Meet Our
Dance Instructors
Charlotte’s Most Qualified Dance Professionals
At QC Dance, our dance instructors are led by the only DanceVision Certified Master Examiner in the Carolinas. Our team strives to improve upon our knowledge so we can continue to provide the most exceptional dance instruction available to students of all ages and skill levels.
The Best Dance Instructors in the Queen City!
Meet Our Elite Team
Tony Prado
Owner | DVIDA Master Examiner
Tony has been teaching ballroom dance in Charlotte for 30 years and is renowned as a National Cabaret Finalist. A professional emcee and announcer, voice-over actor, and television director, Tony’s established career in the entertainment world gives him unique industry insights that he is able to pass on to the future generation of dancers, singers, and actors.
Natalie Grasheim
Owner | Course Director
Natalie is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, National champion dancer, DJ, event director and ballroom competitor. Training under Marty Kudelka, Kevin Maher, Tabitha D’umo & Napoleon, and Mark Ballas, Natalie’s years of dance experience put her in touch with some of the greatest dancers in the entertainment industry.
Alessandra James
Corps de Ballet Master
Alessandra is a Princess Grace Award winning ballerina. She joins QC Dance after an impressive 750 performances as a Principal Dancer over 15 seasons with Charlotte Ballet. Prior to that, Alessandra danced with Ballet Nacional in Madrid and with companies in the US and Italy.
Brittney Gallagher
Master Instructor
MIss Brittney graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Dance Education. She has enjoyed a professional career performing with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York. She has also danced with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and is a former CheckMate with the Charlotte Checkers.
Chancey Gregory
Ballet, Modern, Tap
Originally from England, Chancey is trained at the absolute highest levels in Europe. She holds certifications from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and The Royal Academy of Dance. She is a Gold Medalist in the All England Dance Finals for tap and has even appeared professionally as a dancer with the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
Matt Sanchez
Breaking, Hip Hop, Break Dance
Matt is known in the Carolinas for his dynamic Hip Hop and Breaking work. His award-winning choreography has been the inspiration behind many of QCDance’s prize-winning routines already.
Ajanell Maultsby
Acro, Ballet, Jazz Iinstructor
Miss Nellie (Ajanell Maultsby) is a passionate dance and gymnastics instructor with extensive experience in acro, movement, and early childhood development. As a gymnastics instructor at The Little Gym of Huntersville, she focuses on skill development, safety, and confidence-building. Her background as a Band Auxiliary Coach includes choreographing diverse routines and mentoring dancers in technique and performance. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Performing Arts from Fayetteville State University, Miss Nellie is dedicated to fostering creativity, discipline, and growth in every student.
Kacey Furlong
Teams Instructor, Jazz Instructor
Miss Kacey Furlong brings elite performance experience and a passion for dance education to QC Dance. As an NFL Cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons and a former member of the WVU Dance Team, she has trained and performed at the highest levels. With over seven years of teaching and choreography experience, she has coached dancers in solos, duets, and group performances, earning recognition for her award-winning contemporary choreography. A former company member at Millennium Dance Complex Pittsburgh, Miss Kacey has competed at World of Dance and trained with top industry professionals. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from West Virginia University, she combines her expertise in dance with strong leadership and mentorship, inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Kelli Mallory
Ballroom Specialist, Wedding Choreographer
With over 30 years of experience as a professional instructor, model, and Pro-Am ballroom competitor, Kelli Mallory brings a wealth of talent and expertise to QC Dance. She began her distinguished career with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Florida and Charlotte, where she honed her craft and inspired countless students. Now at QC Dance, Kelli shares her passion for ballroom dance, helping students of all levels discover their rhythm and confidence on the dance floor.