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She has studied jazz with Nilo Toledo and tap with Jo Rowan of St. Petersburg, FL; ballet and Pointe with Kim Tuttle of Dance Alive, Gainesville, FL, Jargen Scheidek of the American Ballet Theatre, Paul Miley of the Atlanta Ballet, David Howard of the New York City Ballet, Kathryn Dandois of the Sarasota Ballet, Dermounte Burke and Marjorie Mussman of the Princeton Ballet and also Russian style ballet with Janvia Vanova, Luba Gulyaeva, Larisa Sklyankaya, and Irene Kolpakova. Brandi attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and Princeton School of Ballet summer intensive programs. She has attended the Dance Makers Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She has also traveled to New York City to attend the Dance Teacher Magazine Summer Conference. She studied there with Finis Jhung, Bob Rizzo, Barbara Bashaw, Michael Kerr, and Debbie Allen. Brandi has appeared as a guest artist and member of the Valdosta State Dance Ensemble in the Valdosta State University’s productions of the Gene Kelly Revue, Dance Celebration, Oklahoma, Fads, Fashions, and Romance, and The Little Match Girl, all directed by Eric Brandt Nielsen. Brandi brought to us the production of The Little Match Girl for three years in conjunction with the Valdosta State University Theatre Department. Brandi also had the opportunity to perform Clara, Dew Drop, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker. Dance Teacher Magazine chose Brandi as a finalist for best choreography for Amazing Grace. Brandi is the wife of Brian Roberts and the mother of four beautiful children: Mac, Morgan, Emily and Jake. Brandi looks forward to returning to her studio and to her children. She has found that dance is an integral part of her life and sharing her talent and love of dance with her students brings her much joy. Brandi’s goal for the students is for them to grow not only as a dancer, but also as a person. https://valdostaschoolofballet.com/faculty daily 0.75 2024-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1624475472046-DDZ5ZHUQY02DCJRDWB3Z/IMG_2285.JPG Faculty - Brandi Roberts - Artistic Director/Founder/Teacher Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1624476224507-9ZD8O63V3EAILZACEWAV/IMG_2435.JPG Faculty - Alexis Luke - Office Manager/Teacher Alexis Luke began dancing with the Valdosta School of Ballet Dance Family in 1996 at the age of 18 months and continued as a dance student until the age of 22. All the while successfully juggling her love for all forms of Dance, as she competed in several Saddle Seat Horse Shows each year, and holding the position of Low Reeds Section Leader with the Georgia Bridgemen. Over the years she has danced each annual recital, as well as several roles in The Little Match Girl, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Her favorite having been Little Red Riding Hood in Cinderella! As a young wife to Shawn Luke and mother of two handsome boys, Southern (4) and Silas (2), she attends Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church here in Valdosta. For the past 2 years she has been assistant teaching with us while continuing her career in the medical field as a CNA at SGMC. She is excited to be transitioning into this new position within our Dance Family and looks forward to working with each of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1624476850469-2N5WHV5DKXGB6I3O8XMD/3.jpeg Faculty - Morgan Mackey - Teacher/Social Media Coordinator Morgan Mackey has attended Valdosta School of Ballet since the age of 2, following in her mother Brandi’s footsteps. She has played the roles of Tinkerbell, Elsa, Bluebird, and Blue Fairy as well as danced amongst the Ladies in Waiting and Arabian Nights. Morgan loves ballet, pointe and lyrical and teaches 3 and 4 year old classes as well as the 5 and 6 year old’s. Morgan has a passion for teaching and enjoys creating a unique bond with each of her students. Morgan is an Early Childhood Education major at Valdosta State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1624475925409-Z5IUFOFYJCENAAB1NHTZ/IMG_2430.JPG Faculty - Thaisia Jones - Teacher Thaisia Jones has been attending Valdosta School of Ballet since the age of four and is entering her 12th year with the studio. Thaisia is excited to announce she will be teaching advanced tap this year. Her love for tap and jazz is immense, because of various sounds and styles that come with it. Thaisia has trained under the direction of Fhilipe Texira from Dance Alive National Ballet and Jackie Wheeler of the Valdosta State University Theater program. In the past, Thaisia has played the rolls of Ladies in Waiting, Tiana, and Red Fairy in the Valdosta State University and Valdosta School of Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty ballet. She loves ballet and pointe, but tap and jazz days give her a chance to explore other dance techniques. She is very excited and optimistic for this upcoming 2021-2022 dance year, and is ready to see some new faces!