Teacher Bios
Kristina Tuxhorn
(Artistic Director)

Kristina is a
graduate from Penn State University where she receive her BA in
Integrated Arts with a focus on Dance and Theater. While at Penn State,
Kristina was a member of the dance company and acted as a student teacher
for 3 years in dance and theater. She has studied both locally, and as
far as the renowned Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. Kristina is a former member
of the Philadelphia Ballet and has performed in and choreographed
countless ballets and musical theater productions. She has also worked
for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, The prestigious Governors
School in NJ, and the National High School Dance Festival based out of
Miami. In addition to teaching for BC Discoveries, Kristina is the
director and founder of St. Joe's Dance and Theatre Company (an after
school program for elementary age children).
Our family
BC Discoveries has a talented, dedicated &
nurturing staff that consists of an artistic director, a program &
marketing director,
dance instructors, choreographers and acting & vocal
specialists. Since BCDTA is both a "Dance and Theater Company"
our close knit staff, collaborates weekly to ensure
quality instruction and consistency throughout the program.