05/04/2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Movement alumna Phoenicia Butler, owner of Chasse Center of Dance.
Phoenicia came to me in middle school with little to no dance experience, but she had the drive, determination, and passion to grow. One of her biggest goals at the time was gaining acceptance into the Red Bank Regional Dance Program and that was just the beginning of her journey.
Over the years, she trained hard, continued to learn, and gained the knowledge and experience that ultimately led her down a path very similar to my own. Watching her evolve from a young student searching for confidence and opportunity into a studio owner and mentor for the next generation has been incredibly rewarding and something I am truly honored to witness.
Phoenicia went on to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she earned her B.A. in K-12 Dance Education while performing with the Charlotte 49ers Gold Dusters. She later taught dance within the CMS school district and was recognized as the 2016–2017 Principal’s Award Recipient as well as a 2018 MeckEd Teachers of Excellence Recipient.
She also performed professionally as a member of the Charlotte Hornets Honey Bees from 2020–2022 and has proudly owned and operated Chassé Center of Dance since 2018.
This is what dance is about growth, perseverance, passion, and building something bigger than yourself.
