WELCOME TO IT FACTOR DANCE ACADEMY FAMILY
DISCOVER THE ART OF DANCE

THE HEART BEHIND IT FACTOR
KELLYE JOHNSON, OWNER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, AND DIRECTOR OF THE COLLECTIVE
Kellye Johnson is the Owner and Artistic Director of It Factor Dance Academy and currently serves as Head Drill Team Director at Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School. With 10 years of teaching experience and 5 years of directing competitive dance companies, she is passionate about developing technically strong, confident, and versatile dancers while creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Kellye began dancing at the age of two and continued her training through the Tyler Junior College Dance Department and Sam Houston State University. She furthered her education by taking classes at Steps on Broadway in New York City and attending numerous dance conventions across the United States.
She also performed as a member of the Southern Belle Drill Team at Tyler Legacy High School, serving as both a Social Officer and Drill Team member.
As a choreographer and educator, Kellye has received numerous Choreography Awards and has led dancers and teams to multiple first-place overall finishes. She has earned the Technique Studio Award and had the privilege of training numerous national titleholders. Shortly after opening.
Kellye believes every dancer has the potential to succeed through dedication, discipline, and confidence. Her mission is to inspire the next generation of dancers by creating an environment where students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential both on and off the dance floor.
MEET OUR PASSIONATE TEACHERS
Our team at It Factor Dance Academy is comprised of passionate and skilled instructors who are committed to sharing their love for dance with our students. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and encouragement to create a positive and enriching learning experience for every dancer.

Beyond her passion for the arts, Erin has built an impressive 19-year career as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Her professional experience has strengthened her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead and coordinate with others-qualities she now brings to her role as Studio Coordinator.
One of the most rewarding parts of Erin's week is assisting with our 2-4-year-old classes. She especially loves spending time with our youngest dancers, helping them discover the joy of movement, music, and dance.
Watching their confidence and personalities grow is truly a highlight of her week.
Outside of the studio, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Neal, their two grown children, Chris and Kellye, and their beloved Corgi, Blanche. She is grateful to be part of a studio community that allows her to combine her lifelong love of dance with her passion for helping others.

Throughout high school, Ella was a proud member of Tyler Legacy High School's Southern Belle Drill Team, where she had the honor of serving as an officer her junior year and captain her senior year. After graduating high school, she continued her dance career at Kilgore College, where she was selected as a member of the 84th line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Ella currently serves as the Assistant Drill Team Director at Grace Community High School while pursuing her
B.A.A.S. at The University of Texas at Tyler. She is excited to work alongside such talented women and looks forward to encouraging, inspiring, and witnessing the growth of every student she has the opportunity to reach.

Savannah works with dancers of all levels, from young beginners to advanced students training en pointe. She brings a nurturing yet disciplined approach to the studio, guiding each student with individualized attention, patience, and high expectations. Her classes focus not only on technical excellence but also on musicality, artistry, and self-expression.
As a seasoned choreographer, Savannah has created numerous original works for performances, recitals, and competitive pieces, always aiming to challenge dancers and showease their strengths. Her passion lies in helping students grow in both confidence and capability, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the discipline and beauty of ballet. With an unwavering commitment to her students' development, Savannah creates a positive and professional learning environment where each dancer can thrive.

Emma recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Youth Development. She absolutely loves teaching dance and getting to watch her students grow in confidence, technique, and their love for dance!

After graduating high school, Tristan moved to Nacogdoches to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to continue his education and cheer journey. While earning his Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular concentration, he competed as a member of the SFA cheer team for three years, earning his second National Championship title during his third year.
Throughout the past four years, Tristan's love for teaching and coaching style have been greatly shaped by the coaching he has received. He believes that building a strong foundation in technique and confidence, while maintaining curiosity, is key to becoming a successful athlete and student.
His goal is to help build great athletes and students by guiding them through the challenges they face—not only in dance, but also as they grow into young adults.

