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American Rhythm
Folk Ensemble
Celebrating America's Spirit Through Music and Dance: Join the American Rhythm Folk Ensemble Today!
Why American Rhythm?
Watch the video below to find out why people from all over Utah Valley choose American Rhythm.
American Rhythm Folk Ensemble is a Folk Music and Dance Ensemble located Utah, USA. Our prestigious performing teams consist of talented dancers, vocalists and musicians who have a love for sharing and learning culture through song and dance.
American Rhythm tours locally performing at civic, church, and school productions.
We especially love representing the United States at international folk festivals throughout the world! American Rhythm is a member in good standing of CIOFF USA.
Our Experts
Meet The Staff
Our staff is full of exceptional dancers that have performed, choreographed and have had countless years of experience!
Founder
Twilla Mann
Twilla Mann has been dancing since age 5, trained in jazz, tap, ballet, American clogging, ballroom, and Scottish highland dance. She has won numerous awards in these styles and reached top competition levels, including the "Most Promising Dancer" award in Scottish highland dance. Twilla has performed internationally and has over 30 years of teaching and choreography experience. She founded American Rhythm in 2000 and currently owns and operates American Rhythm Folk Ensemble in Provo, UT.
Dance & Clogging Instructor
Teagan Simmons
Teagan is an accomplished dancer, singer, and choreographer, performing with BYU ensembles and touring internationally (countless of countries..) She served two performing missions in Nauvoo and has the cutest twins (born in 2022). Teagan is currently operating her own online clogging business and is the main choreographer and clogging/folk dance instructer at Americn Rhythm. For online clogging lessons, head to this link to check out Teagan's clogging courses here.
Dance & Clogging Instructor
Shayne Simmons
Shayne is an accomplished dancer, singer, and choreographer, performing with BYU ensembles and touring internationally in countless of countries. Shayne helps Teagan run her online clogging business and assists in the clogging/folk dance instruction at Americn Rhythm.
Band & Clogging Instructor
Natalie Pendleton
Natalie has been with American Rhythm since 2020 after serving a full time mission in Madrid, Spain. Her dance experience includes clogging, tap, folk dance, and Irish dance. She has played the fiddle since age 5 and has participated in various folk bands over the years. She is currently a junior high math teacher. Natalie directs the American Rhythm folk band as well as teaches some of our clogging and folk dance classes.
Folk Dance Instructor
Lindsey Epling
Lindsey has been dancing with American Rhythm for 12 years! Before dancing with American Rhythm she did Ballroom dance for 2 years. Lindsey currently helps teach both the folk dance and clogging classes at American Rhythm.
Clogging Instructor
Kayla Squire
Kayla started clogging with American Rhythm in 2008. Since then, dance has been a major part of her life. She has gone on multiple international tours to Germany, Czechia, and Mexico. She was the president of the clogging club at Snow College, took various clogging and folk dance classes at BYU and is currently teaching American Rhythms folk dance and clogging intermediate levels.
Celebrating Heritage Through Dance
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Travel Back in Time:
From the lively clogs of Utah's pioneers to the swinging rhythms of the Big Band era, we bring history to life with energetic performances.
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A Global Family:
We celebrate the diverse heritages that make America strong, fostering cultural appreciation and understanding.
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More Than Performance:
We are storytellers, sharing the joys and struggles of our ancestors through movement and music.
Get Involved With American Rhythm!
Want To Be Involved? See How Below!
Option #1
Join Our Email List!
Join our email list so that you can be updated on upcoming shows, tour dates, and general news about American Rhythm!
Option #2
Follow Us On Social Media
We'd love to have you follow along with us on our social media channels! You can see where we go for tour, the experiences we have, and feel part of our community!
Option #3
Host A Show!
Want to host a show in your community, ward, at an event, etc? Use the button below to contact Twilla to arrange a show!
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Team
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Musicians
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Countries
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Dancers
Favorite Memories
Our Gallery
American Rhythm tours locally within the United States teaching workshops and performing at civic, church and school productions. American Rhythm especially enjoys representing the United States with our full hour traditional show to live music at international folk festivals throughout the world and making lifelong international friendships. Here are some of our favorite memories.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that is not listed here, then feel free to email: americanrhythmutah@gmail.com
How Do I Register/ Enroll?
Use the button "Join Us Today" to fill out the application and apply for the team!
How Much Do Classes Cost?
See all classes pricing and dates here.
Do I Have To Be Good at Clogging & Folk Dance?
Just willing to learn and practice lots!
How Do I Join The Tour Team?
Use the application form to apply. Once you're accepted you'll receive an email with all the info you'll need!
Where Are You Going In 2025?
It's still up in the air! But join our newsletter to stay up to date on where we will be going Summer of 2025!
What Is The Time Commitment Every Week?
Depending on the class you're in you will be in class about 1-3 hours. One hour each for folk dancing and clogging and then 1.5 hours for our band! Plus LOTS of practicing on your own :)
Testimonials
What People Are Saying...
"Your dances enchanted and bowled over the audiences; many people came to tell us this, more than for any other group. The song you sang in the church in Arvieu durably touched my soul, it was so beautiful. From your first performance, I knew that your group had to end every show to follow, and that you would have that right every evening..."
Awesome kids preformed an incredible show! Here in Idaho, the kids were as friendly as they were talented!
My teens have performed and traveled with this group for several years. Excellent training in dance and music, and especially performing with confidence! They've been pushed, loved and taught well. They have loved the people they've met on local and international tours. This has been a life changer for my kids. And the shows have been so uplifting and high energy fun!
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