Faculty & Staff
Julie Reeves, CEO/Owner
Mrs. Reeves has been choreographing and teaching dance since 1983. Her experience includes dance teams, theater, talent shows, pageants, business shows, as well as studio and liturgical dance choreography and performances.
She has a BS in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology (1990) and is a certified member of Dance Educators of America. She is also licensed and certified in Progressing Ballet Technique as of June 2017. Her training spans most her life in ballet, clogging, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern.
She is the Artistic Director of Steps of Faith Dance Company, the non-profit performance and ministry group based at Steps of Faith Dance Studio, and has led the group on both stateside and international mission trips. She also enjoys promoting the arts in the community as a Board member and past Chairman of the Cultural Arts Alliance since 2010.
She also lends her time to judging Governor’s Honors programs, Distinguished Young Woman programs, and coaching dancers for scholarship and performance opportunities. She was awarded the Don Kordecki Arts Award in 2017 for her long-standing contribution to the arts in her community and county. She was recently invited to be part of a panel at a Studio Expansion Masterclass to share her successes as a studio owner.
Julie feels blessed by the Lord and honored to be director of SOF, which she has seen grow from 22 to 300 students in over twenty years. Julie has 3 wonderful adult sons, Collin, Carter, Caleb, and dear daughter born in China, Caroline.
She is honored to serve with the priceless support of her dear husband, Robby.
Mrs. Reeves has been choreographing and teaching dance since 1983. Her experience includes dance teams, theater, talent shows, pageants, business shows, as well as studio and liturgical dance choreography and performances.
She has a BS in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology (1990) and is a certified member of Dance Educators of America. She is also licensed and certified in Progressing Ballet Technique as of June 2017. Her training spans most her life in ballet, clogging, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern.
She is the Artistic Director of Steps of Faith Dance Company, the non-profit performance and ministry group based at Steps of Faith Dance Studio, and has led the group on both stateside and international mission trips. She also enjoys promoting the arts in the community as a Board member and past Chairman of the Cultural Arts Alliance since 2010.
She also lends her time to judging Governor’s Honors programs, Distinguished Young Woman programs, and coaching dancers for scholarship and performance opportunities. She was awarded the Don Kordecki Arts Award in 2017 for her long-standing contribution to the arts in her community and county. She was recently invited to be part of a panel at a Studio Expansion Masterclass to share her successes as a studio owner.
Julie feels blessed by the Lord and honored to be director of SOF, which she has seen grow from 22 to 300 students in over twenty years. Julie has 3 wonderful adult sons, Collin, Carter, Caleb, and dear daughter born in China, Caroline.
She is honored to serve with the priceless support of her dear husband, Robby.
Christina Weinzetl, Company Director
Ms. Weinzetl grew up in White, Georgia where she trained at Steps of Faith Dance Studio in Cartersville, Georgia, since the age of 9.
Christina began dancing at the age of 4 years old, training in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theatre, and hip hop. She has danced with such programs as the Georgia Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, City Gate Dance, Dance Canvas, and the Radio City Rockettes where she had the opportunity to perform at Radio City Music Hall and the Fox Theatre.
Christina studied dance at Belhaven University for a year and a half having to change majors suddenly due to an ankle injury requiring surgery. She went on to study and graduate with a degree in Anthropology at Lee University. Three years after the surgery her ankle was completely healed to the point where she is doing all the doctors said she would never be able to do again.
She returned to the United States after dancing with two Christian Professional Companies in London, England; Elevate Dance Company and The Rebirth Network. As well, she had the opportunity to work with such projects as the Natasha's Project being a research dancer for this anti sex trafficking dance company and taught for the Shuller school of the arts. She has also had the opportunity to take the arts overseas on outreach trips to places such as Norway, Sweden, Trinidad, and she was the assistant coordinator for trips to Spain and Italy, and stateside in Kentucky.