As a four-year member of the SFA Dance Team, Olivia competed at the highest level of collegiate dance and earned three national championship titles. Her training and performance experience includes pom, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, team performance, and sideline choreography.
As a choreographer and instructor, Olivia has worked with competitive studios, high school drill teams, collegiate programs, and dancers throughout Texas. She has created award-winning routines and helped dancers develop their technique, musicality, confidence, and stage presence.
Olivia believes strong technique is only the beginning. Her goal is to challenge and inspire dancers while helping them build confidence, discover their artistry, and develop a lasting love for dance.

Amara returned to her home studio to pursue competitive dance for three years, training extensively in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and lyrical.
Her passion for dance deepened as she discovered a love for improvisation and choreography. That creative spark led her to begin assisting teachers, choreographing award winning routines, and eventually stepping into a teaching role herself. After just one year, Amara took on more responsibilities-assisting classes, teaching, and later becoming the gymnastics instructor at her studio.
Through this journey, she discovered her true passion: sharing her love of dance and helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
Amara is thrilled to be part of this team and looks forward to a year full of inspiration, encouragement, and positivity. She can't wait to see all that this studio and its dancers will accomplish together!

Throughout her dance career, Elizabeth has earned multiple national titles in both solo and team competitions, building a diverse background across many styles, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, novelty, pom, tap, hip hop, baton twirling, and color guard.
Teaching dance is more than a career for Elizabeth-it is a true passion and purpose. She is especially passionate about helping young dancers set goals, overcome challenges, and discover just how capable they are. One of her favorite classes to teach is technique, because she loves watching dancers progress week after week, develop stronger skills, gain confidence, and see their hard work transform into something they are proud of.
Elizabeth believes dance has the power to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and resilience. Her greatest joy as a teacher is watching students strive, grow, find their confidence, and ultimately discover their own passion for dance. She is dedicated to inspiring her students to push beyond what they think they can do while making sure they feel supported, celebrated, and empowered along the way.
Elizabeth is incredibly excited to begin this new chapter and bring her experience, energy, and love for dance to It Factor Dance Academy!

Beyond her passion for the arts, Erin has built an impressive 19-year career as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Her professional experience has strengthened her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead and coordinate with others-qualities she now brings to her role as Studio Coordinator.
One of the most rewarding parts of Erin's week is assisting with our 2-4-year-old classes. She especially loves spending time with our youngest dancers, helping them discover the joy of movement, music, and dance.
Watching their confidence and personalities grow is truly a highlight of her week.
Outside of the studio, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Neal, their two grown children, Chris and Kellye, and their beloved Corgi, Blanche. She is grateful to be part of a studio community that allows her to combine her lifelong love of dance with her passion for helping others.

Throughout high school, Ella was a proud member of Tyler Legacy High School's Southern Belle Drill Team, where she had the honor of serving as an officer her junior year and captain her senior year. After graduating high school, she continued her dance career at Kilgore College, where she was selected as a member of the 84th line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Ella currently serves as the Assistant Drill Team Director at Grace Community High School while pursuing her
B.A.A.S. at The University of Texas at Tyler. She is excited to work alongside such talented women and looks forward to encouraging, inspiring, and witnessing the growth of every student she has the opportunity to reach.

Savannah works with dancers of all levels, from young beginners to advanced students training en pointe. She brings a nurturing yet disciplined approach to the studio, guiding each student with individualized attention, patience, and high expectations. Her classes focus not only on technical excellence but also on musicality, artistry, and self-expression.
As a seasoned choreographer, Savannah has created numerous original works for performances, recitals, and competitive pieces, always aiming to challenge dancers and showease their strengths. Her passion lies in helping students grow in both confidence and capability, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the discipline and beauty of ballet. With an unwavering commitment to her students' development, Savannah creates a positive and professional learning environment where each dancer can thrive.

Emma recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Youth Development. She absolutely loves teaching dance and getting to watch her students grow in confidence, technique, and their love for dance!

