Please take a moment to meet our faculty.
Carrie Tidwell
Carrie is a dance professional with over 30 years of dancing and more than 25 years of teaching experience. She began her journey with ballet in Anchorage, Alaska, before relocating to South Carolina, where she expanded her expertise to encompass tap, jazz, Broadway, lyrical, modern, and hip hop styles. As the owner of Sterling Studio, Carrie has cultivated a thriving community of dancers, instilling her passion and dedication in each of her students.
Her extensive career includes performing and teaching up and down the East Coast, from the bustling stages of New York to the magical realms of Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines. A member of multiple professional dance companies, Carrie has also taken on the role of director for a small company, showcasing her leadership and artistic vision. Her choreography has achieved national acclaim, competing at prestigious competitions and being showcased at the Spoleto Festival on multiple occasions.
Beyond the studio, Carrie has collaborated with local theaters, enriching the artistic community with her versatile choreography. She has also lent her expertise to an independent color guard team, further demonstrating her diverse talents in the performing arts. As the head coach for both the PVHS and PVMS dance teams, Carrie continues to inspire and lead the next generation of dancers, embodying a commitment to excellence and a lifelong passion for dance.
Dani Knox
Dani Knox has experience in teaching various performing arts across the upstate! Not only has Dani led various Colorguard organizations in the Upstate, but she has been the Executive Director of a performance based non-profit organization for 4 years. She also teaches various genres of dance with The Movement Company, and Sterling Studios of Performing Arts. Dani holds her associate's in Early Childhood Development and Administration. After years of being a classroom teacher, she has been inspired to focus her teachings on creative and self expressive projects.
Jocelyn Sanzari
Jocelyn is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education while entering her 5th season at Sterling Studio. Also as a 3rd year member on The Movement Company, she demonstrates her commitment to both dance and education, now in her 3rd year of teaching.
Jocelyn is a versatile performer and instructor, mastering various dance styles with a particular passion for contemporary and hip-hop. Her accolades extend beyond the dance floor; during her high school years, she earned overall titles and victories for both group and solo performances at competitions along the east coast.
Not only does she shine on the dance floor, but Jocelyn also showcases her choreographic talent through her work on Seussical the Musical at Easley High. Additionally, she directed a small-scale production of Clue at the same high school, further highlighting her dedication to the arts and education. Jocelyn's journey is a testament to her multifaceted talents and unwavering passion.
Aubrey Hembree
Aubrey’s passion for dance began in the 7th grade, and she has been dedicated to coaching, teaching, and performing ever since. Contemporary holds a special place in her heart, and she loves sharing its beauty and emotion with her students. When Audrey isn’t in the studio, she enjoys relaxing by the lake and watching movies on her projector. Join her and experience the joy of creative dance.
Guillermo Jemmott
Guillermo Jemmott, Jr. is a singer, actor, and model originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, now residing in Greenville, SC, by way of Memphis, TN. He began singing in middle school and his love of performing has grown over the years to include the stage and more recently, film. He is extremely passionate about his work and he can thank his teachers and his parents especially for instilling that type of work ethic in him. He holds a degree in International Business from Central State University and is currently working on his Masters Degree in Non-profit Management. He is also the Executive Director and co-founder of Opia Arts, Inc.
Ryleigh Pence
Ryleigh Pence, a rising sophomore, is entering her second year on the PVHS dance team. She is actively involved in her school community, participating in the Student Council, Beta Club, and the robotics program at the Career Center. A lifelong dancer, Ryleigh spent around nine years as a competitive clogger. Currently, she serves as an assistant teacher at Sterling Studio. Enthusiastic about the upcoming year, Ryleigh is thrilled to join the staff at Sterling Studio!
Lucia Ramos
Lucia is one of our teen assistants and has been dancing for over 10 years. She has been involved in various styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre, she has done competitive colorguard for the Easley High School marching band for the past 6 years. Her favorite styles to teach are contemporary and musical theatre, but she loves being anywhere in the dance world! When she's not in the studio, you can catch her performing at Foothills Playhouse or reading a good book with her dog! She can't wait to work with student, see them grow as dancers, and watch them fall in love with the sport!
Caitlyn Dimmock
Caitlyn is one ofour our teen assistants. She has been dancing for 10 years and is currently still dancing in the teen classes. The styles that she dances in are hip hop, contemporary, and ballet. Caitlyn was also a competitive clogger for 8 years. She loves helping with the classes and recitals and hopes that one day she will be able to teach her own class.
Ella Owen
Ella is one of our teen assistants. She has been dancing for 13 years. She has been involved in various styles such as tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet from a young age. Her favorite styles to help teach are tap and jazz. For the last 8 years she has been on a competitive clogging team where she has performed and competed at various parades, festivals, competitions, and at Disney Performing Arts. She loves assisting in classes and watching the kids grow as dancers.