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About NDC

About Namari

We Provide Service Since In 2018

At Namari Dance Center, we proudly train dancers from beginner to pre-professional levels in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and Hip Hop for students ages 2.5 to 18 years old. Whether a child is just starting their dance journey or preparing for a professional career, Namari is a place where passion and purpose take center stage. Namari Dance Center was founded in the summer of 2018 in Johns Creek, Georgia, by Owner and Artistic Director Antwan Sessions. His vision was to create a space where children aspiring to become professional dancers could receive focused and disciplined training. In just one season, his impact on the community was undeniableso much so that Namari quickly outgrew its original location.

In the summer of 2019, Antwan joined forces with Owner and Associate Artistic Director Shervoski Moreland, and together they relocated Namari Dance Center to its current home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In August, Antwan launched Namari’s Homeschool Program, giving daytime students the opportunity to receive in-depth training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Stretch, Conditioning, and Antwan’s signature Namari Technique. With a growing desire to enter the competitive dance world, Namari introduced the ND2 Competition Team with just four students—and quickly made its mark. Today, Namari is proud to be recognized as a 2x National Champion, a testament to the hard work, discipline, and excellence of our dancers and faculty. Most recently, Antwan Sessions expanded his vision once again with the launch of Namari Dance Conservatory—a pre-professional program designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the concert world of dance.

About Our Academy

Our Location

7730 Roswell Rd., STE 103 Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Phone

678-336-9384

Email

info@NamariDanceCenter.com

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality dance instruction across all of our programs. Our experienced instructors are passionate about nurturing each dancer’s creative talents while refining their technical skills. With dedication and guidance, our dancers grow in confidence, master their craft, and gain valuable insight into the demands of the professional dance world.

NDC Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

Antwan Sessions - Owner / Artistic Director

Owner & Artistic Director of Namari Dance Center
Owner of Namari Dance Conservatory
Founder/Artistic Director of Namari Ballet

Artistic Director Antwan Sessions, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, began his dance journey while attending North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia, where he first discovered his passion for dance. Eager to expand his training beyond the classroom, he joined Total Dance in Adamsville, Georgia, where he studied Ballet, Modern, and Jazz.

His talent and dedication earned him full scholarships to several prestigious dance institutions, including RenaissanceInternational School of Performing Arts (RISPA) in Milton, Georgia; Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment & Arts (AREA); Burklyn Ballet; Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance; and Metropolitan Ballet Theatre in Alpharetta, Georgia, among others.

Antwan’s passion for dance has taken him across the globe, allowing him to perform, teach, choreograph, and direct in cities such as Denver and San Francisco, and internationally in Mexico, Canada, China, Europe, Africa, and more.

His professional credits include assisting Georgina Louchiey, Artistic Director and Co-Owner of RISPA, and performing works by renowned choreographers such as Tracy Vogt of Philadanco, Kim Robards of Kim Robards Dance, Kiki Ely of ATLA, Stephan Reynolds of Cirque Du Soleil, and Jeffrey Page, former choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance and Beyoncé.

Not limited to concert dance, Antwan served as principal dancer for Sea Beach Resort in Egypt for a year. He also appeared in the music video “Best You Got” by former Danity Kane member D. Woods, toured China with pop artist Christah Ray, and performed on tour with artist Nikki Jane.

Today, Antwan is the Founder of Lamorris Namari, Executive Producer of Namari Productions, and Artistic Director and Owner of Namari Dance Center, where he continues to inspire the next generation of artists through movement, mentorship, and global artistic leadership.

Owner / Associate Artistic Director of Namari Dance Center

Hailing from Athens, Georgia – Shervoski Moreland is a lifetime creative, as well as Producer of two years. His initial foray into the entertainment industry came by way of being a professional dancer. His dance interests began at a very impressionable age and remained consistent throughout his school aged years. Upon graduating from high school, Shervoski embarked on his professional entertainment journey and has services several notable entertainment journey and has services several notable entertainment brands in a plethora of capacities including VH1, Tyler Perry Studios, Swirl Film Studios, TVONE, among others. In 2017, Shervoski began serving as an intern & assistant and subsequently as Associate Producer for Derek Blanks Productions. Accredited work attributed to hm in his tenure includes work with artist such as Keke Palmer, Missy Elliot, Cynthia Ervio, Fantasia, Vanesa Bell Calloway, and so many more. Presently, Shervoski serves as the Executive Producer for IBC Productions and Co-Owner of Namari Dance Center. 

