Faculty
Our Faculty
We believe in the best training and opportunities possible for our students, but we never forget we are working with children and young adults. Our role in your child's life is very important to us. Our teachers are honored to share their love of dance and knowledge of the professional world with our students. Together, we teach them skills that will shape them into successful adults for life in dance and far beyond.
Lindy Mandradjieff
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Lindy received the majority of her training on full scholarship at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet. At …
Lily Watkins
Lily Watkins began her ballet training in Columbus, Ohio under Shir Lee Wu. In 2004 she was awarded 1st place in the Junior Classical Division for Youth American Grand Prix …
Jenifer Ringer
Jenifer Ringer is a native of Summerville South Carolina, where she started her ballet training with Terry Ellen Shields, and enjoys one of the most successful and celebrated dance careers …
James Fayette
James Fayette retired from New York City Ballet in 2005 at the rank of Principal dancer. Throughout James’ dancing career, he was privileged to work with the greatest dancers and …
Deanna McBrearty
Deanna McBrearty is actively advancing dance in Charleston. She lives on Daniel Island where she is raising her two children along with her husband Steve Parker. Since 2010 she has …
Jeanene Russell Perry
Jeanene’s early training began with Madame Waltraud Karkar of the Darmstadt Ballet, she was very fortunate to complete her training at Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia where she studied …
Susan Cram-Smith
Growing up in a Navy family, Susan Cram-Smith received her dance training at many schools around the country and overseas, including the Virginia Beach Ballet Academy, The National Ballet School, …
Ashley Flaner
Ashley Flaner trained at the Contra Costa Ballet School in Walnut Creek, CA under the direction of Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong, and she attended summer intensives with Pacific Northwest …
Monica Ball
Born and raised in Charleston, Monica Ball grew up training in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and hip hop at United We Dance Studio in Summerville. She spent her early years …