PERFORMING DANCERS:
ABELLA McDYESS
Training Program 1
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AMANI JOHNSON
Training Program 2 & Namari Conservatory Jr.
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AVA KIMBROUGH
Training Program 1
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CARLIE WESCOTT
Homeschool Program
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CHARLEE GEHRMANN
Training Program 2
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CHARLOTTE JONES
Training Program 1
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CHLOE SPEAKMAN
Sessions Dance Theatre
CECILIA MIMS
Training Program 3
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CLAIRE SPEAKMAN
Training Program 1
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CYDNEY REDDING
Training Program 2 & Namari Conservatory Jr.
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DALLAS LILLIAN BRYANT
Training Program 2 & Namari Conservatory Jr.
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DEMI KIMBROUGH
Training Program 2
DESTINY PORTER
Sessions Dance Theatre
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ELLA BYRD
Training Program 1​
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GABRIELLE STEELE
Training Program 2
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HARMONY MASON
Kinderdance Program ​
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JENELLE PETERS
Kinderdance Program ​
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JAHMAYA ALVES
Training Program 3 ​
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JENELLE PETERS
Kinderdance Program ​
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KYLEIGH McGHEE
Training Program 2
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MARISSA DUNSON
Homeschool Program​
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MELIA HARRISON
Training Program 3​
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MERIELLE SIMMONS
Kinderdance Program
MIA KIMBROUGH
Training Program 1
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NAYA ANTHONY
Training Program 3 ​
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NIA LANDRUM
Kinderdance ​
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PENELOPE MATTIS
Training Program 1​
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PHOENIX MILTEER
Training Program 1
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SEREN STANLEY
Training Program 1 & 2 ​
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SIENNA WILLIS
Training Program 2​
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SIMONE CORMEIR
Training Program 1​
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SKYLAR ATKINSON
Training Program 1​
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TRINITY OLSEN
Training Program 2 & Namari Conservatory Jr.​
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VALENTINA PELLIZZARI
Training Program 3 & Namari Conservatory Jr.
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WARNER WILLIAMS
Training Program 2
SPECIAL THANK YOU:
Thank you for your generous donation. The money received from your donation will enable us to provide needed services to students in our community with the desire to further their dance education. Your support makes it possible for our clients to receive educational and vocational classes, participate in special dance projects, help with purchases of dance wear and costumes, and build self-esteem in a positive, loving environment. Our programs could not exist without the generosity of individuals, like you.
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"Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance are from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people." - Alvin Ailey
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Thank you to our Heart Beats:
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The Speakman Family ​
SUPPORT US:
We warmly welcome contributions in the form of private, business, and in-kind donations. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Heart of Namari can make a significant impact on fulfilling the aspirations of numerous children who wish to share their talent, dedication, and passion for dance with the greater Metro Atlanta Community.
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Monetary donations, based on the donor's preference, can be directed towards specific projects, class funding, or the provision of dance attire and costumes for students in need. Additionally, we also accept in-kind donations of publications, and donors who contribute in this way are publicly acknowledged during our special events and productions.
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Every financial donation is acknowledged in the "Gracious Donor" section on our website and featured in the program yearbook for the Curtain Call. Furthermore, the names of donors are announced at the conclusion of each performance, showcasing our deep appreciation for their support.
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Donations are accepted via Cash, Credit Cards, Venmo, & Checks (make checks payable to Heart of Namari Inc.)
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7730 Roswell Rd. STE 103 Sandy Springs, GA 30350
BEHIND THE SCENES:
OWNERS & DIRECTORS:
Mr. Antwan Sessions - Founder / Owner / Artistic Director
Mr. Shervoski Moreland - Owner / Associate Artistic Director
Mrs. Dana Crigler - Conservatory Associate Director
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INSTRUCTORS & CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Mr. Antwan Sessions
Mr. Shervoski Moreland
Mrs. Dana Crigler
Mr. Troy Powell
Ms. LaTonya Wise
Miss. Ryann Leak
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STAGE MANAGER
Ms. Teresa Wilson
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STAGE HANDS:
Miss. Katherine Horton
Ms. Chan'nel Johnson
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VIDEOGRAPHER:
Anointed Photography & Video​
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PHOTOGRAPHER:
Mrs. Carrie Clark
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SOUND TECHNICIAN:
Mr. Joel King - North Springs High School
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LIGHTING TECHNICIAN:
Enquiring Minds Productions
Mr. Noah Hill ​
Mr. Noah Hill 3 - Lighting Assistant
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LOAD IN / OUT CREW:
Mr. Curtis Hazelton
Mr. Bill Thomas
Mr. William Thomas
DRESSING ROOM MONITORS:
Ms. Riawna Muckle
Ms. Keisha Wilkerson
Ms. Rose Redding
Ms. Tiffany Fason
Ms. Tiara Rucker-Steele
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MISTRESS OF CEREMONY
Ms. Tiffany Drayton
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FRONT OF HOUSE
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis & Shenicqua Hazelton​
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COSTUMES:
Weissman Dance Costumes
NDC Parents
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LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS FOR DANCERS & STAFF
Chick-fil-a
Heart of Namari Inc. ​
NDC Parents ​
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DECORATION / SET DESIGN:
NDC Staff & Mrs. Maggie Hall
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USHERS:
Mrs. Coletta Olsen
Mrs. Samia Pellizzari
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VENDORS:
Royal Designs by: Asia Jaé - Step & Repeat
Angel Nguyen Desserts - for dancers
UPCOMING EVENTS / PERFORMANCES
This holiday season, transport your entire family to a more nostalgic era with "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet!" Join us for the 31st Anniversary tour of this cherished holiday tradition, live in theaters. Invite your loved ones to relive cherished childhood memories as they witness larger-than-life puppets, breathtaking acrobatics, and dazzling costumes. Immerse yourself in the exceptional artistry of an international cast, featuring renowned Ukrainian ballet stars showcasing the pinnacle of classical technique. Embrace the message of Peace and Harmony this Christmas, brought to life by dancers from various esteemed institutions including Namari Dance Center, Peach Pit Acrobatic & Dance, Terminus Modern Ballet Theater, Mount Vernon School, Sky Dance Academy, Atlanta Professional Dance Academy, Elite Studios, Dauphin Dance Center, and City Springs Theatre Conservatory.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023
7:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2023
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
THE FOX THEATRE
660 Peachtree St. NE,
Atlanta, GA 30308
Winter Registration Opens Monday, December 20th - Wednesday, February 1st 2023. Come and experience the difference here at Namari. Open to boys and girls from the age of 2.5 to 18 years old. Come be a part of a dance studio where we put dance education and true technique first. A studio where dance educators care for their student's future. Our proven training has launch the future of many dancers who've furthered their education at higher institutions like Fordham University, Elon University, Point Park University, New York University, Boston Conservatory, and University of the Arts to name a few.
If you child is interested in dance, simply click the link below and start your child's journey in dance education.
Namari Dance Center will be closed
Monday, December 20th - Tuesday, January 3rd for winter break.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 4th at its regular scheduled time. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and a joyous new year.
Just in time for the Holiday Season! Namari Dance Center launches their 2022 Holiday Hoodies & Sweatshirts!
Available in youth & adults sizes, you don't want to be caught without your super, comfy Namari hoodie and sweatshirt!
Visit our merchandise table in the front lobby of the Holiday Spectacular Show.
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"The ballet is a purely female thing; it is a woman, a garden of beautiful flowers, and man is the gardener."
- George Balanchine ​