About
the
Studio
Welcome to our studio family!
We are passionate about promoting the arts and equipping our children with skills not just on the dance and gym floors but that can follow them throughout their lives. We are a boutique recreational studio keeping our classes playful while learning. Our program focuses primarily on children ages 2-12, but serve children of all ages. We truly believe in preparing children to be successful in all walks of life and are proud to offer a Mentoring Program for children 12 and up. Through our Mentoring Program your teenager gets a chance to use their talents by mentoring younger children while learning and preparing to be dependable young adults in the work force.
Our lead dance teachers have college degrees and/or professional experience in their field. Our lead gymnastics teachers are all experienced in recreational and competitive gymnastics and /or cheer. Teachers that have come through our Mentoring Program have had 2 years of assisting experience under the guidance of our lead teachers. Our teachers are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their ability to relate to the students.
Please take a moment to meet our team.
About the Studio
Welcome to our studio family!
We are passionate about promoting the arts and equipping our children with skills not just on the dance and gym floors but that can follow them throughout their lives. We are a boutique recreational studio keeping our classes playful while learning. Our program focuses primarily on children ages 2-12, but serve children of all ages. We truly believe in preparing children to be successful in all walks of life and are proud to offer a Mentoring Program for children 12 and up. Through our Mentoring Program your teenager gets a chance to use their talents by mentoring younger children while learning and preparing to be dependable young adults in the work force.
Our lead dance teachers have college degrees and/or professional experience in their field. Our lead gymnastics teachers are all experienced in recreational and competitive gymnastics and /or cheer. Teachers that have come through our Mentoring Program have had 2 years of assisting experience under the guidance of our lead teachers. Our teachers are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their ability to relate to the students.
Please take a moment to meet our team.
Meet our Staff
Allison Gaither
Allison is the founder and CEO of Carolina Dance and Gymnastics, LLC. She was also the founder of Body and Motion, Inc, School of Yoga and Performing Arts from 1998-2006. She began teaching dance in 1987 and yoga and yoga teacher trainings in 1998, founding one of the first Yoga Teacher Training Schools in North Carolina.
Allison has degrees in both dance and biology from UNC-G and some of her credits include starring in 2 “Basic Yoga for Golfers” videos, “Body and Motion Teacher Training Video”, 3 relaxation meditation CDs, and has written articles for local, national, and international magazines, including Dance Teacher Magazine.
She has taught continuing education at state, national, and international conferences, and works closely with international business coaches in order to continue learning best business practice to bring high quality arts education to our communities, students, parents, and staff.
In addition to being a busy CEO, she takes time for her most precious and demanding job…taking care of her 2 young daughters and home schooling them. She loves being a mom and tries to put on her “mom” hat and think of our busy studio moms when designing programs and schedules. You may only see her every once in a while at the studio checking in, but she is constantly busy working behind the scenes in her home office in order to bring the best arts experience to your children and our communities.
Hannah
Hannah has been with Carolina Dance and Gymnastics since 2017 and is our Operations & Events Director. She ensures the day to day tasks are performed and that our students and families are excited to be in the studio! She works with Raelynn to create wholesome programming and exciting events. Her favorite event is, of course, recital!
She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a BA in Public Relations and Multimedia Journalism in 2014.
Growing up Hannah participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. She loves getting to know our students and watching them learn and grow! She has a bubbly personality that makes everyone feel welcome and brings out a smile and conversation even with our smallest students that are too shy to talk. When she isn't in the studio, she is on her farm with her husband, Jay or at the baseball field with her son Teagan.
Raelynn
Raelynn began coaching gymnastics with us in 2019. She is our Program Director, Lead Gymnastics Coach and is in charge of our Mentoring Program. She works closely with all of our teachers and assistants to ensure students receive the best instruction we can offer. She plans special workshops and events along with Hannah. She teaches Dream, Believe, Discover and Inspire level gymnastics at both our Siler City and Asheboro location.
Her favorite thing about teaching is watching her students get new skills and connecting with parents to show how their children are succeeding.
