FOUNDER

Lead Coach

Brittany Fleet is a passionate, Baltimore-born artist who believes dance is a transformative tool for expanding vision, breaking boundaries, and building a strong sense of community. Starting her training at the Carver Center for Arts and Technology, she went on to earn a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase. Brittany’s additional training includes esteemed programs at The Rock School, Orlando Ballet, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Throughout her career, she has performed works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Stephanie Tooman, and Francesca Harper.

Professionally, Brittany has showcased her talent in live performances, commercials, and music videos for major brands like Disney, The Kids Choice Awards, Google, Shark Ninja, and a range of celebrated music artists.

As a teacher, choreographer, and mentor, Brittany’s mission is deeply rooted in providing opportunities for Black and Brown dancers, helping to ensure they have access to the training, resources, and experiences needed to thrive in the dance world. She believes that visibility, representation, and community are essential in empowering dancers to achieve their full potential. In March 2022, Brittany founded FLEET Dance Coaching LLC with this mission in mind—offering more than just individualized training but holistic, culturally enriching experiences designed to nurture both the body and mind. Trainees have been accepted into several summer intensives: American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Boston Ballet, Jacobs Pillow, The Rock School Philadelphia, Dance Theatre of Harlem and more! 

Her commitment to excellence in dance education has earned her certification from the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre, as well as recognition from the Steve and Majorie Harvey Foundation, Pretty Girls Sweat, Brown Girls Do Ballet, a spot as a June Ambrose × PUMA "Neighbor-HOOD Hall of Famer", and the 2022 Best of Atlanta Award in Career Guidance. Brittany is also dedicated to mentoring students through the B.F.A college application process, helping them secure spots in top-tier dance programs across the U.S such as SUNY Purchase, University of Southern California, George Mason University,  Fordham University, Marymount University and more. 

For Brittany, dance is not just an art form—it’s a way to create lasting change in the lives of young dancers.

Her guiding mantra? "Strong mindset, strong dancer. 

Specializes in Mentorship, Coaching in Ballet - Modern- and Strength training

Jazz Coach

Meet Patrice Lee!

We’re thrilled to welcome Patrice Lee to our studio as a dance instructor and choreographer! Patrice brings over 10 years of experience teaching both recreational and competitive dancers, specializing in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater. She has choreographed numerous award-winning routines and continues to judge competitions across the East Coast, staying connected to the latest trends and standards in the dance world.

A former competitive dancer who performed through college and at NDA Nationals, Patrice understands the dedication, discipline, and joy dance brings. She is passionate about helping students build strong technique, confidence, and resilience, whether they’re exploring movement for fun or training for competitions. Patrice believes in giving dancers a solid foundation that supports healthy movement and skill growth, while fostering creativity, teamwork, and personal accountability.

Energetic, encouraging, and relatable, Patrice inspires dancers to challenge themselves, grow week by week, and shine on stage. She loves seeing students’ hard work pay off, both in the studio and in life beyond dance, and is excited to share her passion, expertise, and love for teaching with every class.

Lead Pilates Instructor

Mia Johnson is a Balanced Body, certified Pilates instructor, trained in both mat and reformer, with over 90 teaching hours. With a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Elon University and nearly two decades of movement experience, Mia brings a deep understanding of body alignment, strength, and flexibility to her teaching. She currently teaches reformer pilates at Carriage House Collective and mat pilates at both KKRU Pilates Studio and Wellness and Georgia Dance Conservatory. Mia is passionate about helping clients build confidence through intentional practice while integrating her background in dance and wellness to deliver thoughtful, personalized instruction.

Specializes in Pilates (Classic Mat and Reformer)

Co Founder of Dance to Degree

About THE LINK: Charizma Lawrence grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where she discovered her love of the performing arts at the age of 11. Charizma obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Southern California in 2023 along with a Minor in Psychology. She has worked with notable choreographers such as Debbie Allen, Tessandra Chavez, Chloe Arnold, Micaela Taylor, Brandi Chun, Andrew Winghart, and Al Blackstone. She has performed staged works by Jin Kyliän, Justin Peck, and Ohad Naharin. She has worked on commercials for The Coca-Cola Company and Walmart, danced in music videos, and with celebrities such as Melissa McCarthy. Her ever-evolving love for the arts has encouraged her to find ways to nurture other interests in tandem with her passion, including entrepreneurship.

THE LINK Collegiate Counseling, LLC was created by Charizma in 2023 as a way to help give back to students who see dance as a serious career choice. Upon reflection of her own collegiate application process, she was able to identify specific ways she can be of service to the students coming after her. THE LINK Collegiate Counseling, LLC aims to support dancers through their college application process by providing resources such as connections with alumni and current students of their dream program, conversations on how to match a program to their career goals, coaching on essay prompts, and more! We are super excited to be launching Dance to Degree in partnership with FLEET Dance Coaching LLC as this partnership will create such a robust program for our incoming students.