Our Teachers
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Taylor DeWeese has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She started dancing competitively at Dancers Corner at age 9. At Dancers Corner, she had extensive training in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary. During the summers of 2009 and 2010, she attended a weeklong program at the Performing Arts Center and took classes at The Edge in Los Angeles, CA where she worked with multiple top choreographers and dancers in the industry. Taylor completed her Undergraduate at Clemson University in May 2016 where she majored in Accounting with a minor in Finance. While attending Clemson, Taylor was on the Rally Cats dance team. She performed at every home football game, basketball game, NDA Nationals competition, and multiple bowl games, including the 2016 National Championship Football Game. In August 2017, Taylor graduated from Clemson’s Graduate School with a Masters in Accounting. Taylor started teaching at Rhythms Dance Studio in 2016, where she currently serves as the competitive jazz & contemporary instructor. In November 2017, Taylor became the coach/choreographer for the Byrnes Rebel Royals High School Dance Team. Taylor was also a part of the Crawford Jazz Project, which allowed her to continue to train and perform. In August 2019, Taylor attended the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City where she took multiple classes from world-renowned choreographers. Taylor fell in love with dance as a little girl and hasn’t ever stopped. Dance is her passion and has always been a huge part of her life. Taylor loves performing and being able to share her story with the audience.
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Peyton really had no choice but to grow up "grooving" - since the wonderful Mrs. Candace is her mother! Since she was old enough to boogie, Peyton has been dancing her heart out and loving every minute of it. She came to Rhythms in 2012 as a student, began teaching in 2014, and is now back as a part-time competition teacher. She has taught ages 3-12 and any genre you can think of: tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom, tempo tots, and lyrical. She competed for 4 years in ballet, tap and jazz. She doesn't have any fancy accolades, but she does have a passion for dance and for making a positive impact in the lives of her dancers. She recently got married to the man of her dreams, Adam, and has two dogs (Kash and Libby) that keep her pretty busy. By day, she is a CPA and has worked in both tax accounting and general accounting. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her hubby and puppies, reading a good book, trying new recipes, going to the gym, and sharing a good meal or coffee with friends. She takes the adult hip-hop and tap class here at Rhythms, and is proud to be the daughter of the incredible Mrs. Candace. She is so proud of her mom and everything she has been able to accomplish in this short amount of time, and more importantly the amazing business owner, teacher, and friend she is to everyone in the Rhythms family. Peyton is looking forward to staying on staff here at Rhythms in the future, both in-front of and behind the scenes!
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Ms. Carsyn began dancing at the age of seven at Rhythms Dance Company. At the age of eight she began dancing competitively which resulted in over ten years of competitive dancing. She trained in jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and musical theater. Through dancing at Rhythms, she was able to participate in many events and performances. She has danced at numerous festivals in Spartanburg, she has performed halftime with the Harlem Globetrotters, and she has performed in local parades. In 2021, Carsyn graduated from James F. Byrnes High School. Since graduating, she has been assisting and teaching at Rhythms. Carsyn was asked to join the staff full-time beginning in the 2023-2024 season. While teaching dance, she is currently pursuing a degree in Early Care and Education with hopes of becoming a preschool teacher. Carsyn fell in love with dance at an early age and continues to become more passionate about dance as she teaches. She loves being able to grow strong relationships with her students and the faculty through the gift of dance. She is excited to see where the path of dance takes her and her students.
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Mr. Mark is a dancer whose specialty is tap and the tap style known as "hoofing". Throughout his career, Mark has worn many hats - from being a performer at Disney World, to an entertainer at Universal Studios, where he was named "Best Outside Entertainer at Universal Studios Florida", to a choreographer who has produced award winning competition dance pieces. One of the highlights of
Mark's career has been being sought out by and performing for the legendary tapper, Gregory Hines.
Some of Marks many accomplishments in choreography include choreographing numerous NBA/NFL Halftime Shows, Universal Studios Blues Brothers Show, the NSYNC Charity Basketball Challenge, the Harlem Globetrotters World Wide Tour, and the Sesame Street Live National Tour. For the past 12 years, Mark has also been involved in choreographing various parades and holiday events at Universal Studios Florida, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mardi Gras, and Universal Summer Nights.
In addition to teaching at Rhythms Dance, Mark also teaches various workshops and master classes throughout the United States. He is also currently performing all across the country with his tap/percussion group Street Beatz, which has performed on America's Got Talent. Perhaps Mark's biggest accomplishment is being a father to his beautiful daughter Jordan, who also happens to be a dancer, just like her dad.
Owner/Director
Candace Elmore
Ms. Candace is excited to be the new owner of Rhythms and is grateful that Ms. Jennifer trusted her to continue her vision and their mutual love of dance into the future.
Ms. Candace has served as a ballet mistress and specialist and passionate dance educator at Rhythms Dance. She began dancing at the age of 5 and received her early dance training from Barbara Selvy's Dance Studio and the Greenville Ballet.
She later studied dance and was graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.
Candace also studied under the world renowned ballet mistress Janice Barringer; her pointe studies included course work through Barringer's curriculum The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training, Technique. Candace is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Candace has performed with the Greenville Ballet Company, the Aiken Civic Ballet, and the University of South Carolina Dance Company. She continues to learn and grow in dance by taking master's classes with Dance Makers and Dance Masters of America.
How We Started
Rhythms Dance opened its doors in 2005 with Jennifer Eleazer’s passion to bring the joy of dance to children in Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina. That joy was shared with Ballet Teacher Ms. Candace Elmore, who took over the studio in 2023 and hopes to continue fostering an environment of light and love in the studio and community.
From the beginning, Rhythms has created a Faith-filled atmosphere that nourishes body, soul, and spirit. The studio is located in Duncan just a mile south of Interstate I-85.
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Ready to join our vibrant dance community? We can't wait to welcome you with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, there's a place for you at Rhythms Dance. Let’s dance together and create beautiful memories!
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Contact us.
864-485-2200
1582 E. Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
candance.rhythms@gmail.com