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Our Company

The team of artists, producers, and directors at DeLegrace Dance Academy work hard in order to produce compelling performances for audiences nationwide. We wouldn’t be where we are today if not for their amazing talent and hard work. 

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Deanna Williams

Owner

Mrs. DeAnna Williams was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., where she began her early training at Ballethnic Dance Company. She continued her education at Carver School of the Arts where she trained under the direction of Rhonda Price, experiencing multiple genres of dance such as ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, waltz, and salsa. During her tenure at Carver School of the Arts, she received many accolades, including being selected to perform pieces set by Derrick Minter, former Alvin Ailey dancer, Rehearsal Director and Merchandise Manager, and also received Best Female Dancer for three consecutive years. Upon graduation, Mrs. Williams attended Bethune- Cookman College, which awarded her the opportunity to perform with two elite dance companies, Epicurean and Crayve. She later continued her educational career at Atlanta Metropolitan State College where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration. While at AMSC she was debuted as a principal dancer in the TV show “The Game”, and The Bronner Brothers Hair Battle with Terrance Davidson. In 2013, Mrs. Williams moved to South Carolina to broaden her knowledge of dance culture cross state. During that time, she married and soon returned to Atlanta, Ga. where she choreographed modern combinations for the 2017 Governor’s Honors Program semi-finalists. It was her lifelong dream to start her own dance company and in a few short months, her dream would come into fruition. Mrs. Williams and her husband are now the founders and owners of DeLeGrace Dance Academy, training youth in dance, art and culture.

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