LaTonya Wise is a dedicated dancer, choreographer, and movement educator based in Athens, GA. A wife and mother of four, she began her dance journey at the age of 11, quickly falling in love with the art. Her formal training started at East Athens Educational Dance Center, where she studied ballet, tap, modern, and jazz.

She went on to perform with renowned companies, including Jacksonville Centre of the Arts, DanceFX Concert Dance Company, and the University of Georgia Ballet Ensemble. She has also explored and performed West African dance with Toni Young (Uhuru Dancers).

In 2013, after earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Marketing Management, LaTonya founded WiseXpressions Dance Studio Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing students with strong technical foundations while also introducing them to the competitive dance world.

Though the studio closed due to COVID-19, her 30-year dance background allows her to continue teaching and choreographing for both children and adults.

LaTonya is currently a rehearsal coach and ballet, jazz, and tap instructor at Namari Dance Center, where she helps young dancers refine their technique and performance skills. She also teaches adult dance classes in Athens, GA offering a mix of styles, including jazz, seduction, stretch, and conditioning, to help individuals build confidence, strength, and fluidity in movement.

In addition to in-person instruction, LaTonya shares her passion for dance and conscious movement through online platforms, offering weekly stretch classes and creative movement sessions. She is committed to helping students not only develop technique but also embrace the expressive and healing power of dance.