Our Instructors
Milly Elkin-Crenshaw
Owner & CEO
Professional Instructor & Coach
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Milly has been dancing since she was a little girl. Growing up in the ballroom biz, dancing is essential to her. She couldn’t live without it. She competed and performed as an amateur in Pro/Am competitions all through grade school winning Top Youth at the Millennium Dancesport Championships before eventually going professional and becoming Regional 9-Dance Champions with her husband and dance partner, Josh. She has been teaching the art of dance for 15+ years and enjoys seeing the light that begins to shine out of everyone who walks onto a dance floor. Milly and Josh are Nashville natives but now call NW Georgia home with their4 children. She is one of the proud owners of Celebrity Ballroom Dance Studios and is thrilled for the future of the studios.
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Milly is professionally certified through Grand Master CBDS, Master DVIDA in American Style Smooth & Rhythm, and FADS Associate American Style Smooth & Rhythm.
Josh Crenshaw
Owner & Dance Director
Professional Dance Instructor & Coach
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Josh started his dancing journey in May 2010 when he walked into a studio to take a dance lesson. He fell in love with it and within a month was hired as a full time dance instructor. He has taught over a thousand new students over the past 14 years, many of whom have competed in some of the highest competitions, winning scholarships and top student awards. Josh has been awarded Top Teacher at numerous Pro/Am competitions. He strives to teach his students his passion for dance while helping them see themselves in a new light. He and his wife and dance partner, Milly, are Regional 9-Dance Champions and now call GA home with their 4 children, and are proud owners of Celebrity Ballroom Dance Studios. Josh is a US Army National Guard Veteran, a professional disc golfer, and a fan of fast cars.
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Josh is professionally certified through Grand Master CBDS, Grand Master DVIDA in American Style Smooth & Rhythm, Master DVIDA in International Style Standard, and FADS Associate American Style Smooth & Rhythm.
Donna Addison
Professional Dance Instructor
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Donna has been a dancer all her life. After studying with Mable Wynn and Kathy Owings Porter in her home state of South Carolina, Donna earned her B.F.A. in Dance at Florida State University and was also a scholarship student at the Alvin Ailey School in NY. Her various performance experiences include modern dance companies, regional theatre, the cruise ships of Holland America Line and even Las Vegas magic shows. Donna has taught ballet, jazz, modern dance, praise dance and various specialty acts in addition to choreographing for high school musical theatre productions. She fell in love with
ballroom dance while working on cruise ships and is very excited to join the staff at Celebrity Ballroom. Donna looks forward to sharing her love of dance with her students.
Donna is professionally certified through Master CBDS and Associate DVIDA in American Style Smooth & Rhythm.
Kyra Platt
Professional Dance Instructor
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Kyra is a passionate and dedicated dancer with over 10 years of experience in various styles including contemporary, jazz, lyrical and ballet. With the natural talent for movement and unwavering commitment to her craft, she has performed in numerous dance competitions and shows, captivating the audience with her grace and fluidity. Kyra also has a deep love for theater, having participated in several musicals and plays. Kyra continues to hone her skills and expand her repertoire, always striving to push the boundaries of what’s possible through dance.
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Kyra is professionally certified through Associate CBDS and Master DVIDA in American Style Smooth & Rhythm.
Reece Manterola
Professional Dance Instructor
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With 15 years of professional fire spinning/juggling, Reece has developed a unique and impressive skill set that is sure to add a new level of excitement and energy to any dance performed. Reece also holds a Bachelors degree in Cyber Security from Palm Beach State College. Reece started as a student of Celebrity Ballroom, and, after developing a deep connection to dancing, has been here ever since. Still competing in numerous professional ballroom competitions, Reece is dedicated to expanding his knowledge and pushing his students’ limits.
Reece is professionally certified through Associate CBDS and Master DVIDA in American Style Smooth & Rhythm.
Khalun Jones
Professional Dance Instructor
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Khalun was born in Vero Beach, Florida and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a recent graduate from Florida A&M University where he studied Design & Communications and was a part of the Marching 100. During his time in school he was a Rehearsal Director for Strikers Dance Troupe where he specialized in hip-hop, contemporary, and Soflo jook. On his free time he likes to freestyle at a studio or watch videos on the latest Marvel news like comics, shows, and movies.
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Khalun is professionally certified through Associate CBDS.
BreAnna Smith
Professional Dance Instructor
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BreAnna is a multifaceted performing artist from Macon, GA. In addition to teaching Ballroom Dance, she writes and records her own music and is a working model and actress. Also an avid traveler and reader of books, BreAnna thrives in creative settings and loves sharing her passion and electric personality with others. Most important to her is encouraging people to challenge themselves and be confident in their own skin. Her favorite color is jade green and she attends Kennesaw State University.
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BreAnna is professionally certified through Associate CBDS.
Our Guest Coaches
Tamsyn Rockwell
Marietta, GA
Tommy Ditomasso
Land O Lakes, FL
Gary Pierce
Nashville, TN
David Thomas Moore
Nashville, TN
Coaches We have Hosted and Studied Under
JT Thomas
Travis & Jaimee Tuft
Valentina Kostenko
David Elkin
Marzena Stachura
John Swick
Ron Montez
Jim Peters​
Rufus Dustin
Michael Choi
​Nazar Norov
Katusha Demidova
Tomas Meilnicki
Wilson Barrera
Chantel LeClerc
Kimberly Mitchell
Toni Redpath & Michael Mead
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine
Liana Churilova
Nick Kosovich