Stephanie Lovette
Owner/Artistic Director/Dance Instructor
Stephanie Lovette began her dance training at the age of three, studying ballet, tap, and jazz. As her passion for dance grew, she expanded her training to include lyrical, pointe, and hip hop, competing with several Charlotte-based studios at regional and state-level competitions.
After high school, Stephanie pursued a degree in dance at the University of Georgia before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education, graduating magna cum laude. During her time at UNC Charlotte, she completed extensive clinical work in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) system, teaching students ages 5 to 18 within the CMS dance curriculum.
Stephanie's excellence in teaching was recognized early in her career. She was named Outstanding First-Year Teacher (2008–2009) and honored as the CMS Dance Educator of the Year (2009–2010).
In addition to her teaching, Stephanie has enjoyed a professional dance career, performing as a member of the Charlotte Checkmates (2008–2009) and later with the Lady Cats, the official dance team of the Charlotte Bobcats, which was voted the #1 NBA Dance Team in the Nation (2009–2010).
Today, Stephanie is thrilled to share her passion for dance through her studio and local community programs. She is committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of dancers through high-quality instruction, creativity, and a love for the art of dance.
Ti'Ara Toney
Dance Instructor
With over 20 years of dance experience, Miss Ti'Ara brings a deep passion for movement, creativity, and technical excellence to the studio. A graduate of UNC Charlotte, Miss Ti'Ara earned a degree in Architecture with a minor in Dance. Miss Ti'Ara has taught dancers of all ages in a wide variety of styles, including jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and acro. As an Acrobatic Arts certified instructor, she provides safe, progressive acro training that enhances strength, flexibility, and control. In addition to teaching, Miss Ti'Ara is an award-winning choreographer recognized for innovative and compelling routines that consistently stand out at regional competitions. She is known for crafting choreography that challenges dancers technically while encouraging them to tell a story and connect emotionally with their audience. Above all, Miss Ti'Ara is committed to creating a supportive, inspiring environment where every dancer can grow in confidence, discipline, and artistry.
Lindy Pugh
Dance Instructor/Manager
Lindy began her dance journey at the age of seven with Dance Dynamics, training in tap, jazz, ballet, and clogging. Her passion soon led her to broaden her training and start competing at a young age.
While attending Isothermal Community College, Lindy joined the Dance Dynamics faculty teaching all ages. After earning her Associate in Arts degree, she transferred to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015, where she developed a deep appreciation for African dance traditions, immersing herself in styles such as West African, Afro-Brazilian, and Ring Shout.
In 2017, Lindy graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance, Choreography, and Theory. Now an award-winning choreographer and passionate educator with Dance Expressions, she is known for her warm, encouraging style and her dedication to helping dancers of all ages refine their technique, unlock their potential, and discover the joy of movement.
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Jasmine Parcelles
Dance Instructor
Jasmine is from Marco Island, FL. She has been a dancer her whole life, training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. She danced ballet at the University of Florida and was on the Dancing Gator's dance team. She graduated in 2014 with a BFA in painting. After graduating, she interned with the Disney College Program and worked in Magic Kingdom. She then returned to her hometown where she taught dance in all styles to all ages from 2.5-75, as well as, performed at local events. She loves to share her passion for dance, and to inspire with movement in a fun and safe way. Jasmine is so excited to be a part of the Dance Expressions family!
Alyssa Burnette
Dance Instructor
Alyssa began her dance training at the age of 3 in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop, and later lyrical and contemporary, when she joined Dance Expressions competition team in 2013. She continued her studies at the University of South Carolina where she received a BA in Dance Education, adding Modern, West African, and Musical Theater to her background in dance. Alyssa was a member of the Carolina Club Dance Team at USC where they performed at local events on campus and participated in community fundraisers. As part of an international exchange, Alyssa also had the opportunity to travel to Panama and study dance from local professionals, as well as teach dance to youth in orphanages and at-risk youth foundations. Here, she was able to share culture and ideas while discovering the world through dance. Alyssa has a huge passion for teaching. She is an elementary school dance teacher with Kannapolis City Schools and is also excited to be a part of the Dance Expressions family from a different perspective. To once a student, to now a staff member at Dance Expressions, she is eager to share her passion of dance here at Dance Expressions!
