Deanna Duke, Director & Alabama Entertainers Instructor:
In 2000, Deanna developed & published a vocal technique course used for training singers. She is a graduate of the Weist-Barron School of TV in New York & of the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Hollywood. She attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts where she majored in Music & Drama while performing with Summerfest. She studied dance locally for 15 years as well as the Alabama Ballet. She holds degrees in Psychology & Fine Arts. Deanna began in the arts at age 3 & has appeared in several films. Her mother was a theatre director & casting agent. She is a member of many national arts associations and was named one of 2001's "Who's Who In Professional & Business Women" and 2001 & 2004 "Personality of The Year" for Music, all national rankings. To further increase her teaching ability, Deanna recently became licensed in (SLS) Speech Level Singing & Speech Therapy for Singers. Her students have won numerous national awards & scholarships, received recording contracts, & landed professional gigs. She has been married to Ken for over 25 years and they have two children & one grandchild. Deanna also teaches voice in Nashville & is an Entertainment PR Liaison for Nashville Sound, allowing her to hobnob with some of the entertainment industries biggest names.
Alyssa Duke, Dance Team Choreographer & Guest Instructor:
Alyssa is a student at the University of Florida. Alyssa choreographs & teaches for many studios in Alabama, Georgia & Florida as well as for high school dance lines. She is the current National Miss Dance USA, Team Captain of the American Dance Team which recently took the World Cup of Dance in Spain, she is a State Dance Champion, Miss Access Broadway, Miss Stars Of Tomorrow & has won numerous scholarships. Alyssa was named one of 2000's "Who's Who in Professional & Business Women" (the youngest recipient ever). She has studied at Broadway Dance Center & STEPS in NYC and has worked with many professional choreographers. She made her Broadway debut in 2004 at age 15, performing with Ricky Martin, Nathan Lane & Mathew Broderick.
Heather Cameron, Dance Instructor:
Heather has danced for 20 years. For 10 years she has called our studios home. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Wade Robson, Doug Caldwell, Mandy Moore, Nick Drago, Marty Dew, & others. Heather & choreographer Alyssa Duke, were duet partners for years in competitions where they were Platinum scoring state & national champions. Heather is versed in ballet, tap, jazz & lyrical. She has danced in New York & Las Vegas. She & her husband have a 1 year old little girl, Hayleigh.
Tiffany Armstrong, Tap Instructor:
Tiffany has danced with Dale Serrano & Encore in Birminham for over 10 years. She is a member of the Professionalette Dance Team there. She has performed at Disney World Galaxy Theatre, Rave Theatre in Birmingham, performed on ABC 33/40 & WAFF 48 News, UAB & Samford Basketball games, & competed all across the country. She has worked with Mia Michaels, Dave Scott, Tyce Deiorio, Gil Duldulao, Chris Judd, Sonya Tayeh, Joey Dowling & tap master Nick Drago. She is versed in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Lyrical.
Lacey Duke, Voice Instructor:
Lacey has taught voice at our studios for over 10 years and is licensed to teach in 48 states. She is known for the "Lacey Style". She uses our very own copyrighted techniques & performance voice type classes. Lacey has had many students go on to a professional level in the music biz & many who currently hold recording contracts. Lacey is married and has a 3 year old child, Maddy.
Cassidy King, Voice Instructor:
Cassidy began vocal training at age 3 & by age 6 had won a new car with her talent. She has starred in TV & radio segments & in many stage productions including playing Alice in Alice In Wonderland, Pepper in Annie, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie & a step sister in Cinderella. She has trained in New York City with Broadway stars & casting agents. She is a triple threat performer & a Platinum National talent competition winner. She is a scholarship winner at Access Broadway as well a member of their national talent agency. Cassidy is currently the youngest licensed vocal teacher in Alabama.
Jackie Edmondson & Brooke Boozer, Baton Instructor:
Jackie is a former Miss Majorette Alabama
Brooke teaches the beginner twirlers
Chloe Wiggins, Hip Hop Instructor:
Chloe was a national hip hop dance champion at the tender age of 11. Having studied with our studios since she was 7, Chloe received numerous national awards & accolades. She is also an accomplished singer. Chloe brings a competitive edge to our hip hop classes with a unique style that includes dance technique.
Sarah Nichols, Beginning Clogging Instructor:
Sarah has been singing & dancing since the age of 5. She has competed nationally & has been a member of our national award winning dance team for 11 years. Her clogging choreography won the 2011 National That’s Entertainment Award. Sarah will be studying in NYC this summer at Broadway Dance Center on a full scholarship. Sarah is a triple threat performer & is licensed to teach beginning clogging through the NCA.
Danette Hassler, Advanced Clogging Instructor:
Danette studied dance for 17 years at Beverly’s Dance Unlimited in Birmingham. She is the mother of 3 & wife of Tim, who is a local pastor. While Danette trained in all areas of dance, she quickly found that she had a passion for clogging. For the next 10 years she competed & performed throughout the southeast with her fast feet clogging routines. She brings the same experience & passion to help our young dancers to pursue their dreams.
Hannah Quarles, Tumbling Instructor:
Hannah has tumbled all of her life. She is licensed to teach on numerous levels. Hannah danced with our competition team for years & tumbled on competition cheer squads and tumbling teams. SHe has coached cheerleader teams & tumbling groups.
Ms Deanna
Ms Alyssa
Ms Heather
Ms Tiffany Armstrong
Ms Lacey
Ms Sarah
Ms Chloe
Ms Haley
Ms Hannah
Ms Cassidy
Ms Jackie
Ms Danette
