Elite DanceWerks LLC.

Elite DanceWerks LLC. We help dance studios and dance teams enhance their dancers' technique and performance skills! Elite DanceWerks LLC. In 2015, she appeared in the movie Bolden!

(EDW) established itself as an official dance company on August 4, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company’s services were made public on September 8, 2016. EDW owner, Cassandra Pappy is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and teacher currently living in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from Charlotte, her breadth of dance experience has afforded her the opportunity to train and work with teachers, choreographers, dance teams and students across the nation. She received her early competitive dance training from Dance Productions Performing Arts Studio and pursued higher education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. During her college career at UNCG, Cassandra served as a member and co-captain of the Spartan G's dance team. Upon graduating from the university in 2012, she received a B.A. in Dance and a K-12 teaching license in dance. She has trained in the genres of ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, west african, hip hop and heels technique. As a competitive dancer, Cassandra held the title of Miss Dance of North Carolina 2007. She also won the title of National Champion Senior Soloist at StarSystems Dance Competition in Las Vegas in 2008. Cassandra continued her dancing career as a member of Techmoja Theater and Dance Company for two years. As a part of the company, Cassandra danced and acted in productions such as “The Color Purple” and “Dreamgirls”. and choreographed and performed for international recording artist IYAZ. In 2016 Cassandra choreographed and performed for Grammy nominated producer/artist Imani as an opening act for Chris Brown's Royalty Tour. In that same year, EDW was founded. Cassandra’s extensive background in performance, dance education, and choreography led to the creation of EDW. EDW began as a summer project and blossomed into an effort to reach and inspire dancers in and outside of North Carolina. These services target dancers from the ages of 7 and up. EDW specializes in private lessons, choreography, performance pieces, and master classes. In just a year, EDW has gained over 20 clients; some of whom are repeat customers. Currently, Cassandra is still growing the EDW brand. Aside from her dance company, she teaches ballet, tap, and jazz at Enloe High School. Her passion for dance continues to extend beyond the classroom as she now performs as a backup dancer for multi-platinum recording artist, Ginuwine.

✨Wind It Up ✨Loved werkin’ with the dancers at + bringing this one to life 🎶 Big thank you to for capturing the momen...
08/28/2025

✨Wind It Up ✨

Loved werkin’ with the dancers at + bringing this one to life 🎶

Big thank you to for capturing the moment 🎥

Always a joy to share space, push limits, + see dancers commit with full energy 💫

Thank you Dance & Music Academy in Woodstock for having me yesterday! I had the best time sharing musical theatre with y...
07/29/2025

Thank you Dance & Music Academy in Woodstock for having me yesterday! I had the best time sharing musical theatre with your dancers; full of energy, storytelling, and style. So grateful to create, connect, and move together!

A huge thank you to Dance Fest Productions for having me at SPARK Dance Intensive at Reinhardt University in late June/e...
07/25/2025

A huge thank you to Dance Fest Productions for having me at SPARK Dance Intensive at Reinhardt University in late June/early July! ✨ Teaching technique and jazz to such focused, hardworking dancers was the perfect way to kick off the summer. I’m always so inspired by students who show up ready to grow, move with purpose, and pour into the process. Grateful for the opportunity and already looking forward to the next time! 💛🔥



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A huge thank you to Progressive Academy of Dance for an unforgettable two-day summer intensive! 💗We dove into the worlds...
07/25/2025

A huge thank you to Progressive Academy of Dance for an unforgettable two-day summer intensive! 💗We dove into the worlds of The Wiz and Wicked, exploring their similarities, differences, and the storytelling power of musical theatre. From soulful grooves to sharp sass, these dancers brought both shows to life with heart, energy, and so much fun. 🎭✨ Grateful to share space with such committed and curious artists!

Still on cloud nine after choreographing two routines for the Carolina Panthers TopCats this upcoming NFL season! 🖤💙 So ...
07/25/2025

Still on cloud nine after choreographing two routines for the Carolina Panthers TopCats this upcoming NFL season! 🖤💙 So honored to work with such a powerhouse group of women—thank you for trusting with your vision. Let’s just say… y’all are in for a show 👀🔥

Thank you to for having EDW owner teach at Jazz on Tap this year! Loved connecting with so many talented dancers in ja...
03/13/2025

Thank you to for having EDW owner teach at Jazz on Tap this year! Loved connecting with so many talented dancers in jazz classes over two fun-filled days!

Thank you for having EDW owner in for a contemporary dance guest class! Appreciate your hard work!
03/13/2025

Thank you for having EDW owner in for a contemporary dance guest class! Appreciate your hard work!

Had the pleasure of werkin’ with x at the BDH Fundamentals Intensive where we explored jazz technical elements + skill...
12/22/2024

Had the pleasure of werkin’ with x at the BDH Fundamentals Intensive where we explored jazz technical elements + skills. Thank you dancers for your thoughtful questions + beautiful focus. I pray the breadth of knowledge you received motivates you to continue reaching for your dance goals!

12/22/2024
They might be dancers but they’re ready to Dive in the Pool this competition season! Thank you for having EDW in to cho...
12/22/2024

They might be dancers but they’re ready to Dive in the Pool this competition season! Thank you for having EDW in to choreograph a junior jazz large group. So impressed by this group of littles. Looking forward to hearing of your success in the new year!

Three groups + one solo later + were wrapped with our friends at ! Thank you for always welcoming EDW with open hearts r...
12/22/2024

Three groups + one solo later + were wrapped with our friends at ! Thank you for always welcoming EDW with open hearts ready to werk hard. So proud of these dancers (and the ones not pictured) + cannot wait for what 2025 will bring!

Thank you + for a wonderful solo session! Can’t wait to see you shine on stage this season. This choreography is beaut...
11/08/2024

Thank you + for a wonderful solo session! Can’t wait to see you shine on stage this season. This choreography is beautiful on you!

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A Message from the CEO

Dance has played an instrumental role in shaping the person I am today. As someone who has trained and taught dance a large majority of their life, I know very personally the power having a creative outlet can have in sustaining mental health, self-worth, and overall happiness. In addition to performing, running EDW, and teaching in the studio setting, I worked in the public school system for 7 years as a dance teacher pouring into the lives of young high school dancers in North Carolina. I've witnessed the way this art form caters to them in a way their traditional courses don't.

​Aside from the technical and choreographic elements, through dance students interact creatively with people who come from different backgrounds. They are taught leadership, critical thinking skills, time management, responsibility, and how to come out of their comfort zones. They are taught how to market themselves in an ever-changing and dynamic industry. How to make social and political commentary into art, how to make mistakes and grow through them, the importance of being a lifetime learner, and how to more willingly trust and believe in themselves. My business allows me to teach those skills by reaching and effecting a large amount of dancers located not only in North Carolina, but across the nation.

I believe what EDW achieves is beyond teaching dance skills, it’s about teaching life skills that are transferable to any path. It’s about creating a safe space where students talent combined with our creativity and professionalism produce amazing results. It’s about motivating students and clients alike beyond what they believe they can be!

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