JAMI MCNEELY LOFTIN

Jami is the Director of the Masters’ School as well as an instructor. She first became a follower of Christ at the age of 12 at Berea First Baptist Church Summer Camp in Cheraw, South Carolina. She is a 1984 graduate of Gardner Webb University in Social Science a 1987 graduate of Clemson University with a Masters of Education in Counseling. She has been in dance for over 40 years and has been teaching Worship dance in several capacities over the last 25 years. Her experiences include: the traveling dance drama of Restoration Ministering Services; the Director of Hosanna Dance based at First Presbyterian Church of Greer; and for the last 20 years, the Master’s School for Creative Arts. Jami is also the co-founder of The Worship Dancers Alliance with her dance partner and sister in Christ, Joanne Brillant. She is currently a School Counselor at Sevier Middle School in Greenville, SC. Jami also served as counselor at the Greer Christian Learning Center, Northwood Middle School, and high school history/geography/economics teacher at Berea High School. She has been in education for over 40 years. Jami’s dream is to impart what God has given her through worship in dance to her students and for them to take what they’ve learned with them wherever they go. She is mom to Torry and Matt, and the “Marmee” to her granddaughter, Neely. She and her husband Mitch reside in Taylors, SC.

GABBY HILL
Gabby has been dancing for the past 18 years. Her experience in Christian dance ministry over the years has been primarily with MSFC. Her talents lie in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, character, and tap. Gabby’s expertise and Christian walk has been invaluable in teaching and mentoring the young ladies, not only in her dance classes, but also in the Master’s School! She has been a teacher and co-teacher for the Master’s School for the past several years.

Gabby is a 2024 graduate of Clemson University and is preparing to begin veterinary school in 2027. She is a Beginning and Intermediate Class teacher and an active member of the Young Women’s Ministry Team.

ANDREA GONZALEZ
Andrea Gonzalez began taking classes at Master’s School for Creative Arts at 8 years old shortly after moving to the United States from Mexico which was prompted by her love for the Lord and her family’s dedication to having her grow in the talents the Lord had given her. She started her ballet training when she was thirteen at Ballet Spartanburg, while also joining StarMakers Dance Company, where she competed various genres such as acro, contemporary, jazz, tap, and Irish. The following year, she was invited to train with Ballet Spartanburg’s pre-professional program. She trained with Drake School of Irish Dance for two years, going on to compete in numerous feis, including the 2021 Oireachtas. She began training with International Ballet in Greenville the same year, joining their pre-professional company the following season. During her ballet training under Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova, she performed a La Fille Mal Gardee soloist duet in “Ballet to Broadway”, danced in “The Nutcracker” and “Holiday at Peace”, played the Young Girl in “La Sylphide”, competed in Grand Jete, and performed various roles in “Swan Lake” such as Little Swans and Neapolitan. She was also the 2024 Historian for the National Honors Society for Dance Arts. She is currently dancing with Carolina Ballet Theater and has been casted as Snow Princess, Bridesmaid, and Military Doll in “The Nutcracker”, including her first lead role as “Snow White” last Spring. She also enjoys teaching various genres of dance at local studios. She is the current Team ministry Co-Teacher for the Master’s School. Andrea resides in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

KATERINA PISHCHENKO

Katerina Pishchenko has been dancing for 10+ years. She is a wonderful young woman who loves Jesus and sets that beautiful example for the little ones she loves and teaches! She has trained in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. Katerina is the current Wee Worship Teacher for MSFCA. A native of Southern California, she now resides in Taylors, South Carolina. She enjoys listening to music, baking, drawing, and playing with her dog, Sadie.

Noelani Gonzalez

Noelani Gonzalez has been dancing for eleven years, beginning at Master School for the Creative Arts for four years. Dancing has been not only a hobby for her, but also a way to connect with her sisters and bless others in the community. She has danced competitively on tap and clogging teams for the past six years, trained in ballet for three years, and she has always danced lyrical/contemporary and hip-hop on the side for events.  

When she is not dancing, Noelani can be found playing music, reading, watching movies, and being with friends and family. She is a recent high school graduate and plans to attend college in the Fall locally. Noelani will be teaching 1 or 2 sections of the Intermediate 1 class. She feels so blessed to have the opportunity to learn dance, and she hopes to impart the same experience to others. Noelani believes that dance is another beautiful way to express our heart and worship our Creator— we can dance like King David dance—unashamed and full of life and joy! 

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