Our Team
All of our instructors & staff have significant history and/or training in their area of expertise here at iAM Dance Center of the Arts. They understand that no two students are alike and will work with your student excel in his/her class at a level of his/her comfort.
Andrea S. McCoy, Director
began training in tap, ballet and jazz at a local dance studio in Lancaster, SC at the age of 6. She ventured into teaching praise dance at the age of 11. In 2002, she formed her first team, LA Dancers that performed, competed and auditioned for various events, television opportunities, talent shows, etc. all over North and South Carolina.
In 2013, she opened her first studio in Lancaster, SC teaching ballet, liturgical and praise dance.
In 2014, she continued to train and build her brand, then Ebony ExpressionZ, LLC., by opening her dance classes in Wahiawa, Hawaii.
In 2016, she graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration - Entrepreneurship.
In 2018, Andrea moved back to Lancaster to re-open and continue building her brand with a revamped curriculum, name & program: iAM Dance Center of the Arts.
In 2021, we launched the official majorette competition team for iAM Dance Center: Red Rose Mafia! During the 21-22 Season, the team scored 7 Grand Champion winnings.
Her favorite styles of dance are mime, lyrical & contemporary!
iAM … You Are … We Are and can be anything we put our minds to!
Jordan Alexander, Beginner Hip Hop & Red Rose Mafia Stand Battle Instructor
Jordan Alexander, is from Lancaster SC. She danced with IAM Dance center of the Arts for 3 years prior to high school graduation. She continued to pursue her dance passion at Alabama State University in 2021. During her time in Alabama, she had the opportunity to train under many well-known choreographers, enhancing and expanding her dance portfolio.
Jordan began teaching at IAM Dance Center of the Arts, part time for 3 years. She is now teaching, full time, assisting the Red Rose Mafia Majorette Dance Team & teaching our beginner hip hop class.
“I am continuing my dance career while also giving my time back to the place that started my career.”
-Jordan Alexander
Dessiree Blackmon,
MUA & Support Staff
Ms. Dessiree began studying dance at a local dance studio in Lancaster, SC at the age of 8. She has been dancing for 20 years and has been teaching for 10 years. In 2013, she assisted Andrea in opening the first studio, Ebony ExpressionZ. In 2014, she joined Andrea in Wahiawa, HI to teach a group over 30 girls and boys. In Hawaii, Dessiree began learning the style of Majorette and taught the style to those students for a few productions held in Hawaii. When she is not teaching, you will find Dessiree in her makeup studio with a client as she is also the head makeup artist for I Am Dance Center.
Ms. Dessiree is also the After School Program Coordinator.
Her favorite styles of dance are jazz, lyrical and majorette.
Nichole Smith, After School Program Coordinator