Owner, Iesha Williams
(Jazz/Lyrical & Ballet Instructor)
Iesha was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Edward H. White High School and later attended Florida State College of Jacksonville where she received her Bachelors degree in Supervision and Management. She is also the current owner of Indulgence Events Center & Boss Lady Events & Coordinating.
Iesha has been dancing since the age of three and has been professionally trained in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. She has competed in multiple regional and national dance competitions winning cold medals and platinum titles. Before graduating high school she was also a part of the Auxiliary/Visual Ensemble in the Edward H. White Marching Band. Iesha has also participated in private functions to dance such as birthday parties and honorariums.
Iesha is married to Rayshan Williams Sr. who is the Co-owner of Indulgence Dance Studio. They have 2 children, Dex'Tiny who also dances and King (Rayshan Jr.). Iesha is looking forward to opening up her studio to new and old faces and is ready for new challenges.
"She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her." -Proverbs 3:15
(Jazz/Lyrical & Ballet Instructor)
Iesha was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Edward H. White High School and later attended Florida State College of Jacksonville where she received her Bachelors degree in Supervision and Management. She is also the current owner of Indulgence Events Center & Boss Lady Events & Coordinating.
Iesha has been dancing since the age of three and has been professionally trained in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. She has competed in multiple regional and national dance competitions winning cold medals and platinum titles. Before graduating high school she was also a part of the Auxiliary/Visual Ensemble in the Edward H. White Marching Band. Iesha has also participated in private functions to dance such as birthday parties and honorariums.
Iesha is married to Rayshan Williams Sr. who is the Co-owner of Indulgence Dance Studio. They have 2 children, Dex'Tiny who also dances and King (Rayshan Jr.). Iesha is looking forward to opening up her studio to new and old faces and is ready for new challenges.
"She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her." -Proverbs 3:15
Instructor, Ajai Walton
(Majorette and Competition Team)
Ajai was Born, raised and resides in Jacksonville, Florida. She is the mother of one beautiful daughter. She is a graduate of Edward H. White High school and now works as a Certified Surgical Technologists at St. Vincent Medical Center.
Ajai began her dance career at the age of 4 where she attended Jeans Dance School and studied the dance styles of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. At the age of 10 she went on to dance at Attitudes Performing Arts Center under the instruction of Rhodesia Butler. There she continued her studies of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. With her many years of dance experience brought many amazing opportunities. Ajai had the privilege to be a part of Rising Stars of Tomorrow, became a Ritz Dancer, and trained under some of the most talented Choreographers such as Dave Scott from the hit movie "You Got Served." However, it wasn't until high school that she discovered her love for the Majorette dance style. Ajai became part of the Auxiliary/Visual Ensemble in the Edward H. White Marching Band.
Ajai enjoys spreading her gifts to her dancers and uses her gift as a chance to mentor to the youth. Above all she wants her dancers to go on to be successful in whatever they decide to do in life and remember "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME" -Philippians 4:13
(Majorette and Competition Team)
Ajai was Born, raised and resides in Jacksonville, Florida. She is the mother of one beautiful daughter. She is a graduate of Edward H. White High school and now works as a Certified Surgical Technologists at St. Vincent Medical Center.
Ajai began her dance career at the age of 4 where she attended Jeans Dance School and studied the dance styles of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. At the age of 10 she went on to dance at Attitudes Performing Arts Center under the instruction of Rhodesia Butler. There she continued her studies of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. With her many years of dance experience brought many amazing opportunities. Ajai had the privilege to be a part of Rising Stars of Tomorrow, became a Ritz Dancer, and trained under some of the most talented Choreographers such as Dave Scott from the hit movie "You Got Served." However, it wasn't until high school that she discovered her love for the Majorette dance style. Ajai became part of the Auxiliary/Visual Ensemble in the Edward H. White Marching Band.
