ABOUT US

Vision

Triple Threat Dance & Charm has been established to provide dancers with exposure to performing arts, professional performance opportunities, natural pageant training and etiquette. This program builds self-esteem and confidence all while meeting new friends.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to instill an appreciation for the art of dance, theater, etiquette and pageant preparation. We provide professional dance instruction to all students in a safe, attractive and diverse studio environment. Triple Threat Dance & Charm encourages healthy eating habits while providing dancers with all the necessary resources to be their personal best. Dancers test their skills by participating in community events, performances and dance competitions around the United States.

Values

All classes should be safe for children, about children, and inspiring children.

Krystal Stukes has had over 20 years of dance training and 15 years of dance coaching experience. Krystal began dancing at the age of 3 at Yolanda's School of Dance in China Grove NC and later danced competitively with Center Stage Dance Company of China Grove. During Krystal's primary years of dance training, she was also trained in modeling and pageantry competing for regional, state and National level pageant titles.

Krystal grew to love competitive cheerleading and competed on both state and national levels with both her high school and Allstar teams.

Krystal attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she was a member of the E. Gwynn African Dance Company and a liturgical dancer for the North Carolina A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. Krystal was also a band member with the North Carolina A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine Marching Band and was a Golden Delight where she was a majorette and flag girl.

In college Krystal had the opportunity to dance and cheer for both the NIFL Revolution and the AIFL Raleigh Rebels arena football teams.

with a BS in Journalism Mass Communications and a concentration in Public Relations. Krystal was a consortium student with UNCG and had the opportunity to study courses in early childhood dance curriculum. Krystal has earned her Masters Degree in Education Management.

Krystal served as Auxiliary Directory for the Maynard Evans High School Marching Band in Orlando FL and was the founder of the North Rowan High School Dazzling Emeralds of Salisbury NC

Krystal is currently the Auxiliary Directory for the Livingstone College Blue Elegance dance line with the Livingstone College Blue Thunder Marching Band.

In the pageant world Krystal has served on the judging panel for the SunBurst Beauty Pageant System in both North Carolina and Florida. Krystal was appointed talent judge for the All American Girl Pageant System Preliminary and National competition in Seattle WA and Oregon in 2012.

In 2013 Krystal had a vision and passion to serve her community through the artistic form of dance. Today Triple Threat Dance & Charm is a place where dancers from ages 2-18 can enjoy and experience dance at all levels.

Krystal Stukes

Artistic Director

And

Founder