Mari Milnar and faculty meet the high standard of excellence you should look for in a dance studio:

• PROFESSIONALISM
• QUALITY
• EXPERIENCE

We pledge to continue to bring the finest in dance education throughout the New Orleans area by continuing to study with the top teachers and choreographers in the country. Ms. Milnar recently attended the Broadway Dance Centers Teacher convention in New York City and studied with the famed choreographers from the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance".                                                           

Mari Milnar-A professional dancer with The "New Orleans Angels" from 1980-1990. She performed with the New Orleans Saints and local artists: Charmaine Neville, Irma Thomas, Ronnie Kole, Pete Fountain and Chris Owens. She gained professional recognition for outstanding choreography by winning numerous high score overall awards at local dance competitions. Her students received special awards for best emotional execution, high energy and most creative movement. She is the principal teacher and artistic director of the academy. 

 

Shannon Seput-12 years teaching experience. In 2004 Ms. Shannon received an outstanding choreography award from Co. Dance competition for her award winning routine "Visions" which was showcased on "Our Generation" with wwl T.V. anchor Sally Ann Roberts.

Griffin Collins- He is a graduate from New Orleans Center For The Creative Arts (NOCCA) where he received the President Honor in musical theatre. With 15 years dance experience, he has studied with Blake Cohely,Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Broadway Dance Center, Steps in New York and Marina Beckerman Dance Co. He is currently  Xavier University's dance team choreographer.

Kristen Harding-Junior Ballet and Jazz teacher with over 10 years teaching experience. Ms. Kristen has won gold and platinum awards in both lyrical and jazz dance. She is a multi-talented teacher and choreographer and strives to implement the value of strong technique to her students.

Shari Tamborella- Ms. Shari has 5 years teaching experience and is a very gifted dancer as well as teacher. As a student she performed on the "Our Generation" show with host Sally Ann Roberts and danced in the 2004 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.