Raelynn enjoys riding horses and working on her homestead with her husband, Kevin. She and her husband enjoy family time with their children, and dogs, Winston and Marabel. Raelynn is also a part of a team at her local church, where she ministers to children and their families through youth rodeos.
Daisy
Daisy has been a student with us since 2013, she became a mentor is 2019, and started teaching dance in 2023. She teaches Dream, Believe, Discover, and Inspire Levels of Dance.
Daisy is duel enrolled at RCC and is a homeschool student. She is also participating in the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber Student LIFT program where she is organizing a community service project to raise awareness for Endometriosis.
Daisy loves participating in CCH Mock Trial as an attorney and a witness. She is proud to be co-captain of her team. They won the 2024 State competition and are heading to Nationals. She also enjoys traveling and going to the beach.
Claire
Claire joined our Mentor Program in 2019. She began teaching in 2021 and loves teaching little dancers! She teaches dance for our Dream, Believe, and Discover Levels at our Asheboro location.
Claire loves watching and learning different styles of dance. When she isn't dancing, you can find her acting and singing on stage in local theater productions.
Emilee
Emilee has been involved in cheer and gymnastics since she was little. She joined our Mentor Program in 2020. In 2022 she began teaching and she has coached Dream, Believe, Discover and Inspire gymnastics.
Emilee is the queen of conditioning and loves tumbling.
Emilee is a student at Asheboro High School and is duel enrolled at RCCC. Her goal is to become a Physical Therapy Assistant!
Lily
Lily has been with us since our opening in 2013 and joined our Mentor Program in 2021. She began teaching Dream, Believe and Discover level gymnastics in 2023.
Lily’s favorite part of teaching is connecting with students and seeing them succeed. She loves working on improving her own bar skills and tumbling during her free time in the gym.
Lily attends UCA and enjoys spending time with her friends. Her favorite things are summertime and the beach.
Jessica
Celie
Celie has been a student with us since 2013 and started in our Mentor Program in 2021. In 2023, she began teaching dance to our Dream, Believe and Discover levels at our Siler City location and absolutely loves it!
Celie is currently attending The Hawbridge School and goes to her dance club twice a week.
Along with Celie’s love of surfing, she adores being on stage in plays and musicals. She performed in the Wizard of Oz musical at her school this year!
Annika
Annika was a gymnastics student with us since 2013 and was the first participant in our Mentoring Program. She quickly moved into a teaching position in January of 2019! She has taught gymnastics at both locations for Dream, Believe, and Discover Levels. Her favorite thing to do is bars!
Annika currently attends American University, but has remained a member of the team, assisting with creation of lesson plans, social media and recital!
Annika loves volunteering and spends her free time surfing, bouldering, and spending time with friends and family.
Meet our Staff
Allison
Allison is the founder and CEO of Carolina Dance and Gymnastics, LLC. She was also the founder of Body and Motion, Inc, School of Yoga and Performing Arts from 1998-2006. She began teaching dance in 1987 and yoga and yoga teacher trainings in 1998, founding one of the first Yoga Teacher Training Schools in North Carolina.
Allison has degrees in both dance and biology from UNC-G and some of her credits include starring in 2 “Basic Yoga for Golfers” videos, “Body and Motion Teacher Training Video”, 3 relaxation meditation CDs, and has written articles for local, national, and international magazines, including Dance Teacher Magazine.
She has taught continuing education at state, national, and international conferences, and works closely with international business coaches in order to continue learning best business practice to bring high quality arts education to our communities, students, parents, and staff.
In addition to being a busy CEO, she takes time for her most precious and demanding job…taking care of her 2 young daughters and home schooling them. She loves being a mom and tries to put on her “mom” hat and think of our busy studio moms when designing programs and schedules. You may only see her every once in a while at the studio checking in, but she is constantly busy working behind the scenes in her home office in order to bring the best arts experience to your children and our communities.
