Meet our AWESOME TEAM!
Owner and
Artistic Director
Lynn Fleetwood-Dukes
Lynn is the current owner of Fleetwood Dance Center and the Artistic Director of Fleetwood Dance Theatre, Inc. She received her early dance training under Pittman Corry, Karen Conrad, Yurek Lazowski and Richard Gain. She furthered her studies at Florida State University and North Carolina School of the Arts. Lynn also holds a BBA degree in Marketing from Georgia State University. Her students have been seen in performance with Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, Walt Disney World and FOCUS.
Ballet, Pointe, and Modern
Elara (Ellie) Jones
Elara (Ellie) Jones is a dance instructor at Fleetwood Dance Center, specializing in ballet and modern styles. She graduated cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in Dance, a concentration in ballet, and a minor in African Diaspora studies. Elara is passionate about fostering a welcoming, supportive environment to encourage students’ personal and artistic growth. She continually refines her teaching, and appreciates feedback from students to enhance their learning experience. In addition to teaching, she is pursuing graduate studies in organizational psychology, which will strengthen her application of inclusive practices in class settings.
Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Contemporary
Sara Sharples
Sara Sharples holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance Studies as well as the award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Dance. She has performed as a soloist with companies such as the Gainesville Ballet Company, Utah Ballroom Dance Company, and Georgia Dance Theatre. Her memorable opportunities include dancing as a Goth Cheerleader with Weird Al Yankovic, participating as a Pep Squad Dancer in the movie Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, and performing theatrical roles such The Stepmother in Cinderella and Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Additional performances include A Christmas Carol Reimagined, The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, The Gospel Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty. Sara's experience in choreographing includes her self-produced show, Amethyst Bloom, as well as choreographing for dance studios around the metro Atlanta area. Her goal as a dance teacher is to inspire passion and professionalism in dance that will carry the students to future dance careers or any other walks of life.
Hip Hop
Amber Hunter-Henley
Jazz and Hip Hop
Jazmyn Wright
Jazmyn Wright is a passionate dancer and choreographer trained in multiple styles including contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and ballet. She recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance, concentrating in Modern. Jazmyn has performed with numerous companies such as the KSU Dance Company, Star Collective, Fly on a Wall, and ImmerseATL, and will soon begin working with Komansé Dance Theater, along with other exciting opportunities to come. Her versatility and artistry shine through her performances, blending technique with expressive storytelling. Jazmyn is dedicated to growing as an artist while inspiring others through the transformative power of dance.
Ballet, Pointe,
Lyrical, and Modern
Joy Pyle Dameron
A native of the Washington D.C. area, Joy studied dance at The Washington School of Ballet under the direction of Mary Day, Lupe Serrano, Victoria Leigh, Patricia Berrend and Rudolph Kharatian. As a youth she was selected to join The Young Dancers of the Washington Ballet with performed with the Washington Ballet Company. She later joined the Southern Ballet Theatre (now The Orlando Ballet), and continued her career dancing with the company and teaching at The Southern Ballet School of Dance. Joy has been instructing at Fleetwood Dance Center since 2000.
Hip-Hop, Modern, and Contemporary
Tatyana Hunter-Henley
Front Desk
Beth Leigh Welsh
Beth Leigh joined the Fleetwood staff in 2016 and keeps our operation running smoothly. As a mother, she loves working with the children at the studio, and watching them grow in their aspiration of dance. Beth Leigh is your “go-to” person whenever you need assistance or information about the dance center.