ABOUT
ME
Biography
Kaleb Turner is from Round Rock, TX, has been dancing for 18 years, and has loved performing since. He is currently a junior at Texas State University, pursuing a degree in Dance Education. Growing up, he trained at various studios, including The Dance Spot and Greater Austin Dance Academy, learning Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop. He was given the opportunity to assist with teaching young dancers to prepare them for winter showcases and recitals, as well as help during dance summer camps. Kaleb’s passion for dance continued as he discovered Musical Theatre, dancing in many shows from 3rd-12th grade, and served as the Dance Captain for the theatre department for 2 years. Additionally, he was a part of Cedar Ridge High School's drill team, Royalty, and served as colonel during his senior year.
At Texas State, he has performed in works by Rishon Harvy, Reisa Dinatale, Sarah Page, Jasmine Seegmiller, Julie Durham, Reagan Griffen, Haley Fletcher, Ashley Alvarado, and Madison Hunt, as well as being part of the Merge Dance Company at Texas State for 2 years, working with choreographers such as Alexus Galeana, Torens Johnson, Silvina Szperling, Rosely Conz, E.G. Gionfriddo, Heike Salzer, and Louis Kavouras.
At the moment, he works for M.A. Dance, teaching high school drill teams, and for Diva Dance, teaching adults. After college, he will receive his teaching certificate and plans to use his degree to teach dance in public school systems and studios, and to continue spreading his choreography across Texas.
Teaching Statement
When I teach, I strive to ensure that every student in the room develops a strong and confident understanding of the material. My goal is to leave no dancer behind. I take the time to explain movements in multiple ways, breaking them down thoughtfully until they truly resonate. Questions are not only welcomed but encouraged, as clarity is essential to growth.
In my class, you can expect to see:
- Students asked for nonverbal feedback, recognizing that not every dancer feels comfortable expressing confusion in front of their peers. I've found that asking students to show a range of “thumbs up to thumbs down” directly in front of their chest is effective, without causing embarrassment or discomfort.
- And when appropriate, variations of movements are provided for dancers to express their own free will and feel confident in their level. I believe in meeting dancers where they are and empowering them to make informed choices about their bodies and abilities.
As an educator, my focus has never been on perfecting a combination to match how it looks on my own body. Instead, I am passionate about helping dancers discover how movement feels natural, sustainable, and authentic in their own bodies, ultimately creating their own style. I encourage long-term training that deepens each dancer’s understanding of their unique movement patterns, celebrating growth and progress along the way. Strong dancers are confident dancers, and confident dancers are those who understand their bodies, their strengths, and their limits.