Meet The Team
Katie Anderson
Director/Owner/Teacher/Company Choreographer
Katie has over forty 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, lyrical, and tap to all ages in the Madison and Athens area for over thirty years and has choreographed for a variety of community and school performances including many productions with Madison Community Theater, Morgan County Schools' drama productions, liturgical dance at the First United Methodist Church in Madison, and various fundraising for charities in and around Madison. Katie is also a retired English teacher from Morgan County Schools and is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Marie Hayes
Teacher/Lead Competition Choreographer
Marie returned to the Pointe of Grace staff in January 2020 but previously taught before leaving for college. Marie received her formal dance training at Pointe of Grace Dance Academy and Southern Spice Dance Academy. She participated in the Pointe of Grace Competition Company taking many first-place awards for solos and groups pieces. Marie starred in multiple Pointe of Grace productions including the Mad Hatter in Finding Wonderland, the Sugar Plum Fairy in Once Upon a Nutcracker, and the lead role of Piper in History 101. She attended Shenandoah University for a year and half studying ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary partnering, improv, and the history of dance. The summer of 2019 Marie studied dance and performed dances in several European countries. She now choreographs for the POG Company and teaches classes during the week as well. She recieved a BA degree in Dance Pedagogy from Brenau University.
Larkin Kelly
Modern Teacher/Company Choreographer
Larkin continues with Pointe of Grace staff this year teaching modern and ballet. Larkin began dancing at age three and went on to dance competitively in middle school and high school. She pursued a minor in dance at the University of Georgia and participated in the CORE Contemporary and Aerial Dance Company for two years UGA under Bala Sarasvati. Larkin is married to Brad Kelly and has three daughters, Martha, Deary, and Wilma. She currently works as a clinical dietitian at Navicent Health Baldwin in Milledgeville GA. Larkin has been around and a part of dance her entire life and is excited to help introduce our dancers to such a fun and rewarding discipline! Larkin is an essential part of the Competition Company.
Chelsea Harney
Tap Teacher/Company Choreographer
Chelsea continues with Pointe of Grace staff this year teaching tap and musical theater. Chelsea received her training at a studio in Winchester, Kentucky, Dance FX Athens, and the University of Georgia. She has a Batchelor’s Degree in Physical Education from UGA and participated in Tap Dawgs, a tap performance group at UGA. She also teaches and choreographs for Dance FX in Tap, Musical Theater, and Contemporary. We also welcome Chelsea to our POG Competition Company choreography team.
Brandi Harris
Teacher/POG Alum
Brandi is returning to Pointe of Grace as an instructor for Creative Movement, Primary Ballet & Jazz, and a few new classes Brandi is a POG alumni who graduated high school in 2018 and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in fashion merchandising with an emphasis on brand Management. She currently works as an administrative assitant for Hendrix Real Estate Group. As a dancer at Pointe of Grace, Brandi competed in our Competition Company and starred in several productions such as Joan of Arc in History 101 and the White Rabbit in Finding Wonderland and taught dance for several years in high school. Welcome back, Brandi!
Charlee Peterson
Teacher/POG alum
Charlee continues her third year as instructor at Pointe of Grace teaching Creative Movement, Primary Ballet and Tap, Jazz I, and Tap I. Charlee is a sophomore at the University of Georgia and is pursuing a degree in Marine Biology. As a Pointe of Grace alumni, Charlee has starred in several POG productions including the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol, Lady Tremaine in Happily Ever After, Mary Poppins in last year’s Movie Madness, and most recently Lucy in Race Around the World. Charlee was also a vallued member of our Competition Company. We are so glad she is staying close to home and can continue teaching at POG!
Morgan Bales
Teacher/POG Alum
Morgan Bales is a lifelong dancer with over 15 years of experience and a big love for movement, music, and helping others feel their best! She has trained in hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz, and also has a background in gymnastics. Plus she is a POG alumni! Morgan holds a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development and a Master's in Mental Health and Wellness, which helps her bring a holistic approach to movement - nurturing both body and mind to every class. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, she is passionate about inspiring others through all types of music and promoting health, fitness, and self-expression through dance!
Amelia Brown
Teacher
Amelia is starting her second year as an instructor at Pointe of Grace teaching Creative Movement and Primary Ballet & Jazz. Amelia has been at student at Pointe of Grace for more than ten years and has been an integral part of our Competition Company for most of that time.
Evan Whetzel
Teacher
Evan joins the Pointe of Grace staff this year teaching Primary Ballet & Jazz and Musical Theater.
Indie
Studio Mascot
Indie was adopted by Marie Hayes in 2021. She has been our studio pup ever since! If you see her in the studio, make sure to give her some pets!
*She is a registered Emotional Support Animal*