Not only was Ava a dancer, she was also a cheerleader. She was awarded All American Cheerleader, 2 years in a row.
Ava has many years experience in pageantry. She was crowned Miss Loris Bog Off Teen, Miss Yam Festival Teen, and Miss North Myrtle Beach. Ava represented the town of Loris at the Miss South Carolina Pageant, in Columbia, SC.
Ava has been a role model for younger girls, and planted her platform "Stand Up Against Bullying" in 2012. She continues to spread this message to the dancers at CPAC.
Ava has choreographed a numerous amount of groups which have placed highest scoring awards and national champion awards. Ava's Choreographed dances have won a grateful amount of choreography awards along with multiple judges awards.
Ava continues her dance training by attending dance teacher seminars around the country. She loves to learn new materials and is committed to providing her students with the latest up to date choreography.
Ava graduated from Coastal Carolina University with her Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in early childhood eduction. She began her journey as an CPAC instructor in 2015. Ava has a passion of sharing her love of dance with the younger generation.

Kelly Kirby grew up in Rutherford, NJ. She started dancing at the age of three. She took dance at Dance World Academy, where she competed and won many awards. During her years of training Kelly would take classes in NYC with world renowned choreographers. At the age of ten, she danced in the Nutcracker in New York City. She also had the opportunity to dance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Kirsten Norris, was a competition dancer for over 10 years, winning endless amounts of first overall awards in the intermediate and competitive divsion, along with high platinum and diamond awards, she has received many scholarship titles. Kirsten was a two time title holder at Celebration Regional Dance Competition 2 years in a row. She has studied many styles of dance such as, Jazz, Lyrical, Hiphop, Ballet, Modern, and specializes in Contemporary.
Teaching now for 4 years, Kirsten has choreographed many solos and group dances, receiving choreography awards, special judges awards, and many overall awards. Kirsten has grown to share a bond with all of our dancers.
"This is my home, This is my Family" Kirsten says.
Kirsten studied at Horry Georgetown Technical receiving her Esthetician Certification and license. Graduating High school early in January 2020 to graduating college in December of 2020. Currently working alongside with her family at A-Plus Auto Sales as a title clerk and secretary.
Kirsten would like to tell all dancers, keep your love for dance always in your heart and never stop chasing your dreams.


