Carolyn Reed McPherson

Office Manager, Teen Jazz & Lyrical, Intermediate Jazz

Carolyn Reed McPherson began her dance career at the age of 3 and attended Rowanna Currier's Studio of Dance. Carolyn then found her home at CDC where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, and hip hop for 8 years. She was a part of the Company Team at CDC for 4 years and was an assistant teacher for Teen Jazz. While in highschool, she was a member of the OFA JV and Varsity Jackettes, where she served as captain her freshman and senior years. She was chosen as a UDA All-American Dancer her sophomore, junior, and senior years. After graduating high school, Carolyn attended Louisiana State University and continued to study dance from the LSU School of Theatre her freshman year. She graduated from LSU in May of 2021 receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics. After college, Carolyn was accepted into the North Oaks Medical Center Dietetic Internship program and graduated in June of 2022. She is now working full time as a clinical Registered Dietitian. She also recently coached the OFA JV Jackettes for 2 years bringing home 3 state championship titles in jazz and pom under her direction. Carolyn is excited for another year at the studio and thankful for the opportunity to share her passion of dance with our dancers!

Kristie Price Faust

Company Tap & Tap Intensive

Kristie Price Faust has been dancing since the age of 5. She was a member of the Loranger High Wolfette dance team for 4 years. While dancing as a Wolfette, she was selected as an American All-Star dancer and served as Captain. Kristie was also the owner and director of a local dance studio for 8 years offering ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical instruction. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2003 as a registered nurse and from the University of South Alabama in 2011 as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Heather Simmons

Hip Hop 2 & Hip Hop 4

Heather Crowe Simmons began dancing at the age of 3. She attended Rowanna Currier’s studio of dance for 14 years, where she was a member of the Louisiana Heat Dance Company for 3 years. Heather was a Jackette at Oak Forest Academy for 6 years, where she served as Captain her 9th & 12th grade years. She was also selected as an American All-Star for 3 years & got the opportunity to travel to London, England to perform. After high school, Heather went on to dance for the SLU Lionette Dance Team for 4 years & performed at the UDA Collegiate Nationals each year in Orlando, Florida. While finishing her college degree, she was chosen to be a member of the New Orleans Saintsation Dance Team. Heather is a graduate in Elementary Education from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Stacey Hausey

Beginner II Ballet and Tap, Mini Jazz & Ballet Intensive II

Stacey Hausey has been studying dance for over 40 years. For 23 consecutive years she studied with the Baton Rouge Talent Academy, where she choreographed and was a lead dancer for eight years. During her time at BRTA, Stacey was chosen to study under the direction of internationally known choreographer and teacher Joe Tremaine. Stacey’s training includes ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical dance. She was a member of the Baker High School Dance Team for two years, and received numerous accolades through Super Star Drill Team where she was also chosen to be a staff member her senior year. Through her dance career, she provided choreography for BREC theatre programs and other groups in the Baton Rouge area. Stacey was the owner and director of a dance studio for 17 years offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical instruction. Stacey is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue her dance career and share her passion for dance with the students of Covington Dance Company.

Delany Johnson

Office Assistant, Hip Hop 1 & 5

Delany Johnson began dancing at the age of 3. She attended Mrs. Rowanna Currier's Studio of Dance, where she studied tap and ballet. She also attended Center Stage Studio and studied hip hop. She has danced with Covington Dance Company for the past 8 years, studying tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. She was a member of Covington Dance Company's Company Class for 4 years also serving as an assistant teacher for hip hop. Delany graduated from Oak Forest Academy. She was a member of the JV Jackettes for 3 years and served as dance committee chairperson. She also was a Varsity Cheerleader for 3 years. Dancing has always been an enjoyment for Delany. She is thankful for having this opportunity to share and enhance her dance technique with other dancers.

