Our History
Founders - Chris & Christie Garrett
Dance Academy was founded by Christie and Chris Garrett in 1999. Mr. Garrett graduated from DBU University with a Degree in Business Management and is a Quality Program Manager with Lockheed Martin. He is in his 38th year with Lockheed Martin and has been a great support to Dance Academy for the past 21 years.
They have been married since 1987 and are proud parents to 3 young men and grandparents to 3 grandchildren. They attend Gateway Church and are honored to have the opportunity to serve God and others through the art of Dance.
Christie Garrett
Ms. Christie has over 27 years of experience in Professional Dance Training, Choreography, Teaching, and Performing. She began dancing at the age of 8 and studied ballet with The DycheYzer School of Ballet, Margo Marshall School of Ballet in Houston, The Abilene Metropolitan Ballet, and the Civic Ballet of Abilene. Mrs. Garrett has performed in various Ballet Productions such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and The Wizard of Oz. After graduating High School she became a full-time Scholarship student with Joe Tremaine and studied Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern at the Moral Landis Dance Center in Los Angeles. She also trained under the direction of Doug Caldwell and Jackie Sleight as well at the Dupree Dance Center in Los Angeles California.
Christie began her professional dance career at the age of 19 years old and began touring nationally with the children's musical "The Chipmunks and Magic Camera”. She would go on to perform in numerous stage productions, musicals, industrials, and T.V. commercials in Los Angeles and Dallas. Mrs. Garrett also has worked with worship leaders in various churches to incorporate worship into services and to bring dance back to its original purpose which is to worship and glorify God. She is thrilled and honored for the opportunity to serve God and her community through the Art of Dance. She loves inspiring students to explore their gifts and talents and to grow in their relationship with God.
Our Story
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Mission Statement:
Dance Academy is a Christian Business that provides students the opportunity to use their gifts and talents to glorify the Lord while receiving excellence in dance training. The Academy believes the children and youth are our future and is dedicated to impacting their lives through the art of dance. Training is implemented to include all aspects of each student including the mind, body, and spirit. As a result the Academy equips each student to be a positive witness for Christ as well as reaching their full potential as dancers.
Psalm 149:3 "Praise His Name with the dance"