Tiala Taylor, a professional teaching artist and movement specialist from Saint Charles, Missouri, has spent over 10 years shaping the dance scene in the Midwest. She is the founder of Tart Techniques & Entertainment, which offers high-quality training and events. Tiala holds a BFA in Dance from Lindenwood University with a focus on Contemporary, and has trained at various competitive studios, dance teams, and COCA. Her versatile career includes roles as a choreographer, soloist, and director, with notable work such as the STL Hip Hop Orchestra and performances at prestigious venues like The Muny and The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Passionate about community leadership, she advocates for mothers and children through art, believing in its power to inspire positive change.