08/24/2026
✨Staff Spotlight✨
Studio Owner and Director, Jamie Davis Howe, has been training in dance, piano, and voice from a very young age. She grew up dancing and cheering competitively.
Mrs. Jamie has dance certifications in Acrobatique, PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique), and PCT (Progressing Contemporary Technique) and is always continuing her knowledge in dance. She is the dance instructor at William Carey University. Her award-winning routines can be seen each season by the JPAS Competition Team, which have received choreography awards, special judge’s awards, and top overall scores at both regional and national competitions.
Mrs. Jamie studied voice and piano at PRCC and WCU and graduated with a master’s degree in Music Education. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree.
She held the title of Mrs. Mississippi America. She advocates for Mental Health Awareness through her organization, Strength Through the Thorns. She describes herself as a small town farm girl with big dreams and goals!
“I am so excited for our 11th year of JPAS! I want to thank all of our the amazing families, dancers, and teachers that have been a part of our studio!”