Christina became an instructor at the age of 15 teaching at Steps of Faith and went on to teach for churches and Theatre groups around North Georgia as well as international conferences such as the "Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers", the "Mississippi Baptist Fine Arts conference" and" International Dance Festival Ireland".
Christina recently danced professionally with Unity Dance Troupe in Cleveland TN. She is currently dancing in area theatre and performance groups as a soloist or featured performer along with her responsibilities as Company Director of Steps of Faith Dance Company since July 2015. She coordinates our outside performances, ministry opportunities, and mission trips, as well as weekly devotions for our preprofessional dancers.
She makes her home in Dalton with her husband, Austin (affectionately know as DAD around the studio), and their dog, Astra.
Ms. Weinzetl grew up in White, Georgia where she trained at Steps of Faith Dance Studio in Cartersville, Georgia, since the age of 9.
Christina began dancing at the age of 4 years old, training in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theatre, and hip hop. She has danced with such programs as the Georgia Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, City Gate Dance, Dance Canvas, and the Radio City Rockettes where she had the opportunity to perform at Radio City Music Hall and the Fox Theatre.
Christina studied dance at Belhaven University for a year and a half having to change majors suddenly due to an ankle injury requiring surgery. She went on to study and graduate with a degree in Anthropology at Lee University. Three years after the surgery her ankle was completely healed to the point where she is doing all the doctors said she would never be able to do again.
She returned to the United States after dancing with two Christian Professional Companies in London, England; Elevate Dance Company and The Rebirth Network. As well, she had the opportunity to work with such projects as the Natasha's Project being a research dancer for this anti sex trafficking dance company and taught for the Shuller school of the arts. She has also had the opportunity to take the arts overseas on outreach trips to places such as Norway, Sweden, Trinidad, and she was the assistant coordinator for trips to Spain and Italy, and stateside in Kentucky.
Christina became an instructor at the age of 15 teaching at Steps of Faith and went on to teach for churches and Theatre groups around North Georgia as well as international conferences such as the "Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers", the "Mississippi Baptist Fine Arts conference" and" International Dance Festival Ireland".
Christina recently danced professionally with Unity Dance Troupe in Cleveland TN. She is currently dancing in area theatre and performance groups as a soloist or featured performer along with her responsibilities as Company Director of Steps of Faith Dance Company since July 2015. She coordinates our outside performances, ministry opportunities, and mission trips, as well as weekly devotions for our preprofessional dancers.
She makes her home in Dalton with her husband, Austin (affectionately know as DAD around the studio), and their dog, Astra.
Theresa Shampine, Ballet Mistress
Ms Shampine has been a part of SOF since 2001. She has enjoyed teaching and choreographing at Steps of Faith for over sixteen years,and worked as our Ballet Mistress during much of that time. The growth and exceptional success of the preprofessional program can be attributed to her tireless work of bringing the highest caliber of teaching and master instructors to our program.
Theresa is originally from Syracuse, New York and was a scholarship student at The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet. She is a graduate of Mercy Hurst College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Professionally, she has danced with the Erie Ballet Theatre, Charleston Ballet Theatre, and The Georgia Ballet where she enjoyed being a featured dancer.
After a brief leave, Ms. Shampine returned in 2017 as our Ballet Mistress in addition to her teaching schedule.
She has one daughter, Zella, and lives with her husband Jack in Canton.
Ms Shampine has been a part of SOF since 2001. She has enjoyed teaching and choreographing at Steps of Faith for over sixteen years,and worked as our Ballet Mistress during much of that time. The growth and exceptional success of the preprofessional program can be attributed to her tireless work of bringing the highest caliber of teaching and master instructors to our program.
Theresa is originally from Syracuse, New York and was a scholarship student at The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet. She is a graduate of Mercy Hurst College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Professionally, she has danced with the Erie Ballet Theatre, Charleston Ballet Theatre, and The Georgia Ballet where she enjoyed being a featured dancer.
