ACSD is a school where both the serious and recreational dancer can study, enjoy, and develop a love for the art of dance while preparing for life’s challenges in a faith-based environment.
Ann has written two books, Together We Dance and On the Right Track. New York University adopted Together We Dance as required reading for the dance-teaching department. Her students have been invited to perform in Russia, The White House, Disney World, Disneyland, The Big Red Boat, the Olympics and to New York City to perform in the “Frank Hatchett Showcase”. She has taken her students to New York City 5 times, Washington, Myrtle Beach, Dallas, Florida, The Bahamas, Canada and Los Angeles to compete and/or study. Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Gus Giordano, Twyla Tharp and many professional ballet companies have hired former A.C.S.D students. Ann is also very proud to have inspired at least 100 of her students to become dance teachers across the United States.
Katey is a proud Ann Carroll School of Dance alumna, taking dance since the age of 4 at the Grassland location. While at ACSD she was a competitive dancer for 10 years and an original member of Platinum, our pre-professional track. She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in 2015. She has trained at Broadway Dance Center, Hubbard Street, Randolph Performing Arts Center in Canada, Alvin Ailey and at many conventions and workshops. As a teacher Katey has further developed the tap syllabus that has been a long standing, proud tradition at Ann Carroll School of Dance. She has created her own unique style of tap and has won many awards and accolades for her choreography. Katey has experience working with all ages and prides herself on being well versed in all styles of dance. A life long learner, Katey is always continuing her dance education and training. She is continually looking for new ways to help her students achieve their dreams.