Meet The Dream Team
Kimberly Carter
Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz
Kimberly Carter is a New York native, raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She started dancing at a young age, receiving training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary. Also, while in High School she joined the dance company. Kimberly recently graduated from the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University with a degree in Psychology, where she was also Captain of the Golden Dream dance team there. While trying to develop a career in the field of Psychology, Kimberly’s passion for dance continues to thrive. Over the years, she has taught dance at summer camps, mentorship programs and was a guest instructor for several schools in the Metro Atlanta area. She truly enjoys sharing her gift of dance to others, but especially to young dancers eager perfect that talent.
Shara Jackson
Founder, Artistic Director
Born and raised in Wayzata, Minnesota, Shara Jackson has more than 25 years of dance training experience and 8 years of producing experience. She danced on the renowned national championship University of Minnesota dance team, while graduating with a BA in Journalism. Her love for entertainment took her to Los Angeles, CA where she spent 6 years working as a creative director for Star Education non-profit organization, focusing on quality performing arts curriculum and enrichment. She quickly found a home performing with KidTribe, kids fitness organization, where she worked with Nickelodeon Day of Play, Girls Scouts Corporate and performed at the White House for 4 consecutive years, for Michelle Obamas “Let’s Move" initiative. She has made TV appearances for; Beyonce, Glee, Radio Disney, Pepsi, and the Superbowl pre-show. She currently performs choreography for the Aveda National Hair Congress and continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry. Shara created SDP to give young aspiring performing artists a supportive and positive space where their talents are celebrated and elevated.
Mic Mower
Classical Ballet
Mic was born and raised in Utah, and began dancing at age four. They trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Mic danced on their high school's drill team, and was dance captain for two of those years. They received multiple Drill All-Region and All-State Awards. Mic began teaching dance in 2011. They love to choreograph and enjoyed watching their students consistently rank high at various competitions throughout Utah. Mic loves sharing their passion for dance, and hopes to continue helping students explore and find meaning through movement. Mic graduated from the University of Utah in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and is excited to bring a little Rocky Mountain West to their home here in Georgia.
Tia Busby
Tiny Tots & Minis
Tia Busby has been dancing since she was 8 years old. She has trained in Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Cheer, Majorette, and has a special talent with preschool dance education. She graduated from Clayton State University, with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and Minor in Dance Performance. She has danced with Area Dance Studio in Atlanta, GA for over 3 years under Mrs. McClendon head ballet instructor and trained with Lyrik London in Hip Hop. She continued her training with Brionna Williams for Contemporary Improv.
Design, and a little bit of acting as well.
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Je'Lyne is a compassionate Dance Instructor and Child Care Provider with over 10 years of experience facilitating learning experiences to children of all ages. She is trained in Hip-Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, African, Contemporary, Dunham, Tap, Modern, and Tumbling. Over the years she has collaborated on projects with numerous music artists and television networks. I’ve curated a business teaching in-home dance lessons and specialized workouts to children and adults. Currently, she offers bicoastal master classes and instruction to all age groups. bot pre-professional and recreational. She is excited to be apart of the SDP team.
Je'Lyne Lillie
Hip-Hop and Acrobatics