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, College Park Skyhawks 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
Mrs. 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!
Mrs. Nickey is supported by her loving husband and wonderful son!
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
Coach Sparkle
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 Chai
Dance / Baton Instructor
Chai graduated from Stephenson High School in 2019, where I was a proud member of the full auxiliary dance team and the only baton twirler, introducing fire batons to the program for the first time. My love for baton twirling began at the age of 7, and over the years it has grown into a true passion for performance, teaching, and mentorship.
With experience spanning baton twirling, pom, lyrical, jazz, and majorette styles, I specialize in not just technique, but also in helping young ladies build confidence and step out of their shells. I take pride in teaching new skills, fostering growth, and watching my students shine both on and off the stage. Dancing and twirling are more than just art forms to me—they are tools to inspire, empower, and create lasting confidence in the next generation.
Baton Twirling Instructor
Treasure began twirling with Touch of Class at the age of 4. She attended Westlake High School and graduated 2022. After attending Westlake High School, Treasure attended Albany State University where she became the feature twirler. Twirling for Albany State University has helped shape her to be a stronger baton twirler. Coach T's passion for traveling has sparked her to become a flight attendant. Treasure loves being able to build confidence in baton twirling through her students and expects each one to attempt their very best and get to the next level as a feature twirler! In her free time Treasure loves spending time with her furry friend, "Mason."