Beginner Level
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Jazz
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Lyrical
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Tap
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Hip Hop
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Improv & Skills video
Beginner Level
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Jazz
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Lyrical
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Tap
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Hip Hop
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Improv & Skills video
512.383.5714
Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3-6
10203 Old Manchaca Road
Austin, TX 78748
Instructors & Choreographers
Choreographer, and Instructor / Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Character
Carly started performing at three years old. At five she joined the competitive world of dance. She danced in competitions all over Texas for 18 years, winning Top Soloist Awards and Choreography Awards for her solo routines and group dances. She danced all through high school with the WHS Texans and was honored to be trained by Kitty Nichols, owner of Wimberley Dance Studio. At sixteen, Carly started teaching and choreographing professionally. For six years Carly taught a competitive team called “The Fundanzers” which has been South Austin's elite dance troupe for 30 years! Her choreography placed Top 1st Overall in a variety of different competitions. Carly is classically trained in Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Jazz. In 2010 Carly opened her own dance company inside Lifetime Fitness South Austin. When she successfully ran and operated her own studio inside the nation’s biggest gym, this began her journey into opening her own dance company, "Dance by Carly." Dance by Carly offers a variety of dance classes for ages two to adults along with Austin's DBC Academy Dance Troupe! DBC Academy dancers compete on a Regional and National level all over Texas and perform in shows locally all over Austin such as Harlem Globetrotters, San Antonio Spurs and more! Within 7 months of opening the studio, her competitive troupe known as The DBC Academy won 1st place overall in the Starbound National Dance Competition. This award carried the company to placing in the National Championship. The “Pearl” group was the youngest group in the entire 2013 Championship. In her new company holding 30 competitive dancers, DBC Academy brought home over a dozen Choreography, Best Performer, Elite Gold, High Gold and Gold awards. Carly has over a 20 years of experience in teaching and choreographing for competitions, movies, music videos and much more! Carly is inspired by the children she teaches and strives to create and provide a healthy lifestyle in South Austin's youth.
"BEHIND EVERY GREAT DANCER IS A TEACHER THAT BELIEVED IN THEM FIRST."
Owner, Carly Bell "Ms. Carly"
Addison Fuller "Ms. Addison"
Studio Director / Choreographer / Instructor / Director of Imperium Hiphop
Addison started dancing when she was 8 at a little dance studio in her neighborhood, just East of Seattle, WA. She quickly realized dance was her passion and moved to a larger studio where she joined their competitive team. She committed a minimum of 20 hours a week in studio dancing and competing in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Jazz. On top of all that she took ballet and strength/conditioning classes to keep up with technique and form. She and her team won several competitions throughout her time there and without fail placed at the top.
She now is a dedicated dance educator and award-winning choreographer with years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact pieces across multiple styles. Known for her creative vision and passion for performance, she has choreographed numerous routines that have received regional and national recognition.
For the past three years, she has successfully directed and managed the afterschool program at Dance by Carly. She is also the co-founder of DBC’s Hiphop company “Imperium” where she continues to push boundaries and elevate street-style dance through performance and community engagement.
With a strong foundation in both teaching and choreography, she is committed to inspiring dancers of all levels and shaping the next generation of performers.
Matthew Vargas "Mr. Matthew"
Director of DBC Pre-Professional team / Choreographer / Instructor
Matthew Vargas born in Austin, Texas began his dance training at the age of 4 at Tapestry Dance Studio training in hip hop, tap, and ballet Folklorico. At the age of 7, Matthew received a full scholarship to train at Ballet Austin in the Academy where he is trained in ballet 6 days a week. He has performed as Fritz, a party boy, and the Chinese dancer in The Nutcracker, as well as performing as the Junior Card Soloist in Ballet Austins’ production of “ALICE (in Wonderland). Matthew Vargas graduated from McCallum High School where he served as Captain for the award-winning Blue Brigade drill team. He has won multiple awards while on the McCallum Blue Brigade such as multiple 1st places senior solo awards, highest scoring solo overall, best in class dancer, All American Dancer, All American Kick Dancer, Best in class duet, and solo winners circle at the ADTS Texas Dance Championships 2019. He was also in the McCallum Youth Dance Company in the Pre-Professional dance troupe where he has been trained in Flamenco, Modern, House Dance, and Movement Based Contemporary. Matthew also has won scholarships from a Celebrity dance competition as well as 8 National Talent and Starbound competitions where he also holds a national title from both competitions. . He is now apart of the prestigious Tremaine Performance Company where he travels, assists, and performs with Tremaine Dance Conventions. Matthew hopes to continue inspiring young dancers at DBC by helping them grow as dancers and artists through choreographing as well as teaching classes.
Megan Davidson "Ms. Megan"
Choreographer / Instructor
Megan Davidson (she/her) is a Senior BFA Dance Major with a minor in African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Megan has choreographed and taught in various areas of Austin and Dallas, TX. She began teaching at 16 years old at her home studio. Megan has taught multiple styles including: jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop and acro. She is passionate about creating a safe environment for her students to learn and grow their passion for dance, in that goal she has watched her students not only improve technically but seen their confidence grow over the course of their time together. Megan now teaches in Austin and the DFW area and plans to continue her journey as an educator.
Jennifer Brown "Ms. Jennifer"
Summer Camp Director / Toddler Instructor
Jennifer began dancing with her ‘student’ dolls at 2 years old and finally got the opportunity to take classes at 5 where she made the decision to soak in every and any type of dance available! She was a teacher for almost 20 years and has made it her life to help children find their joy and fulfill their potential.
Edward Funderburke "Mr.Edward"
After-School Director/Instructor
Edward Funderburke - is a native born in and raised in Austin Texas. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and recently he has received a Masters's degree in Secondary Education. Dance has been part of his entire life including high school training in jazz, hip hop, tap and musical theatre. In college, he was able to grow in his training in being a part of his College Dance Team. He has also performed in/ choreographed countless shows with West Texas Dancing Raiderettes, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, Lubbock Community Theatre, Ballet Lubbock, and Texas the Outdoor Musical. Edward is honored to be joining this amazing company and be able to continue his passion for dance.
Cadie Meador "Ms.Cadie"
Front Desk/Receptionist/Instructor
Cadie has always had a passion for dance, she has danced since she was two in Henderson Texas. She took dance from Centerstage dance co. and proceeded to teach and choreograph there. She was on her high school drill team and held an officer position her last two years.
Cadie is currently attending Texas State University majoring in BFA Dance Studies. Still choreographing for teams, wanting to dive more into every aspect. She plans to continue school and teaching dance to build and pursue a future.