After a brief leave, Ms. Shampine returned in 2017 as our Ballet Mistress in addition to her teaching schedule.
She has one daughter, Zella, and lives with her husband Jack in Canton.
Tonya Veitch, Office Manager
Ms. Veitch has been our long time office manager since 2001. She is responsible for all things “office” and manages our intern program. You can see her smiling face during all weekday office hours, and her warm welcome always makes you feel like family. She is trained in Quickbooks and JackRabbit Dance software, and it a vital member of our faculty.
Tonya and her husband, Gerald, make their home in Cartersville, where she enjoys gardening and her grandchildren.
Ms. Veitch has been our long time office manager since 2001. She is responsible for all things “office” and manages our intern program. You can see her smiling face during all weekday office hours, and her warm welcome always makes you feel like family. She is trained in Quickbooks and JackRabbit Dance software, and it a vital member of our faculty.
Tonya and her husband, Gerald, make their home in Cartersville, where she enjoys gardening and her grandchildren.
Instructional Staff
Anna Gilbert Anello
Anna Anello from Cartersville, GA is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University. Anna began dancing at the age of thirteen and received her training at Steps of Faith Dance Studio from 2004-2009. During her years at Belhaven, she received the Bezalel Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement and the Refiner’s Award. She also performed historical modern dance restagings of Martha Graham’s “Panorama” and Charles Weidman’s “Brahms Waltzes.” Randall Flinn, artistic director of Ad Deum Dance Company, choreographed a duet and solo on Anna during her time at Belhaven. After college, Anna returned to Steps of Faith from 2013-2015 as a company instructor. She has choreographed for the nationally acclaimed show choir Clovers and Company, Miss Rome Pageant, Georgia’s Distinguished Young Women Competition, and Youth American Grand Prix. Anna now works full time as a physical therapist for PT Solutions in Acworth, GA. She is passionate about combining her love for science and the arts and is excited to be back teaching with Steps of Faith again. Anna is recently married to her husband Zack Anello and enjoys hiking, working out, and cuddling with her dog Bitsy.
Anna Anello from Cartersville, GA is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University. Anna began dancing at the age of thirteen and received her training at Steps of Faith Dance Studio from 2004-2009. During her years at Belhaven, she received the Bezalel Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement and the Refiner’s Award. She also performed historical modern dance restagings of Martha Graham’s “Panorama” and Charles Weidman’s “Brahms Waltzes.” Randall Flinn, artistic director of Ad Deum Dance Company, choreographed a duet and solo on Anna during her time at Belhaven. After college, Anna returned to Steps of Faith from 2013-2015 as a company instructor. She has choreographed for the nationally acclaimed show choir Clovers and Company, Miss Rome Pageant, Georgia’s Distinguished Young Women Competition, and Youth American Grand Prix. Anna now works full time as a physical therapist for PT Solutions in Acworth, GA. She is passionate about combining her love for science and the arts and is excited to be back teaching with Steps of Faith again. Anna is recently married to her husband Zack Anello and enjoys hiking, working out, and cuddling with her dog Bitsy.
Jacqueline Carroll, Experience Coordinator
Ms. Carroll joined the Steps of Faith staff in the fall of 2014 as a SOF alumni.
She trained with the SOF Dance Company for ten years and also participated in programs such as The Georgia Ballet, The Georgia Governor's Honors Program, and the Woodland High School Dance Program.
She was a member of the Kennesaw State University Dance Company during the 2013-2014 season and spent a year and a half as a dance major training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary at Kennesaw State University. Jacqueline was also Resident Assistant for the Kennesaw State University Department of Residence Life 2014-2015.
Currently, Ms. Carroll dances with the professional ballet company The Georgia Ballet as a first season member. She is a vital part of our creative team at SOF, and teaches all levels of children, and is a lead teacher in our preprofessional ballet program.
