Symphoni Wiggins/Studio Owner & Artistic Director
Creative Movement/Tap . Modern . African . Hip Hop . Majorette . Performing Company & Team
Symphoni is from Augusta, Georgia where she attended the Academy of Richmond County High School and graduated in 2007. Upon Graduation she attended Hollins University in Roanoke VA on a full dance scholarship and obtained her BA in Dance with a minor in Communications. Symphoni trained in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, African, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Majorette and has over 25 years of dance experience. She has been a scholarship recipient at American Dance Festival at Duke University and the New Orleans Jazz Dance Festival at Tulane University multiple times. Symphoni has performed extensively, locally, regionally and nationally as well as abroad during her dance career. She began teaching at age 14 and never looked back. Symphoni is a gifted performer; however, her real passion is teaching. It is a God given gift which she holds dear to her heart. She loves to teach dance as she feels that this is one way she can inspire young people through her art by sharing with them as a healthy way to express themselves. A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio is in the 10th Season. Symphoni also joins the staff of the National Dance Competition Inspire as a judge for the 2023/2024 Season.
Creative Movement/Tap . Modern . African . Hip Hop . Majorette . Performing Company & Team
Symphoni is from Augusta, Georgia where she attended the Academy of Richmond County High School and graduated in 2007. Upon Graduation she attended Hollins University in Roanoke VA on a full dance scholarship and obtained her BA in Dance with a minor in Communications. Symphoni trained in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, African, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Majorette and has over 25 years of dance experience. She has been a scholarship recipient at American Dance Festival at Duke University and the New Orleans Jazz Dance Festival at Tulane University multiple times. Symphoni has performed extensively, locally, regionally and nationally as well as abroad during her dance career. She began teaching at age 14 and never looked back. Symphoni is a gifted performer; however, her real passion is teaching. It is a God given gift which she holds dear to her heart. She loves to teach dance as she feels that this is one way she can inspire young people through her art by sharing with them as a healthy way to express themselves. A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio is in the 10th Season. Symphoni also joins the staff of the National Dance Competition Inspire as a judge for the 2023/2024 Season.
Denise Tucker (Assistant Artistic Director/Office Administrator)
Denise Tucker is a retired dancer and dance instructor. Denise has professional dance experience that spans over 40 years. She began her dance training at the Ballet Wichita at the tender age of 6 under the direction of Selina De’Moi. As a naturally gifted performer she continued her studies in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern Dance. The summers of 1982-84 she was crowned Miss PNC at Wichita State University performing arts theatre. Denise had opportunities to work with Dance Productions, Inc, in Los Angeles California, Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. In addition, Denise spent many of her summers training at prestigious summer intensives, to include Jacob’s Pillow during the summer of 1985. She began teaching dance at age 16, at her local dance studio in Wichita, along with teaching privates to local students. Denise was a well sought out choreographer, teacher, dancer, and arts administrator. Denise received a Pinnacle Award for Arts excellence from the Inglewood County Library (Inglewood, California) during her residence in Los Angeles. Denise is a member of the African American Artist Collective of Kansas City Missouri and a member of Alternate Roots, Inc. In addition to her dance technical training, she was captain of her high school dance line for three years and has won countless music and theatre awards that span over a period of 20 years. Although she has retired from regularly training and teaching, the passion, skill, and development of young dancers remain with her.
Denise Tucker is a retired dancer and dance instructor. Denise has professional dance experience that spans over 40 years. She began her dance training at the Ballet Wichita at the tender age of 6 under the direction of Selina De’Moi. As a naturally gifted performer she continued her studies in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern Dance. The summers of 1982-84 she was crowned Miss PNC at Wichita State University performing arts theatre. Denise had opportunities to work with Dance Productions, Inc, in Los Angeles California, Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. In addition, Denise spent many of her summers training at prestigious summer intensives, to include Jacob’s Pillow during the summer of 1985. She began teaching dance at age 16, at her local dance studio in Wichita, along with teaching privates to local students. Denise was a well sought out choreographer, teacher, dancer, and arts administrator. Denise received a Pinnacle Award for Arts excellence from the Inglewood County Library (Inglewood, California) during her residence in Los Angeles. Denise is a member of the African American Artist Collective of Kansas City Missouri and a member of Alternate Roots, Inc. In addition to her dance technical training, she was captain of her high school dance line for three years and has won countless music and theatre awards that span over a period of 20 years. Although she has retired from regularly training and teaching, the passion, skill, and development of young dancers remain with her.
Candis McFalls (Ballet I, II & III, Adult Classes)
Candis has been a part of the Augusta dance community since she began ballet classes with The Family Y at 6 years old. From her foundation in ballet, she moved into jazz and modern dance at Davidson and Cutno Dance throughout middle school and high school. Departing from Augusta, GA to pursue college at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville her dance career continued to grow. She has participated in college performances, step shows, ballroom dance performances, and NBA dance with the Memphis Grizzlies. For Candis dance is all about expression with a foundation in technique. She tells all her students that when they dance, they should feel empowered and free because dance is for every body.
