“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.”

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Meet Our Instructors

Tina McCarey

Tina McCarey is the owner and director of Power Elite Dance Academy and has a collective 50 years of dance and gymnastics experience. With an unquenchable passion for the art and a genuine interest in our students, she is a dynamic and experienced leader, mentor and role model.

Jamie Allen

Studying everything from tap, jazz, and contemporary, to ballet, gymnastics and choreography for over 20 years, Jamie brings a diverse repertoire to our studio. She is currently one of our company ballet teachers.

Gina Waters

Gina has been dancing from the age of six, and though versed in most genres of dance, she is currently our main company ballet teacher.

Tiffany McBride

Tiffany works with our younger dancer and brings her joy of dance to all of her classes.

Alijah Widner

Fresh out of high school but definitely not new to dancing, teaching or choreography, Alijah joins our team of instructors bringing her extensive dance education and unique style to her classes.

Hunter McCarey

An accomplished and professional trained gymnast, Hunter brings unrivaled experience to our tumbling program from tots to teenagers.

Djaniel Holzkamp-Carter

Looking for a great Beginner Dance Instructor who really knows how to get you moving? For many years, Riley Jones has been an influential part of our business, providing clients with the personalized attention they need to fulfill their dance goals.