About Us

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Artistic Director & Owner

Georgia Hetke is the Artistic Director and Owner of MST Dance Center. After accepting the Artistic Directorship of M.S.T. Dance Center in March of 2022, Georgia purchased MST Dance Center in December of 2022 from previous owners Ralph and Marica Hubbs. Georgia is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. While attending Jackson College and Michigan State University, Georgia worked alongside previous artistic director, Mary Hubbs, as a choreographer, an instructor, and eventually ballet director at M.S.T. Dance Center. Georgia treasured the mission and vision the Hubb’s created at M.S.T.D.C. and strives to continue this purpose.

Georgia began dancing at the age of four at Academy of the Arts (AOTA) in Spring Arbor, Michigan with pre-professional training at AOTA under Lori Ladwig, Linnea Strauss, Kate Price, and Erin Miller and Greater Lansing Ballet Company under Barbara Banasikowski Smith. After high school graduation, Georgia continued her dance education at Ballet 5:8 as part of the Trainee Program, completing two years of professional Vaganova method training. Her entire training includes Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap. Georgia also has experience in Acro and Modern. Georgia continues her business and dance education through dance and studio owner conventions and workshops.

Georgia resides in the Jackson area with her husband - Tanner, and two dogs - Brutus and Ragnar. In October of 2023 Georgia and Tanner found out they were expecting their first baby! On May 16th, 2024, their beautiful baby boy, Asher Kane Hetke, was born sleeping. While Baby Asher is not with them earthside, they look forward to a precious reunion heaven side one day. In the meantime, Georgia continues to be passionate about teaching up and coming generations of dancers, creating and presenting stories through dance, and sharing the art of dance with the community.

Georgia is thankful for wonderful instructors and studio staff, talented dancers, and loyal families that make up MST Dance Center. Most of all she is thankful for the opportunity to serve Christ through the ministry of dance. Psalms 149

Assistant Director

Mrs. Gel started her teaching journey at MST back in 2015. After moving to Detroit to pursue an education in Fine Arts from the College for Creative Studies, she made her return to the studio in 2020. With her many years of dance training, Gel has experience in a variety of styles, with a focus in Ballet, Contemporary & Jazz. She has competed statewide and her choreography has earned high overalls and multiple judges choice awards, including her self-choreographed Platinum piece. Gel hopes to help instill confidence and the importance of self-expression in her students, helping them grow and cultivate their artistry and individually both inside and outside the classroom. Being able to see her students find their passion for dance and helping them achieve their greatest potential as artists is her personal purpose for any and all dancers part of our MST dance family.

Assistant Director

Mrs. Nina started teaching in 2017 and has been a beloved instructor ever since. Nina's dance & theater experiences and competitive accomplishments have been entirely with MST Dance Center, where she gained a well-rounded education in the styles of Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Modern, & Contemporary. Nina's dedication to dance shows in her commitment to attending trainings and workshops for professional certifications. Her passion for teaching stems from her love of sharing the knowledge she obtained as a student and continues to learn as an instructor. Seeing her students learn new skills and overall growth of their abilities is her personal purpose for any and all dancers part of our MST dance family.

Acro Instructor

Miss Eden started dancing in 2013 and has been an assistant under Miss Georgia since 2022. She stepped into the role of being an instructor in 2023, while continuing to study Acro & Ballet under Miss Georgia and Contemporary under Miss Gel.

Ballet Instructor

Miss Mikaela started dancing in 2020 under Miss Georgia and had been an assistant under Miss Nina since 2022. She stepped into the role of being an instructor in 2023, while continuing to study Ballet under Miss Georgia and Contemporary under Miss Gel.

Hip Hop Instructor

Miss Derica started dancing in 2018 and has assisted classes under various instructors. She stepped into the role of being an instructor in 2023, while continuing to study Acro & Ballet under Miss Georgia and Contemporary & Jazz under Miss Gel.