Our Founding Principles We inspire the community through dance and the performance arts. We motivate and train our students in the disciplines of the stage. We provide strong and healthy role models for local youth.

Who We Are Angela Baker Lavigne, Founder

Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Management (College of Charleston) and Minor in Dance The Robert Ivey Ballet, The College of Charleston Cougarettes Dance Team, The College Dance Ensemble Featured soloist, rehearsal coach, and guest choreographer of The Charleston Dance Company Featured performer in the world premiere production of “Gershwin at Folly," produced by The Charleston Stage Company Former instructor & competition coach at Trudy’s School of Dance, South Carolina Performing Arts Center, Sha-Mar Dance Studio, Gilbert Studio of Dance Arts Commissioned by the Russian Community Association, the Cardinal Newman High School cheerleaders, and the College of Charleston Senior Composers’ Forum Commissioned choreographer of Wando High School's 2006 theatrical presentation of "Anything Goes" Master Class teacher for DanceMasters of America, Moving South Dance Studio, Berkeley School of Performing Arts, Gilbert Studio of Dance Arts Certified in teaching by the DanceMasters of America. Member-in-Good-Standing since 2004