Maddie Worsley
Dance Instructor
Maddie began her dance training at the age of 2 with her first styles being ballet and tap. When she was 6, she started training in the styles of jazz and clogging and also entered the world of competitive dance. She was a member of the competition team at Elite Dance Studio of Performing Arts for around 8 years where she also trained in styles ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop, clogging, and acro. In high school, she was a member of the NCHS Dance Team for 4 years and was co-captain her junior and senior years. She also was a part of Dancentral, the dance program at NCHS, where she continued her training in modern specifically Horton technique, jazz, and contemporary while also having the opportunity to present choreography as a student! She is currently finishing up her freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she is majoring in Dance Education. Dance has always been a passion of Maddie's from a very young age and has helped shape her into the woman she is today! She is incredibly excited to be a part of the Dance Expressions' family and can't wait to start sharing her passion for this incredible art form!
Courtney Crosby
Dance Instructor
Mrs. Courtney's passion for dance began at the young age of three when she started training at Dance Discoveries of Stanley. Quickly drawn to the beauty and discipline of Ballet and the energy of Jazz, she immersed herself in dance and became a dedicated member of the Dance Discoveries competition team throughout middle and high school. During her high school years, she also danced on the school's dance team, proudly serving as captain her senior year.
Following graduation, Mrs. Courtney continued her dance journey at Western Carolina University, where she was a member of the dance team from 2008 to 2010 and served as a lead choreographer. In 2010, she transferred to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), where she joined the UNCC dance team and pursued a minor in Dance, graduating in 2012.
Since 2013, Mrs. Courtney has been sharing her love of dance with students of all ages at Dance Expressions. Her years of experience, combined with her enthusiasm and commitment to her students, make her a beloved instructor who inspires dancers to grow in both skill and confidence. Mrs. Courtney truly loves every moment she spends in the studio and is passionate about nurturing the next generation of dancers.
Outside of the studio, Mrs. Courtney works as an elementary school counselor, supporting young students in their academic and emotional growth. She is also a proud wife and mom to her son, Tanner. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends and enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and son. Whether she's dancing, teaching or adventuring with her family, Mrs. Courtney brings warmth and heart to everything she does.
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Mariah Leigh Brewer
Dance Instructor
Mariah began dancing at an early age at Prima School of Dancing in Rapid City, South Dakota, under instruction of Christy Remington. Mariah trained in ballet and pointe (ABT Curriculum), jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, tap, and modern, and also performed in many school and local theatre productions including Phantom of the Opera, Alice in Wonderland, and Oklahoma!, to name a few.
Mariah earned her BFA with honors in Theatre and Dance- concentration in Dance Science at the University of Wyoming in 2018. During her undergraduate time, she studied abroad in London for a semester and performed and created extensively. While in London, she studied dance at Pineapple Dance Studio, The Place, Danceworks, and Studio68.
Upon submitting her senior thesis research to IADMS ( the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science), it was accepted to be presented in Helsinki, Finland in 2018.
Mariah has trained under and taken classes from dancers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Darrell Grand Moultrie, The Joffery Ballet, Axis Dance Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe Woodbury, and has trained proficiently in vertical dance (harness) under Margaret Wilson and Neil Humphreys, among others. Mariah was given the opportunity to tour the state of Wyoming in 2018 as a performer in the show, Six Songs from Ellis, directed by Marsha Knight and Leigh Selting. After graduating, Mariah was able to create a ‘dance for camera’ piece in collaboration with the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, and mentors Andre Megardichian and Jennifer Deckert in Sitges, Spain.
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Keegan Martin
Dance Instructor
Keegan has been dancing for 17 years and has trained in various styles, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, musical theater, and modern. She joined her studio’s competition team when she turned 6 and continued dancing competitively through her senior year of high school. She is now about to be sophomore at UNC Charlotte majoring in Dance Education and Psychology.
Sage Walker
Dance Instructor
Sage Walker is from Hendersonville North Carolina. She took her first dance class when she was 7 years old. She grew up in a strict ballet studio so she feels very at home with ballet technique. Her favorite style is modern dance as she has had internships with modern dance companies and performed in many modern works. In high school, she joined the dance team and started getting more experienced with competition-style contemporary and hip hop. Sage Walker is a 20-year-old double major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in dance and pre-professional Exercise Science. She has taught dance classes, summer camps, and dance intensives since she was 16. She is also the president of a dance performance student organization at UNCC. She loves choreographing and sharing her passion for dance with people of all ages.