Welcome to Sweet Southern Dance

Shelly has taught 40 years in which she has inspired thousands of dancers across the south. She has trained under  numerous dance professionals, but her favorite include Gus Giordano, Luigi, Frank Hatchett, Al Gilbert, Joe Tremaine. Her favorite ballet teacher is Janice Barringer. She admires her ability to teach children complicated technique through fun and creative methods that help them understand and be able to execute the skill. Mrs. Shelly continues her dance education through conventions and classes throughout the nation. Her students, by learning to follow their dreams, have become actors, models, college and professional level dancers and cheerleaders.  Throughout the years her students have competed across the nation claiming various national titles. Mrs. Shelly strives to build each child a firm foundation in dance so that every dancer can achieve their dreams. Although her dancers may not all dance on broadway, each one is sure to dance away with courage, confidence, and a will to achieve.