Jaylynn will be attending BYU in the fall as a member of the Cougarettes! She has been dancing for 16 years and just finished her last season on the Senior Tour Company at Center Stage. She was Miss Utah’s Teen in 2023 and placed in the Top 10 at Miss America’s Teen. Jaylynn has been teaching and choreographing for about five years, and it’s one of her greatest passions. She plans to earn her undergraduate degree in pre-med biology and hopes to attend medical school shortly after to become an orthopedic surgeon. She is so excited to be a teacher at The Block and cannot wait to get started!
Carmen Kelson has been dancing since the age of three, starting with competitive dance before exploring new avenues for growth. They earned scholarships from competitions like NYCDA and worked with choreographers from across the nation, where their passion for dance deepened. After moving beyond competitive dance, Carmen found that the life lessons learned through dance—such as resilience, discipline, and creativity—have been invaluable in the real world. Now, as a student at the University of Utah, she is pursuing degrees in Psychology, Business, and Sociology, continuing to explore how her diverse passions intersect both inside and outside the studio.
Carmen Kelson has been dancing since the age of three, starting with competitive dance before exploring new avenues for growth. They earned scholarships from competitions like NYCDA and worked with choreographers from across the nation, where their passion for dance deepened. After moving beyond competitive dance, Carmen found that the life lessons learned through dance—such as resilience, discipline, and creativity—have been invaluable in the real world. Now, as a student at the University of Utah, she is pursuing degrees in Psychology, Business, and Sociology, continuing to explore how her diverse passions intersect both inside and outside the studio.
Brianne Johnson, also known as Bree, has had a successful and diverse career in the world of dance and entertainment. From her early performances at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games under the guidance of Kenny Ortega to her achievements in dance. She took home the crown of Miss Dance Drill Utah and went on to win USA her junior year of high school. Bree has had many television appearances, while dancing professionally in Los Angeles.
Bree has showcased her talent and versatility over the years. She has worked with notable artists such as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Rascal Flatts, and has appeared in national commercials for Verizon, Ford Lincoln, and Subway. Bree is represented by Clear Talent Agency in Los Angeles and continues to teach and inspire others through her cardio ballet barre workout called Ballet Blast. She has hosted many women's retreats and has been a host on Good Things Utah for over five years. Currently, Bree resides in Midway, Utah, with her husband and four kids. Bree hopes to share her love for the life and the arts with everyone in this next venture.
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