Kim Yarborough

From the time Ms. Kim stepped into her first dance class at the age of seven, it has been her lifetime goal to make dance a career.  She was first inspired by Ms. Barbara James of the Barbara James School of Dance in Camden, SC and went on to dance at numerous studios throughout her home state of South Carolina.  As a teenager and in college, she danced as a principal dancer in the Florence Ballet Company in Florence, SC where she had opportunities to study with teachers from the famed Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Buffalo City Ballet, and Ballet West.  After teaching at several studios in the Raleigh, NC area, Ms. Kim had the opportunity to open her own studio in 1996.  Step Ahead Dance Studio was born from a dream and a great desire to dance and share the passion of dance with students of all ages.  Ms. Kim loves seeing the faces of her students light up with joy, and enthusiasm when they enter the classroom and eventually the stage! When not in the studio, Ms. Kim loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, and scrapbooking. Ms. Kim has 2 cats that require a lot of love and attention. Bubba, the Ancient One is 21 years old, and Simon, aka, Le Squeak, is now a toddler!

Bubba

RIP 04/01/10

Simon

Ashley Yarborough

Ms. Ashley spent 7 years dancing at Step Ahead before going off to college in 2002.  She spent 3 years at Brenau University in Dance Education training.  While in college, Ashley danced with the Brenau Dance Ensemble and Praise in Motion Dance Company.  She taught dance at NE Georgia School of Ballet, and 5-6-7-8 Dance.  She also worked as technical director and master electrician for many shows at Brenau and in the Atlanta area.  When not dancing and working, Ms. Ashley enjoys reading mystery novels, watching movies and TV, theatrical lighting, planes, and guitar.

Jessica Allen

Ms. Jessica is a student at Meredith College where she is majoring in Dance with a concentration in Private Studio Teaching. She has danced for many years at private studios in Virginia before moving to Raleigh. Since she came to Raleigh, she has continued her dance training in private studios as well as in the theater and dance department at Leesville High School. Ms. Jessica also has several years of experience teaching in the triangle. In addition to studio teaching, she instructs Praise & Worship classes at her church. When not dancing, Ms. Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and participating in church activities.