Dancers who want to help others build confidence and strength through dance.
Nikki Chrystal
Owner/Director
Nikki began her dance journey at the age of six with the Pride of Carolina Cloggers, where she focused on contemporary clogging and competed in numerous events hosted by America’s Clogging Hall of Fame. In 2007, her talent and dedication earned her induction into the Junior All-American Clogging Hall of Fame.
Throughout her career, Nikki has directed a variety of dance workshops and has trained extensively in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and clogging. She has had the honor of representing America’s Clogging Hall of Fame on prestigious stages, including The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach, SC and The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
In 2014, Nikki founded the JM Studios Clogging Competition Team. Under her expert leadership, the team has achieved over 1,000 victories between 2014 and 2024, earning recognition as reigning National Champions. Nikki herself is a two-time National Grand Champion Female Soloist.
Her performance credits also include appearances in London’s New Year’s Day Parade, the Alamo Bowl in Memphis, TN, and the Nashville Christmas Parade, where she performed alongside several of her JM Studios dancers.
Nikki continues to inspire young performers with her passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence in dance.
Meredith McQuaigue
Instructor
Meredith, originally from Trinity, North Carolina, began her dance and acrobatics training 16 years ago at Bobbi’s School of Dance and Central Carolina Gymnastics. She has trained extensively in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, and acrobatics.
She began competing at just four years old and has since earned numerous regional and national titles through solos, duets, and group performances. At age 12, Meredith started assisting in dance classes, where she discovered her passion for teaching and choreography. Her love for working with children and creating inspiring routines has been a driving force in her journey.
A graduate of Wheatmore High School, Meredith earned a double major in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently in her fourth year as a fourth-grade teacher at Hopewell Elementary School. Meredith is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance as a part of the JM Studios faculty.
Lexie Skeen
Instructor
Lexie, a dedicated educator and passionate dancer from Asheboro, North Carolina, brings both energy and experience to the studio. A 2023 graduate of Randolph Early College High School, she went on to earn her Early Childhood Education credentials that fall. She currently serves as the Lead Preschool Teacher at Creative Kids Preschool in Asheboro, where she nurtures young minds with care and creativity.
Lexie began dancing at the age of four and discovered her love for clogging at five. She quickly found success on the competitive stage, and after a few years, chose to focus exclusively on clogging. In 2017, she joined JM — her fifth studio and the one she proudly calls home.
Throughout her clogging career, Lexie has competed in numerous team divisions, duos, and solo routines, earning multiple Grand Champion titles. She is a member of JM’s 2023 National Champion Team and holds the distinct honors of being inducted into America’s Junior Hall of Fame in 2021 and the All-American Clogging Team in 2023.
Lexie’s role at the studio allows her to combine her two greatest passions: teaching and clogging. When she’s not at the studio or preschool, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Lexie is excited to welcome new and returning dancers and looks forward to an incredible season ahead.