DANCE WITH THE BEST!
Meet the Experts
Over 150 years of experience combined between our elite staff!
Amy Howard
Owner- Artistic Director
Instructor, Choreographer
Recreational & Competitive
Amy Howard is a highly accomplished dancer, choreographer, and studio owner, hailing from Simpsonville, SC. She began her dance journey at the age of 4, with a strong focus on tap, jazz, and ballet during her competitive years. By age 14, Amy had started student teaching, and at 19, she opened her own dance studio.
Amy's training spans a wide range of styles, including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, improvisation, musical theatre, pointe, clogging, and ballroom. She has had the privilege of studying under some of the industry's most renowned names and choreographers. While she excels in many areas, Amy's forte lies in hip hop, where she has earned recognition as a skilled choreographer and instructor, winning numerous awards.
Throughout her career, Amy has achieved national and state titles across multiple dance genres and has guided countless students and groups to national championships. Her choreography has been featured in competitions for Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen contestants, as well as for the Clemson University Dancers and her alma mater, Hillcrest High School, and Wade Hampton High School dance teams. Amy was also voted Best Dancer in the South Carolina Upstate.
In addition to her studio work, Amy serves as a judge for various dance competitions during the season and is on staff with Xtreme Dance Challenge, Dance Machine Productions, and Boogie Fever Talent. As a traveling choreographer, she brings her expertise to dancers nationwide.
Amy finds great joy in teaching and choreographing at her studio in Simpsonville, where she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers. When she’s not teaching, Amy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren Ander & Noura, and relaxing with family at the lake.
Caitlin Elledge
Artistic Director
Instructor, Choreographer
Recreational & Competitive
Caitlin Elledge, the eldest daughter of Amy Howard, was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. From a young age, she received extensive training in a wide range of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Modern, Pointe, Tap, Improv, and Latin Ballroom. As a competitive dancer, Caitlin earned numerous scholarships and titles throughout her career. Her journey began at CenterStage, where she started student teaching at the age of 15.
Upon graduating from high school, Caitlin pursued a career as an Artistic Director and Choreographer at CenterStage. She has been recognized with multiple regional and national choreography awards and has successfully led students, soloists, and teams to national titles. She is recognized for her innovative and unique choreography. Caitlin has also choreographed for Miss Teen South Carolina contestants.
In addition to her work as a choreographer, Caitlin serves as a judge for various dance competitions, where she takes pride in helping dancers grow and gain fresh perspectives through her critiques. She has studied under some of the industry's most esteemed teachers and choreographers, with a particular emphasis on Contemporary/Fusion, Improv Techniques, Hip Hop, and Latin Ballroom.
When she’s not teaching, dancing, or judging, Caitlin enjoys spending her time hiking, reading, practicing photography, and cooking with her two children, Ander and Noura.
Abby Elledge
Instructor, Choreographer
Competitive
Abby Elledge is the youngest daughter of Amy Howard.  Abby has trained from  very young age in multiple styles of dance.  Aside from winning multiple national titles, Abby has studied under prestigious choreographers throughout her dance career.  Abby currently is on staff with Dance Machine dance competition as a stage manager.  She loves choreographing, especially contemporary, for our competitive program which with she has led many dancers to win multiple awards and achievements. Abby has judges many local competitions and is an excellent mentor to all of our students!  When not dancing, Abby loves reading and spending time with her dog & fiancé.
Cori Farrow
Instructor, Choreographer
Recreational & Competitive
Cori Farrow, born and raised in Simpsonville, SC, began her dance journey at the age of three. Her passion for dance deepened when she joined CenterStage Dance Co. at age eight. Over the years, Cori attended numerous conventions and competitions, earning several awards, including top overall placements and special recognition from judges.
At twelve, Cori discovered a new passion for teaching when she began assisting with dance classes. To further her dance education, she attended the Fine Arts Center in Greenville throughout high school, where she built a strong foundation in ballet and modern dance.
Cori continued her dance studies at Coker College (now Coker University), where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, specializing in performance and choreography, and a minor in business. After completing her degree, she returned to CenterStage to share her expertise, working with both competitive and recreational programs.
Outside of dance, Cori enjoys spending time with her husband, Brent, and their three children, Lola, Rosie, and Ollie.
Madison Yoder
Instructor, Choreographer
Competitive
Madison is a distinguished CenterStage alumna who began her dance journey at a young age with CS, eventually advancing to competitive dance. She competed alongside Caitlin Elledge, Abby Elledge, and Mercedes Brownlee, collectively earning numerous regional and national titles, judges' choice awards, and scholarships. Madison specializes in hip hop, where she is recognized for her distinctive and innovative choreography. Her training includes mentorship under some of the industry's leading choreographers. Madison is set to graduate at the end of 2024 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistance, with a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation techniques. She also serves as an instructor for our fitness class and...