Our Instructors
My name is Mrs. Deborah Bowman and I am the founder of Teaching Little Children. I have truly been blessed to teach dance for 23 years to so many little girls (and a few boys) in the Atlanta area. I began TLC to practice discipline on children so I would become a better mother and never imagined that TLC would grow to become my career.
I feel so fortunate to be operating in my passion. I always wanted girls- (I have 4 boys, ha, ha) and now I have so many little girls!! My dance career started at the age of 3 and continued through age 18. I was a member of the Oak Ridge Academy Dance Ensemble and performed throughout high school. My goal is to give your child a positive experience in dance and to develop a confidence in themselves through movement.
I have worked at TLC as the office manager since 1999 and live in Acworth with my three children and dog Max.
My name is Kimberly Stafford, although your kids know me as Mrs. Kim. I have been with TLC since 2005 and love my job! I started dancing at the same age as some of the dancers in our program, and have been going strong for 27 years!
When I am not teaching your little ones, I am most likely hanging out with my husband and soon to be 3 year old son. Keep on Dancing!
Le'Zette Jordan is a native of Chicago, IL where she was trained via the Joseph Holmes Dance Company. Le'zette has traveled and performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Her credits include popular stage plays, appearances on MTV and BET among others.
One of her goals is to continue to introduce dance to as many children as possible helping to promote a love for the art form as well as build character in their lives. She has been teaching dance in the Atlanta Metropolitan area for 10yrs. Le'Zette teaches her students the discipline and the fun of dance. Trained in ballet, jazz, and ethnic techniques, she brings a wealth of experience and versatility to students.
My name is Nicole Ingui, also known as Ms. Nicole. This is my 21st year dancing, 12th year teaching dance, and 5th year teaching at TLC. I teach at the studio and love every minute of it. I am also one of the company jazz/hip hop teachers at TLC. When I am not teaching dance, I am busy raising my 5 year old son, Ricky and student teaching Kindergarten at a Marietta elementary school. I am very eager about this upcoming year at TLC. When in doubt, keep on dancing!
While studying at Hawaii Pacific University I began my teaching career in Honolulu, Hawaii and developed several dance programs throughout various military installations and private academies. I have a dedicated passion for dance and the performing arts and strive to instill discipline and character through dance in today’s youth.
Becky Mitchell, I am originally from Michigan. I have been married for 17 years and have 2 children. My family and I have lived in Georgia for 15 years. I have been working for Teaching Little Children for 8 years.
Ms. Andrea has been teaching dance for 16 years. She has taught Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz and Gym. She trained extensively at The Atlanta School of Ballet under the direction of Robert Barnett, Thomas Pasik, Joanne Lee, and Joan Lather. She has danced in many productions, including The Atlanta’s Ballet’s “Nutcracker”, Kennesaw Dance Troupe’s “Nutcracker, Kennesaw style and Gaite De Parisianne”.
She also was a member of Dance One Studios performing company and was a soloist at the Coca Cola Olympic City. Ms. Andrea is certified in Ballet by the Dance Masters of America and completed the DMA Teachers Training School. She is excited to begin her ninth season here at TLC!
Mrs. Meredith lives happily with her husband and son in Canton, GA. She began dancing as a young girl and can still recall performing to "Good Ship Lollipop" in slippery tap shoes. After dancing in high school and college, Mrs. Meredith began sharing her love of dance with children through TLC. This will be her sixth year with TLC, and she can't wait for more toe-tapping, tutu-twirling fun!
Ms. Angie began dancing at the age of 3 and has been teaching dance for over 13 years. She teaches tap, ballet, and Zumba for both adults & kids. She truly loves the art of movement & the joy it adds to your life. She is happily married with 3 beautiful kids and resides in Dallas, GA.
I started dancing at the age of 3 and have been dancing ever since. I began teaching for TLC in 2000 while I earned my business degree at Kennesaw State University and continued teaching until I moved in 2005. I was fortunate enough that when my husband and I moved back in 2008 I was able to jump back in at TLC where I left off!
In May 2011 I had my first child so I am spending most of my days with him. While I don’t have a full schedule of classes right now, I do miss dancing with all the little girls so I’ll be out subbing whenever possible!
Marybeth Purvis has been dancing since she was three years old. She has extensive training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop, and musical theater. Marybeth has performed numerous ballets and nutcrackers under the direction of Marina Levasheva and Carolyn Perry.
She has also performed in many competitions, festivals and shows including, Macy’s Tree Lighting at Lennox, The Chick Fil A Bowl and more recently performed as an extra in the upcoming movie Footloose. Marybeth has certifications as a Zumba Instructor, ACE (American Council on Exercise) and is CPR certified. She is married to Justin Purvis and they live in Paulding County.
I started dancing ballet and jazz when I was 3 years old through a program at my preschool. After that, I began dancing at the Academy of Ballet Arts (British Academy of Performing Arts) where I learned most of my dance knowledge. I was there for about 10 years learning ballet, pointe, and jazz.
After I graduated I went to dance at the Georgia Dance Conservatory for a couple of years. I am currently a college student pursuing a degree in business while teaching my love of ballet!
Kiyana Simone Kelly was born in Manhattan, NY and has danced since the age of 4, studying Ballet, Ballroom, Jazz, Modern, Tap and African. She is a part of Kennesaw State University's 2011 Dance Company.
Ms. Kiyana is also a danced with Valdosta State’s Performance Company and at Gordon College, while she attended as a Theatre Performance Major she performed leading roles in Cinderella, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and A Chorus Line. Ms. Kiyana was featured in the Black History Month's presentation of excerpts of Alvin Ailey's Revelations. Other works include: The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up, BeatleMania, and Le Danse Lumière. Ms. Kiyana was chosen to tour with Clark Atlanta University for the Production of Black Voices. The work was nominated to attend the National Arts Festival in Raleigh Durham, S.C. 2004.