About Us
WHO IS ONPOINTE PRODUCTIONS?
Starting in 2017, OnPointe Productions was created from a small town favor and has grown to multiple back to back Best of the Best National Grand Champions. Our story is an amazing journey that we have been blessed with amazing families, dancers, and support.
In 2017, OnPointe Productions started with a small team based in The Dance Centre studio. In our first year, we captured nominations to Artist of the Year and National events. Through the gauntlet of Covid-era dance restrictions and competitions along with Covid scares within our own team, we were able to find a way to continue. We have worked hard over the past seasons to continue to develop dancers that wanted to expand into the competitive dance world.
We have been blessed to be recognized for multiple studio awards. One of the these is the ADCC Studio of Excellence award. We also have received the "Studio of Passion" award. In 2025, we received a "Studio Sprit Award" from Applause Talent. We honor and cherish these awards knowing our dancers display the type of sportsmanship, professionalism, and overall teamwork that these awards recognize. In addition to the studio awards, OnPointe has received multiple Regional and National Choreography Awards. We have also had multiple dancers receiving various Judges Awards, Power Performance Awards, and Top Overall Scoring Routine Awards.
In the 2023-24 season, we saw our first National Champions crowned on our team including a National Title Winner. This team wanted more and went on that same season to capture 2 Best of the Best National Grand Champion titles as well. From here, there was only one thing that could cure this fever, and that was continue to work harder and grow.
In 2024-25 season, that fever lead us to expanding our team again. Our growth was not just in numbers. Our dancers put in hard work to expand their technique and skills for the season. That hard work paid off for them. We captured multiple National Champion Runner-Ups and Top Placements, more National Champions, National Title Winners, and 2 more Best of the Best National Grand Champion titles.
We are excited to see where our journey continues to lead us this in the 2025-26 season.
Jeff Ogle
Studio Owner and Executive Director of Operations
Jeff Ogle has been in executive business management and high to elite level sports coaching and mentoring for 30 years. He has successfully owned and operated various local and national companies with roles in construction for National Programs, Safety, and Site Design. Jeff has also been active in running various sports leagues including taking on role of Commissioner and expanding the Kennesaw IceForum Adult Ice Hockey League where he played as well for many years.
In 2009, with the cute persuasion of his young daughter, he began coaching softball and travel softball. He coached travel softball for 13 years including multiple tournament championships, multiple top 5 World Series finishes, and a World Series runner up finish. Jeff has also assisted multiple players with college recruiting and scholarship opportunities.
During this time, Jeff also coached various travel basketball teams for the player development and mentoring of future high school players for both his son Jonathan and daughter Elizabeth.
In 2017, Jeff established OnPointe Productions mainly as a DJ business but that quickly changed. Seeing the need from interest for a competition dance team in Rome, the direction of OnPointe made a quick turn for dancers in the Rome area. Jeff has used his successful coaching and business knowledge to provide an environment dedicated to being an organization for dancer development and excellence.
In 2021, he volunteered to became assistant coach at Model High School for the boys soccer team. During this time, they captured two region titles, and was state runner up in his last year. During this time, Jeff reached his 400th win during his coaching journey.
Jeff dedicates his free time to the OnPointe team. He is always looking for new ideas and concepts for the dancers. You can typically find him in the workshop building props, custom editing music, or just sitting down with a dancer and being a mentor. Jeff wants every dancer that is a part of OnPointe to be their best in everything they do in life.
jeff.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Tara Ogle
Studio and Competition Director
Lead Choreographer
Tara Ogle began dancing at age 3 at Donna Ellis School of Dance and continued with Diana's School of Dance, where she competed at Dance Educators of America with numerous first place finishes. She also studied with Tom Moore at Georgia Ballet and then at Rome Civic Ballet, she founded her first competition dance team in 1997. Her competition dance troupe Pizzazz went on to win numerous 1st place awards, National Championships, and studio awards.
