Company 

Since the age of 10, Tymir has been allowing many forms of dance to flow through his body. Passionate about the stage, he continues to train and work towards opportunities in all genres!

Jessie Butts is a passionate dancer who has been performing since the age of two when she couldn’t sit still during her sister’s dance class. Growing up in South Florida, Jessie attended the Middle School of the Arts for dance and founded her high school’s dance team. At 18, Jessie moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida, earning a degree in health science with minors in dance and physical training. She later joined DRIP Orlando, where she danced and managed the space for five years. Now balancing her role as an ultrasound technologist at the Women’s Center for Radiology, Jessie continues to dance with local companies and festivals. In 2023, she found a new creative home with 3rd Space Dance, where she continues to explore her passion for movement and collaboration.

Hayley has been dancing for her whole life. Growing up, she trained at CDPA in Winter Garden, FL. She is currently a student at the University of North Florida. Hayley is earning a BA in Child Psychology and will be graduating in the spring. She is looking forward to continue dancing with 3rd Space. 

Lillian has been dancing and performing all her life. She is originally from Ohio where she obtained her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from Wright State University. In 2016 she moved to Orlando, Florida and performed with several project based companies around the City. She has been with 3rd Space Dance from its conception in 2023 and though she moved back to Cincinnati, Ohio in 2024, it is still her home away from home.  Lilly dances seasonally with the company, traveling to Central Florida for festivals and performances. 

Natasha du Toit is a performing apprentice with 3rd Space. This is her third year as a part of this company. She have been dancing for 16 years under the guidance of Dr. Kathryn Austin at Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts and is currently a senior in high school, planning to attain her AA before graduation. She will be attending college in the fall with a dance BFA major. Her goal is to continue performing professionally post college, eventually finding work on broadway. 

Jessica grew up dancing in Louisiana. After high school she moved to NY to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy as a dance major. She has since moved to Florida to continue performing. She is excited for another season of dancing and growing with 3rd Space Dance. 

Patrick Ingram (dancer) graduated from Illinois State University with a BA in Dance.  He discovered his love for dance at Chicago Academy for the Arts High School, learning from teachers Randy Duncan, Guillermo Leyva, Natalie Rast, and Deborah Goodman.  His training also includes Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Milwaukee Ballet, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.  He has danced with Elements Contemporary Ballet, Inaside Dance Chicago, and Contemporary Ballet Dallas and as a guest artist for various dance studios in the Midwest.  During his time at Illinois State University, Patrick worked with guest artists Kaitlin Webster, Edward Rice, and Joshua Blake Carter as well as faculty; Sara Semonis, Darby Wilde, Greg Merriman, Kaley Pruitt, Madeline Reber, and Laina Carney.  He joined Kaley Pruitt Dance in 2019.  Patrick began working in arts administration with Tulsa Ballet, where he worked as a Group Sales Associate and General Manager for their Ballet Boutique. Additionally, he taught classes in ballet, jazz, modern, and choreography at Tulsa Ballet School and was integral in the genesis of their Performing Ensembles.  Currently, Patrick is on faculty for Orlando Ballet School, teaching jazz and contemporary and works as Manager of Group Sales and Ticketing for Orlando Ballet. 

Elizabeth Karpov is a BFA dance student at Palm Beach Atlantic University in her senior year of studies. She is a logistics assisstant for the department where she performs administrative tasks related to providing dance education in a college setting. Elizabeth trained at the Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts under Dr. Kathryn Austin during which she served in performance, leadership, and teaching roles and was a member of NHSDA and the daCi Youth Leadership Team. She continues to serve as secretary In her college chapter of NHSDA. She is a graduate of Dr. Phillips High School where she was a TV and Film Production student in the Visual and Performing Arts magnet. Elizabeth is a certified Associate of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing In Scottish Highland Dance and continues to compete at the Premier level.

