Mandy Frazier Gordon

Owner and Director

Mrs. Mandy began her dance training at the Ray Hollingsworth Studio of Dance at the age of 6 and has been a dedicated part of the studio for over 30 years. She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, and contemporary dance, and continues to further her education with pom, hip hop, and acrobatics. Throughout her formative years and into adulthood, she had the privilege of learning from and assisting the late Mr. Ray Hollingsworth, his wife Mrs. Cindy Hollingsworth, and Mrs. Felecia Childress. She is forever grateful for the training, mentorship, and foundation they provided.

Now heading intp her seventh year as owner and director of the studio, Mrs. Mandy is deeply honored to carry on the legacy that Ray began over 60 years ago. With a strong commitment to excellence, discipline, and creative expression, she strives to preserve the values and traditions that shaped the studio’s reputation—while also embracing new opportunities for growth, innovation, and inclusivity. Her goal is to ensure that the Hollingsworth legacy not only lives on, but continues to thrive for generations to come.

Mrs. Mandy holds a BFA in Dance Choreography and Performance from UNC Greensboro and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Radford University. She is a certified acrobatics instructor through Acrobatic Arts. She volunteers her time with the Martinsville City Schools Performing Arts Academy, serving as their choreographer,  and is on the Arts & Cultural Committee for the City of Martinsville. She is a new member of Charity League of Martinsville & Henry County.

India Dillard Brown

Performing Arts Instructor

Mrs. India's love for dance started at Ray Hollingsworth Dance & Arts Studio at the age of 4. During her time as a student, India learned many forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and modern.

A graduate of the University of Virginia, India completed several dance and movement courses, and was a member of a student hip-hop dance team during her time in Charlottesville. While in college, India returned home each summer to teach a free dance program for community youth.

India is a Program Officer at The Harvest Foundation in Martinsville. She and her husband, Matthew, are the proud parents of a Hollingsworth dancer, Miss Grace Elizabeth-Day. India is excited to be back with her Hollingsworth family and looks forward to sharing her gift and love of dance with the next generation of dancers!

Brooke Reynolds

Performing Arts Instructor

Brooke Reynolds, of Martinsville, is employed with Vrain Corporation. She is a 2010 graduate of Martinsville High School and attended Virginia Polytechnic University. She is an RHDAS alumni, and her time spent at RHDAS played a major role in participation as a crowned contestant of the 2011 Miss Virginia Pageant and a Hokie collegiate cheerleader.

As an adult, she is living the “other side” of dance as a dance mom with her daughter and current student of RHDAS, Edyn. She worked as a substitute teacher during the 2023-2024 season. Teaching at the studio brings her so much joy, passion, and appreciation for the art. Brooke is thankful for the opportunity to return to the studio and nurture rising dancers.

Catherine Hancock Privette

Substitute Instructor

Catherine is an alumni of RHDAS. She became a RHDAS dancer at the young age of two. After 16 years as a RHDAS student and 5 years as an assistant teacher with the Hollingsworth family, she graduated and attended Radford University where she continued to study dance and creative movement.

Catherine's love for dance and movement inspired her to help others regain or learn movement after injury, illness, or disability, which led her to the rehabilitation and medical field. Catherine graduated from Radford University with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a minor in Dance and Performing Arts. She currently works as a pediatric occupational therapist in our area.

Further continuing her passion for movement and health, Catherine, along with her husband, own and operate Gym 24, where they promote health and fitness to all ages. She teaches weekly group fitness classes at Gym 24. Despite her love for therapy and movement, her favorite "job" is raising her two young children, one of which is a RHDAS dancer!

Brittany Rowe

Substitute Teacher

Brittany Nickelston Rowe, of Martinsville, is employed at ValleyStar Credit Union as the Consumer Loan Manager. She is a 2009 graduate from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Brittany’s love for dance started at an early age of 3 years old. She is an alumnus of Ray Hollingsworth where she danced for 14 years studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern and river dance. Her daughter, Adaleigh, is following right behind her and keeps her busy with dance throughout the week. Brittany enjoys helping at the studio when needed, as it brings back many childhood memories for her.