About me

Hi everyone!

My name is Jamie Hays.  I have been captivated by the arts since I was a little girl.  I started dancing and learning gymnastics at age 3 at the fabulous Winslow Stars Dance Studio.  It was (and still is!) owned by my mother, who is an amazing lady.  I had the opportunity  to travel all over the country to compete and perform.  I won both regional and national titles in Jazz and Contemporary solo competitions.  After graduating high school, I went on to pursue dance in college, at Arizona State University.  I moved back to Northern Arizona and continued to teach and choreograph (my true passion!)  I discovered that I loved teaching more than competing.  I have been teaching Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and Gymnastics for 13 years now.  Due to my husband's job, I have traveled and loved continuing my dance education.  I had the opportunity to train with the Pittsburgh Ballet Company in the adult division during my 4 years spent in Pennsylvania.  My favorite thing to teach is modern and lyrical.  The more creative and unique I am allowed to get with choreography the better!  I also LOVE turns.  If I could go to class and do pirouettes and foutes the entire class, that would be just fine with me! 
  As far as piano goes, I started taking lessons when I was 5.  Thanks to persistent parents and dedicated teachers that 'made' me practice and wouldn't let me quit, I developed a love of music.  I have an extensive background in music theory, as well as the traditional method of teaching.  I love to teach baroque, modern, classical and romantic periods of music, but my heart lies in the realm of contemporary pieces.  I especially love John Schmidt.  I could listen to his music all day and I relish sitting down at the piano to hash out all the arpeggios and chords to really dig in and learn his compositions!
I am so happy to be in Colorado Springs and share my love of dance and piano with all of you!