Instructors

 Shircola ("Ms. Cola") is a Raleigh, NC native.  She graduated from Broughton High School in 2007 and obtained her bachelor's degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2011. She later attended law school and received her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law and is a practicing attorney, realtor and dance educator.

Shircola began her dance training at Vereen's School of Dance, at the age of 3. She's trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. In college, Shircola danced for the school's hip hop team.  Shircola is also a retired professional cheerleader for the Carolina Hurricanes ("Go CANES!")

Although Shircola has a dual career as an attorney and realtor, she has always had a passion for dance. She enjoys teaching, educating and mentoring young girls, as well as helping them become the best they can be, whether in the professional corporate world, or the dance world. 

Shircola has spent many years as a youth advocate, as she also serves on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Boys & Girls Clubs.  

Shircola is excited to see all the heights SCDC reaches and be a part of the growth and development of her dancers.

 Gabby is originally from Maryland, who moved to Knightdale, NC at a young age. She started dancing when she was just 3 years old, and her love for the arts has only grown since then. Gabrielle graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance and Choreography. She’s trained in many dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, African, Tap, HipHop and Improvisation, and also received an Entrepreneurship Certificate. She is now a dance instructor in Wake County Public Schools. She has also studied dance at some of the best places in the world, including the Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey in New York City, Martha Graham School of Contemporary, and even in Nairobi, Kenya. When she’s not dancing, Gabrielle loves staying active and spending time with her family. She truly loves teaching dance and sharing her passion with her students.

Sophie grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts and has been dancing since the age of three. She trained at various studios near her hometown and has a strong foundation in ballet, contemporary, and modern techniques. Sophie graduated from Elon University with a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography and has a strong passion for teaching the next generation of dancers. She has had the opportunity to perform in pieces by Casey Avaunt, Courtney Liu, Jen Guy Metcalf, Ming Lung Yang, Jiwon Ha, Lee Edwards, Virginia DuPont and many others. She has been teaching dance and choreographing for 8 years and is excited to join the team at SC Dance Company as an instructor!

  Ryan is originally from Atlanta, GA where he started his dance training at the age of 7. He went to Kennesaw State University where he studied dance and business. He has trained in tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop and continues to work on his growth in all styles. This season, he is excited to be specializing in his tap instruction here at SC Dance Company. Outside of the studio, he enjoys crocheting, baking, and playing video games. 

Gabrielle Harris has been coaching competitive gymnastics for 11 years and choreographing floor routines. With a passion for fitness, wellness, and dance, she loves helping athletes grow both their skills and confidence. As a former speaker at the Girls World Expo, Gabrielle pours energy and encouragement into her athletes, both on and off the floor and excited to be apart of the team! 

Liv Kyles grew up competitively dancing in the dance and pageant world, where her passion for performance and artistry first began. She is currently a competitive dance judge for Inferno Dance Competition, traveling to regional and national events and working with dancers of all levels. As an instructor, Liv teaches all ages and levels in all styles, though her favorite styles are acro, jazz, lyrical, modern and technique. She believes strong foundations allow dancers’ individuality to shine and enjoys using improvisation to build confidence, creativity, and body awareness.

Liv studied at Appalachian State University, where she trained in jazz, ballet, and modern technique, performed with SADE and FADE, and choreographed for Momentum Dance Club. She also brings experience as a pageant coach, working with students of all ages to support confidence and stage presence.