Ms. B - Studio Owner & Lead Teacher
Pho Butler (Ms. B.) is a proud New Jersey native who specializes in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and jazz dance. She grew up training at the Movement Dance Academy and is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she earned her B.A. in K-12 Dance Education and danced for the Charlotte 49ers Gold Dusters. Ms. B taught dance for the CMS school district and was named the 2016-2017 Principal's Award Recipient and a 2018 MeckEd Teachers of Excellence Recipient. She danced for the Charlotte Hornets dance team, the Honey Bees, from 2020-2022 and has proudly owned and operated Chassé Center of Dance since 2018.
Mr. Jammie - Tumbling Instructor
Mr. Jammie was born and raised here in the Queen City where he graduated hight school from Northwest School of the Arts. Growing up, Jammie danced and played sports as well as competitive all-star cheer. He specializes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro (tumbling), and Cheer. Outside of teaching and training he is also a member of the Hive Hip Hop Crew for the Charlotte Hornets.
Ms. Rilee - Tap & Jazz Instructor
Ms. Rilee is a Charlotte born native and a graduate from North Carolina State University. She grew up training and dancing competitively in a variety of styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and ballet. While at NC State, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science. She was also a member of the North Carolina State Dance Team, 'The Howling Hunnies', and Fusion Dance Crew during her four year journey. On NC State's Dance Team she performed at many sold out games from football, basketball, and baseball. She also competed with the team in National competitions. During her time on Fusion Dance Crew, she helped choreograph many dance sets to perform at crew showcases ranging from states in the DMV area and North/South Carolina.
Ms. Maggie- Ballet & Tap Instructor
Ms. Maggie was born in Harmony, North Carolina. She grew up training at Betty’s School of Dance for 13 years, and she is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she earned a degree in Dance with a Concentration in K-12 Education. Ms. Maggie specializes in many dance styles such as ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, musical theater, and more! Ms. Maggie currently teaches dance for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district. Dance and teaching are Ms. Maggie’s two biggest passions in life!
Ms. Naviah- Ballet & Technique Instructor
Ms. Naviah is a ballet-trained dancer currently enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she is pursuing a minor in Dance Education and a Professional Training Certificate with Charlotte Ballet. She has received extensive dance training at the School of the Arts and Studio Bleu in Virginia, and has also been involved in praise dancing, showcasing her versatility and passion for movement.
Ms. Haziina - Studio Manager/Front Desk
Ms. Haziina hails from New Jersey and is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She has been a dedicated and integral part of Chassé Center of Dance since its opening. As the studio manager, Ms. Haziina oversees daily operations, and supports a positive and inspiring environment for both students and instructors.
