Anna began dancing at the age of 5 at a local studio near her childhood home in Bryant, AR. It was then she fell in love with both dance and gymnastics. In 5th grade, Anna had an accident that resulted in surgery which derailed her gymnastics plans. From that point on she dedicated herself to dance.

Anna has a BA in Marketing with a minor in dance from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is also a graduate of the Worship and Tech Arts School at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. She has attended many conventions, performed in many productions, and learned from nationally recognized teachers throughout her career. Locally, she has performed at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, choreographed for the Royal Theater, and been a member of the UALR Dance team. She has traveled the United States teaching and taking classes over the course of her career, from New York to Texas. She even had the opportunity to perform in a showcase in New York City at an off-Broadway theater.

She began teaching at 15 years old and her love of teaching was awakened. She has been an instructor in 6 different studios, 2 of which she owned and directed. She is certified in the Cecchetti method of ballet through the Cecchetti Council of America, Progressing Contemporary Technique, and Acrobatic Arts, and is a certified group fitness instructor.

Anna loves studying human anatomy and teaching her students to know and understand what muscles, tendons, and ligaments are involved in their movement. She also is passionate about teaching students the correct French terminology of ballet. She is trained in classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, and acrobatic styles of dance.

Anna also is passionate about art. She grew up drawing and painting which became her favorite class in school. Her student pieces won several awards and her work was displayed in local museums as a noteworthy student. She is a photographer and graphic designer as well. You can see examples of her work throughout the studio.

Doxa Arts Academy was born out of a passion to see children find their creativity and recognize those God-given talents. It is her heart to see her students use their gifts to glorify God, uplift and encourage others, and ultimately be a light in a dark world. Art is all around us! It is an integral part of our communities and cultures. God designed us to express what is inside us, to connect with one another. The arts are a wonderful way to do that!

Anna is married to Brad and has 5 wonderful children, a dog, and a few fish.