About Us

• Graduate of Duke University AB in Public Policy Studies and Dance Minor
• Graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
• Licensed Attorney State of North Carolina
• Specialized dance training in Rhythm Tap, has studied across the
• United States with such masters as Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Brenda Bufalino, Diane Walker, Henry LeTang and Van Porter.

• Convention Teacher for "Showstopper Dance Conventions" - tap teacher and guest lecturer on topic of "Legal Concerns for Dance Studio Owners"
• Recipient of "2009 Outstanding Teacher Award" presented by Showstopper National Dance Conventions.
• Recipient of "2006 Outstanding Achievement Award" presented by the Bessemer City Area Chamber of Commerce
• First Runner-Up Miss North Carolina 2000 (Miss America System); preliminary Talent and Swimsuit winner and Community Service Top Ten
• Second Runner-Up Miss North Carolina USA 2004; Swimsuit winner
• Guest teacher and choreographer for dance workshops and classes across the United States and in London, England. Students have won regional and national awards.
• Recipient of Julia Wray Memorial Dance Award, presented annually by Duke University's Dance Department
• Founder and Choreographer of Duke University's Tap Repertory Ensemble
• Overall Top Soloist at Showstoppers Dance Competition
• Gaston County's Junior Miss; Second Runner-Up to North Carolina's Junior Miss and winner of preliminary awards in Poise and Appearance, Creative and Performing Arts, Physical Fitness, Interview and Scholastics
• Junior Miss North Carolina (LMNC Pageant)
• Featured half-time dancer in the All-American Hula Bowl
• Dancer in the nationally televised American Dance Championships
• Over 28 years experience in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern and voice
• Over 18 years experience as a dance instructor and choreographer

• Board Member of Caroline Calouche & Co., a dance company based out of Gastonia, NC
• Certified Guardian ad Litem, a court appointed advocate for abused and neglected children in North Carolina
• Recognized by UNC School of Law for dedication to protecting the rights of abused and neglected children

• Graduate of James Madison University
• Accountant and Real Estate Broker

• Charlotte Hornets Dancer/Cheerleader - Honeybees; 1993-1995, 1997-1999
• Winthrop University Dance & Cheerleading Team Coach; 1996-1997
• Charlotte Rage Cheerleader - Out"Rage"ous Cheerleaders; 1993
• Experienced Aerobics Instructor
• Certified Zumba instructor
• Director/Choreographer for Prince William County Cannons - Diamond Girls Dance Team in Woodbridge, VA
• Director of Cheerleading Program for J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, VA
• Washington Redskins Cheerleader - Redskinettes; 1990-1991
• Choreographer and Member of James Madison University Dance Team - Dukettes
• Over 25 years experience in jazz, ballet, tap, cheerleading, and drill team
• Over 10 years experience as a dance instructor and choreographer

• Chairman of Board of Junior Achievement for Gaston County

Jessica Parr

Education:

• University of Phoenix, Graduate
• Pacifica High School, Graduate
• Jessica has an extensive dance education and competitive experience in jazz, tap, ballet, and lyrical.

• 2008 South Point High School Graduate
• Student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Will graduate in 2012 with a major in Sociology and minors in Childern's Literature and Childhood Studies and American Studies.
• Has trained under choreographers such as Jason Parsons, Tina D'Amato-Sidoni, Kyle Hill, Dee Caspary, Tina Caspary, Lauren Adams, Nick Lazzarini, Travis Wall, and Mia Michaels
• Has skilled knowledge and education in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, and Musical Theatre.

Honors, Awards, Experience:

• Top Soloist from the USA at Showstopper National Dance Competition

• First soloist in Showstopper Regional Competition history to tie herself, in first overall, with both of her solos.

• Crowned Miss Race City 2009

• 20 years dance experience (twelve of which were competitive dance years)

• Eight years teaching experience in various styles of dance for all ages of youth

Community Involvement:

• Creator of "You Are What You Are, Crooked Spine and All" blog in hopes to reach out and support those coping with Scoliosis.

• Actively involved in promoting Scoliosis Awareness in her community.