Studio Powers was birthed in 2015, with a focus on bringing the performing arts to Middle Georgia. We provide training in acro, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theatre, and tap. We believe in establishing a fun and creative environment, and pride ourselves on being able to instill confidence in each dancer. Our 9th season brings about BIG changes, that will provide the beginner or advanced level dancer with an experience custom fit for their abilities and desires. There is an opportunity for every dancer.
Jasmine Powers
Jasmine began her dance and gymnastics training at the age of 5 in northeast Ohio. At the age of 7 she began competing and winning team and solo awards at the regional and national level. At age 10 she became a part of her communities gospel choir where she honed her vocal skills. In High School, Jasmine knew that she found her niche in the arts and expanded her education by attending numerous camps, classes, and conventions where she worked with highly regarded coaches, teachers, and choreographers. She knew then that her life would revolve around the performing arts.
After graduating high school, Jasmine went to Iowa State University on a full-scholarship for gymnastics where she competed all across the country. She also became a member of the Dub-H hiphop troupe on campus, studied musical theatre, and graduated with a degree in broadcast. Her goal was to be a well-rounded performing artist, and after graduating, Walt Disney World took notice. Jasmine became
‘friends’ with Princess Tiana, danced down Main Street USA in numerous parades, tumbled as an acrobat in the world-renown Block Party Bash parade, and sang and danced in a hip-hop show called Disney Channel Rocks!
Following her career at Disney, Jasmine received an opportunity to perform her dream role as Lorrell Robinson in the musical, Dreamgirls, produced by Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando, FL. During this time, she also had the privilege of teaching hip-hop and lyrical dance to students at New Destiny Christian Center, under the leadership of Pastor Paula White. Soon after she was off, sailing the high seas as a Playlist Performer for Carnival Cruise Lines. She fell in love with the combination of live singing, dancing, and acting. Since returning from her contracts, Jasmine is more excited and motivated than ever to share her knowledge of the performing arts in the Middle Georgia area.
Teaching and working with people of all ages has always been one of Jasmine’s passions. Her desire is to produce the ‘whole package' in her students, an ability to do it all! Needless to say, owning her own performing arts studio is truly a dream come true!
Montel Powers
A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Montel grew up in a family where sports were the dominant interests, but this never affected Montel’s desire to be involved in the arts. He recognized his voice at the age of four where he began to sing around the house and mimic different artist that he saw and heard on television. By the age of seven Montel
was involved in the choral program in his school where he quickly elevated to the advanced group referred to as, “The Ensemble”. It was evident to his family and peers that he was BORN with the gift of music.
A few years later Montel began vocal lessons and singing in his local church choir where his passion and knowledge increased. There was a strong desire to go above the standard of just learning lyrics and his vocal part. He wanted to understand the art of hearing harmonies and teaching those harmonies to others. By the age of eleven Montel was
responsible for teaching and directing all music for the three choirs in that ministry. This assignment caused him to mature quickly musically as well as intellectually in his youth.
In 2001, Montel joined the Houston County High School Choral Program under the direction of Theresa Alexander. Montel was able to learn what it meant to “set the standard” under her leadership. The growth that he experienced was incredible. He was given the privilege to lead in various capacities as a student director/leader. Today he attributes his work ethic and determination in completing tasks to the principles that Mrs. Alexander imparted into his life.
After graduating with Music Honors in 2005, Montel was accepted into the music department of Georgia Southern University where he planned to pursue his music education degree. He soon decided to accept the call of becoming a full time Worship Minister back in Macon, Georgia. He immediately began to write and arrange music and melodies that soon became songs that various artists would professionally record. Over the years he has continued his pursuit of knowledge and wisdom of vocal performance, and vocal health.
He is a singer, writer, teacher with the desire to educate, encourage, and EMPOWER every student of Studio Powers that he is privileged to encounter.
