Ms. Jessica has been immersed in the world of dance for over 40 years, beginning her journey in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at Glenda Moss Academy of Dance. She attended McNeese State University, where she was a member of the Cowgirl Kickers dance team for all four years. In College she was also a member of the Lake Charles Civic Ballet where she performed in The Nutcracker, Paquita, Cinderella, and La Fille Malle Garde. She also performed with the Dallas Conservatory in Firebird. After college, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer, performing with Farrington  Productions. She then continued her professional dance career with Greg Thompson Productions on the Gulf Coast at both Grand Casinos, The Palace Casino, and  Casino Magic before fulfilling her ultimate passion—opening Jess Dance Studio over 20 years ago.

For the past two decades, Ms. Jessica has worked tirelessly to create an inspiring, disciplined, and nurturing environment where dancers grow not only in technique, but in confidence, character, and love for the art of dance.

Mrs. Anna Clark is the heart of the day to day operations at Jess Dance Studio. As our office manager, she keeps everything running smoothly—handling logistics, registering dancers for competitions, welcoming and enrolling new students, and keeping families organized and informed. 

She is happily married and the proud mom of two, Aubrie Kate and Bentley. When she’s not at the studio, you can usually find her at the baseball field or spending quality time with her close-knit family. Jess Dance is so thankful for her constant support of our dancers and families.

Kaitlyn Chennault is from St. Martin, MS where she graduated from St. Martin High School in 2020. She went to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where she obtained her Associate’s degrees in Arts and in Science. She started dancing at the age of 2. She was a member of the Perkette dance team where she placed 3rd and 6th at UDA nationals in the Open Jazz category. She has been an instructor for Universal Dance Association for 5 years where she has traveled the country sharing her love for dance with many middle and high schools as well as universities. She has been teaching dance for over 10 years and it is her biggest passion in life. 

Skyler Schenck, a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi, is a versatile dancer trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and tap. She has earned regional and national recognition, receiving numerous titles at various competitions, including Dancer of the Year, Top Soloist, and Best Dancer. A scholarship recipient of the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, Skyler is known for her incredible stage presence and technical excellence.

In addition to her performance career, Skyler has worked as a dance instructor, specializing in contemporary, jazz, and lyrical. 

Lexie Peters grew up in the dance studio as the daughter of Jess Dance owner, Jessica Peters, and has been dancing, teaching, and choreographing for the majority of her life. She has choreographed competition routines since seventh grade and has extensive experience working with dancers of all ages and levels. Lexie is a senior at Ole Miss and is heavily involved in the Ole Miss Dance Company, where she continues to grow as both a dancer and a leader. She has also worked with Universal Dance Association and has a strong passion for technique, performance quality, and encouraging and pushing her dancers to reach their full potential.