Her training includes a wide range of styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, and modern. She is so excited to continue her teaching here at Northwestern Studios and have the opportunity to grow with such an amazing studio! Katie teaches Contemporary/Jazz and Ballet along with being the current ACD Director.Īmber began her dance training in Tallahassee, FL at age four and competed throughout middle and high school. She is hopeful to continue her education in the coming years with a Masters and a PHD both in related dance fields. Katie had the opportunity to choreograph for the Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble before she graduated from Appalachian with Honors in the Spring of 2022. She started there as an assistant teacher and she now is serving her second year as the program Director. Katie was introduced to Northwestern Studios in 2019 through the Anyone Can Dance Program. She majored in Dance Studies and minored in Somatic Sustainability. She was brought to the Boone area in 2019 when she began attending school at Appalachian State University. ![]() This led to her choice to pursue dance at the higher education level. She began teaching dance six years ago, reigniting her passion for dance as she began to learn about the fields of choreography and improvisation. She took part in many musical productions in her early years, not only on the stage but also in the roles of Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer. She has expansive training in many different styles such as Irish, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre. Katie began her dance journey eighteen years ago in Winston Salem, NC. Katie Ballard: Head Instructor, ACD Director Stacey has taught at Northwestern Studios for over 20 years(!) and teaches Creative Movement, Ballet, and Tap. Calvary Baptist Church in Banner Elk, NC. Stacey is also the Music Director and a Children’s Minister at Mt. Stacey spent 18 years on the Performing Arts Faculty at Lees-McRae College and is currently still directing the LMC summer program Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA). Stacey has participated in musical theatre productions as a dancer, dance captain, and assistant choreographer at Gallery Theatre in Ahoskie, NC, Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, and Blue Ridge Community Theatre. She has taught Ballet, Tap, Clogging, and Social Dance at Mountcastle School of Dance, Lees-McRae College, Crossnore Academy, Avery and Watauga County schools, Grandfather Mountain Home for Children, and the North Carolina Clogging Association. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance with minors in Music and Education from Lees-McRae College. Stacey began her dance training in northeastern North Carolina. Professionally, Ashe is currently a Parks and Recreation Director and has over 20 years of event experience at all levels from entry level to executive, organizing festivals, air shows, comic conventions, county fairs, military events, and community events.Stacey Trivett: Head Instructor, Co-founder ME & U, Curriculum Developer ![]() ![]() ![]() Previously a student performer and percussion instructor in the Gulf Coast Color Guard and Percussion Circuit with 15 years of experience volunteering with WGI for regionals and championship events, she joined CWEA as an event staff member after moving to Rock Hill in 2017.Īshe has a percussion performance background with Pensacola Little Theatre, Pensacola State College, University of West Florida, Pensacola Civic Band, Pensacola Bay Band, local high schools, and is a current member of Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Since coming on board with the Event Staff several years ago, Ashe has repeatedly shown an incredible work ethic and love for our activity – we are thrilled to have her join the Administrative Team here at CWEA!”Īshe Platts is originally from Pensacola, Florida. Please help us welcome Ashe Platts to the CWEA Team as our new Event Manager! Ashe will be focusing on the logistical planning, organization and execution of circuit meetings, educational and competitive events.ĬWEA President Cody Crawford shared these words about Ashe: “It’s always exciting to watch the growth of those involved with CWEA.
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