She recently married her high school sweetheart, Nicholas Carroll. We are thrilled for her to bring her love for dance and technique to our program. Ms. Carroll has added to her job the role of Experience Coordinator at the studio, making sure that all of our students have the most exquisite experience here at SOF!
Ms. Carroll joined the Steps of Faith staff in the fall of 2014 as a SOF alumni.
She trained with the SOF Dance Company for ten years and also participated in programs such as The Georgia Ballet, The Georgia Governor's Honors Program, and the Woodland High School Dance Program.
She was a member of the Kennesaw State University Dance Company during the 2013-2014 season and spent a year and a half as a dance major training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary at Kennesaw State University. Jacqueline was also Resident Assistant for the Kennesaw State University Department of Residence Life 2014-2015.
Currently, Ms. Carroll dances with the professional ballet company The Georgia Ballet as a first season member. She is a vital part of our creative team at SOF, and teaches all levels of children, and is a lead teacher in our preprofessional ballet program.
She recently married her high school sweetheart, Nicholas Carroll. We are thrilled for her to bring her love for dance and technique to our program. Ms. Carroll has added to her job the role of Experience Coordinator at the studio, making sure that all of our students have the most exquisite experience here at SOF!
Taylor Gilliam
Taylor is currently studying as a dance major (with a ballet concentration) at Kennesaw State University. She received her dance training at SOF from ages 4-18 as well as performing in the company from ages 8-18.
She has assisted and taught dance since 16 years of age, as well as teaching preschool for The Trinity School and Excel Christian School, as well as Footprints Dance Alliance in Alpharetta. She recently completed a very exciting semester working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida before returning to finish up her degree. Taylor thrives at teaching our youngest dancers about the art of dance!
Taylor is currently studying as a dance major (with a ballet concentration) at Kennesaw State University. She received her dance training at SOF from ages 4-18 as well as performing in the company from ages 8-18.
She has assisted and taught dance since 16 years of age, as well as teaching preschool for The Trinity School and Excel Christian School, as well as Footprints Dance Alliance in Alpharetta. She recently completed a very exciting semester working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida before returning to finish up her degree. Taylor thrives at teaching our youngest dancers about the art of dance!
Camille Jones
Camille is a Steps of Faith alumni and was excited to join the staff for the 2017-2018 season! She teaches all ages in ballet, modern, contemporary, and hiphop.
She recently graduated from Kennesaw State University whith a degree in Dance with a ballet concentration. Through this program, she has trained in ballet, pas de deux, pointe, modern, and contemporary.
She was a part of the KSU Dance Company since her freshman year. She has performed multiple pieces while a part of this company including Coppelia and Friends set by Christine Welker, Table Manners choreographed by Lisa Lock, Disquietude choreographed by McCree O’Kelley, To Walk a Mile choreographed by Erin England, as well as Bask choreographed by Emily Peay. Through this company Camille has also had the opportunity to perform at the Cobb Energy Center, the KSU Dance Festival, and the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival. Her senior piece was selected as one of six to be featured in the public performance for Spring.
Camille is Progressing Ballet Technique certified and is passionate about injury prevention in dancers. This passion has led her completion of undergraduate research in popular dance injuries.
Outside of Steps of Faith, Camille is a youth leader at Expedition Church and also a teacher and staff member at The Georgia Ballet. She is engaged to be married in December 2018!
Camille is a Steps of Faith alumni and was excited to join the staff for the 2017-2018 season! She teaches all ages in ballet, modern, contemporary, and hiphop.
She recently graduated from Kennesaw State University whith a degree in Dance with a ballet concentration. Through this program, she has trained in ballet, pas de deux, pointe, modern, and contemporary.
She was a part of the KSU Dance Company since her freshman year. She has performed multiple pieces while a part of this company including Coppelia and Friends set by Christine Welker, Table Manners choreographed by Lisa Lock, Disquietude choreographed by McCree O’Kelley, To Walk a Mile choreographed by Erin England, as well as Bask choreographed by Emily Peay. Through this company Camille has also had the opportunity to perform at the Cobb Energy Center, the KSU Dance Festival, and the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival. Her senior piece was selected as one of six to be featured in the public performance for Spring.
