Ms Danielle began dancing at age 3 with Dianna Smithson, then to Denise Johnson of Cedartown Academy of Performing Arts. She competed on her competition team. She had many dancing opportunities such as Six Flag over Georgia, Opryland, 1996 Olympic torch event in Rockmart, Festival of Trees in Atlanta, and many community festival performances. She was also invited to perform a solo routine on the Pam & Buffy T.V. show. Her sophomore year in high school she danced on the 1st RHS band danceline. She also received Student of the Year award at CAPA. She graduated with honors at RHS in 2000 & received a leadership scholarship to Jacksonville State University. When CAPA closed, she began teaching dance at The Ballet Garden dance studio under the direction of Dena Lumpkin. She continued teaching dance & attending JSU. In 2006 where she graduated with an Early Childhood Degree in Education. Since then, she became the owner & director of The Ballet Garden dance studio in 2003. She has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, Specialist Degree in Curriculum & Instruction & her tier one leadership certification. Dance has always been in her life & she is very passionate about sharing it with other children. She is married to Brent Coley & has two sons, Jaxon & Jace.
Ms Brittany began dancing at the age of 3 under the instruction of Denise Johnson at Cedartown Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA), where she was honored with the Student of the Year award. After CAPA closed, she continued her training at The Ballet Garden in Rockmart. A 2004 honors graduate of RHS, she ranked 3rd in her class.
At just 17, Brittany began teaching at The Ballet Garden and now serves as Director of The Ballet Garden Company Competition Team. In addition to her dedication to dance, she is a registered nurse at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, where she works as a nursery nurse and Lactation Consultant. Brittany is married to Bradley West and is the proud mother of four children: Britlea, Porter, Everest, and Everleigh.
Ms Jessie Watters began dancing at the age of 3 under the instruction of Dena Lumpkin at The Ballet Garden. In 2008, she was recognized as Student of the Year. A 2012 honors graduate of CMS, Jessie earned numerous first-place awards throughout her competitive dance career, including a 1st overall placement at Applause National Dance Competition. She went on to attend Kennesaw State University, where she minored in dance.
In 2015, she married and is now the proud mother of two daughters, Alba and Lyza. Jessie has continued to share her love and passion for dance by teaching classes and working with our competition team. Her choreography has earned Platinum awards at regional competitions and has consistently placed in overalls at national events.
Ms Joy Watters began her dance journey at the age of 2, training under Dena Lumpkin at The Ballet Garden. In 2012, she was honored with the Student of the Year award. A 2016 honors graduate of CMS, Joy went on to earn numerous first-place awards at dance competitions, including a 2nd overall placement at Revolutions National Dance Competition.
She holds a master’s degree in elementary education and is the proud wife and mother to her son, Carter. Joy has continued to share her passion for dance by teaching classes and working with our competition team. Her choreography has earned Platinum awards at regional competitions and has placed in overalls at the national level.
Ms Maggie began dancing at age 3 under Kristen Stewart at Studio Dance Inc. Maggie participated in many dance competitions and received many awards both for her solos and groups dances. This included a top 10 overall solo award for Revolution National Dance Competition. She recently obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Kennesaw State University and works for the State Court of Cobb County as a court clerk. Maggie shares her passion through teaching dance and even teaches for the competition team. Her choreography has earned high gold, platinum, and diamond awards at the regional and national level and placed in overall top 3 at Precision Arts regional competition.