ABOUT TOUCH OF CLASS
Touch of Class was organized in 1994 by Mrs. Nickeyoto Moore, as a non-profit organization. The group has grown to be one of the best baton twirling and dance team which have catered to 100's of girls. Touch of Class promotes self-esteem, physical fitness, and specialized attention in the development of each young lady that participates in the program with achieving their life long goals and potential. Participation in the Touch of Class offers many opportunities to perform in front of large audiences throughout the year. Touch of Class has performed at over 400 local events including parades, community celebrations, Atlanta Hawks \ Atlanta Dream halftime shows, Special Olympics, assisted living facilities, and the Mayor's Christmas party. In 2003, Touch of Class incorporated the art of Dance and in 2008 the Flag Corps was added. Touch of Class are also well- traveled. Over the years, Touch of Class members have performed and competed in
Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando\ Tampa\ Destin\ Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, etc. In 2013 and 2014 Touch of Class was honored to be asked to be one of the groups to march in Georgia's most prestigious parades the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade. In 2014, Touch of Class participated in the Florida Citrus Bowl Parade and Macy's Christmas Parade in Universal Studios. In 2017, Touch of Class marched in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans and in 2019 we participated in the Mobile Alabama Mardi Gras parade. One of Touch of Class biggest highlight is giving back to the community through Toy Drives, Hands on Atlanta, Light the Night Leukemia Walk, Special Olympics, Pajamas Drive for Foster Kids, Hosea Feed The Hungry, Autism Speaks and Boo Zoo of Atlanta just to name a few. At Touch of Class Studios, it is our goal to prepare students for a successful future and confidence while allowing them the opportunity to gain qualities that will last a lifetime!
STAFF
Mrs. Nickey
Founder/Baton Twirling Instructor
Coach Nickey is a former Douglass High School majorette and majorette captain. Her passion and love for the sport of baton twirling, stirred her enough to want to share her knowledge and skill of baton twirling with others. Mrs. Nickey began Touch of Class Twirlers in 1993. She started with only 6 girls and to date she has taught over 500 young ladies in Georgia. Mrs. Nickey's passion was not only to teach, but also get those young ladies to travel and experience different things in the world of baton twirling and not just limiting them to local parades and performances. Eventually, Coach Nickey added dance and flag corps to her group, which produced more opportunities to provide a great outlet and vessel for creativity for our girls and young ladies! Therefore, expanding TOC's look and competitiveness in those respective fields! Some of Mrs. Nickey's proudest accomplishments are seeing her students on the field at their individual high schools and colleges/universities twirling, dancing, or flag corps (color guard). Also the bond she shares once her students becomes adults. Mrs. Nickey's program is where children can have fun while building there confidence and their craft and develop long-lasting friendships and relationships!
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Mrs. Nickey is supported by her loving husband and wonderful son!
Baton Twirling Instructor
Alonie began twirling with Touch of Class at the age of seven. She attended Tri-Cities High School, where she was the feature twirler from 2013-2016. Alonie has an Associates Degree in Science and is currently working towards her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. She would like to one day work in Pediatrics or Oncology. Alonie's passion for twirling is not just fun, but it's therapeutic and enjoyable for her. She expects each of her students to attempt their very best and get to a level so that twirling is therapeutic and enjoyable for them. Alonie desires to build a strong relationship with each and every young lady. No matter how hard she pushes her students, she knows they will be amazing twirlers that will always be on top!
Coach Alonie
Dance Instructor
Justice began dancing 6 years ago and hasn't stopped since. She graduated from Locust Grove High School where she was Captain of the dance team called "The Royal Divas," which she founded. As a former member of Touch of Class, it has helped her to become more social, open, and an improved confidence. Justice specializes in jazz, pom, and majorette style dance. As an instructor, Justice requires her students to come with a positive attitude and a willingness to be creative and be true to who they are. Within Touch of Class, she would like the young ladies to build a sisterhood, as they grow to build each other.
Coach Justice
Baton Twirling Instructor
Janiecia has been twirling since the age of 8, and began twirling with Touch of Class at the age of 12. She attended Pebblebrook High School, where she was the feature twirler from 2009-2013. She then went on and graduated from Savannah State University with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and was the feature twirler from 2013-2016. Since then, Janiecia has been working as a Senior accountant for the State of Georgia. As a former advanced twirler of Touch of Class, it has helped her become more confident , build self-esteem and improved her social skills. Janiecia wants her students to be able to face any challenge she throws at them when it comes to baton twirling. She wants them to come into practice willing to learn and be the best they can and have fun doing it!
Coach Sparkle
Dance Instructor
Taron is a recent graduate of Alabama State University with a BFA in Dance. Taron has been dancing for over 10 years with a technique background in modern, jazz, African, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop and much more. She has been teaching dance for 5 years with various community arts programs, and studios. Taron is really excited to have an opportunity to teach dance with Touch of Class and looks forward to bringing the best out of her students!