Intructors
Mrs. Kayla Monroe
(Dance Director)
Introducing Kayla Monroe, a proud native of Philadelphia who has garnered numerous awards, trophies, and state titles throughout her career. Kayla embarked on her dance journey at the age of three at Brenda Lee’s Dance Studio in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Her training encompassed various styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Horton, and Baton Twirling. From 2008 to 2012, she furthered her education as a dance major at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), where she showcased her talent in numerous performances and parades, including the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C. During her tenure at CAPA, she was honored to be part of the CAPA dance company and also danced for the NBA’s 76ers Junior Dance Team. Kayla excelled in various dance competitions, achieving first place in multiple categories. After graduating from CAPA in 2012, she pursued higher education at the esteemed Howard University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management. Despite her academic commitments, Kayla maintained her passion for dance by training with the Howard University Bisonette Dance Ensemble, which performed at every home basketball game, campus events, and homecoming parades. Additionally, during her time at Howard, she was crowned Miss Black Pennsylvania USA 2015 and participated in the Miss Black USA national competition. Following her graduation, Kayla returned to Philadelphia, where, fueled by her dedication and aspirations, she established Kreative Legends, a dance studio dedicated to nurturing future leaders and artists. Her commitment to the youth is profound, as she aims to cultivate and train the next generation of respected figures in the arts.
Contact information: kaylashuler@kreativelegends.com
Ms. Malika - Dance Instructor
Meet Malika Ghilyard, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She started her training at L&L Dance Productions and Meredith Elementary School. Malika would go on to attend The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where she became dance captain under the direction of LaDeva Davis. During high school, Malika joined the feeder company of Eleone Dance Theatre, Eleone Connections under the direction of Charon am app. Upon high school, Malika took those leadership qualities with her to Howard University, where she was listed as Captain for the Bisonettes Dance Team.
Ms. Jaylah- Dance instructor
Jaylah Diamond Fitzgerald, born and raised in Philadelphia began her love for dance at the age of 3. Throughout her years, she studied ballet, jazz, modern,hip hop, tap and flamenco. Her passion for dance quickly turned to the camera as she started to book music videos with various local artist such as Lean Bean’s “Still in the Mix”, 3XL’s “Get Pretty” and many more. From then on she auditioned frequently and landed a spot as a Sixers Pre Pro dancer and later was accepted into the Creative & Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia (CAPA). This opened the door for new opportunities and soon, while doing her own makeup for shows, complements turned into appointments. Jaylah’s love for the arts will be forever in her heart through movement to making women feel beautiful.
Jaelyn Monroe- Pageant coach
Jaelyn Monroe is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with her
bachelors in political science and Masters of Business Administration. Jaelyn will be attending
the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Fall of 2025 to study corporate law. Jaelyn started
an organic and protective hair care company in 2020 called the Miss Monroe Collection and was
one of the 2021 Winners of the Inc. U Pitch Competition of $10,000, and was the first black
woman to be on the pitch competition and the first black woman to win. Jaelyn plans to relaunch
the company in 2025 with several distribution channels. Jaelyn also owns a non-profit
organization– The Miss Monro Foundation. She was Victoria's Secrets Pink with Purpose Project
Grant Winner of $25,000 to help support her non-profits mission. Jaelyn also participates in
pageantry, serving as Miss Black Pennsylvania in 2022, Miss MidState 2023 in Miss America's
pageant system and currently Miss Black Mid-Atlantic USA 2024 where she will compete in the
national Miss Black USA competition in August. Jaelyn long term hopes to open her law firm
dedicated to reducing mass incarceration and working with minority-owned businesses to help
bridge the racial wealth gap, and then run for office.
Ms. Lil
(Dance Instructor)
Meet Lillian Saunders-Harris. She received her start when she was enrolled in the St.Benedicts Daycare center(the start of Pointe Flex Dance Studio). Along with affordable childcare, the program provided dance instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, African, lyrical, and Hip-Hop styles of dance. Due to financial circumstances her family could no longer afford tuition. However, that never stopped her drive, or love for the art! She continued her training by any means! She would research different styles of dance stretches, and styles. Lillian stuck to honing her technique by having her friends (who were still able to take class) teach her EVERYTHING they learned. She received her second chance after being invited to company auditions at Pointe Flex Dance Studio. The same place she started, and she hasn’t stopped since. Private classes with dedicated instructors, summer intensives, and complete dedication to the craft have all been important pillars in her creative growth/success. Now she’s giving back by offering the same opportunities afforded to her. Specializing in ballet,lyrical,and jazz techniques and now she’s teaching her own classes. Lillian is hoping to change lives the same way dance saved hers. Lillian is also a graduate from JNA Institute of Culinary Arts, and a committed member of BSwan Dance Company.
Ms. Angel
(Dance Instructor)
Meet Angel Burton, She fell in love with dance between the ages of 6 and 7 watching the praise dancers at her church. Love at first sight you can definitely say. In her childhood she started praise dancing at Agape Baptist Church and Christ Baptist Church Inc. She joined a recreational Hip Hop group called Exclusive Image located in North Philadelphia. She attended Kensington CAPA where she trained in Ballet, Modern, Bachata, Hip Hop & so much more. Due to financial circumstances Angel could never really commit to a dance school but that didn’t stop her, she joined every free dance class/group she could find, studied and practiced every genre of dance she was ever introduced to which molded her into a very well rounded dancer. When the opportunity did come for Angel to start taking professional classes she started at Brenda Lee’s Dance Studio training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and African. She then attended Kreative Legends training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Majorette, Horton, and more. During her time attending Kreative Legends she was awarded Kreative Legend’s First Legend Of The Year Award in 2019. She recently graduated from Kreative Legends in May 2021 and since then she became a member of Outbreak Dance Company. Angel’s main goal for her students is to not only teach them new tricks, turns, and catchy combos to pull out during the dance battles at the birthday parties but to also help them find, keep, and progress their passions for dance. Every single one of Angel’s students leaves her class disciplined, determined, and dedicated to take on any new class or school they may decide to go to.
Make it stand out
Ms. Tori has trained for over 25 years in dance, starting her journey at Brenda Lee’s Dance Studio at the tender age of three. During her extensive training, she became proficient in a variety of dance forms, such as ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Horton, and hip-hop. Alongside her dance pursuits, she actively participated in the cheerleading program of the Oak Lane Wildcats Youth Association, where her commitment and leadership abilities earned her the position of head coach, a role she fulfilled through five years of volunteer service. In addition to her dance expertise, Ms. Tori is a licensed cosmetologist and pursued a degree in Business Administration at Hampton University, merging her passion for artistry with her entrepreneurial aspirations. She is also devoted to uplifting women and mothers in her community, having established Mommies and Mimosas, a support network for new mothers in Philadelphia. With her varied experiences and strong dedication to mentorship, Ms. Tori aims to inspire and empower the upcoming generation of dancers, fostering confidence, creativity, and discipline in each student she instructs.