Who We Are
MAT in Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 4.0
BA in Dance, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (Complete)
Orton-Gillingham Associate (Complete)
Orton-Gillingham Certified (In-Progress)
200 hour Power Vinyasa Certified
Pre/Post Natal Yoga Certified
Hot 26 Certified
Amber started dancing at the age of two. Amber received her BA in Dance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in dance and commercials, represented by DDO Artist Agency and Baron Entertainment. She performed in “Carnival” choreographers showcase, as well as Panasonic Industrial under the direction of Brian Friedman. Amber toured with Showstopper Dance Convention and Competition for two years assisting some of New York and LA’s top choreographers. Amber was cast as Snow White in the Disney production “A Christmas Spectacular.” She worked as a staging choreographer for Clay Aiken’s “The Joyful Noise Tour.”
In 2010, Amber received her MAT in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has been teaching for the past 16 years and is currently employed at Belmont Academy. Amber has continued her education to become a Certified Orton Gillingham Practitioner. In addition to teaching dance and educating young minds, Amber is a certified yoga instructor, and has taught both privately and in studios for 8 years.
Amber relocated to Lake City Florida in 2018. She is thrilled to bring her dream of operating a dance studio to Lake City, and be a part of making dance dreams come true for others.
Born and raised in Lake City Florida, Ashley started working for CCS at 18 as a substitute teacher and tutor. She graduated Saint Leo University in 2013 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. Ashley is certified in reading, ESOL, and Pre K. She taught VPK for 6 years, as well as 2nd and 5th grade. Ashley was voted Teacher of the Year for Five Points Elementary 2015-2016. She began homeschooling in 2021.
Ashely began dancing in 6th grade as an RMS Dazzler through the 8th grade. She was both a JV and Varsity Tigerette throughout high school. Ashley held leadership positions on both teams througout multiple years. She is the mom of three beautiful children, and married to her high school sweetheart who helps operate the family business, RDH Trucking, Inc. She loves to cook, bake, and spend time at the beach.
We are thrilled to welcome this sassy momma to our instructional staff! Her love of dance combined with her passion for teaching young children will bring the perfect vibe to foster our youngest dancers. Mrs. Holloway will be conducting short thematic day sessions throughout the year, as well as instructing Mousercize and Sugarbeats.