From 2003-2013, Tara owned and operated Rockmart Dance Academy. There she won numerous 1st place awards, National Championships, and Studio Awards as well. She also had teams invited and danced at the Sugar Bowl and Gator Bowl College Football halftime shows and participated in the bowl game parades. During this time she was also coaching the Rockmart Middle School Dance team and the Rockmart High School Dance Line.
In 2017, OnPointe Productions was created as a private choreography and DJ business with her husband. It quickly expanded and reaching it's first competitive season in 2018-19, she trained dancers to placing in the top 5 at Platinum’s National Best of the Best Championship Competition in New Orleans and competing for Artist of the Year.
Since the start of the 2023-24 season, Tara has continued to lead, develop, and train the OnPointe team. Dedicating her time focusing on growth, development, and confidence of our dancers, she has mentored and led our team to numerous regional competition top finishes and awards, various studio level awards, multiple National Champion Runner-Ups and Top Placements, 3 National Title Champions, 24 National Champions, 24 National Best of the Best Grand Champions, and 4 National Best of the Best Grand Champion Titles in Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop.
Tara's teaching experience includes teaching tap, ballet and jazz at area studios, including Advanced Jazz and Technique classes at The Dance Centre.
Tara also has extensive choreographic credits including Grand Illusion Show Choir, Rockmart Middle School Dance Team and Rockmart High School Band Dance Line. Tara is also a 3-time Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge Judges Choice winner with 3 different Rome celebrity's.
Awards and Recognitions:
Studio Spirit Award
Studio of Passion Award
ADCC Studio of Excellence Award
Top Recreational/First Call Studio Award
Numerous Best of Best National Grand Champions
Numerous National Champions
Numerous Judges Choice Winners
Numerous Studio National Championships
3-Time Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge Judges Winner
tara.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Karlee Helms
Choreographer &
Technique Instructor
With over 25 years of dance experience, Karlee Helms brings a lifelong passion and competitive edge to every class she teaches. She began dancing at just two years old and quickly developed a love for performing. By the age of five, she had entered the competitive dance world and earned her first national title. From ages five through nineteen, Karlee competed as part of a highly awarded competition team, developing the strong technique, discipline, and performance quality that continue to shape her work today.
Karlee began teaching and choreographing at the age of sixteen and quickly discovered her passion for creating impactful choreography and mentoring young dancers. She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop, and has studied under respected industry professionals including Joe Tremaine, Derrick Schrader, and Marty Dew.
Karlee has been a choreographer with the OnPointe Productions Competition Team since 2019, where she continues to create dynamic and competitive routines. Her work has earned multiple choreography awards, including recognition for her hip hop and contemporary choreography.
As an instructor and choreographer, Karlee is committed to pushing dancers to reach their highest potential. She believes in hard work, strong technique, and building confident performers who strive to be the best versions of themselves. Karlee also believes in being each student’s loudest cheerleader and someone they can always count on. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.
Awards and Recognitions:
2-Time Regional Choreographer Award Winner (Hip Hop and Contemporary
2-Time National Choreographer Award Winner (Hip Hop and Contemporary)
National Choreographer Of The Year Nominee
Numerous Best of the Best National Grand Champions
Numerous National Champions
Numerous Judges Choice Award Winners
karlee.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Krista Johnson
Choreographer &
Technique and Acro/Tumbling Instructor
Krista Johnson has had a passion for dance and performance for most of her life, beginning her training at just three years old. By the age of fifteen, she was already sharing that passion with others, stepping into the role of dance instructor and developing a love for teaching and mentoring young dancers.
Krista brings extensive experience and strong technical knowledge in acro and tumbling, helping dancers build strength, flexibility, and confidence while safely progressing their skills. Her background in both dance and cheerleading gives her a unique approach to movement, performance quality, and athletic technique.
During her time at Rockmart High School, Krista was an active cheerleader from 2002 until her graduation in 2005. She also competed on both a Senior Coed Advanced All-Star team and an All-Girl All-Star team, further expanding her competitive experience. She won 7 National All-Star Titles during her cheer and tumbling career. Her dedication and skill earned her cheerleading scholarship offers from University of Kentucky and Georgia Southern University.