Camille is Progressing Ballet Technique certified and is passionate about injury prevention in dancers. This passion has led her completion of undergraduate research in popular dance injuries.
Outside of Steps of Faith, Camille is a youth leader at Expedition Church and also a teacher and staff member at The Georgia Ballet. She is engaged to be married in December 2018!
Kim Linenkohl
Kimberly Linenkohl began her early training in Gainesville, Florida at the Joni Messler Studio of Dance and Dance Theatre of Santa Fe.
She also studied on scholarship at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and the Joffrey Ballet School.
She danced professionally with the Georgia Ballet under the late Iris Hensley and Gina Hyatt- Mazon where she was featured in many productions including Balanchine’s Allegro Brilliante and Serenade and Hensley’s Nutcracker as Dew Drop and Lead Spanish.
Kimberly enjoys teaching and choreographing throughout the metro Atlanta area and is pleased to share her love of dance with Steps of Faith. She has recently completed her first certification through ABT, a rigorous training through American Ballet Theatre in NYC.
Kimberly Linenkohl began her early training in Gainesville, Florida at the Joni Messler Studio of Dance and Dance Theatre of Santa Fe.
She also studied on scholarship at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and the Joffrey Ballet School.
She danced professionally with the Georgia Ballet under the late Iris Hensley and Gina Hyatt- Mazon where she was featured in many productions including Balanchine’s Allegro Brilliante and Serenade and Hensley’s Nutcracker as Dew Drop and Lead Spanish.
Kimberly enjoys teaching and choreographing throughout the metro Atlanta area and is pleased to share her love of dance with Steps of Faith. She has recently completed her first certification through ABT, a rigorous training through American Ballet Theatre in NYC.
Deseree Lona
Miss Lona grew up in Southern California and began dancing at the young age of 2. She danced competitively since the age of 5. She was a four year varsity team member and captain of her high school dance team at the same time pursuing her passion at Long Beach State as a collegiate dance team member and dance major. She was selected as the youngest LA Laker Girl in 2015 where she was able to spread her faith and passion through their charity events and community outreach programs. Ms. Lona then was hired as the JV dance team coach and choreographer for her alma mater, St. Joseph's High School, and then as their dance instructor for the past two years teaching an enrollment of 600.
After feeling led by the Lord to move to Georgia, she has now joined SOF to continue to teach dance and share her faith. We are thrilled to have Ms. Lona join our family!!
Miss Lona grew up in Southern California and began dancing at the young age of 2. She danced competitively since the age of 5. She was a four year varsity team member and captain of her high school dance team at the same time pursuing her passion at Long Beach State as a collegiate dance team member and dance major. She was selected as the youngest LA Laker Girl in 2015 where she was able to spread her faith and passion through their charity events and community outreach programs. Ms. Lona then was hired as the JV dance team coach and choreographer for her alma mater, St. Joseph's High School, and then as their dance instructor for the past two years teaching an enrollment of 600.
After feeling led by the Lord to move to Georgia, she has now joined SOF to continue to teach dance and share her faith. We are thrilled to have Ms. Lona join our family!!
Precious Luna
Miss Luna began her passion for dancing at age five at Steps of Faith Dance Studio. She continued her training in their company program until the Spring of 2018, where she was a featured performer. During her senior year at Steps of Faith, she interned in the office where she had the opportunity to assist and teach classes including ballet, tap, and hip hop. She also assists in summer dance camps at Steps of Faith including a special needs camp which she loves volunteering for every summer, and she enjoys getting to know and love the children who attend the camp.
