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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bo Busby
Bo Busby began his dance training at Wilson Dance Academy in Newberry, SC with his mother Linda, at the age of three. He continued his training with Ann Brodie at …
Mary Pat Henry
Mary Pat Henry was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and studied dance at the Atlanta Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet and Graham School of Dance. She has performed with …
Marka Danielle
Marka Danielle has been performing Classical and Modern Ballet, along with Dance for Musical Theatre since she was nine years old. Marka was raised and trained in Baltimore, MD at …
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 …
Mara Mandradjieff
Mara Mandradjieff began her ballet training in Pittsburgh, PA, where she performed principal roles in George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes, Serenade, Valse Fantaisie, and Garland Waltz. Her summers were spent …