STAFF
Courtney Rene Carey
Co-Owner/Co-Artistic Director
I was a competitive dancer for 18 years, having studied under and choreographed by world renowned choreographers. Additionally, I trained at the University of Kentucky in dance and earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Belmont Abbey College. Currently, I am completing my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and am a fifth grade language arts teacher.
I was the head dance team coach at Belmont Abbey College for three years and choreograph high school dance teams and competition dances for various schools and studios. Additionally, I serve as a judge for various regional competitions. I look forward to sharing my passion, technique, and choreography with students for years to come.
Sue Steele Bernath
Ballet Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Dona Carey
Co-Owner/Financial Executive
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Amanda Ball
Dance/PBT Instructor
Amanda began her dance career at a studio in Rochester, NY where she danced competitively for 15 years. During her dance training she had the opportunity to take workshops from famous choreographers and dance as a background dancer for the Moscow Ballet and, singer, Sara Groves. After graduating, Amanda went on to become a dance instructor for 7 years teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Lyrical as well as competition dances.
Amanda has a Masters in Business Administration from St. John Fisher University where she also danced with their dance team. Additionally, she has completed 1 year of Dance Masters of America Training through the University of Buffalo. Amanda is excited to be living in Charlotte now, and is looking forward to sharing her passion for dance with her students.
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Anna Verouden
Dance Instructor
Courtney Roy
Dance Instructor
Courtney is a dance educator and choreographer specializing in contemporary, jazz, ballet, and lyrical technique for all ages. She graduated from UNC Greensboro with a BFA in Dance & Choreography, where she grew as both an artist and teacher. Now, she aims to inspire the next generation of dancers in NC & beyond.
Hannah Whitaker
Acro Instructor
Hannah is a wife and mom of two wonderful boys. She is currently a substitute teacher and a competition cheer coach. Hannah has coached tumbling, cheer, and dance since she was 16 years old, giving her 20 years of experience in instruction. Hannah instructs levels 1-4 tumbling. Hannah has danced since she was 4 years old and has been in gymnastics since the age of 8. Hannah minored in dance with Belmont Abbey while she danced and choreographed in their Dance Showcase and Christmas show.
Anna is originally from High Point, NC. She grew up as an elite level competition dancer. She trained with many well-known choreographers and did several programs at Joffrey Ballet School NYC and Miami. Anna attended East Carolina University graduating with her B.S. in Hospitality Management. During her time at ECU, she was a member of the ECU Club Dance Team and the president of Piratethon- Dance Marathon. She took collegiate level dance courses in various styles including tap and ballet. She went on to complete her Masters of Business Administration in May 2024. Anna has worked as a choreographer and teacher since 2021. She is a certified acrobatic instructor through Acrobatic Arts. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge, experience and love of dance with the students at Carey on Dancing!