About Us
Leap of Faith Dance Studio is commented to providing high quality dance classes to all ages in an encouraging environment where all students can grow and excel in their dance. We strive to raise dance to new peaks while encouraging students to achieve their fullest potential- to find joy through mastery and give back to their community.
Meet The Team
Abbie Hamilton
Owner/Instructor
Mrs. Abbie (Thompson) Hamilton began her dance training at the age of 4 in ballet, tap and Jazz at Beautiful Feet dance studio in Lafayette, GA. In 2006 Abbie began her studies with Sarah Herndon at First Steps dance studio. She then advanced to Chattanooga Ballet studying ballet/pointe in 2010 while still taken at First Steps. She has been cast in the Nutcracker and other various performances with corps de ballet. At the age of 14 she began her private studies with Atlanta Ballet's original Sugar Plum Fairy, Anne Burton Avery. Abbie began her teaching career in 2015 at First Steps dance studio and in 2018 she opened Leap of Faith dance studio in Rock Spring, GA. Abbie continues to advance her teachings by attending workshops and conferences.
Tiffany Gaoa
Instructor
Mrs. Tiffany (Alderman) Gaoa began her dance training at the age of 9 in ballet, tap, and jazz at Dalton School of Ballet in Dalton, GA. At the age of 11 she became part of Ballet Dalton's Jr company. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap, and modern with Jessie Johnston- Dalton School of Ballet, Monica Coulter- Dalton School of Ballet, Barry VanCura-Ballet Tennessee, and Carol Smiarowski and Vincas Greene-Brenau University. She has been cast as one of the 4 little swans in a Swan Lake Act 2 variation. Tiffany began her teaching career at the age of 18, teaching ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Tiffany began working for Leap of Faith dance studio in 2019 and began teaching at Leap of Faith in 2020.Tiffany continues to advance her teachings by attending workshops and conferences.