After graduating high school, Tristan moved to Nacogdoches to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to continue his education and cheer journey. While earning his Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular concentration, he competed as a member of the SFA cheer team for three years, earning his second National Championship title during his third year.
Throughout the past four years, Tristan's love for teaching and coaching style have been greatly shaped by the coaching he has received. He believes that building a strong foundation in technique and confidence, while maintaining curiosity, is key to becoming a successful athlete and student.
His goal is to help build great athletes and students by guiding them through the challenges they face—not only in dance, but also as they grow into young adults.

As a four-year member of the SFA Dance Team, Olivia competed at the highest level of collegiate dance and earned three national championship titles. Her training and performance experience includes pom, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, team performance, and sideline choreography.
As a choreographer and instructor, Olivia has worked with competitive studios, high school drill teams, collegiate programs, and dancers throughout Texas. She has created award-winning routines and helped dancers develop their technique, musicality, confidence, and stage presence.
Olivia believes strong technique is only the beginning. Her goal is to challenge and inspire dancers while helping them build confidence, discover their artistry, and develop a lasting love for dance.

Amara returned to her home studio to pursue competitive dance for three years, training extensively in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and lyrical.
Her passion for dance deepened as she discovered a love for improvisation and choreography. That creative spark led her to begin assisting teachers, choreographing award winning routines, and eventually stepping into a teaching role herself. After just one year, Amara took on more responsibilities-assisting classes, teaching, and later becoming the gymnastics instructor at her studio.
Through this journey, she discovered her true passion: sharing her love of dance and helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
Amara is thrilled to be part of this team and looks forward to a year full of inspiration, encouragement, and positivity. She can't wait to see all that this studio and its dancers will accomplish together!

Throughout her dance career, Elizabeth has earned multiple national titles in both solo and team competitions, building a diverse background across many styles, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, novelty, pom, tap, hip hop, baton twirling, and color guard.
Teaching dance is more than a career for Elizabeth-it is a true passion and purpose. She is especially passionate about helping young dancers set goals, overcome challenges, and discover just how capable they are. One of her favorite classes to teach is technique, because she loves watching dancers progress week after week, develop stronger skills, gain confidence, and see their hard work transform into something they are proud of.
Elizabeth believes dance has the power to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and resilience. Her greatest joy as a teacher is watching students strive, grow, find their confidence, and ultimately discover their own passion for dance. She is dedicated to inspiring her students to push beyond what they think they can do while making sure they feel supported, celebrated, and empowered along the way.
Elizabeth is incredibly excited to begin this new chapter and bring her experience, energy, and love for dance to It Factor Dance Academy!

Beyond her passion for the arts, Erin has built an impressive 19-year career as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Her professional experience has strengthened her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead and coordinate with others-qualities she now brings to her role as Studio Coordinator.
One of the most rewarding parts of Erin's week is assisting with our 2-4-year-old classes. She especially loves spending time with our youngest dancers, helping them discover the joy of movement, music, and dance.
Watching their confidence and personalities grow is truly a highlight of her week.
Outside of the studio, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Neal, their two grown children, Chris and Kellye, and their beloved Corgi, Blanche. She is grateful to be part of a studio community that allows her to combine her lifelong love of dance with her passion for helping others.

Throughout high school, Ella was a proud member of Tyler Legacy High School's Southern Belle Drill Team, where she had the honor of serving as an officer her junior year and captain her senior year. After graduating high school, she continued her dance career at Kilgore College, where she was selected as a member of the 84th line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Ella currently serves as the Assistant Drill Team Director at Grace Community High School while pursuing her
B.A.A.S. at The University of Texas at Tyler. She is excited to work alongside such talented women and looks forward to encouraging, inspiring, and witnessing the growth of every student she has the opportunity to reach.

Savannah works with dancers of all levels, from young beginners to advanced students training en pointe. She brings a nurturing yet disciplined approach to the studio, guiding each student with individualized attention, patience, and high expectations. Her classes focus not only on technical excellence but also on musicality, artistry, and self-expression.
As a seasoned choreographer, Savannah has created numerous original works for performances, recitals, and competitive pieces, always aiming to challenge dancers and showease their strengths. Her passion lies in helping students grow in both confidence and capability, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the discipline and beauty of ballet. With an unwavering commitment to her students' development, Savannah creates a positive and professional learning environment where each dancer can thrive.

