About Donna
Hello everyone,
My name is Donna Butts. For those of you who do not know me, I am the owner of “Donna’s Studio”. My husband and I reside in Clarksville, Tennessee where we have been married for 33 years. We have a beautiful daughter Brandi and three gorgeous grand children, Mary Scott, Tucker and Asher.
Many contributing factors led to the creation of my studio. Starting at a very young age, I began training extensively in all forms of dance and baton twirling. For years, I twirled competitively on both State and National levels. I taught baton twirling for 6 years and in that short time produced many champion twirlers. I knew then I had a gift to coach and loved working with children. After my marriage, I continued coaching, performing, competing and hosting twirling competitions. Upon being introduced to runway model and graduating from Charisma Casting Modeling School, I began modeling professionally and coordinating fashion shows. It was at this point in my life when all the tables began to turn. In late December of 1982, my only child Brandi was born. At 9 months old she entered her first pageant and was crowned “Baby Miss Montgomery County.” I then discovered another passion; the stage! Shortly after that “Donna’s Studio” took a whole new direction toward pageant preparation for children.
By the mid 80’s, children’s pageants were the rage! I tested the waters of pro-am modeling by choreographing modeling presentations that wowed the audience and left the judges hungry for more. This created a contagious new wave in the pageant industry. Thus, pro-am modeling went from very straight and basic, to where it is today.
By word of mouth, a little advertising and a lot of national winners, my business flourished. It opened an opportunity to expand my studio nationally. This possibility became a reality.
Along with success and studio growth came the demand for coaching assistants. I have been very selective in choosing 10 young ladies as a part of my coaching team, who were wonderful students during the years they competed and who are now excellent coaches. Their years of training to compete as well as coach, has shaped them into ideal role models and perfect examples of what wonderful things can come from pageantry.
I am a perfectionist, and along with the highest quality of coaching available, I take great pride in maintaining a standard of ethics that is the foundation of my studio. It is my main priority that every child feel important and great about themself, and know that my coaching team and I will always have their best interest at heart. We are impartial coaches that strive to help each child reach their personal best. I encourage a positive attitude and expect good sportsmanship from all students and their parents. Our studio is not only reputable for creating national winners, but a fostering environment for children to learn valuable social skills and life lessons that they will carry throughout their lives.
It is my personal goal to help children look past the glory of winning a crown, and walk through life confidently as a beautiful child of the one True King. I really hope you consider joining our ELITE STUDIO!
Love,
Ms. Donna
My name is Donna Butts. For those of you who do not know me, I am the owner of “Donna’s Studio”. My husband and I reside in Clarksville, Tennessee where we have been married for 33 years. We have a beautiful daughter Brandi and three gorgeous grand children, Mary Scott, Tucker and Asher.
Many contributing factors led to the creation of my studio. Starting at a very young age, I began training extensively in all forms of dance and baton twirling. For years, I twirled competitively on both State and National levels. I taught baton twirling for 6 years and in that short time produced many champion twirlers. I knew then I had a gift to coach and loved working with children. After my marriage, I continued coaching, performing, competing and hosting twirling competitions. Upon being introduced to runway model and graduating from Charisma Casting Modeling School, I began modeling professionally and coordinating fashion shows. It was at this point in my life when all the tables began to turn. In late December of 1982, my only child Brandi was born. At 9 months old she entered her first pageant and was crowned “Baby Miss Montgomery County.” I then discovered another passion; the stage! Shortly after that “Donna’s Studio” took a whole new direction toward pageant preparation for children.
By the mid 80’s, children’s pageants were the rage! I tested the waters of pro-am modeling by choreographing modeling presentations that wowed the audience and left the judges hungry for more. This created a contagious new wave in the pageant industry. Thus, pro-am modeling went from very straight and basic, to where it is today.
By word of mouth, a little advertising and a lot of national winners, my business flourished. It opened an opportunity to expand my studio nationally. This possibility became a reality.
Along with success and studio growth came the demand for coaching assistants. I have been very selective in choosing 10 young ladies as a part of my coaching team, who were wonderful students during the years they competed and who are now excellent coaches. Their years of training to compete as well as coach, has shaped them into ideal role models and perfect examples of what wonderful things can come from pageantry.
