Ballet Pedagogue | Biomechanics Researcher

Instructor: Adult Ballet Classes

From foundational technique to professional-level training, our Adult Ballet program offers a complete progression for dancers at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time, returning after a long break, or maintaining peak form post-career, our classes are designed to meet you where you are.
Each level emphasizes correct alignment, musicality, and artistry in a supportive environment—starting with gentle introductions to vocabulary and form, advancing through dynamic combinations, and culminating in rigorous, full-bodied training for seasoned dancers. With a focus on both personal growth and technical excellence, our ballet classes offer something meaningful for every mover.

Caroline Laubacher-Simpkins brings an exceptional combination of classical ballet expertise and scientific knowledge. A former professional dancer with The Georgia Ballet, Caroline trained under renowned artists including Gigi Hyatt and Janusz Mazon. She has taught at Atlanta Ballet, North Atlanta Dance Academy, and ICSB, and has coached Youth America Grand Prix finalists.
Currently a PhD Candidate in Biomechanics at Georgia State University, her award-winning research focuses on the benefits of ballet for balance and fall prevention in older adults. Her classes are known for their clarity, discipline, and nurturing attention to alignment and longevity in movement.

Creative Director | Choreographer

Instructor: Stage Hip-Hop

This class is where Hip-Hop meets the spotlight. Designed for dancers who want to bring street-inspired movement to the live stage, Stage Hip-Hop focuses on performance-ready choreography, stage presence, and musicality. While rooted in the foundations of Hip-Hop, this class also explores how to adapt and elevate the style for theatrical settings, big stage energy, and live audiences. Dancers will learn to perform with confidence, precision, and connection—turning raw movement into showstopping moments. Perfect for students who love Hip-Hop and want to command the stage.

Brent Smith is a multifaceted Creative Director, Choreographer, and Dancer who has captivated audiences across the U.S. and internationally. With a dynamic career spanning musicals, concerts, music videos, and television/film, Brent brings a distinctive voice to every room he enters. His credits include work with Tobe Nwigwe, CeeLo Green, Debbie Allen, and productions like The Lion King, In The Heights, and Chicago. He currently serves as Creative Director for Groundwork Dance Company and Burlesque Houston, while mentoring dancers nationwide. Brent’s classes fuse performance artistry with technical depth and contagious energy.

Contemporary & Jazz Fusion Specialist

Instructor: Int/Adv Contemporary

Designed for experienced movers, this high-level contemporary class blends technical precision with raw expression. The session begins with a full-body warm-up focused on alignment, control, and strength-building, followed by challenging across-the-floor progressions that emphasize momentum, floor work, and musicality.
Class concludes with a choreographic phrase that pushes dancers to explore dynamic range, athleticism, and storytelling through movement. Cammi’s style encourages dancers to take risks, connect emotionally, and develop a deeper sense of artistry—all within a supportive and inspiring environment.

A Southern California native, Cammi Nevarez blends commercial polish with grounded, athletic modern technique. With a B.A. in Dance from Point Park University, her professional credits span international tours (Rock The Ballet X), TV/film choreography (Concussion with Will Smith), and collaborations with Parsons Dance, Nickelodeon, and Sony Pictures. Cammi’s choreography has been featured in indie films and competition stages across the country. Now based in Atlanta, she continues to shape the future of dance in the commercial and performing arts industries with emotionally charged and technically challenging work.