PHWD Faculty We at PHWD believe that God not only desires
our best, but also deserves our best. Whether or not the dancers plan
to dance professionally or for fun and exercise, our highly trained instructors
strive to maintain a high level of excellence for the dancers.
Kari CarterArtistic
Director, Owner and Instructor Kari began dancing at the age of
seven and has had extensive training in ballet, jazz, Pointe, tap, prophetic
and interpretive dancing. Kari attended Texas Tech. where she earned
a BA in Marketing. She is a gifted teacher, a loving mom of three children
and a devoted wife to Dwight Carter.
In alphabetical
order:
Susan BeebeBallet and Pointe Instructor Susan has over eighteen years of dance experience. A BFA honors graduate
of Point Park College, Susan danced professionally in Pittsburgh with Ballet
Petrov and The American Dance Ensemble. Susan also performed with the Atlanta
Ballet and was the Associate Director of Ruth Mitchell and guest choreographer
at Pebblebrook.
Jeremy
KTap Instructor Jeremy started dancing at five years
old. He studied the technique of hoofing at Henry Le Tang's school
of Professional Tap in New York
City. Since then, he has studied all areas of dance with some of the
best teachers in Manhattan. He trained privately with tap master James "Buster" Brown
and has worked with such masters as Chuck Green and Jimmy Slyde. Jeremy
most recently performed in the hit show "Tap Dogs" and toured
North America and Europe. Television credits include Jay Leno, Regis
and Kathie Lee, Vibe and MTV.
Amanda
Neeley (Mandy)Ballet,
Pointe and Jazz Instructor Mandy's dance experience includes
the Georgia Ballet, Ballet Magnificat, Ballet Rotaru and master classes
at Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City. Mandy was a company
member of the Georgia Ballet for three years and taught for two years
at Studio One Academy in Mississippi. She is married to Brian Neeley
and they have one daughter, Anna.
Heather SalyersBallet,
Tap, and Jazz Instructor Heather has studied dance for over fifteen years. Her experience
includes The Dancer's Studio, Atlanta Dance Unlimited, Bo Wagner, Atlanta
Ballet and Ruth Mitchell's Conservatory of Dance. She has attended workshops
all over the country and has performed at Dance Masters of America. Heather
loves to share her passion for dance and love for the Lord with her students.
Other teachers:
Krysten Hill Jeff Lander Brandon Sauve Whitney Sauve Rachel Truitt Rosanne Walters
Office Staff: Laura Turk, Office Manager
Jayne Kier, Office Assistant