Beth Chandler
Studio Owner
Beth Chandler is an Oxford, MS native. She grew up taking dance at Deborah Kaye School of Dance under the direction of Debbie Paine, and from Oxford High School in 1998. Her daughter, Ava, started dance at her mom’s alma mater, Deborah Kaye School of Dance, in a mommy and me class at the age of 1 1/2. Beth knew for a fact her daughter was a born dancer as she watched Ava’s love of dance grow over the course of many years. In 2020 Mrs. Debbie decided to retire and Beth took ownership of the studio. Although this studio has a new name, Oxford Elite Dance Company, it has ultimately been around for over 45 years. Beth takes pride in the well-trained staff and talented dancers and looks forward to watching the OEDC flourish for many more years!
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Sloan Marak
Artistic Director / Choreographer
Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Sloan competed
across the country in Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary dance as well as Musical Theater. She trained under the best Central Arkansas has to offer for 16 years, winning many regional and national titles. Sloan began teaching at the young age of 14 and knew that was something she wanted to continue to do. She began with OEDC in 2017 and since then has lead the competition team to several Regional and National titles and has won countless choreography awards. She is looking forward to another amazing year!
Tracy Shoop
Assistant Studio Manager / Choreographer / Instructor
Tracy Shoop is a choreographer, coach and former collegiate dancer with a passion for developing strong, versatile dancers. She spent four years as a member of the University of Tennessee Dance Team, where she helped earn two UDA National Championships. She is also entering her fourth season as an assistant coach for the Ole Miss Rebelettes. Passionate about preparing dancers for the collegiate dance world, Tracy specializes in advanced technique, turns, contemporary, lyrical, jazz and pom while emphasizing strong technical foundations, confidence and performance quality. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between studio and dance team worlds, helping dancers develop the skills and versatility needed to excel in all environments and achieve their goals. She is excited to share her talents with all the dancers at OEDC!
Chloe Graeber
Choreographer / Instructor
Chloe has been dancing for the last 23 years studying ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and pom. She has competed and trained all over the country, giving her a diverse background. She is a 2021 graduate of The University of Mississippi where she is a member of their dance team, the Ole Miss Rebelettes. She is now on the coaching staff with Rebelettes and the Spirit Operation Coordinator for the University of Mississippi. Chloe has appeared in several music videos, including Old Dominion’s debut video for “Just Break up with Him” Before returning to Oxford 4 years ago Chloe lived in Vail, Colorado where she choreographed the 2021 Holiday Bowl halftime show. Chloe is super excited for another year on the OEDC team!
Ally Hopper
Choreographer
Ally grew up as a competitive dancer and began choreographing at a young age. She always knew she wanted to teach dance after high school. After high school Ally went on to member of the Ole Miss Rebelettes and the dance team captain her senior year. Ally recently finished law school and is teaching dance on the side. She is on her seventh year on staff at OEDC. She can't wait to see what the next year brings!
Reagan Phalines
Instructor / Choreographer
Chloe Slade-Charles
Head Ballet Instructor
Chloe Slade (Charles) began her dance journey at age 7, quickly highlighting her exceptional talent by auditioning and gaining acceptance into the prestigious South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities under the mentorship of Stanislav Issaev and Irina Ushakova. Over four transformative years, she refined her skills and attended esteemed summer intensives, including North Carolina Dance Theatre and American Ballet Theatre. Her dedication shone through in impressive rankings in the Regional Youth American Grande Prix competition from 2003 to 2005, culminating in her participation in the finals in New York. Chloe continued her dance education in New York with a BFA in dance and performance from SUNY Purchase College in 2009. Her remarkable versatility enabled her to dance soloist and principal roles with various regional ballet and contemporary companies across North America, including New York Theatre Ballet, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, Oakland Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theatre and contemporary companies Ballet Inc., Newport Contemporary Ballet, Miami Contemporary Dance Company, Battery Dance and Nimbus Dance.
Mrs. Chloe is an accomplished educator dedicated to nurturing the artistic abilities of aspiring dancers. Her teaching ranges from outreach to conservatories at esteemed institutions, including Nimbus Dance and Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. Notably, she served as the Dance Program Director at New Ballet Ensemble and School in Memphos from 2021-2025, where she oversaw teaching, rehearsal, curriculum development, and professional development of all ballet educators. Mrs. Chloe holds the distinction of being an accredited American Ballet Theatre instructor in Pre-primary to Level 7/Partnering. Additionally, she is certified in yoga. Presently, she owns Slade Coaching, established in 2020, a ballet training platform dedicated to enhancing the technical proficiency of young dancers. She enjoys spreading her love of ballet with all dancers, especially those at OEDC.
Jaxsen Myers
Instructor / Choreographer
Jaxsen is a sophomore honors student at Ole Miss majoring in Public Policy Leadership and Integrated Marketing Communications! She started dancing at the age of 4 and graduated from a studio in Little Rock Arkansas. This is her secoond year teaching at OEDC! She has done just about every genre of dance but specializes in tap. Jaxsen has also worked with just about every age and skill level of dancer from recreational dance to company dance! Jaxsen has a strong passion for sharing the joy of dance with her students and is excited for another year with OEDC!