Payton began dancing at Temecula Dance Company at the age of 3. She began her dancing career in recreational classes and a few years later she joined the Competitive Company Program and continued until she graduated high school.  During her freshman year of high school, Payton began assisting in dance classes, and soon realized teaching and working with children brought her joy. Payton loves sharing her passion for dance with TDC’s youngest dancers and watching them grow.  Her love for the children and families of TDC continues to grow and she looks forward to another season of inspiring young dancers to express themselves through dance.