Hello I’m Sydney!

I am the owner of Panache Dance Company! I'm proud to be part of a community where dancers prove that lifting each other up and working hard creates incredible dancers. I believe that everyone should be able to enjoy and love dance as much as I do and I hope to share that love.

I studied mostly jazz and some ballroom while growing up in the Rogue Valley.  I then continued to study dance at BYU-Idaho where I became confident in teaching jazz, hip hop, ballroom, clogging, and contemporary. Some of my biggest accomplishments in dance are becoming the Collegiate Contemporary Team Director, competing at Stanford University with the Idaho Ballroom Academy, and creating Panache!

Simply put... I LOVE to dance.
Hello I’m Meghan!

I love teaching at Panache Dance Company! I started dancing at age 8 and have been trained in ballet, lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. I was on Southridge High School's Dance Team for 4 years, team captain my senior year, choreographer for Southern Oregon University's Dance Team, and danced for Portland State University. I began teaching in studios when I was in 8th grade. I have coached a competitive performing team, and choreographed for various events such as Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars.  

There is nothing more rewarding than to see kids have a sparkle in their eye while I help them achieve their goals and dreams.  My biggest hope as a teacher is not only to put the love of dance into my students hearts, but that they walk away from each class feeling like a better person.
Hello I’m Emmaly!

Emmaly Shipley is from Meridian, Idaho and discovered her love for dance and movement at the age of 3 when she began taking jazz, tap, and ballet lessons. Although she enjoyed dance of any kind, she realized at a very young age that her true passion was for ballet. Emmaly continued to dance throughout her youth and was even able to perform the Nutcracker with the Eugene Ballet, Russian Moscow Ballet, and Ballet Idaho. Emmaly remained dedicated to dance and when she arrived at BYU-Idaho, she knew that she wanted to be a dance major. Her appreciation and interest in dance soon grew to include modern dance. During her time there she had the opportunity to perform with Collegiate Dancers, tour with Dance Alliance to Costa Rica and Panama, participate in numerous senior capstones and advanced choreography pieces, choreograph for Collegiate Dancers, as well as many other experiences that have expanded her love and knowledge of dance. Since graduating with her BA in dance performance and choreographing, Emmaly has been a member of The Dancer's project and Explore Dance Company. She is excited to be part of the Panache Dance family and can't wait to share her love of dance with you. ​
Hello I’m Abbagayle!

I am so excited to be dancing at Panache alongside such enthusiastic dancers. I was born and raised in Medford, Oregon where I have been dancing for most of my life.

I took ballet as a young child and shifted to figure skating during my elementary years.  I was a member on the Southern Oregon Figure Skating Club where I learned the concept of team performance and choreography.  My passion for performance became evident after joining an all-star travel hip hop team that competed across the U.S.

I joined the South Medford High School dance team as a freshman, became captain my sophomore year and held the title through graduation before becoming head coach of the team.  As both captain and coach, my job has always been to choreograph, teach and support a team of girls to success in their performances. 

As a dance instructor, my favorite thing to see from dancing is the unity that can be brought to a group of strangers.  My goal is to teach my students about the fun and confidence that comes from dancing here at Panache!
Hello I’m Tatyana D!

And I love being a part of Panache Dance Company! I have been dancing at Panache for 10 years, taking styles such as Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro and Ballet.  Within the last few years, I have discovered my love for choreographing and teaching dance.

Within my years at Panache I have had the opportunity to be on the Elite Teams and attend competitions and conventions.  Some of my biggest accomplishments are choreographing solos and duets and taking them to competitions.

As a dance instructor, I love sharing my love for dance and seeing students emulate that passion too.  I am excited to share the confidence and style that we have a Panache!
Hello I’m Tatyana H!


I’m so excited to be a part of the Panache Dance Company! I began my dance journey at the Eugene Ballet Academy, performing in recitals and shows like The Nutcracker. I also grew up doing gymnastics and competitive ice skating.

With a degree in Health and Exercise Science and years of coaching experience in figure skating and gymnastics, I bring energy, patience, and creativity to every class. I love helping young dancers build confidence, coordination, and a true love for movement—whether they’re learning their first plié or perfecting an Acro trick.
Hello I’m Aubrie!

 I teach Junior Musical Theater, Jazz, and Hip Hop here at Panache! I’ve been dancing for 13 years now and have always been super passionate about it. I’ve taken many different styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical theater, and Ballet. I’ve been on Panache's Elite Team for four years now and am excited to build the foundation for the future Panache elite dancers! 
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Hello I’m Nessa!

I have the incredible opportunity of teaching here at Panache! I’ve been doing Hip Hop for as long as I can remember. I joined Panache in 2023 and joined the Elite Team in 2024. I have been on all 3 Elite Teams (Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary), and I am a 4-year varsity cheerleader at Crater High School - as well as one of the Varsity captains. Now, I am an instructor and get to share my passion for dance to so many incredible individuals! I love working with my dancers and seeing their curiosity and bright personalities shine on the dance floor.

​My goal as an instructor is not only to help them grow as dancers, but to help them grow as people and learn to be the most authentic versions of themselves. 
Hello I'm Jadyn!


I’ve been dancing with Panache for 9 years and have loved every second of it. Training in every style we have to offer, i’ve grown so much not only as a dancer but as a person. My biggest inspirations in life have been the instructors and friends I’ve made through this studio. Not only can you take a dance class, you can find a home. 

As a member of the Elite Team, i’ve competed and self-choreographed many award -winning routines. Receiving positive feedback from judges that my choreography was outstanding for my age. Last year, I joined the South Medford High School dance team, coached by another beloved Panache instructor, Abbagayle Long. This has taught me the importance of being flexible and having perseverance. 

As an instructor at Panache, I thrive for creativity, connection, and commitment. I enjoy teaching my students to try their best, while I help them to get the most out of our class. 
Hello I'm Tamaria!

I am super excited to teach at Panache Dance Co. - dance and cheerleading have been my life and passion! I started dancing at a very young age - here in Medford. I cheered at Southern Medford High and went on to cheer and dance at SOU. I then started my journey up north! I was a Dam Dancer at Oregon State University for a year, then went to dance for the Portland Winterhawks Ice Hockey team in Portland for two years.  During this time I also danced for the Vancouver Volcanoes IBL. Next, I went onto cheer for the Seattle Seahawks as a Sea Gal. During my 5 years in Seattle, I was a team captain, SeaGal of the Year for 2015, danced in two Super Bowls, performed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, danced in the Chinese New Year Parade in Hong Kong and made lifetime friends and memories. 
After my dance and cheerleading career, I moved back to Medford, got married, and I have two awesome stepsons and two beautiful daughters. I taught cheerleading and competitive dance in Medford before spending the last three years living in Pune, India. We are back, and I am ready to return to teaching dance and moving my body again! I hope to see you around the studio or in my adult class soon! 
Hello I'm Lauren!

And you'll hear from me often! I'm Panache Dance Company's administrative assistant. I assist with day-to-day communications, season, and event planning - like our amazing recitals! When you receive our monthly newsletters, you're hearing from me!

I was lucky to find Panache back in 2022, when I moved to Medford all the way from Western North Carolina. During my brief stint in Oregon, I taught Jazz and Contemporary at Panache, and managed the studio's front desk. Panache is too magical a place to leave behind, so when I found myself moving back to WNC - I took Panache with me! I'm lucky to be a part of the team from afar, and grateful to be a part of the Panache community.