Instructors

PDCA INSTRUCTORS

Precise and Accurate Technique from the beginning

Jessica Tarr Shackelford

Director/Owner

Jessica began her dance career when she was just 3 years old in Orlando, Florida. While dancing for over 20 years she is living her dream and owning a dance studio! She has danced professionally with Holy Land Experience and Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Cherographing for the JCHS Dance Team for over 8 years now, and watching them win has encouraged her to keep on and appreciate! Competing in several competitions across the United States, and winning award titles for self choreography, she has trained in all styles of dance, including; Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Swing, Ballroom and Bollywood. Her passion for owning a dance studio began when she was a young girl and found the joy in helping others become stronger dancers. Her training under Professional names, Mia Michaels, Paula Abdul, and Joe Tremaine helped her become a stronger dancer. Jessica graduated college with a Business Management Degree and plans to help the studio grow and open opportunities for the community. She has attended the Summer Intensive Program with Joffrey Ballet Company in New York City and is certified with Progressions Ballet Technique. Jessica is also certified with Acrobatic Arts as an Acro Instructor. She is ready to continue this journey and next step of her life with all of you!

Brandy O'Mary

Company Co-Director

Brandy started her dance path in 2007 when she made the Maury dance team. She then started taking classes with East Tennessee Dance Academy. She continued her dance team path with Jefferson County High School and competed in Nationals for the first time as well as dancing through the streets for the WIVK televised parade. Once she graduated high school and moved into college she started teaching classes on her own. She graduated college with an degree in accounting. Brandy she’s since gotten married, has three beautiful children and now the Co-director of the PDCA decomposition team. Brandy and her husband own Superior Sheet Metal Fabrications in Knoxville, TN. She enjoys the lake life and spending time with her friends and family.

Corrinne Calhoun is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Theatre. She began dancing at the age of two and has trained extensively in ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip-hop, tap, and more.

A former competitive dancer for over 15 years, Corrinne also performed with Le Petit Cirque, traveling nationally and internationally to showcase her talents in dance, contortion, hand balancing, and foot archery. Since graduating, Corrinne has remained active in the dance industry as a competition judge, emcee, backstage manager, and now traveling on tour full time as an Event Supervisor with Revel Dance Convention. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and is excited to inspire the next generation of dancers.

Kelanna Trent

Instructor

Kelanna Trent is a graduate of Lakeway Christian Academy and has been studying dance since the age of two. With a deep passion for ballet and technical training, she has dedicated years to developing her artistry, discipline, and love for dance.

Now an instructor at Precision Dance Center of the Arts, Kelanna is committed to sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of dancers. She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and has choreographed routines for local school dance and cheer teams, bringing creativity and strong technical foundations to every performance.

Kelanna is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop proper technique, and grow through the fundamentals of dance. She believes a strong foundation is the key to success and strives to create a positive, encouraging environment where every dancer can reach their full potential.

Corrinne Calhoun

Instructor