Our Story is simple. We were founded by two women with a dream and a vision to share their love of dance with kids and adults. We thrive on technique, terminology and determination.
S T A F F
Christy Beals McCord, Owner Instructor
Christy McCord is a Hermitage native. She started dancing at 2. Under the direction of Patricia Hill she went on to receive her dance certification for teaching through Southern Association of Dance Masters. She then went on to teach for Randy Coleman as he opened Artistry in Motion. Teaching, choreographing, and directing winning competition numbers were wonderful experiences as the studio grew and excelled. Christy enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, she is also awaiting her first grand baby!
Christina (Christy) Osisek, Owner Instructor
Christina started dancing at age 3 under the direction of Patricia Hill. After Mrs. Hill's retirement she danced under the direction of Randy Coleman. She went on to compete in his award winning competition team as well as moving toward numerous auditions including Nashville Ballet, CMA awards, Opryland and performing at Disney. She successfully completed the T.A.P. (teacher assistant program) testing and specializing in Jazz and Modern dance in her teens. She went on to train under Nan Giordano and Cesar Salines in Jazz acquiring certification through the NGCP. Christina is also a member of the Southern Association of Dance Masters.
Chloe Osisek, Musical Theater
Miss Chloe O graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor in education she received her associates of Arts from Cumberland University. In high school, she was extremely active in her show choir and theater program. She has choreographed mutilple award winning musical theatre competition pieces. She is currently on her way to Disney to work with the DCP (Disney College Program) for remainder of 2023, but can’t wait to be back to choreograph for Elite.
Nick Bundy, Instructor
Nicholas graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. While there, he performed with the Lone Star Ballet company in shows such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, an Irish Ballet, among others as well as teaching at the WTAMU Dance Academy. From there he went on to study under Arleen Sugano and was featured in her original piece Counterpointe at the University of North Texas. Following graduation, he took to the seas and performed for 8 years as a Swing, Singer Dancer, and Dance Captain aboard Crystal Cruise Lines & Norwegian Cruise Lines, as well as spending a year as a lead vocalist with Princess Cruises.
"I love the journey a dancer goes on when they learn a new dance. One day it might simply be the fun of running through the choreography, and then next day it might be emotional and an expression of that emotion through the same choreography. It's beautiful and different each day, and I love getting a front seat to that kind of story." - Nicholas
Mary-Evelyn Pitts, Instructor
Mary-Evelyn started dancing at age 3 with Pat Parker Studios. She then moved to Patricia Hill dance studio at age 4 and stayed until Mrs. Hill’s retirement. While dancing at Patricia Hill she also studied with Centennial Performing Arts Studios at Metro Parks for 8 years. Mary continued her training after Mrs. Hill’s retirement with The Dance Centre of Hermitage under the instruction of Debbie Taylor. While dancing with The Dance Centre of Hermitage Mary participated in their competition team and became a certified dance instructor of ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics through the Southern Association of Dance Masters (SADM). Mary attended high school at Nashville School of the Arts (NSA) with a major in Dance. While attending NSA she was part of their advanced dance classes, The Mark of NSA competition team, and was given the opportunity to audition and study dance in California with Debbie Allen in the Debbie Allen summer intensive (Best Summer Ever!). After NSA, Mary was fortunate to dance with the Nashville based modern dance company Found Movement Group for 12 years under the direction of Stacie Flood-Popp. Mary has a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Western Kentucky University where she was part of their dance company and performing arts program for 4 years. She went on to have a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trevecca Nazarene University. Mary has had the pleasure of teaching in dance programs at The Dance Centre of Hermitage, Harpeth Hall School, and Vanderbilt University. Mary is currently a wife and mom of two amazing kiddos. She teaches kindergarten by day and enjoys being with her family and teaching dance in the evenings.
Cary Foust Street, Instructor
Cary Foust Street is thrilled to be teaching at Elite! A former student of Patricia Hill, Cary continued her dance education with instructors from the Bristol Ballet, Oklahoma City University, Nashville Ballet, as well as Broadway dancers Nora Cherry (CATS, Red, Hot and Blue) and Terry J. McLemore (A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, Hello! Dolly). Cary has performed professionally for more years than she cares to admit; also, she has choreographed for theatres, high schools, and pageants for the Miss America Organization, as well as been a guest instructor and competition team adjudicator for various dance studios across Kentucky and Tennessee. In addition to dance, Cary has worked with middle, high school and collegiate cheer squads as a coach and choreographer. When not teaching or performing, Cary works in the communications field and loves spending time with her family. Cary is also a member of the Southern Association of Dance Masters
Rachel Davis, Instructor
Rachel Davis is a local unicorn (IE native). She started dancing at the age of 6, because she was terribly shy, and her parents wanted her to “Slay that dragon”. Under the direction of Patricia Hill, she went on to receive her dance certification for teaching through Southern Association of Dance Masters. She has always been active creatively in one form or another; singing, acting, dancing, drawing, writing and photography to name a few. Because of those passions she danced in college, with the Nashville Ballet, and performed in local plays and musicals. She took a 25-year hiatus from dance and has returned this past year. She not only found her passion for dance and performing again, she also loves combining another passion of investing in others through teaching. Body work through dance heals our souls. She is excited about being a part of Elite and fostering an environment in her classes of acceptance of oneself, encouraging each other and love of movement.