Candis has been a part of the Augusta dance community since she began ballet classes with The Family Y at 6 years old. From her foundation in ballet, she moved into jazz and modern dance at Davidson and Cutno Dance throughout middle school and high school. Departing from Augusta, GA to pursue college at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville her dance career continued to grow. She has participated in college performances, step shows, ballroom dance performances, and NBA dance with the Memphis Grizzlies. For Candis dance is all about expression with a foundation in technique. She tells all her students that when they dance, they should feel empowered and free because dance is for every body.
Patience Hall (Hip-Hop 3)
As a young colorful dancer, Patience Hall, has been on the dance scene since diapers! She began development for dance at the young age of 3 as an african dance protege. From there, she went on to create cutesy choreography that any family member would love. At the age of 8yrs old, Patience’s mother went on to open a dance studio in metro-atlanta. This is when the technique of teaching would begin to tether its way into Patience’s dance skill. She began assisting her mother in toddlers dance classes to taking over the adult hip hop class in a matter of 5 years. By the age of 14 years old, Patience was choreographing full ensemble hip hop dances and leading ALL adult lessons! She captained Grovetown High School dance team and performed in multiple school plays and pep rallies. After graduation in the CSRA, she moved to the heart of ATL to attend Georgia State University. Patience has performed on stage with Kanye West and Chubb Rock. She takes pride in teaching young children and teens hip hop skills throughout her area in dance class settings and private lessons. Patience has choreographed multiple school plays and theater plays. Most recently, Russell Joel Brown’s play “Mozart 2 Motown.” Her choreography has a new school feel with a hint of 2000s swag. This is Patience's first season with the A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio Family!
As a young colorful dancer, Patience Hall, has been on the dance scene since diapers! She began development for dance at the young age of 3 as an african dance protege. From there, she went on to create cutesy choreography that any family member would love. At the age of 8yrs old, Patience’s mother went on to open a dance studio in metro-atlanta. This is when the technique of teaching would begin to tether its way into Patience’s dance skill. She began assisting her mother in toddlers dance classes to taking over the adult hip hop class in a matter of 5 years. By the age of 14 years old, Patience was choreographing full ensemble hip hop dances and leading ALL adult lessons! She captained Grovetown High School dance team and performed in multiple school plays and pep rallies. After graduation in the CSRA, she moved to the heart of ATL to attend Georgia State University. Patience has performed on stage with Kanye West and Chubb Rock. She takes pride in teaching young children and teens hip hop skills throughout her area in dance class settings and private lessons. Patience has choreographed multiple school plays and theater plays. Most recently, Russell Joel Brown’s play “Mozart 2 Motown.” Her choreography has a new school feel with a hint of 2000s swag. This is Patience's first season with the A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio Family!
Ke'von Jamal "Dooby" Butler (Stand Battle Coach)
Dooby is a former dancer continuing in the industry by teaching. He is also an award winning Cheerleader and Cheer Coach and is the Owner of Golden Artillery Tumbling and Dance (our Brother Studio). He has danced throughout the world and is also on staff at World Class Cheer. Dooby has the ability to bring out tumbling skills in students of all ages and his skills and teaching methods are unmatched. He is the official tumbling and stand battle coach of the dancers of A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio (Dazzling Elite Dance Team). When Dooby and Symphoni come together to create it is magical. This is his 4th Season with ACS.
Dooby is a former dancer continuing in the industry by teaching. He is also an award winning Cheerleader and Cheer Coach and is the Owner of Golden Artillery Tumbling and Dance (our Brother Studio). He has danced throughout the world and is also on staff at World Class Cheer. Dooby has the ability to bring out tumbling skills in students of all ages and his skills and teaching methods are unmatched. He is the official tumbling and stand battle coach of the dancers of A Creative Symphoni Dance Studio (Dazzling Elite Dance Team). When Dooby and Symphoni come together to create it is magical. This is his 4th Season with ACS.
Daphne Curry (Hip Hop Competition Coach/Choreographer)
Daphne began dancing at age three, because she just would not sit still. She began studying seriously around age 5 at Augusta West Dance Studio and shortly after Cutno Dance Studio until age 16 where she trained in in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and African. In conjunction with that, she attended John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia and studied dance there as well. Upon graduation from DFA, Daphne continued her dance career and expanded into teaching dance throughout Georgia. Daphne has been the Hip Hop Coach/Choreographer for ACS for 4 Seasons. She’s tough, but the dancers LOVE her and her infectious energy. We are excited to welcome Daphne back this season!
Daphne began dancing at age three, because she just would not sit still. She began studying seriously around age 5 at Augusta West Dance Studio and shortly after Cutno Dance Studio until age 16 where she trained in in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and African. In conjunction with that, she attended John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia and studied dance there as well. Upon graduation from DFA, Daphne continued her dance career and expanded into teaching dance throughout Georgia. Daphne has been the Hip Hop Coach/Choreographer for ACS for 4 Seasons. She’s tough, but the dancers LOVE her and her infectious energy. We are excited to welcome Daphne back this season!
