​Caitlyn "Ms. Caity" Sullins has returned to her hometown, bringing back over a decade of professional experience, in addition to over 15 years of classical ballet training from Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Wallace.  As a child, Ms. Caity's parents found that ballet was the perfect practice to hone and focus her incredible energy and drive. Ms. Peggy took what she affectionately called a "bull in a china shop" and turned her into the passionate ballet dancer and educator she is today. Inspired by Ms. Peggy, Ms. Caity attended Missouri State University to pursue a BFA in Dance. There, she balanced teaching at two studios with a full-time job and a course load that would ultimately solidify her passion for all kinds of dance--particularly Modern dance as taught by the likes of Steve Rooks and Ruth Barnes.  After school, Ms. Caity took a turn on the corporate side of the dance world, selling and designing pointe shoes for RP, Bloch, and Gaynor Minden. Her work in the dancewear industry took her all over the country, meeting educators and fellow industry professionals and further expanding her knowledge of and integration into the dance world. Now, Ms. Caity has developed a professional performing arts company in Bella Vista, serving the entire NWA region. Natural State Performing Arts is the first dance and performing arts training center in the area whose pedagogy combines real-world performance practice with training that promotes a long and meaningful career in the arts--or any industry where soft skills like confidence, performance quality, and problem-solving are necessary for success. Ms. Caity's philosophy carries forward the discipline and rigor of traditional ballet while replacing outdated stereotypes with healthy self-image and high expectations. The high level of professionalism demanded in Ms. Caity's studio has led to a productive relationship with the American Academy of Ballet in New York. NSPA students demonstrated the benefits of Ms. Caity's teaching philosophy and, in turn, Ms. Caity learned even more about ballet, joining the ranks of AAB's certified instructors to teach a curriculum that aligns closely with NSPA philosophy.