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!
Sarah Small
Aerial Silks, Lyra, Cirque Instructor
Bio Coming Soon
Kaila Rhyne
Aerial Silks/Partner Acro Instructor
Kaila holds a BA degree in Dance Education from Winthrop University. She has been an educator in York and Mecklenburg public schools for over 5 years. Kaila has extensive knowledge in all styles of dance and aerial arts. You can often see her flying high as professional Aerial and Cirque performer.
Justin Tillman
Ballet, Hip Hop, Progressions
Justin trained extensively in Ballet and Modern and the Governor's School of the Arts. He attended Winthrop University majoring in Dance Performance. While at Winthrop Justin was voted the Most Versatile Dancer. He is also the Coach of the WU Dance Team.
Elexus Delhotel
Acro Instructor
Bio Coming Soon!
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Drew Ingle
Bio Coming Soon!
"Absolutely LOVE NAPAC!! So glad I moved my daughter to this studio! Love the parent inclusion and participation!"
-Melody