STAFF
Courtney Carey Davis
Co-Owner/Co-Artistic Director
Caleigh Carey
Co-Owner/Co-Artistic Director
Courtney Davis was a competitive dancer for 18 years, having studied under and choreographed by world renowned choreographers. Additionally, she trained at the University of Kentucky in dance and earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Belmont Abbey College. She also has obtained a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and is an elementary teacher in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
She was the head dance team coach at Belmont Abbey College for four years and choreographed high school dance teams. She also has choreographed competition routines for various schools and studios. Additionally, she serves as a judge for various regional competitions. She looks forward to sharing her passion, technique, and choreography with students for years to come.
Caleigh Carey is a dedicated educator and lifelong dancer with 24 years of experience in the competitive dance world. Her passion for dance has shaped her commitment to discipline, creativity, and personal growth both on and off the stage. Caleigh earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Belmont Abbey College before pursuing a Master's degree in School Counseling. She currently serves as a school counselor with Gaston County Schools, where she supports students' academic, social, and emotional development. Combining her extensive dance background with her professional expertise in counseling, Caleigh is passionate about mentoring young people and helping them build confidence, resilience, and success in all areas of their lives.
Dona Carey
Co-Owner/Financial Executive
Mr. Miguel
Miguel is an accomplished dance educator and movement specialist with extensive international training and performance experience. He studied Contemporary Dance at the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) before continuing his education at universities in Europe. He holds a Master’s Degree in Dance from UNIR, Spain, as well as a second Master’s Degree in Movement Sciences and Physical Therapy, completed through studies in Spain and Italy.
As a professional dancer, Miguel has trained and performed in a diverse range of styles, including Latin Jazz, Jazz, Contemporary, Spanish Dance, Latin Dance, Afro-Yoruba, and variety shows. His performance career has taken him throughout Europe, Turkey, and Latin America, giving him a broad understanding of international dance traditions and performance practices.
He has taught Modern, Contemporary, Latin Jazz, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Gymnastics to dancers of varying ages and skill levels throughout Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
Miguel is passionate about helping dancers develop strong technical foundations while encouraging artistry, confidence, musicality, and individual expression. His diverse background in dance, movement sciences, and physical therapy allows him to approach training with a unique understanding of body mechanics, movement quality, conditioning, and injury prevention. He is dedicated to creating an encouraging and challenging environment where dancers can grow both technically and artistically.
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Amanda Ball
Dance/PBT Instructor
Amanda began her dance career at a studio in Rochester, NY where she danced competitively for 15 years. During her dance training she had the opportunity to take workshops from famous choreographers and dance as a background dancer for the Moscow Ballet and, singer, Sara Groves. After graduating, Amanda went on to become a dance instructor for 7 years teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Lyrical as well as competition dances.
Amanda has a Masters in Business Administration from St. John Fisher University where she also danced with their dance team. Additionally, she has completed 1 year of Dance Masters of America Training through the University of Buffalo. Amanda is excited to be living in Charlotte now, and is looking forward to sharing her passion for dance with her students.
Ajanell Maultsby
Dance Instructor
Courtney Roy
Dance Instructor
Courtney is a dance educator and choreographer specializing in contemporary, jazz, ballet, and lyrical technique for all ages. She graduated from UNC Greensboro with a BFA in Dance & Choreography, where she grew as both an artist and teacher. Now, she aims to inspire the next generation of dancers in NC & beyond.
Hannah Whitaker
Acro Instructor
Hannah is a wife and mom of two wonderful boys. She is currently a substitute teacher and a competition cheer coach. Hannah has coached tumbling, cheer, and dance since she was 16 years old, giving her 20 years of experience in instruction. Hannah instructs levels 1-4 tumbling. Hannah has danced since she was 4 years old and has been in gymnastics since the age of 8. Hannah minored in dance with Belmont Abbey while she danced and choreographed in their Dance Showcase and Christmas show.
Ajanell Maultsby is a passionate dance professional with experience in instruction, performance, choreography, and coaching. With a background spanning ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, and acro, she is dedicated to helping dancers build confidence, discipline, technique, and performance skills. A Fayetteville State University graduate with a concentration in Theater and Performing Arts and a minor in Dance, Ajanell has performed, choreographed, and coached in a variety of professional and collegiate settings. Her experience includes working with dancers of diverse ages and skill levels, mentoring aspiring performers, and creating environments where students can grow both technically and personally.