Cayla Williams is a professional dancer, certified dance educator, choreographer, and studio owner based in the Maryland-DC area. She is an alumna of Towson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography along with a PK-12 Dance Education Certification. Ms. Williams is dedicated to using dance as a tool for education, storytelling, and empowerment, creating spaces where students of all ages can grow artistically and personally.
With over 18 years of dance training, Ms. Williams has a broad foundation in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Acro, African Dance, Liturgical Dance, and Hip-Hop. Her training includes mentorship under notable educators and choreographers at studios throughout the region, as well as advanced summer intensives at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Ms.Williams has an extensive background in performance and choreography and has received numerous honors throughout her career, including the True Artistry Award, Creative Genius Award, Showstopper All Star recognition, and 2021 Intrigue Senior True Performer. Her diverse training and performance experience inform both her dynamic, well-rounded teaching approach and her choreographic style.
Ms. Williams currently serves as the Director of Classical Dance at Bishop McNamara High School, her alma mater, where she is honored to continue the legacy of a program that played a significant role in shaping her artistic and educational journey. Outside of the classroom, she also works as a dance instructor, master class facilitator, and award-winning choreographer for multiple studios and schools throughout the region. Ms.Williams is additionally the Owner and Creative Director of CJW Studio of Dance, LLC, a studio specializing in individualized, one-on-one dance training. As a certified educator, she is passionate about fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments and remains committed to uplifting and connecting with others through the art of dance.