Savoy Conservatory
"Where Arts & Culture Share Center Stage"
About Savoy...
Opened since 2010, Savoy Conservatory has been dedicated to providing quality, creative arts instruction in a non-competeive environment. Rather than for sport, we encourage children to form appreciation and respect for the creative arts. Our philosophy is that the students greatest competition is with oneself & grows from the dedication & perceverance necessary to master the art. Savoy concentrates on the area of arts, culture, & curriculum. ​ Studies have shown that participation in the arts improves skills in math & reading, fosters creativity, & increases cultural awareness. We believe educating students on the importance of cultural contributions is an essential component in the creative process. Savoy brings a fresh perspective to the arts.
About the Instructor
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Kim Corley -"Miss Kim"
​ Owner/Artistic Director Kim Corley has been dancing for over 39 years & has experience in many areas of dance. Kim is an alumnus of the North Carolina u of Charlotte Blume State Ballet Company, became a 6 year principle dancer under the direction of Charlotte Blume, & was amongst the first African-American princpal dancers in the company. Past performances include: The Nutcracker, Pas de Quatre, & Les Sylphides.
​ In 1988 she led the Golden Girl Dancers for the E.E. Smith Magnificent Marching Machine under the direction of the late Paul Russell & became Hot Ice Dancer for the Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Marching Band in 1989.
​ After transferring to Fayetteville State University, Kim returned to her dance roots by becoming a member & soloist with the Fayetteville State University Dance Troupe under the direction of the late Maceo Smith. During her time at F.S.U. she was introduced to Modern & Contemporary forms of dance & remained with the ensemble until her graduation in 1993. In later years Kim relocated to Charlotte where she received tap instruction under former Broadway dancer Ron Chisholm.​​
In 2011 She received her graduate Certificate in Arts Program Management from the University of Denver & completed a Master's Degree in Arts & Culture in 2014.
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That Is Why I Teach Dance
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NOT because I expect you to major in Dance.
NOT because I expect you to Dance all your life.
NOT so you can relax or have fun.
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BUT so you will be human, so you will recognize beauty, so you will be sensitive, so you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world, so you will have something to cling to, so you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good...
in short, more life.
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Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living
unless you know how to live?
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-author unknown
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