Hailey Johnson Peek

Beginner I Ballet & Tap

Hailey Johnston Peek began her dance career at the age of 5 at Center Stage Dance studio in Roseland for 7 years. While at Center stage Hailey competed in multiple dance competitions around the state. In 2012 she was able to perform in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Hailey then found her forever home at CDC where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, and hip hop for 6 years. She was also a member of the Company Team at CDC for 4 years. During her time at CDC, she assisted various classes and was the office assistant for 3 years. While attending high school, she was a member of the Oak Forest Academy JV and Varsity Jackettes dance team where she served as Co- Captain her freshman year and dance committee member her Senior year. After graduating high school, Hailey attended The University of Louisiana Monroe before transferring to Southeastern Louisiana University. She will graduate in December 2022 with a degree in General Studies. Hailey Is also a full time clerk at the Tangipahoa Parish Assessor’s Office. Hailey is excited for the future of the studio and thankful for the opportunity to continue to share her passion for dance with the students of Covington Dance Company!

Hollie Hausey

Intermediate I Ballet & Tap, Mini Jazz

Hollie Hausey has had an extensive journey in dance, starting at the young age of two at Feliciana Dance. Her passion and dedication led her to Covington Dance Company in 2016, where she further honed her skills in various dance forms including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Hollie was a member of the Company Team for two years and has served as an assistant teacher for six years. During her time as an assistant teacher at CDC, Hollie contributed to several classes, including Intermediate I, Intermediate III, Beginner II, and Mini Jazz, showcasing her versatility and ability to connect with students across different levels and styles of dance. Academically, Hollie is a graduate of Silliman Institute and currently a student at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her future plans include pursuing nursing school starting in the fall of 2024. Hollie is excited to share her love of dance with the students of Covington Dance Company

Elizabeth Addington

Musical Theater & Junior Theater Festival Team Director

Liz Addington is excited to teach musical theatre at CDC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her early part of her career was spent as an actress and director in Atlanta in children's theatre. She has directed several local productions through the years and has recently performed in Southern Fried Funeral and Fiddler on the Roof. She currently teaches talented theatre in the Tangipahoa Parish School System and is also the Director of the Junior Theatre Festival Team here at CDC. Students in musical theatre will learn the basics of acting, stage direction, stage makeup, voice and movement. Students will put together a small performance.

Jaden Sweeting

Office Assistant, Primary I Ballet and Tap, Primary II Ballet & Tap

Jaden began her dance career at the age of 5 and attended Center Stage Studio for 2 years. Then, she attended Covington Dance Company for 11 years where she participated in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, and hip hop. Jaden was a part of the Company Team at CDC for 4 years and was an assistant teacher for Primary I ballet and tap for 7 years, and an assistant teacher for Hip Hop I for two years. While in high school, she was a member of the OFA JV Jackettes for 3 years and Varsity Jackettes for one year. After graduating high school, Jaden attended Louisiana State University where she graduated in May of 2024 receiving a Bachelor degree in Sport Administration and a minor is Business Administration. She is now working full time at Oak Forest Academy as a Junior High Technology teacher. She is excited and thankful for the opportunity to return back to CDC.

Olivia Price

Competition Team Director, Company Team & Hip Hop 6

Olivia Price began dancing at the age of 7 at A Touch Of Class Performing Arts. There she studied all dance styles including hip hop, jazz, tap, contemporary, ballet, and tumbling. She was a part of the competition team and has travelled around the country competing and taking classes. She was a member of both the J.V. and Varsity Jackettes where she served as Captain on both teams. She graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 2021. Olivia now attends Southeastern Louisiana University where she majors in Kinesiology, with the hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist. Olivia has always had a passion for dance, and can’t wait to teach her students everything that has made her fall in love with the art of dance!

