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About DNCollective

Legacy Meets the Future of Dance

DanceMakers Namari Collective, affectionately known as DNCollective, represents the powerful union of DanceMakers of Atlanta and Namari Dance Center—two organizations brought together by a shared commitment to exceptional dance education, artistic excellence, and the development of the whole dancer. With more than 35 years of combined experience in dance education, DNCollective provides a dynamic training environment for dancers ages 3–18, from those taking their very first class to dedicated pre-professional artists preparing for college programs, professional companies, Broadway, commercial dance, and careers throughout the performing arts. With locations in Midtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs, and Douglasville, our Collective gives families access to an expansive community of educators, choreographers, guest artists, performance opportunities, and training experiences—all while maintaining the personal attention and sense of family that have defined both organizations for years.

About Our Academy

Our Locations

DNCollective - Midtown
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd STE 33 Atlanta, GA 30318

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

DNCollective - Douglasville
2529 Bright Star Rd. Douglasville, GA 30314

Phone

678-336-9384

Email

info@dnccollective.com

Our Mission

The mission of DanceMakers Namari Collective (DNCollective) is to provide exceptional dance education that develops strong technique, artistry, confidence, discipline, and creativity. Building upon the legacies of DanceMakers of Atlanta and Namari Dance Center, we are committed to nurturing dancers at every level while providing the training, mentorship, performance experiences, and opportunities needed to reach their fullest potential—both in dance and in life.

Train. Inspire. Develop. Achieve.

DNC Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

Denise Latimer - Owner / Executive Director

Owner & Artistic Director of DanceMakers Namari Collective

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 / Executive Director

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. 

DNCollective – Douglasville 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.

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.

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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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