Ballet / Pointe

Hailing from the Windy City, Dana was born, raised and trained in Chicago, IL. She started her training at the age of 4 with Jack and Kathleen Villari at American Dance Center and finished her professional training under the guidance Elizabeth Boitsov at Boitsov Classical Ballet. She has performed professionally with Lamorris Namari Ballet Company (principal), Southwest Ballet Theatre (guest artist), and Boitsov Ballet. Her professional dance career was temporarily interrupted with the blessing of a wonderful husband and 5 beautiful children, which have been her rocks of support in coming out of retirement to perform professionally again and teaching full-time. All of her students, co-workers, and fellow dance professionals are here family and she feels so blessed to be able to share her gifts and experiences. 

Company Rehearsal Director

Teresa is a graduate from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA with a BFA in Dance Education. Throughout her journey at The University of the Arts, she was invited to perform with Philadelphia’s West African Dance Company. Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble, by Emmy Award nominated choreographer Jeffrey Page, and has performed works created by Pearl Primus (restaged by Kim Bears-Bailey). In the years, Teresa has assisted with the production of Jazmine Sullivan’s London Performance, performed in Debbie Allen’s Brothers of the Knight, Sir Rosevelt, Step Up: High Waters, HBO’s The Watchmen, BET’s American Soul, HBO Max’s Doom Patrol and the Triumph Awards. Teresa recently finished touring internationally with recording artist Keith Sweat as the dance captain. Since touring, she set sail with Norwegian Cruise Lines as a singer and dancer for Broadway’s After Midnight. She is now back home performing with City Gate Dance Theater and The Tap Rebels, and teaching dance across the metro Atlanta area. 

Director of Operations

Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Mrs. Shenicqua Hazelton serves as the vital Director of Operations at Namari Dance Center. With unwavering dedication and keen financial expertise, she ensures the center’s smooth operation and financial success.

As a mother, Mrs. Hazelton takes immense pride in her son, Antwan Sessions, the esteemed Artistic Director at Namari Dance Center. Inspired by his passion for the arts, she wholeheartedly supports his endeavors, offering invaluable guidance and encouragement. Mrs. Hazelton’s warm and approachable demeanor fosters a supportive environment within the Namari Dance Center community. Her commitment to everyone’s well-being ensures they feel valued and supported.

Drawing inspiration from Charleston’s rich cultural heritage, Mrs. Hazelton infuses her work with a unique southern charm. Her role not only demonstrates her skills and dedication but also reflects her deep love for the arts and unwavering support for her sons, Antwan Sessions & Shervoski Moreland.

Horton

A New York Native, Mr. Powell Began his Dance training at the age of nine at the Ailey School as well as The creative Dance Theater in Harlem. After graduating from The High School of Performing Arts Mr. Powell joined Ailey II, after two seasons performing and traveling the US and Caribbean with the company he joined The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater where he traveled to Europe, Asia,South America, South Africa and The United States Of America for ten seasons while also performing with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He has performed works by Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, Ulysees Dove, George Faison, Talley Beatty, Donald McKayle, Jawole Willa jo Zollar, Ron K. Brown, Dwight Rhoden and Donald Byrd to name a few. Upon leaving the Ailey Company in 2001 Mr. Powell became resident Choreographer and Company teacher of Ailey II. In 2004 Mr. Powell beame Associate Artistic Director of Ailey II and in 2012 became the 2nd person in history named Artistic Director of Ailey II, where he traveled across the US, Canada, The Caribbean and Europe for eight years. Mr. Powell has taught all over the world and has Choreographed on companies such as The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (NY) Ailey II (NY) Dallas Black Dance Theater (Dallas, TX)  Exclamation Dance Company (Houston, TX) National Dance Theater Company (Kingston, JA) America’s Next Top model and three segments of Sesame street. Mr. Powell is continuing to focus on maintaining teaching and educating students of the next generation of young artists all over the world.

Tap

LaTonya Wise is local Athenian, wife, and mother of four. She started her dance career at the age of 11 and fell in love with it from day one. Her formal training began at East Athens Educational Dance Center, where she studied ballet, tap, modern, and jazz. She was able to perform with many companies including Jacksonville Centre of the Arts, DanceFX Concert Dance Company, and the University of Georgia Ballet Ensemble to name a few. She has also had the opportunity to partake and perform West African. After graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Marketing Management in 2013 LaTonya founded WiseXpressions Dance Studio Inc. The studio was a nonprofit organization in which students would not only get the fundamentals and a strong technique base, but also dive into the competition world. Covid closed the studio but LaTonya’s 30 year dance background allows her to still teach and choreograph for children and adults. Dancing is her passion and she honors teaching students that want to learn the technique and creative side to dance.

