Director Ms.Faith

Faith Elise Norton, originally from Jacksonville, FL, began her dance journey at the Jacksonville Centre of the Arts, where she developed a strong foundation in technique and artistry. She graduated in 2020 from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance Performance. During her training, Faith had the privilege of performing works by esteemed choreographers such as Levi Marsman, Jennifer Archibald, Debbie Allen, Otis Sallid, Christopher Huggins, and Juel D. Lane, among others. Faith has continually honed her craft through participation in prestigious summer intensives, including Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Point Park University, Next Generation Ballet, and the DARC Dance Festival in Paris, France. Her dedication to dance extends beyond performance into leadership and education. She currently is the Director of the Dance Department at Global Leadership Academy Arts Campus and the Director of the Jacksonville Centre of the Arts Competition Team, where she inspires and trains the next generation of aspiring dancers.

Meet our Instructors

Tyeri Morrison

Emerging from the greater Boston area of Massachusetts, Tyeri Morrison dedicated 13 years of extensive dance training to The Gold School DanceArt; directed under Choreographer and Founder Rennie Gold. During this time, his passion for dance manifested through his participation in numerous styles ranging from ballet, Horton, musical theatre jazz, tap, hip hop, and West African tribal dance. Learning under esteemed choreographers like Larry Souza, Billy Barry, and Kenny Warmald, he also performed in works set by Tyce Doricario, Teddy Forance, Chaz Buzan, and more. Following his high school completion, Ty attends The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, on full-tuition scholarship where he is pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, graduating in 2021. His training at the Conservatory consists of courses concentrated on Horton, Limón, Graham, Release, Counter technique, GaGa, hip hop, varied ballet techniques, and composition courses taught by world-renowned professors and instructors like Kurt Douglas, Tai Jimenez, Brian McGinnis, Joy Davis, and Danielle Davidson. During his time at the Conservatory Ty has performed works by Darrell Moultrie, Catherine Coury, Bradley Shelver, Martha Nichols, and Adrianne Hawkins. Ty’s training extends to summer programs he’s attended learning with companies such as BodyTraffic, Gibney Dance, Mikayla Taylor’s The TLCollective, LimonLaunch Pro, and the Giordano Dance Company.

Adia Hollist

Adia Hollist is a 21 year old Tampa native. Adia Hollist is currently a senior at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee studying dance remotely from Florida . Adia began dancing at Artz 4 life academy where she was introduced to African, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet and other styles of dance at 5 years old. Adia began training in Ballet under the direction of Paula Nunez while further developing her skills in African Dance dancing with Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet under the direction of Jai Hinson. Adia has been a leading performer in the annual production of The Family Blessing for several years. While attending Orange grove Middle magnet school for the arts and Blake High school Adia was chosen to perform in Youth American Grand Prix Tampa Gala Night along side many professionals from 2014-2019. While at Blake I was able to travel to New York all four years to do things varying from American Ballet Theatre student certification, Youth American Grand Prix Finals and taking class all over the city. As a Senior at Blake I was able to choreograph my first piece which has fueled and inspired a love for choreography that just keeps growing. After graduating High school she performed multiple shows with Tampa City Ballet. As well as choreographing for many highschool dance departments and local dance studios. Adia’s love for movement has no style boundaries. At the Boston Conservatory Adia has performed leading roles in Mark Morris’s “Gloria”, Jose Limon’s “The Choreographic Offering” and Bradley Shelver’s “Tongues” along with many other brilliant pieces. Throughout college Adia has had the opportunity to collaborate with many up and coming musicians which has broadened her style horizons. Adia now is an up and coming choreographer as well as teaching Ballet, Modern ,Contemporary, Jazz, Afro Fusion and Beginner Hip Hop.