Ajai enjoys spreading her gifts to her dancers and uses her gift as a chance to mentor to the youth. Above all she wants her dancers to go on to be successful in whatever they decide to do in life and remember "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME" -Philippians 4:13
Instructor, Tera Gates
(Ballet and Tap)
Tera was Born in Landstuhl, Germany and raised in Jacksonville, Fl. She received her high school Diploma from First Coast High School. Tera is a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Sociology. At the age of seven Tera competed in numerous pageants and held many local and national titles. Her most recent was in college as Miss Kappa Alpha Psi 2005.
Tera has been dancing since the age of three and has been professionally trained in ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acrobatics, Baton twirling, and Hip Hop. Her love for dance came at a very young age. She has competed in multiple regional and national dance competitions winning gold medals and platinum titles. She's performed in several shows and events including: Black Expo, Jaguars Halftime, World of Nations, Downtown Dance Project, and Amateur Night at The Ritz. She started teaching dance at the age of 13 as a dynamic Tap and Jazz instructor. Through her ventures she has had the opportunity to choreograph for major productions and conferences like, Black Expo: Bobby Jones Gospel Fest Competition, Martin Luther King Day Parade, Jaxilla Workshop (LaVilla), LaVilla School of the Arts, Southern Women's Conference, The Chocolate Nutcracker, and The Soulful Nutcracker. She is also an entrepreneur with a pageantry business called “Rare Jewels Pageantry” a pageant mentor and more.
A 3rd grade math and science teacher by day and a dance teacher and pageant mentor by night, there is no doubt that Tera loves to be involved with nurturing and building confidence in kids daily. She is the proud mother of A’Kera Gates.
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” - Elbert Hubbard
(Ballet and Tap)
Tera was Born in Landstuhl, Germany and raised in Jacksonville, Fl. She received her high school Diploma from First Coast High School. Tera is a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Sociology. At the age of seven Tera competed in numerous pageants and held many local and national titles. Her most recent was in college as Miss Kappa Alpha Psi 2005.
Tera has been dancing since the age of three and has been professionally trained in ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acrobatics, Baton twirling, and Hip Hop. Her love for dance came at a very young age. She has competed in multiple regional and national dance competitions winning gold medals and platinum titles. She's performed in several shows and events including: Black Expo, Jaguars Halftime, World of Nations, Downtown Dance Project, and Amateur Night at The Ritz. She started teaching dance at the age of 13 as a dynamic Tap and Jazz instructor. Through her ventures she has had the opportunity to choreograph for major productions and conferences like, Black Expo: Bobby Jones Gospel Fest Competition, Martin Luther King Day Parade, Jaxilla Workshop (LaVilla), LaVilla School of the Arts, Southern Women's Conference, The Chocolate Nutcracker, and The Soulful Nutcracker. She is also an entrepreneur with a pageantry business called “Rare Jewels Pageantry” a pageant mentor and more.
A 3rd grade math and science teacher by day and a dance teacher and pageant mentor by night, there is no doubt that Tera loves to be involved with nurturing and building confidence in kids daily. She is the proud mother of A’Kera Gates.
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” - Elbert Hubbard
Instructor, Jarrett Edwards
(Hip Hop and Competition Team)
(Hip Hop and Competition Team)
Jarrett has been dancing since the age of seven with influences from the greats of Michael Jackson, Fred Astaire, and various breaking movies. He a hip hop street performer that is classically trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary dance. He is on the Journey of getting his associates in Fine Arts.
Jarrett inspirations is to show young dancers that dance is not just a sport it is more than an art form, it is life. He wants to open their eyes up and show them that they can do anything through dance and there's always going to be an out-of-the-box experience with him as their teacher.
He has trained with Florida State College of Jacksonville Dance Program "Danceworks" and has done various non-profit organization performances with the likes of Justified services, The Jewelry Box Society and Young Life.
Jarrett inspirations is to show young dancers that dance is not just a sport it is more than an art form, it is life. He wants to open their eyes up and show them that they can do anything through dance and there's always going to be an out-of-the-box experience with him as their teacher.
He has trained with Florida State College of Jacksonville Dance Program "Danceworks" and has done various non-profit organization performances with the likes of Justified services, The Jewelry Box Society and Young Life.