Jackie Chambers opened S.T.A.R.S. Dance Studio 18 years ago to share her love of dance with the Clarksville area.  She began dancing at the age of 3 with Mindy Jimerson at Dancin' Feet. With love and support from her family, friends and students Jackie has been able to build a magnificent studio that allows her students to be true "STARS."

"My dancers are my heroes.  They help me to be a better teacher and friend.  We are growing together, not just with dance but in life.  I wanted to share the way I feel when I dance with future dancers.  Dancing comes from the soul and allows the true star quality to shine.  I want dance to be about art and dancers who enjoy it every day.  My heart grows each day for every one of my "STARS" as they grow."

Jackie Chambers.

May 2007

Jessica Shearon- Full Assistant teacher

 I have danced with S.T.A.R.S.  since Miss Jackie opened her studio at her parents home 18 years ago. I am now a 25 year old mom of two. Life at stars has become my life and I wouldn't have it any other way.I love my dance studio and dance family with my heart and soul. I feel blessed to be an assistant  with  stars dancers of ALL ages and hope my love and passion can be passed on through each and every one of them. Dance is more than a hobby for me it is my life.

Jessica Ortiz - Full Assistance Teacher

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      My name is Jessica Ortiz aka Jess. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old. I danced with stars competitively until I graduated Montgomery central high school. I’m currently in beauty school to become a cosmetologist and I’m also in the Air National Guard. I love to dance, especially in my pointe shoes. Ballet has always had a special place in my heart and it has been a passion I can’t let go of. I have had the chance to study ballet in Germany under great teachers and also many instructors here in the U.S. I’m very excited to start teaching the little stars classes! I hope I can pass on my love of ballet and technique I have learned over the years to the rising stars.

Student Teachers

Makayla "MAK" Filipovich

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Makayla has danced for 9 years, 6 of which have been in competitive dance where she has won numerous National and Regional Awards. 

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She is a role model and mentor to many of our younger dancers and inspires them to become the best dancer they can be. 

Jonathan "Jonny Boy" Daniels

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Jonathan has danced for 13 years, 10 of which have been in competitive dance where he has won National and Regional Awards, to include the Title Holder Award. 

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He is a huge inspiration to all of the male dancers and his determination and passion for dance not only shows on stage, but with his interactions with his peers as well.