Meet the Heart of Elite Dance Company of Texas: Tiffany Knowlton
Tiffany Knowlton wears many hats—Owner, CEO, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dance Educator, EDCT STARS Competition Team Coach, Costumes & Props Coordinator, Janitorial Crew—and more. With over four decades of experience as both a student and instructor of classical dance, Tiffany brings unmatched passion, dedication, and expertise to every aspect of Elite Dance Company of Texas.
Her dance journey began at the age of three. From those early days, Tiffany’s love for classical dance grew exponentially and rapidly.
In high school, Tiffany served as Dance Team Captain for two years and devoted every spare moment to training across a wide variety of classical dance genres. Her areas of focus included ballet, jazz, character, Broadway, lyrical, tap, poms, and hip hop—with a special emphasis on New Jack Swing and street-style waacking.
Tiffany’s performance credits span beloved stage productions such as Scrooge: The Musical, Jesus of Nazareth, Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago, The Nutcracker, Annie, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Alice in Wonderland, and Giselle. Her rich background in theater informs the comprehensive, story-driven curriculum she delivers in the studio each day.
As a teenager, Tiffany was accepted into a prestigious ballet apprenticeship with a Pacific Northwest company. During that time, she taught youth classes, attended professional workshops and intensives, and trained with the corps de ballet—eventually earning a full-time position in the company. Tiffany's professional dance career has been defined by awards and recognition for her original choreography, artistry, musicality, improvisation skills, and on-stage command of the audience.
Meet the Friendly Face at the Front Desk: Andrew Knowlton
Co-owner and CFO Andrew Knowlton is not only Tiffany’s partner in life but also in business. He is the welcoming face that greets families at the front desk and the technical force behind the scenes.
Andrew brings 16 years of experience as an Engineer at a Fortune 100 communications company and is a U.S. Army veteran, where he served as a Communications Specialist. At Elite, he handles membership management, billing, IT support, and all things tech-related—ensuring smooth operations and a professional experience for every family.
Why Elite Dance Company of Texas?
At Elite, we are driven by a passion to help every student reach their fullest potential across all classical dance disciplines. Our mission is not just to teach technique, but to inspire a lifelong love for the art of dance.
With a wide range of classes, we offer something for every student—whether they’re dancing for the first time or preparing for national competitions. Each class is designed to be dynamic, educational, challenging, and fun.
At Elite Dance Company of Texas, we cultivate a culture of excellence, artistry, and respect. We’re proud to be recognized as the #1 Dance Studio for Children in DFW and the #1 Classical and Competitive Dance Studio in Irving/Las Colinas, TX.
Join us today—and discover why so many families choose Elite.
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