers to allow them to get real-world experience in a fun environment while pursuing some of their dreams! TAs train with Miss Lindsey and our instructors to learn about our curriculum and classroom management! They assist with classes and at special events and form long-lasting relationships with other students.
Our 2021-2022 Teaching Assistants
Addison
Years Dancing: 9 Favorite Dance Style: Musical Theatre Favorite Candy: M&M's Minis A Starpath Memory: Getting a trio and hanging out with friends! Looking Forward To: Getting to know the kids and helping out as much as possible. |
Ahana
Junior TA Years Dancing: 7 Favorite Dance Style: Tap Favorite Candy: Life Savers Gummies A Starpath Memory: Joining the team and making so many new friends! Looking Forward To: Being able to help kids learn and have fun at dance. |
Alba
Years Dancing: 7 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz & Lyrical Favorite Candy: Kit Kat & Skittles A Starpath Memory: Making new friends and being welcomed by Starpath staff! Looking Forward To: Being a part of something that has a big impact in my life, and helping little kids experience that too. |
Allison
Years Dancing: 9 Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical Favorite Candy: Lindor Chocolate A Starpath Memory: Hanging out with my friends at dance competitions! Looking Forward To: Sharing my passion for dance. |
Alyssa
Junior TA Years Dancing: 5 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Candy: Oreo Cookies, Hershey's, Skittles, & Starburst A Starpath Memory: When I first came here I was so scared and nervous, but then I kept improving and getting better at dance! Looking Forward To: Helping out kids, uniforms, and the responsibility. |
Arushi
Years Dancing: 11 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Candy: Chocolate A Starpath Memory: Recitals and Spirit Week! Looking Forward To: Being a TA for a different age group and style of dance. |
Charlotte
Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Tap Favorite Candy: Peach Rings & Snickers A Starpath Memory: My first competition! Looking Forward To: Working with little kids and seeing them grow. |
Elise
Years Dancing: 13 Favorite Dance Style: Tap & Lyrical Favorite Candy: M&M's & Milky Way A Starpath Memory: Spending time with friends during team rehearsals and at competitions! Looking Forward To: Spreading the love of dance and inspiring young dancers. |
Ella
Years Dancing: 12 Favorite Dance Style: Musical Theatre Favorite Candy: Lindor Chocolate & Kit Kat A Starpath Memory: Recitals because they're such a fun day; I love performing and helping backstage! Looking Forward To: Connecting with the students more and learning how to be a better TA. |
Emma
Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz & Contemporary Favorite Candy: Lollipops A Starpath Memory: Hanging out with my team during competitions! Looking Forward To: Being a role model for younger students. |
Finley
Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical & Contemporary Favorite Candy: Milky Way A Starpath Memory: Dancing on stage at recitals and competitions! Looking Forward To: Helping the dancers during class and getting to know them. |
Hannah
Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz & Ballet Favorite Candy: Kit Kat A Starpath Memory: Going to dance competitions! Looking Forward To: Getting to bond with the kids in class and helping them learn more about dance. |
Jack
Years Dancing: 4 Favorite Dance Style: Tap Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups A Starpath Memory: Winning the highest score at Encore and hanging out with friends at competitions! Looking Forward To: Helping children feel comfortable and safe when not with their parents, learning more about being a teacher, and helping share my passion for dance with other kids. |
Jordan
Years Dancing: 6 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Candy: Chocolate A Starpath Memory: My first time on a competitive stage; the music, lights, and atmosphere were mesmerizing! Looking Forward To: Helping younger students learn and fostering their curiosity. |
Katie
Years Dancing: 9 Favorite Dance Style: Pointe Favorite Candy: Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme A Starpath Memory: Seeing our dances come together by the end of the year and bonding in class! Looking Forward To: Work with kids and seeing their smiling faces. |
Leah
Years Dancing: 9 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz, Contemporary, & Hip-Hop Favorite Candy: Chocolate & Sour Candy A Starpath Memory: My first competition and our latest competition in SC! Looking Forward To: Working with all the little kids and interacting with them. |
Maddie
Junior TA Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Jazz Favorite Candy: Chocolate covered caramels & Krackel A Starpath Memory: My teachers taking the time to get to know me, and connecting with other dancers on recital day! Looking Forward To: Spending time with younger dancers and making new friends. |
Mischa
Years Dancing: 7 Favorite Dance Style: Tap Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups A Starpath Memory: Learning all of the dances every year and performing in the recital! Looking Forward To: Teaching the kids so that they can also be a TA in the future. |
Sarah
Years Dancing: 8 Favorite Dance Style: Lyrical & Jazz Favorite Candy: 3 Musketeers A Starpath Memory: When Miss Lindsey made us sing "Happy Birthday" to Justin Timberlake, and the first time I did my solo on stage! Looking Forward To: Seeing the kids grow and make friends. |