I am a perfectionist, and along with the highest quality of coaching available, I take great pride in maintaining a standard of ethics that is the foundation of my studio. It is my main priority that every child feel important and great about themself, and know that my coaching team and I will always have their best interest at heart. We are impartial coaches that strive to help each child reach their personal best. I encourage a positive attitude and expect good sportsmanship from all students and their parents. Our studio is not only reputable for creating national winners, but a fostering environment for children to learn valuable social skills and life lessons that they will carry throughout their lives.
It is my personal goal to help children look past the glory of winning a crown, and walk through life confidently as a beautiful child of the one True King. I really hope you consider joining our ELITE STUDIO!
Love,
Ms. Donna
Pageant Schedule* Fantastic 4in Cullman, Ala. this Friday. I will be coaching at the Comfort Inn and the room is in my name:. Strut rally at 8:00 in my room. I have a few hours available for coaching: 12-1 and 1-2 email [email protected] if you are interested in booking. Saturday, Pageant Day! I will be there, front row!
*AGM, coaching on Friday, 7. I have Four hours from 12:00-4:00 that are available: Email [email protected] to book. Strut Rally at 8:00 Friday night. Saturday, Feb 8, I will be there for you. Front row:) *Beary Special in Nashville Tn. Friday, Feb 28 classes. E mail [email protected] to book your class. Strut Rally Friday at 8:00. Saturday March 1, I will be there for you, front row! * Pageant Fest, March 7, Pigeon Forge, Tn. Email [email protected] to book your class. Strut Rally 8:00. Sat, March 8, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) * New England Belle, Friday March 14-15 To Book Classes Contact Keyana Williams at [email protected]. Strut Rally, Friday at 8:00. March 15, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) *Glamour Girls, Friday March 28, Email [email protected] to book your class. Friday at 8:00 Strut Rally. Sat. Pageant Day! I will be there for you. front row:) *Model Miss, April 11, Atlanta Ga. Email [email protected] to book your class. Strut Rally on Friday at 8:00. April 12, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) *SGG April 25-26, Pigeon Forge, Tn. To book classes email [email protected]. Strut Rally on Friday at 8:00. April 26, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) *Miss North East America, May 9-10. To book classes contact Keyana Williams at [email protected]. Strut Rally on Friday night 8:00. May 10, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) *Porcelain Dolls, Louisville, Ky. May 23-24. To book a class, contact [email protected]. Strut Rally on Friday at 8:00. May 24, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) *Adorable Miss, Gulfport Ms. June 13-14. To book a class, email Lori Steele at [email protected]. Strut Rally on Friday night at 8:00. June 14, Pageant Day! I will be there for you, Front row:) *Dazzling Faces, Baltimore Maryland June 27-28 To book a class, Contact Liz Miller at [email protected]. Strut Rally on Friday night at 8:00. June 28, Pageant Day! I will be there for you. Front row:) |
On Location ScheduleFebruary:
*Manchester Tn Feb 5. and Feb 19 Contact Tiffany Hartwig to book your class at [email protected] *Memphis Tn Feb.12 Contact Dana Smith at [email protected] to book your class. * Jackson TN Feb 13 Contact Dana Smith at [email protected] to book your class. *Fayetteville NC Feb 15-16 Contact [email protected] to book your class. *Baltimore , Maryland Saturday 22-23 Contact Liz Miller at [email protected] March * Birmingham March 2. Contact [email protected] to book your class. * Manchester Tn. March 5 March 26 Contact Tiffany Hartwig to book your class at [email protected] *Memphis Tn. March 11 Contact Dana Smith at [email protected] to book your class. *Jackson Tn March 12 Contact Dana Smith at Smthdana@ aol.com to book your class. * Mississippi March 21-22 Contact Lori Steele to book your class at [email protected] April *Birmingham Ala. April 5-6. Contact [email protected] to book your class. ** Home Studio Classes in Clarksville, Tn and Skype classes are offered through the week. Contact me directly at [email protected] 931-980-8230 |