Krista has been a proud member of OnPointe Productions since 2024, where she continues to train and inspire dancers while sharing her lifelong love of the art. Outside of the studio, she enjoys life with her loving husband and their four wonderful boys, who keep life busy, fun, and full of energy.
Awards and Recognitions:
7-Time National All-Star Titles
Numerous Best of the Best National Grand Champions
Numerous National Champions
Numerous Judges Choice Award Winners
krista.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Sara Pledger
Choreographer &
Technique Instructor
Sara Pledger has almost 19 years of dance experience with ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and high kick. During the day, she is a hair stylist and has been a fierce supporter of OnPointe Productions by night. She is still an active dancer at The Dance Centre in Rome.
Sara graduated from Model High School where she competed for all 4 years on the dance team providing multiple new experiences in competition. She is excited to help our dancers flourish and be an asset to the OnPointe team.
sara.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Samantha Angulo
Media and Marketing Manager
Samantha Angulo is an entrepreneur and community leader who brings creativity, organization, and strategic vision to her role as the team’s Media Manager and Fundraising Lead. She is the founder of several businesses spanning mindset coaching, a luxury teepee sleepover experience company, and consulting services, where she has developed a strong reputation for organization, innovation, and building meaningful experiences.
In her role with the team, Samantha manages social media and media outreach while leading fundraising initiatives that help support competitions, travel, and opportunities for dancers throughout the season. She is passionate about promoting the team’s accomplishments and strengthening community support around the program.
As a homeschooling mother of four, Samantha’s dedication to organization, creativity, and intentional experiences extends beyond her own family and into the community she serves. Her ability to bring people together and create memorable opportunities helps foster a positive environment where dancers can grow in confidence, teamwork, and discipline.
In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and keeping up with her favorite sports teams.
samantha.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Danielle Leonard
Team and Hospitality Manager
Danielle Leonard has become a critical part of our rehearsal and competition weekends. She goes well above the call of duty to ensure our dancers are taken care of. From the food on rehearsal weekends for the team to assisting wherever she can to make sure the team runs as smooth as possible. She is truly an asset to us and takes the role of "Team Mom" to a whole new level.
Danielle Leonard brings 10+ years of management skills to her role as Team and Hospitality Manager. She has worked for The Graham Firm in Rome for almost 12 years. She holds many titles at her office, including Office Manager, Secretary, Paralegal, File Clerk and anything else you can possibly think of!
Danielle has an extensive career in dance. She started dancing for Kathy Baird at Baird Ballet at the age of 2. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and even hip hop (but don’t ask her to teach it)! At the age of 15 she became an instructor for Baird Ballet, teaching ballet, tap and jazz to all ages. In 2018, Danielle was invited to become an instructor at The Dance Centre, where both of her daughters are currently training. In 2014, she and her partner won People’s Choice for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge. Danielle was an instructor at The Dance Centre in Rome, GA for 7 years.
In her role with the team, Danielle will handle making sure the team has everything they need for rehearsals and competition weekends, as well as everything in between as needed. She always makes sure that our dancers are taken care of no matter what the request may be. Danielle will be assisting with team tasks during competition weekends, assisting with scheduled events, rhinestone checks on costumes and shoes, and assisting team in making sure that everyone has secured travel accommodations for comp weekends.
A mother of 2 competition dancers, she has a vested interest in the success of OPP. Danielle takes note of the little thing’s dancers mention they would like to have, without them even knowing, and then somehow those things tend to start magically appearing. She is excited to take on a new title of “Team Mom” to a group of kids she loves and adores.
In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 girls, traveling, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.
danielle.onpointeproductions@gmail.com
Our Partners
Camps, Classes, and Auditions
We would love to see if OnPointe is your next dance family!
Please check out our summer camps, studio class offerings, or be on the look out for an additional competition team audition in June.