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“Dance instructors need two very important qualities. They must be highly skilled and trained in dance technique. But equally as important, they must possess the ability to work well with children and adolescents. We have found these qualities in all of our teachers at Pointe of Grace,” stated Katie Anderson. |
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| Katie Anderson - Artistic Director |
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Artistic Director Katie Anderson has over thirty years experience in dance and received her formal dance training at Dancerschool of Madison, University of Georgia, and Athens School of Ballet. She has taught ballet, jazz, and tap to all ages in the Madison and Athens area for twenty years and has choreographed for a variety of community and school performances throughout the years. She is currently teaching a liturgical dance class at the First United Methodist Church in Madison. For the past 17 years, Katie has served as an English teacher at Morgan County Middle and High Schools and is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. “Dancing has always been a passion for me, and teaching is at the very core of who I am. This studio gives me a chance to meld these two things so close to my heart, “declares Katie. As artistic director, Katie will guide the curriculum and direct the academy’s performances as well s teach several classes and choreograph competition numbers.
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| Carol Anderson - Business Director |
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Although relatively new to the world of dance, Business Director Carol Anderson has over 37 years of experience working with children. As a high school English teacher and then as a guidance counselor, Carol has dedicated her life to helping children build confidence and positive self esteem. “Dance is a wonderful opportunity for children of all ages to acquire poise and grace and to feel confident in their abilities.” Anderson states. Carol was recently honored by the Georgia School Counselors Association as the Georgia Middle School Counselor of the Year.
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| Instructors |
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| Claire Chambers |
Returning for her second year as Pointe of Grace dance instructor, UGA junior Claire Chambers has 11 years of dance training including 7 years of dance competition. Her accomplishments also include classes at the EDGE performing Arts Center in Los Angeles and the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Claire’s dance specialties are tap, jazz, and hip-hop.
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| Dani Clark |
Dani Clark, from Atlanta, is a DANCE MAJOR at the University of Georgia. She has been dancing since she was three years old. She studied dance at Cathedral Dance Conservatory while attending DeKalb School of the Arts. As a student in a magnet, arts high school, Dani studied ballet, modern, hip hop, pointe, and jazz. She graduated with a major in dance and a minor in design and production. Dani has experience teaching children of all ages as well as choreographing for her dance company. |
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| Kathy Cole |
Kathy is from Atlanta and has danced with such companies as The Woodward Academy Dance Ensemble, The Atlanta Dance Company, Harrison II Dance Company and The Kris Cangelosi Dance Project. She started college in Virginia at Virginia Intermont College and was a dance major there. She graduated form the University of Georgia in 2002 and studied dance and speech communication. After graduation she opened a dance studio in Athens, The Dancer's Studio, and taught all ages and levels of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap. After selling The Dancer's Studio in 2009, she founded Terpsicore, a performing company for college students focusing on modern and jazz technique and performance. Kathy's specialties are jazz, modern, and children's classes. |
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| Christie Doss |
| Christie, a junior at UGA, has 17 years of training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern and contemporary dance. Her accomplishments also include ten years of dancing competitively along with several first overall awards on the National level. |
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| Victoria Faust |
Victoria began her dance training in Madison at the age of 10 and quickly developed a passion for the disciplinary art of ballet. At 13 she began training more intensely and honed her skills not only in ballet, but in pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, modern, and musical theater. Victoria has performed with lead roles in full-length performances such as The Nutcracker, My Christmas Angel, and Spirits of Spring, and has competed at the regional and national level in major dance competitions and conventions such as Showbiz, Nexstar, and Jump receiving 1st place awards and special recognition for technique and performance quality. She completed 2 years training full-time at The Ailey School’s certificate program in New York. She has taught modern and ballet intermittently since 2006, and is thrilled to be joining the staff of Pointe of Grace as of January 2010. |
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| Lucy Richardson |
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Pointe of Grace is excited to have Lucy Richardson return for her fourth year as a dance instructor. She is currently a junior at the University of Georgia. Lucy has been dancing for fourteen years and has valuable experience working with children at church and in the community. Lucy also has experience with the Pointe of Grace Competition Troupe. |
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| Aerica Siegel |
| Aerica grew up dancing in Scottsdale, Arizona. She danced 10 yrs at C and C Dance Studio,
performed with Imation Dance Company, and was a member and captain of her
high school dance team. She has taught hip hop and ballet at the Boys and Girls Club
and is working toward a dance minor at the University of Georgia. In addition, Aerica is a
member of the performance based club, Pamoja Dance Company, on campus. |
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