DOTTIE'S TUTUS DANCE ACADEMY
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Dominici’s love of dance has been fostered and nurtured starting at the tender age of
three years old while attending dance classes with Violet Medver School of Dance.
Dominici’s journey through the art of dance lead her to Gail Freese School of Dance
where she was a member of the prestigious New Iberia Civic Ballet Company &
Gail Freese Salt Shaker.
During this time at GFSD; Dominici studied and trained in ballet, tap, jazz,
pointe ballet, tumbling, hip hop and modern dance.
She is a proud graduate of Gail Freese School of Dance & University of Louisiana at
Lafayette where she achieved a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Management
Dominici Hawkins is Owner, Artistic Director, and Lead Choreographer at DTDA &
Bee Bubbly Wellness LLC.
Dominici trains athletes using ballet, core exercise, flexibility training and a host of other
techniques. Her training has been tested and proven to work in 2018 she received a
state football championship ring with Lafayette Christian Academy Knights. Dominici
has worked with NISH Basketball & Westgate High Football Players.
Born and raised in New Iberia. Linda is a person
who wears many hats.
Mother, Nurse, RRT!
Mrs. Linda in her spare time loves reading
books, gardening, and spending time with her
beloved dog Marshall!
Ms. Katelyn Ray was born and raised in New Iberia with a
love for dance.
Katelyn graduated from Paige’s Dance
And Cheer Studio in 2015 with 12 years of
ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop, Katelyn also
completed 2 years of pointe, 3 years of marching with
the Louisiana Gold Girls (1 year being Co-Captain),
and 4 years of student teaching.
Ms Katelyn has been dancing for 19 years and she looks
forward to a lifetime of dance.
Ms. Shalayia Powers was born and raised in New
Iberia with a love for cheer and tumbling.
Shalayia is 20 years old & this is her second year
teaching acrobatics at DTDA.
Shalayia cheered at NISH & participated in dance/
gymnastics for three years. Shalayia is a fulltime
student at UNO majoring in Film. Shalayia plans on
becoming a screenwriter.
Shalayia tumbling motto is Don’t make excuses.
Make Progress
Ms. Bailey Ambrose was born and raised in
New Iberia with a love for dance.
Bailey is 20 years of age and graduated from Westgate
High School in 2022. Bailey is currently a Junior at the
University of Louisiana at Monroe majoring in
Elementary Education. Bailey love to encourage others
and being a positive influence whenever she can. Bailey
started Cheer & Dance at the young age of 3 & it’s been
a passion ever since. Teaching at Dottie’s TuTus Dance
Academy has become a home away from home. Bailey’s
favorite part is putting a smile on young girls faces &
building their confidence in every way.
Ms. Kimmie Worick is a native of New Iberia, La. She
fell in love with dance at the age of 2 years old and has
been loving dance ever since. Mrs. Kimmie has dance
experience in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop.
Ms. Kimmie has been dancing for 24 years and looks
forward to seeing the journey of each girl falling in love
with dance.
Ms. Kimmie Dance Motto: Let every count and beat
shape your passion for dance. If you love dance, let it
love you back.
Ms. K’Aja Daniel was born & raised in New Iberia. La
with a passion for dance. K’Aja started dancing at the
age of 5, completing 10 years of dance at LA Dance
Powerhouse with experience in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop,
acrobatics, and pointe. Ms. K’Aja is a 2024 graduate of
NISH, and will be attending Xavier University on a
academic scholarship. Ms. K’Aja will major in psychology
with plans to become a child psychologist & open up her
own practice.
Dance Motto: practice like you’ve never won, perform
like you’ve never lost!
Ms. Bliss Ambrose was born & raised in New Iberia. La
with a passion for dance. Bliss started dancing/cheer at
the age a very young age. Bliss is completing her 12th
year of dance/cheer. Bliss passion for these sports have
grown over the years and have developed into being able
to teach the wonderful dancers at DTDA. Bliss is cur-
rently embarking on her sophomore year of high school
and currently a NISH Varsity Cheerleader. Being able to
showcase my talents at the dance studio & watch our
girls display their talents in different ways is such an
rewarding and amazing feeling one can’t describe!
Being a student teacher is a blessing and I am so
grateful to be able to teach here at DTDA!
DTDA Dance Staff
2023-2024
Mommy and Me
Tiny TuTus I
Tiny TuTus II
Mini Hip Hop
Twinkle Toes
Fancy Feet
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