STAFF
Michelle Williams
owner/
Instructor/
choreographer
Kaitlyn Hegewald
choreographer
38+ years of teaching experience
Owner/Director of Panama City Dance Academy
Trained under Nilo Toledo + Mary Davis
Won numerous choreography awards
Director of award winning company team
Michelle will be instructing Ballet, Tap andTechnique
B.F.A. in Dance from Troy University
Dancer in MJ Tribute Show (Las Vegas)
Dancer in Donny and Marie Show (Las Vegas)
Won numerous Regional and National choreo awards
15+ years of teaching experience
Stephanie Golding
Instructor/
choreographer
14+ years of competitive dance training.
Company member and Choreographer for Patti Rutland Jazz. Choreographer & Instructor for Dance Center of Bonifay
Performed in numerous theatre shows
Trained in New York City and various workshops
10+ years of teaching experience
Stephanie will be instructing 11 and under Classes, Musical Theatre,
Kathryn Williams
choreographer
B.F.A in Dance from Troy University
18+ years of dance training
Won numerous choreography awards
Performed in Italy
Performed at Alabama Dance Festival
Trained in New York City
Stacy Graham
Instructor
BFA in Dance + Choreography from Florida Southern College
Trainee with Ballet Magnificat
Performed at Jacob's Pillow, Your Move, and American College Dance Association
Stacy will be instructing Int/Adv Ballet and Pointe Classes.
Katsura Edwards
Instructor
Relocating from Tokyo, Japan, Katsura graduated from Nihon Performing Arts University in Tokyo. Katsura was a dancer/actor at Envision Nextage and belonged to Nakura Jazz Company where she performed in various stage productions and musicals.
Katsura will be teaching Musical Theater.
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Makayla Wade
Instructor/ Choreographer
A PCDA Alum, Makayla graduated from Troy University where she recieved her B.A in dance and graduated Cum Laude in 2021. Awarded Troy's Theatre and Dance "Outstanding Freshman" Award, Makayla went on to train and dance with notable dancers and choreographers across the nation. Makayla was featured on Amazon Prime's "The Cruise" where she performed and dance captioned many shows onboard.
Makayla will be teaching Leaps and Turns.
Jessi Bruner
Instructor
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Alexis McQuagge
Instructor
A PCDA Alum, Alexis has been dancing since she was a young girl. Her passion resides in contemporary dance and her love for the art grows each year she instructs, choreographs and trains her students to find their joy within dance.
Alexis will be teaching Contemporary.
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Emily Nelson
INSTRUCTOR
A Panama City Native, Emily began dancing at the age of 4 and quickly developed a love and passion for the art. Dancing competitively for many years, Emily continues to train regularly ensuring she can provide the highest quality training for her students. Emily has been teaching for 9 years and is passionate about guiding dancers at every stage, ensuring confidence building and continued technical and creative growth.
Emily will be teaching Jazz.
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Julie Krawczynski
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Julie is a wife, mother, Mimi and ower of Julie's school of dance for 36 years. Mrs. Julie was Tremaine Teacher of the Year in 2016. She is looking forward to sharing her love of dance and firmly believes that "Dance Lessons are Life Lessons"!
Mrs. Julie will be teaching Lyrical.
Office Managers
Tracy Golding and Lisa Morgan
Lisa and Tracy have a long history in the dance scene. Both having been PCDA "dance moms" to having their daughters continue on to teach and choreograph dance, there is hardly an occasion within the dance realm they cannot rise to! They are such a pivotal part of our studio and we are so grateful for their dedication.