Instructors

Caitlin Atnip

Caitlin started dancing at five years old but really found her love for the art of ballet around age eight when she began taking lessons at the wonderful Travis Academy of Fine Arts! She studied at TAFA as well as several other dance studios over the years and was honored to be brought on as a ballet instructor after graduating. She considers fine arts to be a beautiful opportunity to Showcase the glory and excellence of our creative Heavenly Father who gave us each a mind, body, and soul to reflect His image to the world. Her goal in teaching is for each of her students to be given both a solid foundation in ballet technique and an introduction to how we can use our gifts to bring honor to God! 

caitlin.atnip@tafa.org

Liberty Loftin

Liberty Loftin has been studying ballet since she was six years old. As she grew, her dance education expanded to various forms including tap, contemporary, and competitive Irish dance. She attended lessons at Leap of Faith Studio, and trained under the instruction of Sharon Andrews-Braley, and Danielle Carrico of the Houston Ballet. Additionally, she competed with the InishFree Academy of Irish Dance beginning at eight years old, where her team would qualify for the World Championships. Even still, Ballet has always had Liberty’s heart. One of her greatest joys is teaching students how to strive for discipline and excellence in the art form, while bringing glory to God for their every success. When she is not in the studio, Liberty can be found partnering with Glowing Heart Ministries as they lead discipleship weekends for Church Student Ministries with her husband, Robert.  

liberty.loftin@tafa.org

Amanda Stephens

Amanda Stephens is grateful to be able to teach dance in its many forms to students of all ages. She received her training at ADX in Grand Prairie, TX where she was a performing company member and competition dancer. Additionally, she attended many conventions and master classes, enjoying instruction from an array of inspiring professionals. Her love of ballet was ignited when she became a believer in Christ at the age of sixteen, and she enjoys taking adult ballet classes to continue her education. Teaching at TAFA is one her life’s great joys.

amanda.stephens@tafa.org