TAYLA JAE - STUDIO DIRECTOR

Miss Tayla Jae has been performing since the age of 2 and has spent most of her dance life training on the Central Coast. With over seven years of teaching experience across multiple studios, she is passionate about creating a fun, inspiring, and refreshing experience for her students.

Miss Tayla was accepted into the prestigious Brent Street Academy, where she trained extensively and performed on platforms such as X Factor, Sunrise, The Today Show, and promotional events for Teen Beach Movie (Disney Channel) and Ice Age: Continental Drift. In 2019, she further honed her craft through Dream Dance Company’s Show Business, under the direction of Marko Panzic and Katie Sanchez.

In 2018, Miss Tayla founded Influence Performing Arts, bringing her vision to life by educating and inspiring young dancers on the Central Coast. Now in its fifth year, Influence PA has grown into a thriving community, fostering creativity, confidence, and excellence in dance.

Beyond the studio, Miss Tayla has choreographed and directed multiple music videos, including Sammi Constantine’s Dopamine, which featured four Influence PA dancers.

In 2025, Miss Tayla will continue working closely with the Performance Team and is available for private coaching.

KAITLIN WHITTAKER - STUDIO MANAGER

Miss Kaitlin has been an integral part of the Influence Performing Arts family for nearly 15 years, starting her dance journey at the studio as a young student. As she grew up with Influence, she became a committed member of the Performance Team, and one of her most cherished moments was traveling to Queensland with the team, where they secured a series of prestigious awards.

Miss Kaitlin graduated with the Class of 2022 at Influence and began teaching and supporting operations in early 2023. In her role as Studio Manager, she merges her passion for dance with her business studies, currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Business, with a double major in Human Resource Management and Marketing.

Miss Kaitlin is eager to contribute her unique perspective as a lifelong student turned leader at the studio. She is dedicated to creating a positive and inspiring environment for all Influence students and their families.