Kylee Magee

Competition Team Director, Ballet Intensive I, Advanced Jazz and Lyrical I & Advanced Jazz and Lyrical II

Kylie Magee has 19 years of dance experience, including extensive competition experience. Kylie was a member of the Southeastern Lionettes, where she competed at UDA College Nationals and performed at Southeastern sporting events. She also served as captain of the Bowling Green Buccanettes and Treasures, where she developed valuable leadership skills and gained experience as both a dancer and teacher.Throughout her dance journey, Kylie has found a true love for choreography and teaching others. She enjoys creating choreography that allows dancers to express themselves while continuing to build their technique, confidence, and passion for dance. Outside of dance, Kylie is currently attending North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology to pursue her goal of becoming a radiologic technologist. Kylie looks forward to another great year of creating, teaching, and sharing her love of dance with the Covington Dance Company family!

Presley McGraw

Hip Hop 3

Presley McGraw began dancing at the age of 2 at the Lemoine Academy of Dance. Presley soon found a forever studio at CDC, where she studied ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Out of the 14 years she attended CDC, four were spent on the company team, and six were spent assisting jazz classes. Presley graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 2024. During her time there, she was a member of the JV and Varsity Jackettes and served as co-captain in her freshman and senior years. She currently attends Southeastern Louisiana University, is majoring in psychology, and plans to have a career in the psychiatric field. Presley is very thankful for the opportunity to teach at the studio and excited to spend another year doing what she loves!

Eva Delatte

Intermediate Pointe & Advanced Ballet and Pointe

Eva Delatte is a passionate dancer, educator, and performing arts advocate with 20 years of dance experience and extensive training across a variety of dance styles and disciplines. She is a former Miss Dance of Louisiana 2021, Miss SLU 2025, and Miss Natchitoches City of Lights 2026, and has dedicated much of her life to performing, competing, and sharing her love of the arts. As an English Education major at Southeastern Louisiana University and founder of the DREAM Initiative, Eva believes dance is a powerful tool for building confidence, self-expression, discipline, and joy. She is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where every dancer feels comfortable learning, growing, and discovering their own unique artistry. Eva is excited to share her experience, knowledge, and love of dance with the next generation!

Taylor Lemoine

Petite Jazz & Teen Jazz and Lyrical

Taylor Lemoine began her dance journey at the age of two at Lemoine Academy of Dance. She later discovered her love for dance at CDC, where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, and hip hop. Taylor was a dedicated student at CDC for 15 years, including five years as a member of the Company Team and six years assisting with dance classes. Through these experiences, she developed not only her technical skills and passion for dance, but also a deep appreciation for teaching and mentoring younger dancers. Taylor graduated from Oak Forest Academy in 2026, where she proudly participated as both a JV and Varsity Jackette. She was picked to be an All American dancer her 9th and 12th grade year. She got the opportunity to perform at Disney World and in Hawaii. She currently attends Northshore Community College in Greensburg, Louisiana, where she is pursuing her education to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Taylor feels incredibly blessed and grateful for the opportunity to share her love of dance with the next generation. Teaching young girls brings her great joy, and she looks forward to encouraging them to grow.

Karlee Reid

Hip Hop 5

Karlee Reid has been dancing from the age of 4. She was a member of the CDC Company Team and also served as a class assistant for the studio. Karlee has studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop styles through her dance career. She was a member of the Loranger High Wolfettes dance team for 4 years. While dancing as a Wolfette, they won 3 national titles with her team at the Universal Dance Association National Competition in Orlando, Florida. During her senior year, she was also selected as an All American dancer and served as Co-Captain. She is currently attending Southeastern Louisiana University in hopes of getting a graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Makynna Major

Acro

Makynna Major is thrilled to be part of the Covington Dance Company family. She has 15 years of tumbling and performance experience. Makynna did competitive all star cheerleading where she competed on level 4 and 5 teams. After high school, Makynna was a part of the cheer team at Southwest Mississippi Community College where she and her team competed at UCA College Nationals and placed 3rd. She also served as co-captain of the cheer squad her senior year where she learned valuable leadership skills. Apart from cheerleading, Makynna has been a tumbling instructor at The Gym for 3 years where she teaches beginner-advanced level tumbling. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion for tumbling while teaching the acro class this year.