Teacher Bios

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.

Teacher Bios

Beth Crawford
Director Programs & Marketing/Script Writer: Beth Crawford created and operated
BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company from September 2002 to July 2009. Currently she handles program development and marketing for BCDTA. Crawford received her BS in Education and Marketing from Rider University in 1984. In 1993, she started Theme Time Music & Movement Program. This pre-school program ran successfully for seven years. In 1998, Crawford started B.C. Discoveries Model & Talent Management.
Crawford directed countless full length productions and musical revues. Additionally, her talents include script writing for which BCDTA students have had the privilege of performing in. Original works include: Cirque de Broadway, A Winterland Wish, Journey to Broadway, The Princess of Octavia and In the Neighborhood.

Emily Bulman
Acting/Voice Instructor
Emily Salamon is a vocal music teacher for the Pennsbury School District. In May 2003, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University with a MBA in Music Education. During her college years, Emily participated in many vocal and instrumental ensembles. Miss Salamon was awarded the John T. Coates Scholarship, The Dr. Charles S. Swope Scholarship, The Teacher Education Council Scholar Award, and most recently, The Pennsbury Arts Foundation Grant entitled “Celebrating Choral Music from Around the World.” Her degree certifies her to teach vocal, general and instrumental music in grades K-12. Her experiences expand to include the instructing of drama and musical theater to both mainstream and special needs students. Ms. Emily's nurturing and professional demeanor is a true asset to BC Discoveries.

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Katie Greene
Dance Instructor