Ruby began her dance training at the age of 3 at Dance Dynamics under the direction of Melanie Emory, where she studied all styles of dance such as ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and musical theater. She continued her training throughout her high school years. During her time at Dance Dynamics she received multiple awards and accomplishments such as 2 national titles and multiple competition awards both as a soloist and as an elite team member of the Dance Dynamics Company. She was also a member of the Middle Georgia Youth Ballet for 8 years where she received training under the direction of Alice Sheridan. Ruby has been to multiple summer intensives where she has trained under many professionals such as Ashley Bouder, Sasha Hutchings, and Mitchell Finke. After high school Ruby chose to continue her dancing career at Point Park University where she has worked with many choreographers such as Christopher Huggins, Susan Stowe, Jason Mcdole, and Marc Spalding. Ruby is expected to graduate with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in the spring of 2025, and she plans to pursue a career in the industry.

Chloe started dance at the age of three at Gail Hursey’s School of Dance in Statesboro, GA where she continued to dance until the age of 20 (at that time her family moved to Cartersville, GA).  She took classes primarily in ballet, tap, jazz, and pointe, but also took classes in high school for lyrical/contemporary.  While in high school she began assisting Mrs. Gail with several of the younger classes, and absolutely fell in love with teaching.  She also started a liturgical dance group at her home church in Statesboro.  While in college at Presbyterian College she participated in a dance production and also participated and choreographed dances and liturgical movements to go along with the PC Choir’s annual Christmas Performance.  After college Chloe took a break from dancing while attending law school at Mercer. But soon after graduating she became involved with Simply Dance in Forsyth where she participated in classes and eventually moved to full time instructor. She taught classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pre-pointe, and lyrical/contemporary for the past five years. Now she is super excited to share her passion for dance with all of the wonderful students at Dance Dynamics!

Ashton is a hip-hop instructor and choreographer whose background brings a unique combination of performance, athleticism, and movement to Dance Dynamics. A native of Centerville, Georgia, Ashton is a graduate of Northside High School and currently a senior at Georgia Tech, where he studies in the Scheller College of Business and is a member of the Georgia Tech Goldrush Dance Team.

Represented by Xcel Talent Agency in Atlanta, Ashton continues to pursue professional opportunities in dance alongside his collegiate career. His experience includes teaching hip-hop choreography and master classes, including returning to his alma mater, Northside High School, as a guest instructor.

Both a dancer and athlete gives him a distinctive approach to teaching movement, musicality, strength, and conditioning. At Dance Dynamics, Ashton teaches Hip Hop and Plyometric Training and works with our Dance Company, bringing an energetic, athletic style to the classroom while encouraging dancers to develop confidence, strength, and versatility.

Danny Davis was born in Macon, GA and grew up in Bonaire, GA, where he was carried along to a dance studio every night while his mother watched his older sisters’ dance classes. When he was big enough to join, Mom threw him in too, and he LOVED it! Danny began his dance education at the Academy of Dance in Warner Robins, where he was a member of the Southern Spirit and Competition Company teams. Danny also attended class at Dance Arts Studio in Macon, with ballet training under Jean Weaver and Alice Sheridan. He was a long time participant of the Nutcracker of Middle GA and the Middle GA Youth Ballet. In the year 2000, Danny began his time at Dance Dynamics, training under Mrs Pam Mielarczyk. Throughout all of this time, he earned scholarships from DEA, NYCDA, PDTA, HDC, and various other acronyms of the 90’s-00’s Dance World. He later toured with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan, assisting with and performing at dozens of Nationals competitions across the US. Danny attended the dance program at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA before returning home to rejoin his DDC family.

Danny has been teaching multiple mediums of dance professionally since he was 15 years old. His specialty is Tap, but loves it all! He has won numerous choreography awards for his competitive dances, and has been privileged enough to choreograph and teach at some of the best studios in Middle GA. Danny studied Secondary Education at Georgia Military College and Religious Studies at THE University of Georgia (GO DAWGS)!
Danny is a former member of the Macon Film Festival Board of Directors and an accomplished musician, appearing with his band on Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel.

When he’s not stomping his feet around, Danny spends his time as CTO of Turco Roofing in Warner Robins. Danny is blessed to be the father of Sailor, the sweetest little dancer ever, 2 cats, a tiny dog, and a handful of reptiles.

Alyssa brings over a decade of competitive dance experience and a true passion for performance to the studio. Originally from Saint Simons Island, GA, she has trained extensively in a wide range of styles including lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tap, jazz, pointe, ballet, and hip hop.

Alyssa danced competitively for 11 years and is currently in her third year on the Mercer University Dance Team, where she proudly serves as captain for the first time this season. One of her most memorable dance experiences includes performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City with Spirit of America Productions.

Her performance background also extends to the stage, having been cast in multiple theatrical roles such as Max, Betty Lou Who, and the Mayor in The Grinch.

Outside of the studio, Alyssa is a junior at Mercer University, majoring in Psychology with a double minor in Biology and Chemistry on the pre-veterinary medicine track. Whether leading a team or choreographing a routine, she brings energy, dedication, and a love for the art of dance to every class she teaches.

Laney has been dancing at Dance Dynamics since the age of three and is currently a senior at Stratford Academy. She is a member of ASH The Company and, this season, was selected as an ASH Assistant! Laney has trained extensively in multiple styles of dance and continues to grow as both a performer and leader. As a longtime member of the Dance Dynamics family, she brings experience, versatility, and a strong connection to the next generation of dancers.

Lisette Bustamante

Spring Christensen

Ellie Drotts

Allie Emory

Geovanna Garavelo-Bortoleto

Sabrina Phillip

Melissa Ruiz

Trevor Sones

Allison Swinson