Precious loves helping others such as going on mission trips where she has had the pleasure of teaching dance camps to children of all ages, as well as helping in the youth ministry as a teen leader at her church. As a Steps of Faith alumni, she hopes to continue her passion for worshiping our amazing God through dance, and to share and teach that passion with others. In addition, she will be attending college locally and is super excited to be teaching at Steps of Faith where she loves to call her second home.
Miss Luna began her passion for dancing at age five at Steps of Faith Dance Studio. She continued her training in their company program until the Spring of 2018, where she was a featured performer. During her senior year at Steps of Faith, she interned in the office where she had the opportunity to assist and teach classes including ballet, tap, and hip hop. She also assists in summer dance camps at Steps of Faith including a special needs camp which she loves volunteering for every summer, and she enjoys getting to know and love the children who attend the camp.
Precious loves helping others such as going on mission trips where she has had the pleasure of teaching dance camps to children of all ages, as well as helping in the youth ministry as a teen leader at her church. As a Steps of Faith alumni, she hopes to continue her passion for worshiping our amazing God through dance, and to share and teach that passion with others. In addition, she will be attending college locally and is super excited to be teaching at Steps of Faith where she loves to call her second home.
Colleen Myers
Colleen Myers joined SOF staff on January of 2010, though she has been a favorite guest teacher for many years prior.
Colleen trained with the Atlanta Ballet, and earned her BFA in Ballet Performance in 2001 from Texas Christian University.
She danced professionally with the Georgia Ballet, and has taught at Eastside School of Ballet and First Baptist Dallas Celebration Company.
She is also a registered nurse and lactation consultant at Kennestone Women's Services!
She is married to Patrick, and has one daughter, Julianne and two young sons, Evan and Andrew.
Colleen Myers joined SOF staff on January of 2010, though she has been a favorite guest teacher for many years prior.
Colleen trained with the Atlanta Ballet, and earned her BFA in Ballet Performance in 2001 from Texas Christian University.
She danced professionally with the Georgia Ballet, and has taught at Eastside School of Ballet and First Baptist Dallas Celebration Company.
She is also a registered nurse and lactation consultant at Kennestone Women's Services!
She is married to Patrick, and has one daughter, Julianne and two young sons, Evan and Andrew.
Tiffany Tindall
Tiffany Tindall studied dance for the past 32 years and has over 20 years of teaching experience.
She studied with several dance schools growing up, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education from the University of Georgia.
She taught dance for numerous studios in the private sector as well as in public education, creating and directing dance education programs for McCleskey, Awtrey, and Barber Middle Schools in Cobb County.
She was named Teacher of the Year for Barber Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year and served on the committee which crafted the Georgia Power Standards for Dance Education in 2009.
In addition to dance training, Tiffany also earned a M.Ed. and a Sp.Ed in Educational Administration from Jacksonville State University.
She is on the dance faculty at Reinhart University, and as a choreographer for various musical productions through The Grand Theatre.
Tiffany Tindall studied dance for the past 32 years and has over 20 years of teaching experience.
She studied with several dance schools growing up, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education from the University of Georgia.
She taught dance for numerous studios in the private sector as well as in public education, creating and directing dance education programs for McCleskey, Awtrey, and Barber Middle Schools in Cobb County.
She was named Teacher of the Year for Barber Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year and served on the committee which crafted the Georgia Power Standards for Dance Education in 2009.
In addition to dance training, Tiffany also earned a M.Ed. and a Sp.Ed in Educational Administration from Jacksonville State University.
She is on the dance faculty at Reinhart University, and as a choreographer for various musical productions through The Grand Theatre.
Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you.
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Did You Know?
Steps of Faith ALUMNI have been accepted to many Summer Programs around the country including: American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Magnificat, Belhaven University, Georgia Ballet, Joffrey Contemporary, Kansas City Ballet, AND Kennesaw State University.
Steps of Faith ALUMNI have been accepted to many Summer Programs around the country including: American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Magnificat, Belhaven University, Georgia Ballet, Joffrey Contemporary, Kansas City Ballet, AND Kennesaw State University.