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1624476460607-ZBCYG9ZVO2BT55DK3CP5/IMG_2436.JPG Faculty - Elle Scruggs - Teacher/Assistant Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/ce69af71-5fa4-4cf2-ac9e-6d4a848e6e83/image0+%281%29.jpeg Faculty - Lillabeth Mason- Teacher/Assistant Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/7032501a-2346-4019-bb6e-2fa4bf530dca/IMG_8186.jpeg Faculty - Claire Rothenhofer- Teacher/Assistant Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/c6e234cb-a2a4-493b-b97a-c1ae089c893b/image_50443777.JPG Faculty - Karla Bennett - Teacher/Assistant My name is Karla Bennett. I have always loved dancing! Growing up, I learned many different types of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, swing, & shag. I was also a dance line performer for the Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen. After I graduated high school, I really missed taking dance classes and performing, and even considered getting a business degree to have my own dance school. I decided to stick with my original plan of earning an early childhood teaching degree instead. Once I had my daughter, Taylor, I was thrilled to see that she also loved dance. She was able to take classes at Valdosta School of Ballet the last sixteen years. It made me so happy to be a part of this studio as a parent over the years. I also began taking adult barre & tap classes just for fun! It has made me so happy to be dancing again! Although teaching school full time keeps me busy, I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to teach a few dance classes at the studio! Now I’m able to fill both of my lifelong dreams of teaching in the classroom and the dance studio! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/61388692-67a8-4bcf-a8d6-6804cca27ef8/thumbnail+%281%29.jpg Faculty - Riley Futch - Teacher/Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/5bedfc19-3d64-4c38-b07c-0ada16906666/IMG_1156.jpeg Faculty - Gaye George - Social Dance Choreographer Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://valdostaschoolofballet.com/classes daily 0.75 2023-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/e717a44a-1c75-481f-9c21-bc164399ca68/IMG_4045.jpg Class Descriptions - Ballet For ages 4 to Advanced. This art requires the upmost dedication and poise. These classes are dedicated to helping improve classical technique and a muscular physique while maintaining grace and elegance. Emphasis on core strength, flexibility, body alignment, and posture will be placed on our students. At the age of 10, our students are examined and considered to begin advancing their technique by progressing their ballet skills in pointe shoes. We showcase our students by demonstrating the art in a loving environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1623854279457-VHAA3OIUX5X0SMLYGPNO/IMG_0075.JPG Class Descriptions - Creative Movement It all begins with a loving foundation. Our Creative Movement class is offered to children ages 18 months to 3 years old. This class focuses on developing a creative mind while incorporating classic ballet techniques. Classes are 45 minutes long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1623855169169-FXWXESSQDLTZM4T93GVG/IMG_0930.JPG Class Descriptions - Lyrical For ages 9 to Advanced. Incorporating both classical ballet and jazz techniques, lyrical provides dancers with a unique experience. Commonly, dancers will perform to music with contemporary lyrics while diving into an emotional release. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1623855440641-ERK5WV3MSAJ3ANLUD5F3/IMG_0934.JPG Class Descriptions - Tap For ages 4 to Advanced. Our tap classes offer a rhythmic experience for both the students and teachers. Students will learn how to successfully create and control sounds rooting from the movement of their feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca065e2e335e773af28c0f/1623856113292-WY0BK4BGQUEVKHHA5W4Y/IMG_0939.JPG Class Descriptions - Jazz For ages 5 to Advanced. This style of dance offers a more upbeat atmosphere for students to learn in. 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