Ms. Christie has taught dance for 35 years. She is a member of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters and Southern Association of Dance Masters. She is certified in tap, ballet and Jazz. She has won National Dance Awards throughout the US and has been trained by many well-known professional teachers from across the country. Her students have competed and performed all over the US, from Las Vegas to New York City, creating a very well known and respected reputation for the studio. Ms. Christie herself has performed in numerous shows which include: Follies 1985 - Ed Sullivan Theater, New York City, NY; Ted Mack Show - New York City, NY; Channel 13 TV WHBQ / Quitie Dance (3 years) - Memphis, TN; and Radio City Music Hall - New York City, NY.
Chali Jennings is an outstanding performer and wonderful choreographer. Recently aired on Disney Channel in “That’s So Raven”, she will be on their new television series throughout the year. Chali was also a dancer for Justin Timberlake on the CBS “Victoria Secret Fashion Show”. Other known film and TV credits include Blue Collar Comedy-UPN, and national commercials for Puma, Clairol, Service Masters, Sherwin Williams, Goodyear, FedEx, and Libertyland. Chali also performed at the 33rd Annual Country Music Awards, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Special on CBS, Opryland USA, and on NBC’s “Days of Out Lives”. She has danced in many Las Vegas shows including dance captain for Las Vegas Nights and been on stage with Big and Rich, The Judds, and danced on the Haunted Mansion Dance Video. Other theatre and stage appearances include Maroon 5/Paul Oakenfold, Crystal Method, and the Gloria Gaynor Promo Tour. Her choreography credits include PepsiCo Quaker Oats national commercial, Grazin In the Grass music video, E+ Productions Industrial/Corporate Event Guest Choreography, and the ’07 Grammy After Party Choreo Opening for Chaka Khan/Kool & the Gang. In addition, Chali is on faculty with the Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention and a World Famous USC Song Girl Choreographer. She has also choreographed for Miss Arkansas ’98 and Miss Teen ’98. Besides the above mentioned credits, Chali has several radio credits to her name. One of which is Head of Promotions at the Millennium Dance Complex. A few other radio achievements include KBIG/HOT 92/Rage Dancer with Clear Channel and 107.5 Kiss FM Street Surfer with Flynn Broadcasting. Chali has taught at the Memphis House of Dance and is currently teaching in Los Angeles, CA and throughout Arkansas as a Dance Team Choreographer.
Erica McKay Huffstetler is 22 years old granddaughter of Christie Mcneill and has been teaching with us for the past 5 years. She has grown up in the dance studio and plans to take over the family business. She has competed in numerous dance competitions and along as winning various awards. Erica is the captain of the Arkansas State University
A-team and was an All-Star Dancer in high school. Erica is trained in teaching 3-14 year olds and has dancing skills in tap, jazz, and hip-hop.
Madison Fowler has been taking dance since she was 3 years old. She grew up taking from Christie McNeill and is now enrolled in college at Arkansas State University. She is experienced in tap, jazz, and hip hop. Madison is an advanced level tap dancer and works with ages 8-18 years old. She has won numerous awards for her tap dancing at competitions all across the U.S.
Rebecca Gilmore has been dancing since she was four years old. She started dance competions at an early age and continuted through high school winning multiple awards and overalls. In sixth grade, Rebecca performed as Clara in the Nutcracker. She graduated from Okalahoma City University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance peformance. Being a part of the American Dance Company at OCU, she performed in many shows including dancing at the Oklahoma Cenntential at the Ford Center with stars such as Reba Mcintire and Toby Keith. Rebecca is trained in ballet, jazz, tap and various other styles. She has choreographed dances for the studio winning overall awards, along with dance teams.
Madison Beal is also the granddaughter of Christie McNeill. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and is currently a junior at Jonesboro High School. She will be assisting teach tap and jazz with ages 3-12. Madison has been doing dance competitions her whole life as well cheering and tumbling.
