Tina has a heart for encouraging young dancers to reach their fullest potential through the art of dance. She has been dancing since age 4 and teaching since age 16. She is the loving wife of David Pierce and mother of 3 amazing children including one daughter that shares her love for dance. Tina has lived in the Tulsa area most of her life. She studied dance at Belhaven University in MS. She was a part of the Belhaven Dance Team, serving as captain and choreographer for three years. She also performed in a variety of “off Broadway” productions during college. She has also choreographed several children’s productions. Over the years, she has taught a variety of dance classes including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical. She has taught ages 2 through adult classes. She believes that dance is an art that inspires beauty inside and out. Tina believes that dance not only helps dancers gain strength and flexibility but also character, integrity, and perseverance. She strives to foster each of these qualities in each of her dancers. It is her hope that each student leaves her class with a love for dance, self, and others.