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Airynne Swanson-Cockrell

Instructor - Dallas and Frisco Studios

Dallas Studio , Frisco Studio

To the naked eye, Ms. Airynne Swanson-Cockrell may seem like a mild mannered dance teacher, but underneath her sweet exterior lies a Muay Thai Fighter and performance artist.

Ms. Airynne has studied dance and performance art all of her life beginning at the Academy of Dance Arts, The Creative Arts Theater School, and Rowlett Dance Academy.  After graduating with her Bachelor’s of Art degree from California State University where she specialized in ballet and modern technique as well as body work and choreography for performance, she helped to found and choreographed for The Royal Theater Company of Pasadena - a non-profit musical theater company for kids. 

            Ms. Airynne was privileged enough to study ballet under Barbara Arms, a former principal dancer for the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.  She also studied modern technique under Gladys Kares, a former major performing artist and assistant director for the Gloria Newman Dance Theatre, and Robin Johnson formerly of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company.  She also toured with the late tap legend Al Gilbert. 

            Ms. Airynne has performed with and choreographed for several dance companies including the North East Texas Dance Company, Phaze 4, Jigsaw Dance Company, and The Educational Dance Theater of California earning her several awards along the way.  She now spends her time teaching children’s health and fitness as well as choreographing and teaching dance across the country. 

            Ms. Airynne has recently joined Phenom, Powerhouse’s newly formed professional adult dance company, and continues to expand her artistry.