Creative Expressions Dance Academy

"WHERE WE EXPRESS TO INSPIRE"

Founded 2022, Creative Expressions Dance Academy was created to allow dancers the opportunity to express themselves through movement. We aim to inspire others in all that we do in and outside of the studio.

About: Welcome

Owner/Instructor

Ms. Sommore D. Terry

Sommore is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a B.A. Degree in Biology and a Minor in Dance. She has been dancing for over 15 years and has won numerous awards for her performances in North and South Carolina. She has competed on the local, state, and regional level since the age of eight. She received her intensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop from Antonya Windham at Elite Dance Academy and Laurinburg School of Dance Arts. Currently, Sommore is a judge for the Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships. She is also a 4th grade Math teacher at Sycamore Lane Elementary School. She is also a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education. She is currently enrolled in the Education Administration Program at Grand Canyon University.

About: Our Staff

Meet The CEDA Staff

Mrs. Umeko Terry-Leak

Chief Operating Officer

"CEDA is the place where all children can come to learn and grow. We aim to develop them as the wonderful individuals they are."

Miss. Ny'Asia Leggett

Pre-Level Student Teacher

"CEDA doesn’t just teach us how to dance, CEDA teaches us how to be presentable in life and it’s also inspires us. Another reason why I love CEDA is because of the very amazing instructor we have Ms. Terry. She pushes us to be better young ladies in life!”

Miss. Jayla Bethea

Level 1 Student Teacher

"CEDA is my therapy. Not only do I love dance, but I love the people too. I get to meet so many new people. The one thing I love about CEDA is Ms. Terry because she taught me to never give up and to keep pushing myself. Without her, I would not know what to do with my life so I thank her for that.”

Mr. Rodney Bridges

Ms. Sharina McCallum

Level 1 & 3 Ballet Teacher

Teacher Assistant

CEDA allows me to share my knowledge of dance with the dancers of tomorrow. Nurturing and shaping kids with skills they will have for the rest of their life’s. CEDA is home and I am so glad to be on staff this season and create beautiful art with the wonderful students here at the studio!”

"CEDA is a place of inspiration and motivation. I am able to give back to my community and help inspire young girls to keep going and never give up. Dance teaches you to keep going until you get it right, and this lesson has motivated me and carried me through life's many journeys. Working with these beautiful young ladies gives me a sense of accomplishment and joy. I know they will develop into the amazing individuals I know they will become."