Hip Hop

Ryann Leak is a graduate of Cambridge High School who is currently attending Kennesaw State University pursuing a bachelor degree in Dance and Nutritional Science. Ryann began training at the age of seven at the Renaissance International School of Performing Arts, primarily focusing on the styles of Hip Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theater. In the beginning of 2020, Ryann was accepted into the Kennesaw State University’s Dance Program, Ryan currently serves as a member of the Dance Company, as well as, the Dance Honor Society where she holds the role of President. Ryann has be fortunate to work with artists such as Annalee Traylor, Jamal White, and Caitlin Gray. Upon graduation, Ryann hopes to travel the world and dance professionally while also continuing her passion for choreographing & sharing her love for dance with her students. 

Kinderdance & Graham

Stacy Wright began her classical ballet training at Firethorn Dance Academy in Tampa, FL, studying under Lucia Hatcher with a focus on French ballet and Graham contemporary methods, and by sixteen she was instructing young students before advancing to teach intermediate levels and handle company choreography. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of South Florida in 1999—where she studied under influential figures like Gretchen Ward Warren, former Ballet Mistress of American Ballet Theater, and John Parks, a former dancer with the Alvin Ailey Company—she expanded her expertise to include Russian and Vaganova ballet techniques as well as Limon and Horton contemporary styles, further refining her skills under the internationally acclaimed David Howard, whose instruction emphasizes kinesthetics, imagery, and movement physics. Certified in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), which enhances dancers’ abilities through conditioning and strengthening, Ms. Wright has taught ballet technique, contemporary dance, and children’s classes at numerous studios across Florida and North Georgia, including youth programs and the children’s division at Sarasota Ballet Academy, and her innovative teaching methods have led many of her former students to receive invitations and scholarships from esteemed institutions like the San Francisco Ballet School, Sarasota Ballet Academy, and The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory.

Tap

Tre McClendon, a native Atlanta resident, was born to W. Oliver and Denise McClendon. Being the son of the owners of McClendon Performing Arts Institute, Tre has been surrounded by dance his entire life. Taking his first class at the age of 2, dancing was instilled as an important foundation in his life. He starting teaching his first classes at the age of 16 at McClendon Performing Arts Institute and since then has taught at workshops, arts centers, and dance schools all over the metro-Atlanta area. After graduating from Morehouse College, Tre continued to pursue his tap career. Tre helped create and now performs in a tap show, called Beat and Rhythm: The Evolution of Tap. This show teaches children the origins of tap dancing in America, and has gone into more than one hundred elementary, middle, and high schools all over the state of Georgia. Tre performed in the ensemble at the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, where he was cast in musicals such as The Producers, Chicago, and Sophisticated Ladies. His ultimate goal is to become one of the premier tap names in America.

Tap

Carole Laya earned a minor in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of Georgia and furthered her training at the Bates Dance Festival and American Dance Festival. She began ballet at age three and modern dance at ten, training at Chattanooga Ballet School under Ballet Master Frank Robert. She was a member of the Terpsichord Modern Dance Company, studying under Cathie Kasch and Laurel Zahrobsky. Carole began practicing Pilates in 2012 and completed her Stott training in Mat, Reformer, and Chair under Jennifer Yellin and Samia Pellizzari in 2024. She integrates Pilates principles into her teaching, focusing on strength, alignment, and artistry.

Owner & Artistic Director of Namari Dance Center
Owner of Namari Dance Conservatory
Founder/Artistic Director of Namari Ballet

Antwan Sessions, native of Charleston, South Carolina started his dancing career while attending North Springs High School located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. There he found his passion for dance. Searching for outside training, Antwan join Total Dance in Adamsville, Georgia where he studied Ballet, Modern, & Jazz dance. Since then he’s attended several dance school under a full scholarship such as, Renaissance International School of Performing Arts (RISPA) in Milton, Georgia, Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment & Arts (AREA), Burklyn Ballet, Tolbert Yilmaz, and Metropolitan Ballet Theatre in Alpharetta, Georgia to name a few. Antwan’s passion for dance has allowed him to perform and teach in places like Denver, San Francisco, Mexico, Canada, China, Europe, Africa and so many more.  Some of Antwan’s credits include: Assisting for Georgina Louchiey who’s the Artistic Director/Co Owner of RISPA. He’s danced for Tracy Vogt 

of Philadanco, Kim Robards of Kim Robards Dance, Kiki Ely of ATLA, Stephan Reynolds of Cirque Du Soleil, and Jeffrey Page former choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance and Beyonce. Not limiting himself to concert dance, Antwan was the principal dancer for Sea Beach Resort in Egypt for a year, he also danced in former Danity Kane member D. Woods in her music video “Best You Got”  toured China with pop artist Christah Ray as well as toured with artist Nikki Jane. He is now the Founder of Lamorris Namari Contemporary Ballet Company, Owner of Namari Dance Conservatory and  Artistic Director/Owner of Namari Dance Center.

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