Angela Floyd Dance Company
The Angela Floyd Dance Company holds audition/placements each Spring in May for the next season’s competition groups in Knoxville. Whether you are new to the competition scene or a seasoned competitor, the Angela Floyd Dance Company has a place for you. If you are a transferring student from another school and have experience in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information at carolyn@angelafloydschools.com.
Current AFDC dancers and parents, please know that the End of the Year Banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025 – 6:30 pm at Rothchild’s.
Parent Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 2025, for the 2025-2026 season. 11:00AM at the AFS-North location or via Zoom. If you need the Zoom link, please contact carolyn@
Clinics for the 2025-2026 Season:
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 is the date for the clinic to learn the audition combinations and demonstrate technical skills.
Required Paperwork due at start of clinics: AFDC application packet, picture/essay, and 8×10 headshot
Clinic Dress Code: Black dancewear and appropriate shoes with hair in a ballet bun.
10:00am-11:00am Petite Age Division Clinic (ages 5-8 as of Jan. 1, 2026)
*Clinics will serve as the audition for dancers in the petite age division. Dancers will be placed based on their perform and work ethic at clinic. Petite dancers do not need to attend audition day.
10:15am -12:00pm Junior Age Division technique/choreography (ages 9-11 as of Jan. 1, 2026)
11:15am-1:00pm Teen Age Division technique/choreography (ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1, 2026)
12:15pm-1:00pm Senior Age Division technique/choreography (ages 15 & up as of Jan. 1, 2026)
1:00pm-1:30pm Kick Session for Junior, Teen, and Senior Division
1:30-2:00pm Tap Session for Junior, Teen, and Senior Division dancers interested in auditioning for a tap group
2:00pm-3:00pm Senior Age Division Continued, technique/choreography (ages 15 & up as of Jan. 1, 2026)
Please note that your dancer may be asked to stay for the next level of clinic. We will give you as much notice into the clinic as possible that we will want them to stay for the next class. If they are asked to stay, they will just need to rehearse the choreography from the second clinic.
Auditions for 2025-2026 Season:
Saturday, May 17th, 2025, AFS- North.
At the completion of clinic day, dancers will receive a callback time for audition day. Callback start times will be between 8:15am-10:30am on May 17th.
Audition Dress Code: Solid black leotard and skin-tone tights. Black dance shorts are acceptable over the black leotard. Bring all styles of dance shoes that you have. No bare feet or socks. No jewelry, gum, or baggy clothing. Hair should be in a ballet bun.
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History of the Angela Floyd Dance Company
Director, Angela Floyd, started Angels Kickline in 1992 to expose dancers and Knoxville to precision dance and the opportunity for more performances. Angels Kickline was quickly named “Knoxville’s answer to the New York City Rockettes” as they performed annually in the WIVK Christmas Parade, the Knoxville Dogwood Parade, Fantasy of Trees to benefit Children’s Hospital, and at the Historic Tennessee Theatre. In 1997, Angels Kickline retired the silver sequin long sleeve leotards with a pink flower appliqué for a classic white velour leotard with a cascade skirt and a green “Angels Kickline” sequin logo. Soon the “Angels Kickline” logo was removed and fur, feathers, other logos, hearts, bow ties, snowflakes, toy solider accessories, and numerous hats were added to create a new look for every occasion. Performance requests were growing and Angels Kickline added the Farragut 4th of July Parade, The Knoxville Mardi Gras Parade, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Buddy’s Race against Cancer, the Lion’s Walk for the Blind, Gatlinburg’s 4th of July Parade as the Texas Roadhouse Dancers, and the Louise Mandrell Christmas Show to their performance schedule. New performances include the Tree Lighting at “Turkey Creek”, University of Tennessee Basketball games and more!
In 1999, Ms. Floyd, founded Knoxville’s first competitive jazz company. The Knoxville Jazz Company gave dancers the opportunity to display their talents regionally, nationally, and internationally, the chance to take classes from master teachers and most importantly, the chance to grow individually and have fun while working with a team. Many dancers were a part of both Angels Kickline and The Knoxville Jazz Company and performance opportunities kept growing. The Knoxville Opera Gala, the Love Kitchen’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, many area Fall and Spring Festivals, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, guest performers during Walt Disney World’s Magic Music Days, The Addy Awards, the Kodak Film Convention, the University of Tennessee Men’s Basketball Halftime Show, featured dancers during the Gaylord Music City Bowl Halftime Show, and most recently the Harlem Globetrotters came calling. The Knoxville Jazz Company has grown into the areas leading Competition Company with numerous Platinum Awards, Overall Awards, Choreography Awards, and Special Recognition in solo, duet/trio, and group routines. Many Company dancers have received scholarships to national conventions and Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Current and former dancers have been selected by audition for Tennessee Governors School for the Arts, New York City Rockette Summer Intensive in NYC, and the Broadway Dance Center Internship Program in NYC.
Today, Angels Kickline and The Knoxville Jazz Company have merged to form the Angela Floyd Dance Company. AFDC will continue the traditions, meaning, and legacy of Angels Kickline and The Knoxville Jazz Company.
Angela Floyd Dance Company 2024-2025
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I am beyond thrilled to announce that Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music was the WINNER of BEST DANCE COMPANY by the Knoxville News Sentinel for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. And favorite in 2024 for DANCE COMPANY AND MUSIC SCHOOL.
The hard work of our dedicated dance staff and company dancers has made this accomplishment possible.
Congrats to all! … and thank you for such a wonderful honor.
