The Director
T. L. Williams-Dumas, Director

T. L. Williams-Dumas has studied dance for over 25 years. Tevita is the elementary movement education/dance specialist for Memphis City Schools (MCS) System at Rozelle Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School and MCS Blues Renaissance Camp & Fine Arts Camp Choreographer. She was awarded a 2004 Rotary Award for Teacher Excellence. Tevita is also an award-winning choreographer in ballet, jazz, modern, & baton. Many of her students have won scholarships to regional and national competitions. Tevita is a member of several professional organizations that help improve the quality of life and the performing arts: Dance Educators of America, Tennessee Association of Dance, Tennessee Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Girl Scouts of America, The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. (Beta Eta Chapter), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Memphis Alumnae Chapter), & The National Council of Negro Women.

Certifications

Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance, Southern Methodist University, Master of Education, The University of TN at Martin, New York City Dance Alliance Regional Workshop, Dance Educators of America Regionals & Nationals, Showstopper American Dance Championships Regionals and Nationals, TN Arts Academy, & Memphis Park Commission Dance Workshops

Experience

Her choreography has earned her Best Choreography Awards for Dance Educators of America Regionals, Platinum Awards, various experience nationwide ranging from pageants and cotillions to show stopping numbers.

Assistant Director

Bettye F. Williams

Bettye F. Williams has taught and studied the performing arts for over 33 years. She is a veteran teacher in the Marshall County Schools System with over 3 decades of experience. Mrs. Williams has taught dance and baton in the Marshall County Schools System for over 30 years and in the Memphis Park Commission for over 20 years. She is an award-winning choreographer with superior ratings in Field and Parade Corps for the State of Mississippi.

Certifications

Marshall County District Workshop Training in Field and Parade Corps, New York City Dance Alliance Regional Workshop, Dance Educators of America Regional Workshop, Showstopper American Dance Championships Regionals and Nationals, Memphis Park Commission Dance Workshops, & Baton Twirling Workshop by Mary Molder (Millington, TN)

Experience

Memphis Park Commission Majorette, Cheerleader, & Dance Competitions, AXA Memphis Liberty Bowl Parade, Millington, TN Christmas Parade, Memphis Police Department "Drug Free Parade", Holly Springs, MS Christmas Parade, Rust College Founders Day Parade, Memphis Park Commission Toys for Tots, City Wide Jamborees, Various Community Center Annual Closing Shows, Running Across America (With Rochelle Stevens) Opening Kick-off, Memphis Park Commission Annual Beale St. Shows, & Baptist East Hospital Annual Kids Count Celebration