Biography
Carly Olson, is a current resident of Dallas, Texas. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from SUNY at Purchase College where she received her BFA in dance, BA in Arts Management and a Minor in Psychology (Primarily Child Based). Carly joined the DASH Ensemble in 2023 where they performed in the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas. She has also danced with Justin Giles' company SoulEscape and has performed at venues such as Perry Mansfield, DanceMakers Nationals and the Coppell Arts Center. Carly has spent the 2023-2024 season touring with Amplified productions companies, Adrenaline Dance Convention and Revive Dance Convention. She has been teaching children ages 2-18 in styles such as ballet, contemporary, modern, hip hop, jazz and lyrical since the age of 15. Carly strives to find a space where her training in contemporary dance and commercial dance can mesh together. She has worked with choreographers such as Sean Bankhead, where she starred on the reality TV show “Dance Kids ATL '' on Lifetime, and Kiki Ely and breakdancer Beejay Harris on UPtv’s reality dance series “Dancin’ the Dream”. Other credits include Jade Novah, Jordan Sparks, Nate Butler, Chris Tomlin, CBS the Couch, Huffington Post live, Chick-fil-A, and the BMI Gospel Music Awards.
Carly also has certifications in Yoga and Beginner through Advanced Pilates Mat through the Art and Science of Contrology. She also received her Personal Training certification through the American Council on Exercise.