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Brittney Chandler
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Miss Brittney is the Owner and Director of Jazzworks Dance Studio in Twin Falls, Idaho. Her Passion for dance began at the age of three and has grown into a lifelong pursuit of excellence, creativity, and mentorship. With over two decades of experience in dance education, Brittney has dedicated herself to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where students can discover their confidence and love for movement. Brittney attended both BYU-Idaho and the College of Southern Idaho where she earned her degree in Health Promotion. She teaches dancers ages 3-18 across a wide range of styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. Under her leadership, the studio has become a vibrant hub for young dancers to grow artistically and personally. Her teaching style is known for blending discipline with joy--- encouraging her students to push their limits while celebrating every step of their journey. Outside of the studio, Miss Brittney treasures time spent with her husband and their four children. Family, faith, and community are central to her life, and she strives to reflect those values in everything she does. Whether she is in the classroom, on stage, or at home, Brittney's dedication, warmth, and passion for dance continue to inspire everyone around her.
Mckenzie Wilkinson
Miss McKenzie is the Assistant Director of Jazzworks Dance Studio. McKenzie has been dancing since the age of two and has called the studio home for most of her life. She has held the title of dance teacher for the past eight years. Originally from Twin Falls,Idaho, she continued her dance education through college as part of the dance program at the College of Southern Idaho. She teaches dancers ages 4 through 18 in a variety of styles, including jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballet, and tumbling and also serves as a head instructor for the studio’s competitive teams. In addition to her studio work, McKenzie has experience as the head coach of a high school drill team and has choreographed numerous award-winning solos and team routines. What McKenzie loves most about teaching is watching her students grow — both as dancers and as people. She finds joy in celebrating every milestone, big or small, and believes that her role as an instructor extends beyond the dance floor: to inspire confidence, kindness, and a lifelong love of movement.
Bayley Beard
Miss Bayley has been part of Jazzworks since she was 7 years old. She grew up dancing and competing and began teaching when she was 15. She has training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, tumbling, and aerial silks. Her favorite genres to teach are jazz and lyrical. She has experience choreographing and working with dancers from toddlers to college levels. Bayley also works in behavioral therapy with kids. She is the mother to three boys and enjoys spending time outdoors camping, boating, and watching her kids participate in sports.
Taysa Haroldsen
Miss Taysa is an experienced and passionate dance instructor with over nine years of teaching experience and six years of coaching for schools in the Twin Falls area. She teaches a wide range of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and tumbling. From an early age, Taysa discovered her love for dance and the joy of sharing that passion with others. Her teaching style blends strong technical training with creativity and expression, encouraging students to build confidence, discipline, and artistry. Whether working with beginners or advanced dancers, Taysa strives to create a positive and inspiring environment where every student can reach their fullest potential.
Bailee Price
Miss Bailee started her dance career as a competitive cheerleader until she was 8. She then found a love for dance and danced at Julie's Jazzworks Dance Studio until she was 15, competed with her high school drill team, and entertained crowds on her college team. All teaching her the magic of teamwork, sharp moves, and the art of smiling while your legs are on fire.
Miss Bailee didn’t stop there— when she graduated, she was a coach for a dance team for three years and for the past four years, she has been back “home” at Jazzworks as a dance teacher, where she gets to share her favorite thing: the joy of dance. Her favorite styles are contemporary and lyrical where you can combine wild movements with intense emotions.
But wait—Miss Bailee isn’t just a dance teacher. By day, she’s also a 3rd grade teacher and going to school getting her Ph.D. That means she is a pro at balancing school and work, reading stories, answering tricky math questions, and noticing when kids try to sneakily eat glue. She’s been teaching school for 5 years, and her students know she has the best dance moves in the classroom too.
When Miss Bailee isn’t dancing, teaching, or locked in with her computer working on schoolwork, she has some hobbies: golfing (sometimes she misses the ball), skiing, riding horses (giddy-up!), crocheting (she can make animals out of yarn), and reading (her brain loves to learn as much as her feet love to dance).
Amber Porter
​Miss Amber’s educational journey began at BYU–Hawaii, where she studied early childhood development, and continued at ISU, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She spent several years as a college recruiter and admissions counselor before her passion for teaching inspired her to open her own private preschool and teach in public schools. A former gymnast who understands the value of movement-based learning, Miss Amber always integrates kinesthetic learning into her classrooms. She has been an instructor at Jazzworks for several years and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. Miss Amber teaches tap, ballet, tumbling, and acrobatics, and is deeply passionate about nurturing the physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of every student she works with. Her greatest joys come from her faith, her husband, their four children, and the wonderful students who make Jazzworks feel like home.
Carly Whitaker
Miss Carly has been in the health and fitness industry ever since graduating from high school. She received her certification in massage therapy and then (many years later) in group fitness and personal training. She has certifications in kickboxing, dance, suspension training, and barre. She is a full-time fixture at Studio G as a trainer, instructor, and manager. She also teaches several times a week at Fit 1. She has worked with dancers and athletes for several years in the hopes of strengthening them in their fields.
In her personal life, she is the mom of five awesome kids ages 11-20. Three of her girls are dancers at JDS. She loves reading, hiking, and trying new things. Her husband is her favorite person.
Ashley Argyle
Miss Ashley has been involved in cheerleading and tumbling from a young age and brings seven years of coaching experience. Before joining the studio she coached a high school cheerleading team, where she helped athletes develop strong fundamentals and confidence in their skills. Now in her third year teaching at the studio, Ashley loves helping students master new tumbling skills, improve technique, build strength, and reach their goals in a fun and encouraging environment. Ashley has maintained her credentials to coach cheerleading and tumbling as well as being CPR certified.
Samantha Geilman
Miss Sam has been married to her husband for 5 years, and fun fact, her husband’s name is Sam too! They are parents to their son, Tommy, and their dog, Sprite. Miss Sam grew up in Logan, Utah, where she spent 16 years as a gymnast and power tumbler and 9 years coaching. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies minoring in Yoga Studies from Utah State University. She is passionate about creating safe, encouraging environments where every athlete can thrive, meeting each child’s unique needs so they can have the best experience possible.
Laurel Cooper
Miss Laurel has been a part of the Jazzworks Dance Studio family for six years, and it has truly become her second home. She started out as a student, dancing on our competition teams and began teaching 5 years ago. She returned home from her LDS mission in May 2025 and is currently going to school at the College of Southern Idaho for Health Science! Jazzworks has taught her so much, and she is so grateful to share everything she's learned with her tumblers and dancers!
Rebekah Henson
Miss Rebekah has been a dedicated member of Jazzworks since the age of three. At ten years old, she earned a scholarship from the studio and began competing with Jazzworks. She was born in Jerome and raised in Filer, Idaho. During high school, she began assisting in classes and quickly discovered her passion for teaching. This sparked a lifelong dedication to inspiring and guiding others through dance. After graduating from Filer High School, Rebekah furthered her education at Emerald Massage School, where she expanded her knowledge and skill set. Rebekah’s goal is to use her training, experience, and passion to help every student and the studio as a whole thrive. She is excited to continue sharing her love of dance and creating an environment where everyone can feel confident, supported, and amazing!
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