About Us
NuGrace Performing Arts Conservatory
NuGrace Performing Arts Conservatory (NGPAC) is a bold and visionary arts institution located in Gwinnett County, Georgia — founded by dancer, educator, and entrepreneur Coach Shanelle Freeman, also known as Shanelle Amor. With a mission rooted in creativity, character, and community, NGPAC offers a safe, inclusive, and high-energy space for young artists to explore dance and performance as a pathway to personal growth and artistic excellence.
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Launched with heart and purpose, NGPAC is home to “The G-Squad,” an elite traveling dance team that embodies discipline, passion, and cultural pride. Entering its second season in September 2025, the conservatory has rapidly become a beacon for students and families seeking rigorous training, dynamic expression, and meaningful mentorship. From beginners to seasoned performers, dancers ages 5 to 18 find belonging, resilience, and voice through the studio’s unique curriculum that blends classical technique with modern innovation.
As a former public school dance educator and current arts advocate, Coach Freeman founded NGPAC in 2024. After three years of teaching at Baggett Elementary — where she designed a groundbreaking dance program and led the Titan Dance & STEP Team to community recognition. Now, she brings that same energy and vision into a full-time studio setting, with the goal of expanding opportunities for underrepresented artists and amplifying the role of dance in youth development.
NGPAC also serves as a cultural collective, offering community performances, collaborations, master classes, and outreach initiatives that celebrate the rich diversity of Gwinnett County. Whether on stage, in the classroom, or through the rhythmic power of step, NuGrace Performing Arts Conservatory is shaping the next generation of confident, compassionate, and creatively empowered leaders.
Our Services
Dance Classes
45 mins Sessions
Every Tuesday
Our dance classes are designed to cultivate technical excellence, personal expression, and cultural appreciation through styles ranging from ballet and modern to hip-hop and African diaspora. Each class is led by passionate, experienced instructors who foster a supportive environment where dancers of all levels grow in strength, discipline, and creativity. More than just movement, these sessions empower students to connect with their identity, tell powerful stories through dance, and build lasting community.
Dance Team & Dance Classes
45 min Sessions Tuesdays
1 hr session, 2 hrs Dance Team Practice
Every Thursday
The G-Squad is NuGrace’s spirited, high-impact traveling dance team that showcases excellence, unity, and cultural pride through dynamic performances. Dancers undergo rigorous training and choreography rooted in rhythm, precision, and emotional depth while representing the studio’s mission to uplift community and celebrate heritage. Under Coach Freeman’s visionary direction, The G-Squad embodies the power of movement as activism, storytelling, and legacy.
Master Classes & Workshops
One Saturday Month
NuGrace Performing Arts Conservatory offers exclusive master classes and workshops led by world-class teaching artists and industry professionals, designed to challenge dancers technically while deepening their creative voice. These immersive experiences blend rigorous training in styles like modern, jazz, African diaspora, hip-hop, ballet, step, and improvisational movement with dialogue-driven mentorship and cultural exploration. Whether refining audition prep or expanding artistic range, each session equips dancers with the tools, perspective, and inspiration to transcend the classroom and thrive on any stage.