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Instructors |
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Stacy Davis ~ Director |
Being the owner of Dance Designs Studio, a graduate of
Southern High School, Stacy went on to pursue her love
and dream of dance to be on Star Search. Stacy has studied
dance with many of the greats, such as Stepp Stewart, Joe
Tremaine, and Gus Giodarno. She has also studied in Las
Angeles at the Edge Dance Center. She was dancer and
choreographer in the Ms.and Mrs. Kentucky Pageants.
She also taught a dance program with the Jefferson County
Public School System. She has choreographed some of the
best routines and has been awarded regionally and nationally
for her success. She directed and choreographed the entertainment
for the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala for 2 consecutive years.
She currently coaches the award winning NOMS dance team. |
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Renee Davis ~ Instructor |
Renee has over fifteen years of dance experience. She
is a
graduate of Sacred Heart Academy where she was a member
of Sacred Hearts Dance Team.
As a member of many competitive
teams, throughout the years, Renee has studied in jazz,
lyrical,
hip-hop, and tap, and has had excellent training in all
forms of
technique. She has won many top awards during her dance
career, including a platinum award at the 2005 Footloose
Nationals in Orlando. She performed for two consecutive
years at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala. She
recently
attended a workshop at The Edge in Los Angeles. In
2008,
she received a choreography award at Star Systems
Competition.
Renee currently attends U of L. |
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Sarah Deely ~ Instructor |
Sarah has been dancing for 19 years and teaching for
seven
years. She has been a competitive dancer for years and
has
won many awards at both regional and national
competitions.
In 2003, she was selected to work with the Hoctor Dance
Caravan as a Caravan Kid, travelling nationwide,
performing
and running the competitions. She has worked with top
choreographers such as Barry Youngblood, Anthony
LaCossio,
Jerry Rose, and many more. In 2006 and 2007 she
participated in
a duet which won top overall and 1st place overall in
tap routines
which she choreographed. She recently attended a
work-shop at
"The Edge" in Los Angeles. In Feb. 2007 & 2008, she
received
"teacher awards" @ Star Systems. She currently attends
ITT. |
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Kim Priddy Asher ~ Instructor |
Kim began
dancing at the age of 2 at a local dance studio.
She soon advanced to competitive dance where she traveled
the US winning many regional and national titles. Kim has
studied dance under many of the industries greatest teachers
and choreographers such as the late Steven Boyd, Frank
Hatchett,
Savion Glover, Dena Rizzo, Dave Scott (Stomp the Yard),
Christopher Jones (You Got Served), Lauriann Gibson
(Making the Band, SYTYCD), & Mia Micheals (SYTYCD)
just to name a few. She has been a performer and choreographer
for Louisville's Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala. Kim also
owned & operated a dance studio for 5 years. Her choreoraphy
has won her Star System's prestigious "Top Teacher" award for
5 consecutive years as well as over 100 regional and national
titles.
Kim is excited to join the Dance Designs family and is looking
forward to working with you and your dancers. |
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Margie
Fitzpatrick ~ Instructor |
Margie Fitzpatrick has been teaching Ballet for ten years.
Her credentials include Director of the Harmony Elementary
Dance Club, Dance Designs, and the Louisville Ballet school.
Ms. Fitzpatrick holds a B.F.A. from the University of
Cincinnati-
College Conservatory of Music, where she attended on
scholarship;
performing principal roles in original Ballets choreographed by
faculty and guest Artists from the Cincinnati and Houston
Ballet.
Her training started with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Mansur
Kamaletdinov-former Ballet Master of the Kirov Ballet, and New
Castle
Regional Ballet as the original Sugar Plum Fairy at age 15;
in
their First
annual production of the Nutcracker. Upon graduating College,
Ms.
Fitzpatrick retired as a dancer, and is a dedicated mother and
teacher;
promoting healthy children and dancers. |
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Instructor Assistants |
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Gabrielle |
Gabrielle
has been instructed in private dance since the age of 3.
She has studied tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and pom. She has
danced competitively in tap, jazz, hip-hop, and pom for 9
years.
She has participated in several work shops with renowned
choreographers including Darrin Henson and LaVelle Smith.
She has been a member of the award winning OCMS Dance
Team for 3 years and is currently the head captain. She helps
plan and choreograph their dances. |
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