Emma recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Youth Development. She absolutely loves teaching dance and getting to watch her students grow in confidence, technique, and their love for dance!

After graduating high school, Tristan moved to Nacogdoches to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to continue his education and cheer journey. While earning his Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular concentration, he competed as a member of the SFA cheer team for three years, earning his second National Championship title during his third year.
Throughout the past four years, Tristan's love for teaching and coaching style have been greatly shaped by the coaching he has received. He believes that building a strong foundation in technique and confidence, while maintaining curiosity, is key to becoming a successful athlete and student.
His goal is to help build great athletes and students by guiding them through the challenges they face—not only in dance, but also as they grow into young adults.

As a four-year member of the SFA Dance Team, Olivia competed at the highest level of collegiate dance and earned three national championship titles. Her training and performance experience includes pom, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, team performance, and sideline choreography.
As a choreographer and instructor, Olivia has worked with competitive studios, high school drill teams, collegiate programs, and dancers throughout Texas. She has created award-winning routines and helped dancers develop their technique, musicality, confidence, and stage presence.
Olivia believes strong technique is only the beginning. Her goal is to challenge and inspire dancers while helping them build confidence, discover their artistry, and develop a lasting love for dance.

Amara returned to her home studio to pursue competitive dance for three years, training extensively in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and lyrical.
Her passion for dance deepened as she discovered a love for improvisation and choreography. That creative spark led her to begin assisting teachers, choreographing award winning routines, and eventually stepping into a teaching role herself. After just one year, Amara took on more responsibilities-assisting classes, teaching, and later becoming the gymnastics instructor at her studio.
Through this journey, she discovered her true passion: sharing her love of dance and helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
Amara is thrilled to be part of this team and looks forward to a year full of inspiration, encouragement, and positivity. She can't wait to see all that this studio and its dancers will accomplish together!

Throughout her dance career, Elizabeth has earned multiple national titles in both solo and team competitions, building a diverse background across many styles, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, novelty, pom, tap, hip hop, baton twirling, and color guard.
Teaching dance is more than a career for Elizabeth-it is a true passion and purpose. She is especially passionate about helping young dancers set goals, overcome challenges, and discover just how capable they are. One of her favorite classes to teach is technique, because she loves watching dancers progress week after week, develop stronger skills, gain confidence, and see their hard work transform into something they are proud of.
Elizabeth believes dance has the power to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and resilience. Her greatest joy as a teacher is watching students strive, grow, find their confidence, and ultimately discover their own passion for dance. She is dedicated to inspiring her students to push beyond what they think they can do while making sure they feel supported, celebrated, and empowered along the way.
Elizabeth is incredibly excited to begin this new chapter and bring her experience, energy, and love for dance to It Factor Dance Academy!

Beyond her passion for the arts, Erin has built an impressive 19-year career as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Her professional experience has strengthened her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead and coordinate with others-qualities she now brings to her role as Studio Coordinator.
One of the most rewarding parts of Erin's week is assisting with our 2-4-year-old classes. She especially loves spending time with our youngest dancers, helping them discover the joy of movement, music, and dance.
Watching their confidence and personalities grow is truly a highlight of her week.
Outside of the studio, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Neal, their two grown children, Chris and Kellye, and their beloved Corgi, Blanche. She is grateful to be part of a studio community that allows her to combine her lifelong love of dance with her passion for helping others.

Throughout high school, Ella was a proud member of Tyler Legacy High School's Southern Belle Drill Team, where she had the honor of serving as an officer her junior year and captain her senior year. After graduating high school, she continued her dance career at Kilgore College, where she was selected as a member of the 84th line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Ella currently serves as the Assistant Drill Team Director at Grace Community High School while pursuing her
B.A.A.S. at The University of Texas at Tyler. She is excited to work alongside such talented women and looks forward to encouraging, inspiring, and witnessing the growth of every student she has the opportunity to reach.