Sarah is from Winter Garden, FL, and is a current undergraduate student at the University of Florida. She is pursuing a degree in Media Production with the goal of one day becoming a film director. However, as much as she loves film, dance will always be an important part of her life. She has had a passion for dance since she started taking classes at the age of two and is excited to continue her dance journey as a member of 3rd Space.

Annie Lewis (She/Her) is excited to be dancing with 3rd Space! Annie has recently relocated to Orlando, FL from NYC. She has collaborated with notable companies including Little Radicals Theatric’s, inc. Xavier’s Theater Company, Dancekerr Company, 32nd Pack, and Linda Diamond +Company. Most recently she was the lead in the Off Broadway production of Doula Monster Spring ‘24. She has performed at many theaters such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dixon Place, Green Space, Spoke the Hub, and TADA! Her dance journey also features collaborations with choreographers such as, Troy Ogilvie, Marie Zvosec, Orion Duckstein, Juan Rodriguez, Margaret Brackey, and Adelheid B. Strelick, among others. @annielew_

Rebecca Miller attended the University of Florida where she received her BFA in Dance and a minor in Mass Communications Studies in the spring of 2024. While at UF, she had the pleasure of being in works by Doug Varone, d. Sabela Grimes, Trent Williams Jr., as well as student-choreographed pieces. As well as performing, she has had the opportunity to choreograph duets and group works at UF, Florida School of the Arts, and on Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s summer intensive participants. She has studied genres including, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, etc. She looks forward to her first season with 3rd Space Dance and is excited to see what the future holds. 

Jessica has been dancing for 16 years. Having grown up in Florida she graduated from the Dr. Phillips high school dance magnet in 2021. In spring of 2023 she obtained her Associates in Arts with a Dance Performance pathway from Valencia College. Jessica has since performed in various seasonal opportunities and Daily Performance operations with Seaworld Entertainment and Universal Orlando including, Macy’s Holiday Parade, “oh The Places You’ll Go”, and Spooktacular. Jessica found her way to Third Space Dance to explore contemporary dance on a professional level in 2023 and continues to grow as an artist and performer with the company.

Tori is a professional freelance dancer and choreographer in Orlando, FL. Since graduating from the University of South Florida with a BFA in Dance, she has performed with a variety of local dance companies such as Ambit Dance Lab, Voci Dance, DRIP, Engram Dance Project and BAAD Dance Project. In addition to these collaborations, she has engaged in various freelance performances, and shares her passion for dance through education by teaching at various studios and outreach programs. Recently, she has begun studying aerial arts and has enjoyed exploring the ways to utilize her dance and movement training within a variety of apparatuses in the air. Tori continues to explore and expand her artistry within the dance and performance community, she looks forward to working with 3rd Space!

Bella Stahr is 17 years old and has been dancing at Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts since she was 3. She is a member of the National Honors Society for Dance Arts, and an apprentice member of 3rd Space Dance. She has experience in a variety of dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, Scottish Highland, hip hop and contemporary. She is also a gifted artist with the goals of one day becoming an digital animator. She is excited to be dance with this company!  

Emily has been dancing and performing her entire life, and just recently graduated with a BA in musical theatre from Dean College. Emily has officially been in Orlando Florida for a year, and has loved dancing with 3rd Space. Emily is looking forward to the upcoming season with the company, and the rest of what Orlando has to offer for performance opportunities!

Meg grew up a competitive dancer in Maine. Besides from dance, Meg is passionate about health & fitness. She is a personal trainer and pilates instructor. She is very excited to share and express her passion for team with 3rd Space.

Allison is 17 years old and has been dancing at the Centre for Dance and the Performing Arts for 12 years. She is a member of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts, daCi Youth Leadership, and an apprentice performing member of 3rd Space Dance. She dances in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and Scottish Highland. She is the current runner-up in her region for Scottish Highland dance and has represented her region in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 national championships. Allison is grateful and excited to be dancing with 3rd Space.