Meet The Team

Owner/Teacher/Choreographer

Kelli Kinsaul

Kelli Kinsaul opened Center Stage Dance Studio in 1999 in Harris County, GA. She graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelors in Health Science and continued her education at Troy University to obtain a Masters in Elementary Education. Kelli has worked with several theater companies over the years on multiple productions, alongside being a part of the production of the Miss Georgia Pageant System. Kelli has been very successful with her studio over the years earning multiple choreogrpahy awards and national titles. Currently, she is in partnership with Inspire National Dance Competition as a Regional Director. She has a passion for teaching dance and watching kids develop through the competition world and studio life.

Teacher/Choreographer

Chelsea Pevitt

Chelsea Pevitt is a dance instructor based in Fortson, Georgia. Growing up, she was trained here under Kelli Kinsaul. She has also been an active member of the Thespian Society of Harris County. There she was able to assist not only on stage, but off as well. Chelsea has also competed the national level of Thespian Conventions. She has performed in many productions with major roles including Anastasia, Gabriella Montez in High School Musical, Kala in Tarzan, and the most meaningful being Elphaba in Wicked. With over 20 years of experience and 13 years instructing, Chelsea has found it to be important to meet the dancer where they are. She is proficient in teaching ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theater. At Center Stage Dance Studio, Chelsea has received several awards for her choreography. Her favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the growth of her dancers from year to year.

Social Media Manager/Teacher/Choreographer

Madison Brewer

Madison Brewer is currently a college student at Columbus State University earning her degree in digital marketing. She was previously a competition dancer here at Center Stage Dance Studio for 8 years, and has been dancing for over 15 years. Madison has had multiple years of hands on experience working with and alongside dancers in class and at competition. During her competiton career, she received many special awards for her success in musical theater, as well as several first places. Although her favorite thing about dance was the performance, she now enjoys getting to work behind the scenes as an instructor and as our social media manager.

Teacher/Choreographer

Cailyn Sparks

Cailyn Sparks gradutated from Tennessee State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Dance. She is also a kindergarten teacher and dance team coach for Opelika city schools. Cailyn began her dance career at Center Stage Dance Studio when she was 2 years old. She competed at the collegiate and national level throughout college, and recently was apart of a music video dance production that won a Grammy. As a mentor to the youth, she shares her experience and knowledge with dancers who have the desire to reach their full potential. Seeing her students succeed is what gives her the satisfaction of making a difference with the lives she impacts each day.

Teacher/Choreographer/Competition Team Manager

Jenna Kinsaul

Jenna Kinsaul is a student at Jacksonville University earning a BFA in dance with a minor in exercise science. She has been a dancer for over 17 years and began teaching dance 4 years ago. Currently, she is studying under world renowned choreographers through her college education and the additional opportunities she has been given. This includes studying abroad in Italy and working with famous choreographers from across the globe. She started her career as a competitive dancer where she won many national titles, choreography awards, and regional titles. It is Jenna’s goal to learn and develop herself as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer, giving her as much experience and knowledge as possible to be the best resource for the students of Center Stage Dance Studio. She loves working with the students here and plans to return to the studio to teach after college. 

Teacher/Choreographer

Liberty Cox

Liberty Cox is a student at Jacksonville University earning her BFA in dance. She has been dancing for 6 years and teaching for 3. In the future, Liberty plans to work in the professional dance world while teaching along the way. During her competition career she as won multiple regional titles and several first places. She specializes in lyrical and musical theatre and now loves teaching both of those styles. Liberty is always trying to learn and grow in order to find ways to benefit her students.

Teacher/Choreographer

SAMANTHA WELCH

Samantha brings over a decade of professional dance experience to Center Stage Dance Studio. With a background that spans ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, conditioning, modern, acro, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre, Samantha has cultivated her skills both as a performer and a teacher. She spent 11 years honing her craft at Southern Dance Precision (SDP), where she received multiple accolades for her dedication and growth, and competed for 9 years, earning 1st place awards and judges' recognition as both a soloist and group performer. She is a proud member of MVMT the Company, a contemporary-based company known for its professional performances, workshops, and concept videos. In addition to her work with MVMT, Samantha has taken on various professional roles, including performing in shows with Terminus Modern Ballet Theater, "Moments" directed by Liz Borrum and Abba Parrot, The Nutcracker, and more. Her involvement in these projects has allowed her to explore diverse creative opportunities and further develop her artistry. Samantha shares her passion for dance with the next generation of performers. She works with students on solos, duos, trios, and group dances, nurturing their skills and creativity. Samantha remains dedicated to inspiring her students, just as her mentors did for her.

Teacher/Choreographer

BREELYN DAVENPORT

Breelyn is currently a dancer as well as a teacher here at Center Stage Dance Studio. She has been dancing for over 13 years and competing for 10. Her favorite style to perform is musical theater. Breelyn has won many special awards and first places for her performance in musical theater. After college, Breelyn plans to pursue a career in nursing, while still performing on a college dance team. She now enjoys getting to work with little ones and help them grow into amazing dancers.

Secretary

JOY DAVIS

Mrs. Joy is one of our sweet smiling faces that will greet you when you walk into our studio! She is here to help you with anything you may need!

Secretary

SONJA METCALF

Mrs. Sonja is one of our sweet smiling faces that will greet you when you walk into our studio! She is here to help you with anything you may need!