Kelly Hamrick Bivins

Kelly H. Bivins is Owner, Master Choreographer, and  Artistic Director of Studio1Talent. While teaching is her primary passion, performing is a close 2nd. She has been dancing for over 30 years! Kelly attended Barbizon Modeling School in 1995, and started the first Dance Team that later went on to compete at IMTA in Los Angeles, Ca. Kelly became Agency Director, before dedicating her life to the Studio. She has had the opportunity to work and train with well known artist. 
Kelly is a certified Dance Educator through Dance Masters of America, and Certified Zumba Instructor. Kelly’s dance education began as a young child under the direction of Laura Smith. She knew from the start that one day she wanted to own a dance studio, and has Laura to sincerely thank for the opportunity.  Kelly joined Laura Smith Dance Studios at the age of 3, and when Laura retired Laura Smith Dance Studios is now Studio1Talent. She teaches Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe,  Acrobatics/Tumbling,  Zumba, Line Dancing, and Modeling, Acting, and Personal Development Classes. Dance is her passion, and when you watch her teach you know instantly that she is doing exactly what she loves to do.  She is the mother of 3 boys, and has made an effort to develop her studio for girls and boys, too.
  Kelly continues her dance education by attending numerous Seminars, Master Classes, and Dance Conventions thus allowing her to stay on top of todays Art of Dance. She is very passionate when it comes to Dance, and hopes to carry on her passion and education to those around her.

 Katy Morton Larson

 Katy Larson is also a former Dancer of Laura Smith Dance Studios. She is the Master Choreographer, and Assistant Director at Studio 1 Talent. Katy Graduated from Winthrop University with a Degree in Dance Education. She just celebrated her 20th year in dance. Katy has been with Studio1Talent for 5 years, and is dedicated to teaching. She has performed at many competitions, and received Dancer of the Year. She is magnificent to watch, and has an emphasises in classical ballet, pointe, and modern. However, she has been properly trained in Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop which has made her a universal teacher, and able to teach all ages.