Hannah
Hannah has been with Carolina Dance and Gymnastics since 2017 and is our Operations & Events Director. She ensures the day to day tasks are performed and that our students and families are excited to be in the studio! She works with Raelynn to create wholesome programming and exciting events. Her favorite event is, of course, recital!
She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a BA in Public Relations and Multimedia Journalism in 2014.
Growing up Hannah participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. She loves getting to know our students and watching them learn and grow! She has a bubbly personality that makes everyone feel welcome and brings out a smile and conversation even with our smallest students that are too shy to talk. When she isn't in the studio, she is on her farm with her husband, Jay or at the baseball field with her son Teagan.
Raelynn
Raelynn began coaching gymnastics with us in 2019. She is our Program Director, Lead Gymnastics Coach and is in charge of our Mentoring Program. She works closely with all of our teachers and assistants to ensure students receive the best instruction we can offer. She plans special workshops and events along with Hannah. She teaches Dream, Believe, Discover and Inspire level gymnastics at both our Siler City and Asheboro location.
Her favorite thing about teaching is watching her students get new skills and connecting with parents to show how their children are succeeding.
Raelynn enjoys riding horses and working on her homestead with her husband, Kevin. She and her husband enjoy family time with their children, and dogs, Winston and Marabel. Raelynn is also a part of a team at her local church, where she ministers to children and their families through youth rodeos.
Daisy
Daisy has been a student with us since 2013, she became a mentor is 2019, and started teaching dance in 2023. She teaches Dream, Believe, Discover, and Inspire Levels of Dance.
Daisy is duel enrolled at RCC and is a homeschool student. She is also participating in the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber Student LIFT program where she is organizing a community service project to raise awareness for Endometriosis.
Daisy loves participating in CCH Mock Trial as an attorney and a witness. She is proud to be co-captain of her team. They won the 2024 State competition and are heading to Nationals. She also enjoys traveling and going to the beach.
Lily
Lily has been with us since our opening in 2013 and joined our Mentor Program in 2021. She began teaching Dream, Believe and Discover level gymnastics in 2023.
Lily’s favorite part of teaching is connecting with students and seeing them succeed. She loves working on improving her own bar skills and tumbling during her free time in the gym.
Lily attends UCA and enjoys spending time with her friends. Her favorite things are summertime and the beach.
Emilee
Emilee has been involved in cheer and gymnastics since she was little. She joined our Mentor Program in 2020. In 2022 she began teaching and she has coached Dream, Believe, Discover and Inspire gymnastics.
Emilee is the queen of conditioning and loves tumbling.
Emilee is a student at Asheboro High School and is duel enrolled at RCCC. Her goal is to become a Physical Therapy Assistant!
Claire
Claire joined our Mentor Program in 2019. She began teaching in 2021 and loves teaching little dancers! She teaches dance for our Dream, Believe, and Discover Levels at our Asheboro location.
Claire loves watching and learning different styles of dance. When she isn't dancing, you can find her acting and singing on stage in local theater productions.
Jessica
Jessica is a mom of 4 beautiful children 3 boys and 1 girl. She grew up in California and moved to NC in 2019. She has always had a passion for all the arts. She is a singer and a musician. You can often find her singing and playing with the choral group at church.
She loves watching children find their passion for the arts. You can find her at our Asheboro studio!
Celie
Celie has been a student with us since 2013 and started mentoring in 2021. In 2023, she started teaching dance to the dream and believe levels and absolutely loves it!
Celie is currently attending The Hawbridge School and goes to her dance club twice a week.
Along with Celie’s love of surfing, she adores being on stage in plays and musicals. She is going to be in the Wizard of Oz musical at her school this year!
Annika
Annika was a gymnastics student with us since 2013 and was the first participant in our Mentoring Program. She quickly moved into a teaching position in January of 2019! She has taught gymnastics at both locations for Dream, Believe, and Discover Levels. Her favorite thing to do is bars!
Annika currently attends American University, but has remained a member of the team, assisting with creation of lesson plans, social media and recital!
Annika loves volunteering and spends her free time surfing, bouldering, and spending time with friends and family.