Kathryn Kingery Benvegnu founded Dayton Academy of Dance, LLC in 2009. Since that first year, enrollment has more than tripled and Kate's Dance Productions, the competition branch of the academy, has grown tenfold and garnered regional and national titles every year since its inception. Benvegnu's background is cemented in classical Ballet. She has studied with Robert Joffrey, Gwen Verdon, Martin Fredmann and Ben Stevenson.

Rhonda Butzke has been an instructor at numerous Texas and C.L.O.G. National clogging workshops, has judged at many national- level competitions, including the NCHC National Championships, and CCA National Championships. She is very active in the Texas Clogging council as President, Historian, and committee chairs. Since 1999, she has been the director of Yellow Rose. She is extremely proud to be the clogging program instructor for Dayton Academy of Dance for the last 7 years.

Sydni Lee is a dynamic dancer and choreographer who discovered her passion for dance at the age of 13. By 15, she was already sharing her expertise as a dance instructor. Throughout her journey, Sydni has garnered acclaim for her choreography, creating both award-winning group routines and captivating solos. Currently, she serves as an independent contractor instructing at Dayton Academy of Dance and Profusion Performing Arts. Sydni's dedication to her craft led her to an apprenticeship with Mezclada Dance Company, where she played a significant role in their groundbreaking evening-length show, "All of the Above," in January 2023. Sydni's educational journey took her from Lee College to the University of Houston, where she is further honing her dance skills. Her commitment to dance and her impressive achievements make her a rising star in the dance world.