Faculty

Erika Hogan

Owner/Artistic Director

Erika received a BA degree in Dance Performance, a BS degree in Fitness/Wellness, and a MS degree in Health and Physical Education from Winthrop University. She also holds certifications in Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique. Erika was inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame and was selected to be a Youth Dance Ambassador. Erika has performed with the Royal Caribbean Cruiselines, the nationally televised Southern Sports Awards, the Nickelodeon Celebration Parade at Carowinds, the Dance Theater of Sumter, Columbia City Ballet, the Winthrop University Dance Team, and the Winthrop Dance Theater. In 2016, Erika founded the non-profit NAPAC Foundation of South Carolina. Erika is currently on the board of the National Dance Foundation and the Arts Council of York County

Chay Raines

Assistant Director/Instructor

Chay received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance Performance from Winthrop University. While at Winthrop, Chay performed in multiple Dance Showcases, the Charlotte Dance Festival, and the SCDAncig Festival. She was also a member of the Winthrop University Cheerleading Team. Chay received her training in jazz, tap, ballet, African, and contemporary dance from Spelman College’s Children’s Dance Theater in Atlanta, GA. Chay attended North Atlanta High School, a Magnet School for Performing Arts, where she continued her dance training. During her time at Spelman, Chay was selected to train at The Ailey School Summer Intensive in New York City. Chay is honored to be a teacher and a member of the New Attitude Staff.

Tina Deese

Ballet Program Director

Tina Deese trained extensively in Ballet at the North Carolina School of the Arts, the Interlochen Arts Academy, The Washington Ballet, and The Richmond Ballet. Tina has directed numerous full length ballets including choreographing award winning contemporary ballet pieces.

Semira Daniels

Bio Coming Soon!