Dyl is a Raleigh based actor/singer/dancer/choreographer who strives to live his most authentic life. Theatre brought him a sense of belonging and community that he has yet to find anywhere else. After discovering his passion in high school— Dyl went to Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen to pursue his BFA in Acting with a minor in Dance. Prior to attending college, the most dancing he had done was a grapevine into a three step turn! After taking his very first dance class, and a major fitness journey, Dyl made it his goal to strengthen his dance abilities. By taking every dance class offered, some more than once for the pure experience, he was able to confidently call himself a dancer! 

When he graduated in 2020 his plans, as many of us know all too well, were halted. With his new found passion of being movement, he took time away from performance to focus on what it means to be a functional adult in society outside of college. During that time, he received his Group Fitness Instructor and CPR/AED Certification to further his knowledge of how to body moves through space. In 2023, Dyl was ready. The universe was aligning in just the right way that it was time for a comeback!

As a teaching artist, Dyl takes a massive responsibility in ensuring that students feel safe. Theatre is an incredibly beautiful and vulnerable space to play in sometimes. It is imperative the student know that they are perfect as they are and deserve to take up as much space as they want/need. As Dyl credits a majority of his dance training to his collegiate years, he understands how it feels to not be comfortable with certain aspects of performance. That is why he finds great joy in supporting fellow artists on their unique journey with creating art. 

Dyl finds it best to utilize each individual’s specific talents and strengths when crafting a piece for them to perform. This best allows the students to find comfort in what they are performing and truly shine!