Taylor Bazile (she/her) is a dance instructor and former student-athlete, born and raised in the Bay Area. Since the age of five, she’s expressed herself through movement with dancing at home, with friends and family, in talent shows, on the Monte Vista High School’s freshman dance team, and throughout her life in community while growing up as an athlete.

Her deep love for music, movement, and wellness led her to explore dance more seriously after transferring from community college to the University of Southern California. While in school, she expanded her vocabulary in contemporary, heels, hip-hop, jazz, and modern dance, and began teaching in 2021, encouraged by her heels teacher at home, Kionna. Since then, she’s worked in recreational, competitive, and community settings. Taylor completed her B.A. in Communication coursework in 2022 and officially graduated in May 2023. She fully immersed herself in dance studies alongside her communication courses, completing a variety of electives at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Under the guidance and mentorship of professors such as Anindo Marshall, Moncel Durden, Jesus “Jay” Fuentes, and Amy O’Neal, she discovered dance/movement as a grounding and holistic outlet that supported both her academic and personal growth.

Taylor’s background in arts administration and teaching reflects her commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming environments where people can explore their relationship to movement, wellness, and identity. She has also performed professionally, including paid solo work with ChingChi Yu, adding to her dynamic experience as both an educator and artist. Her teaching blends technical training with artistry, helping dancers develop confidence, creative expression, and body awareness. She sees movement not just as performance, but as a tool for healing, storytelling, and self-discovery, and she brings that intention into every class she leads.

You can follow her on Instagram @evolvingwithtay.