Savannah works with dancers of all levels, from young beginners to advanced students training en pointe. She brings a nurturing yet disciplined approach to the studio, guiding each student with individualized attention, patience, and high expectations. Her classes focus not only on technical excellence but also on musicality, artistry, and self-expression.
As a seasoned choreographer, Savannah has created numerous original works for performances, recitals, and competitive pieces, always aiming to challenge dancers and showease their strengths. Her passion lies in helping students grow in both confidence and capability, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the discipline and beauty of ballet. With an unwavering commitment to her students' development, Savannah creates a positive and professional learning environment where each dancer can thrive.

Emma recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Youth Development. She absolutely loves teaching dance and getting to watch her students grow in confidence, technique, and their love for dance!

After graduating high school, Tristan moved to Nacogdoches to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to continue his education and cheer journey. While earning his Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Cellular and Molecular concentration, he competed as a member of the SFA cheer team for three years, earning his second National Championship title during his third year.
Throughout the past four years, Tristan's love for teaching and coaching style have been greatly shaped by the coaching he has received. He believes that building a strong foundation in technique and confidence, while maintaining curiosity, is key to becoming a successful athlete and student.
His goal is to help build great athletes and students by guiding them through the challenges they face—not only in dance, but also as they grow into young adults.

As a four-year member of the SFA Dance Team, Olivia competed at the highest level of collegiate dance and earned three national championship titles. Her training and performance experience includes pom, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, team performance, and sideline choreography.
As a choreographer and instructor, Olivia has worked with competitive studios, high school drill teams, collegiate programs, and dancers throughout Texas. She has created award-winning routines and helped dancers develop their technique, musicality, confidence, and stage presence.
Olivia believes strong technique is only the beginning. Her goal is to challenge and inspire dancers while helping them build confidence, discover their artistry, and develop a lasting love for dance.

Amara returned to her home studio to pursue competitive dance for three years, training extensively in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and lyrical.
Her passion for dance deepened as she discovered a love for improvisation and choreography. That creative spark led her to begin assisting teachers, choreographing award winning routines, and eventually stepping into a teaching role herself. After just one year, Amara took on more responsibilities-assisting classes, teaching, and later becoming the gymnastics instructor at her studio.
Through this journey, she discovered her true passion: sharing her love of dance and helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
Amara is thrilled to be part of this team and looks forward to a year full of inspiration, encouragement, and positivity. She can't wait to see all that this studio and its dancers will accomplish together!

Throughout her dance career, Elizabeth has earned multiple national titles in both solo and team competitions, building a diverse background across many styles, including jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, novelty, pom, tap, hip hop, baton twirling, and color guard.
Teaching dance is more than a career for Elizabeth-it is a true passion and purpose. She is especially passionate about helping young dancers set goals, overcome challenges, and discover just how capable they are. One of her favorite classes to teach is technique, because she loves watching dancers progress week after week, develop stronger skills, gain confidence, and see their hard work transform into something they are proud of.
Elizabeth believes dance has the power to build confidence, discipline, creativity, and resilience. Her greatest joy as a teacher is watching students strive, grow, find their confidence, and ultimately discover their own passion for dance. She is dedicated to inspiring her students to push beyond what they think they can do while making sure they feel supported, celebrated, and empowered along the way.
Elizabeth is incredibly excited to begin this new chapter and bring her experience, energy, and love for dance to It Factor Dance Academy!
"When selecting a studio for your child to dance at, you're making an investment—an investment in your child's future. Dance is fun, yes, but it also teaches valuable life lessons like teamwork, dedication, drive, pride, artistry, and so much more. What sets It Factor apart, especially with Miss Kellye, is that you get someone who truly wants the same things for your child as you do. Kellye loves the kids the way you want them to be loved, all while holding the high expectations that help them grow. She goes above and beyond for every child in her program, just as she has for mine. Kellye and It Factor are quickly becoming the next big thing in the greater Tyler area dance scene—don’t miss out, join us soon!"
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