Erika Keller grew up in a military family and began her ballet training in Germany, where she earned a scholarship to study ballet under the London based RAD syllabus. She continued her training upon returning to the United States with a heavy focus on classical ballet and joined Columbia City Ballet before attending the University of South Carolina, majoring in Fashion Merchandising. After moving to NYC in 2009, Erika built her career in the fashion industry, while also performing as a freelance artist with tri-state area companies including Ballet for Young Audiences, Albano Ballet, Jersey City Ballet, and Dances Patrelle. She also performed as a principal guest artist across the country with small regional companies and pre-professional studio companies.
In 2019, Erika began creating repertoire for American Liberty Ballet, where she spent years as a principal artist. Her choreographic work has been presented at renowned venues such as New York Live Arts, Abrons Arts Center, Peridance, Arts on Site, and Madison Square Park. In 2023, she was commissioned by composer Alex Wakim to choreograph for his ambitious, multimedia production Dust and Ions at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, a highlight of her choreographic career.
Tori is a passionate dance + acrobatics educator with 20+ years of training and 9+ years of teaching. She’s represented Team Canada at the IDO World Championships (winning multiple podium finishes), trained at École Nationale de Cirque in Montréal, and taught everyone from preschool dancers to pro athletes—including the Montreal Alouettes CFL team.
Diagnosed with Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in 2024, Tori now brings an even deeper awareness of safe, sustainable training to her students—blending artistry, athleticism, and compassion. Her mission? To help dancers move with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Lexxi, a Charleston native, has been dancing for over a decade and grew up immersed in the competitive dance world. After graduating high school, she trained at AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in Los Angeles, where she expanded her artistry through both stage and on-camera performance, including acting classes that deepened her connection to movement and storytelling. When the pandemic brought her back to the East Coast, Lexxi continued her training at Louisburg College in North Carolina, refining her technique and versatility. Passionate about jazz, contemporary, and hip hop, Lexxi brings energy, creativity, and heart to every class. She’s thrilled to inspire the next generation of Stage Door dancers — reminding them to never stop chasing their dreams and always give their best self.
Jatae is a passionate and dynamic dance educator with over 20 years of training and performance experience. A true versatile artist, she has mastered a wide range of styles — including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap, lyrical, modern, pointe, and pom. Jatae’s performance career includes dancing as a member of Clemson University’s Official Dance Team, the Rally Cats, and later as a professional dancer for the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Her journey through both collegiate and professional dance has shaped her belief that movement is far more than technique — it’s a language of confidence, creativity, and discipline. Jatae is dedicated to inspiring her students to express themselves fully, work hard, and discover their unique voice through dance.
Halle White is a Charleston-based choreographer, performer, and educator with a passion for creating inclusive, inspiring spaces for young artists. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Dance (Performance and Choreography) and a minor in Arts Management, Halle’s choreography has earned multiple honors, including the 2023 Breakthrough Choreographer Award and 2024 Best Choreography Award.
She has choreographed for competitive programs, taught throughout the Lowcountry, and serves as a Teaching Artist and Company Programs Associate with Annex Dance Company—bringing dance to schools and communities through partnerships with Engaging Creative Minds and the Gaillard Center.
Born and raised in Awendaw, SC, Jade Amani is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and performer whose artistry spans theater, fashion, and film. A graduate of Wando High School, Jade discovered her passion for dance while choreographing for her school’s show choir and has since trained with world-renowned artists and appeared in national campaigns for GoldToe and MAC Cosmetics, as well as Charleston Fashion Week and East Coast tours with the American Heart Association.
As a resident choreographer for multiple studios and production companies across the Lowcountry, Jade brings unmatched confidence and charisma to every class. Her Heels classes are sassy, sultry, and empowering—blending jazz technique, floor work, and pop/R&B hits to leave dancers feeling bold and unstoppable. (Knee pads and lace-up heels recommended!)
