Dance Staff - Gymnastics Inc, Myrtle Beach, SC

Brandy Miller is a native of New Orleans, LA where she was a member of The Dance Factory's Award Winning Dance Company with Britney Spears . She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000 with a Bachelor Degree in Fine & Performing Arts with emphasis in Dance. Brandy was a national dance competitor for 15 years and has won numerous awards and scholarships. She has studied in New York City and Los Angeles at world renowned studios such as Broadway Dance Center, Steps On Broadway, The Edge, and Millenium Dance COmplex with professional faculty Joe Lanteri, Frank Hatchett, Debbie Dee, Doug Caldwell, Greg Russell, Harry Chum and Elisa Monte to name a few. Brandy has also had the opportunity to perform at the Olympic Track & Field Trials In New Orleans, La. with Olympians such as Carl Lewis and "Flo Jo." She has been a featured dancer in UNL's Dance Department Fall and Spring Recitals, and played the role of "Snow Queen" in the Nutcracker for the Hammond Cultural Foundation in Louisiana.

As a teacher, Brandy has choreographed numerous award winning numbers. Her work has been awarded for "Outstanding Choreography" at such competitions as Premiere 2000, Encore DCS, Dance Champs, SCDM Performing Arts Competition and Dance Machine. She was the recipient of 4 consecutive ('01 - '04) "High Score Tap" Awards as well as the '02 and '04 "Top Choreography" award at SCDM. Brandy is also the proud teacher of Dance Machine's '04 Petite, Teen & Miss Dance of Myrtle Beach, SCDM's '03 & '04 Miss and '03 & '08 Petite Miss Dance of S.C., '03 I Love Dance Sweetheart, "03 Dance Champs" Jr. Miss Dance Of M.B., 2005 Miss Marion County & 2008 Hollywood VIbe Dancer of the Year Finalists to name a few!! Brandy is a proud member of Dance Masters of America and Southern Council of Dance Masters Ch. #44.

Sara Schmid - McCormick - Sara is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1999 Sara graduated from The University of Nebraska with a Bachelor Degree in Fine and Performing Arts with an emphasis in Dance. While in Nebraska, Sara performed in numerous productions throughout the Midwest along with teaching in dance studios, fine arts camps and summer dance
clinics. In 1998 Sara’s choreography was chosen to represent The University of Nebraska at the American College Dance Festival in Wyoming.

Sara has been teaching dance in Myrtle Beach for the past 10 years. She has been a guest teacher for The Southern Council of Dance Masters Conventions and The Academy of Arts and Science. She is a proud member of Southern Council of Dance Masters and Dance Masters of America, Inc. Sara’s choreography has won numerous awards at regional and national competitions. Her students consistently win Dance Scholarships and many have gone on to pursue professional careers at Disney World, Hard Rock Theme Park & Cruise Ships just to name a few. Sara is the proud Choreographer of 2004 Teen Miss Dance of Southern Council and 2008 Petite Miss Dance of Southern Council. Sara believes that all dance teachers must continue to study and develop their art to ensure their students receive the best dance education they can.

Heather Mielke, a Native of Myrtle Beach, has been dancing for 19 years and was a Competitive Gymnast, competing through Level 7. She grew up in the Competitive Dance Circuit. Heather has been the recipient of numerous Scholarships from West Coast Dance Explosion, Hollywood Vibe, Company Dance, LADF & Broadways Dance Center in NYC. In 2009, Heather graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Heather is currently a Member of Millennium Dance Company in Charlotte, NC. She has also danced professionally with The Charlotte Philharmonic as well as Kinetic Works.

The Dance Experience is excited to welcome Heather to their Faculty!

Misty Miller, a native of New Orleans, LA, began her professional career at the age of 10. She moved to L.A. after receiving her Bachelors Degree from the University of Nebraska, where she studied Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations. For the past 7 years she has maintained a tedious schedule keeping her busy as a dancer, model, actress, choreographer, teacher, and voice over artist. Misty has performed in front of stadium crowds up to 90,000 in both the US and in Europe. She has toured with the National Football League, performed at the Bellagio and Aria in Las Vegas, as well as Paul Mitchell and assisted the world renowned magician, Ed Alonzo. Misty's film credits include The Comebacks and The Oogieloves In The Big Balloon Adventure, a children's musical that will be hitting the big screen this fall. On top of her national commercial for Nair, you have seen her on select TV appearances which include The Game, the Pro Bowl with the band Life House, Grease: You're The One That I Want promo campaign and Passions. She has also worked behind the scenes on a Bratz commercial and the Singing Bee. And let's not forget to mention Misty working directly with Britney Spears as an Associate Choreographer for her Carnival Tour.

Misty has worked with such notable choreographers as Fatima Robinson, Mandy Moore, Laurie Ann Gibson, Barry Young Blood and Michael Chambers. She has worked with Directors such as David LaChapelle and Matthew Diamond from Camp Rock. She has also worked also worked with Jamie Pressley, Toni Braxton, Christopher Lloyd, Chaz Polmetari, Cary Elwis, Clorris Leachman, Rick Fox, Jillian Michaels and David Kechner to name a few. She has performed for Marc Anthony, Gene Simmons, Raphael Saddique, Panic! at the Disco, Blink 182, Nike, Panasonic, MGM, Toyota and Manheim Steamroller. She was also personally flown to NYC to be interviewed by Maxim, BET, and Cosmopolitan. Misty has loved to entertain since childhood. She genuinely loves sharing her knowledge of technique, style, secrets of the industry and most importantly her passion for dance to the next generation of entertainers.