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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Dance teacher hit with criminal charges after investigation into 'inappropriate' choreography
A South Carolina dance teacher is accused of plying students with alcohol, touching them inappropriately and showing them explicit images of herself. Andrea Mizell, 45, was hit with criminal charges after an investigation was launched following complaints by parents that she had choreographed an inappropriate routine. Mizell was arrested and charged with four counts of second-degree assault and battery, four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and three counts of disseminating harmful material to minors. The alleged abuse at her studio in Hanahan came to light in March after parents complained about a dance 'that conflicted with their morals', a police report obtained by Fox Digital states. The confrontation escalated and police were called. Mizell fled in her car, telling police she left out of fear, per the documents. Parents later told officers that when they initially objected to the choreography, Mizell threatened to pull their children from competitions they had already paid to participate in and refused to offer a refund. Students told the authorities they were touched inappropriately by Mizell and were uncomfortable in her classes, the outlet reports. They alleged that Mizell would 'go out of her way' to touch them and would grab them by the waist and butt. Another alleged incident was described in the report where Mizell invited the students to her home and gave them margaritas. She allegedly confided in the children about her sex life and showed them explicit images of herself. The students claimed Mizell often engaged in 'vulgar conversations' with them and allegedly changed her clothes in front of them. Mizell allegedly scheduled a meeting with a parent to discuss their concerns around the 'inappropriate' dance, but when other parents arrived, she left in a panic, according to a police report reviewed by local CBS affiliate, KSLA. When officers arrived, she had disappeared, but her fiancé, sister, and several parents were at the studio. Authorities believe the alleged abuse occurred inside and outside the studio from May 2023 to May 2025. Daily Mail reached out to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office and the Hanahan Police Department for documents related to Mizell's case. Mizell was arrested on June 13 and later posted a bond of $3,000. She is not currently in custody. According to county court records, she has appeared in court multiple times for preliminary hearings. Mizell has not yet entered a plea for the charges against her. Daily Mail reached out to her representation for comment. The Hanahan dance studio Mizell was employed with has since closed, and their website was taken down.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
South Carolina dance teacher arrested after questionable routine uncovers serious allegations
A South Carolina dance teacher was arrested after an investigation that began when parents raised flags about a dance routine "that conflicted with their morals." Andrea Mizell, 45, is accused of giving her students alcohol, having vulgar conversations with them, showing them sexually explicit photos of herself and touching them inappropriately during dance practice, according to a police incident report obtained by Fox News Digital. She was charged with four counts of second-degree assault and battery, four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of disseminating harmful material to minors, according to court documents. Former Public School Teacher, 33, Charged After 'Prolonged Pattern Of Abuse' With Teen Boy Police in Hanahan began investigating Mizell when officers responded March 12 to reports of an argument at a dance school. Some of the parents told authorities they were morally conflicted over a dance routine being taught to their children. When Mizell reportedly set a time to meet with one concerned parent to discuss the problem, she fled in her car and drove away after seeing several parents at the school, the police report states. Mizell later told police she felt intimidated and left out of fear. Read On The Fox News App Former Physical Education Teacher Charged With Multiple Sexual Offenses Against 3 Children When officers spoke to the children who attended the dance school, they were told Mizell had given them alcohol and was having "vulgar conversations" with them. She also allegedly invited some of them to her apartment and served them margaritas while they watched a movie. She also allegedly discussed her sex life with the students. Students told investigators Mizell had also touched them inappropriately, including "in the private parts on the butt," according to court documents reported in local media. One student allegedly told police the touching happened multiple times during dance practice and that Mizell would "go out of her way" to touch the student. Some students claimed Mizell would also change her clothes in front of them, often exposing herself. Fox News Digital has reached out to Mizell for article source: South Carolina dance teacher arrested after questionable routine uncovers serious allegations
Fox News
4 days ago
- Fox News
South Carolina dance teacher arrested after questionable routine uncovers serious allegations
A South Carolina dance teacher was arrested after an investigation that began when parents raised flags about a dance routine "that conflicted with their morals." Andrea Mizell, 45, is accused of giving her students alcohol, having vulgar conversations with them, showing them sexually explicit photos of herself and touching them inappropriately during dance practice, according to a police incident report obtained by Fox News Digital. She was charged with four counts of second-degree assault and battery, four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of disseminating harmful material to minors, according to court documents. Police in Hanahan began investigating Mizell when officers responded March 12 to reports of an argument at a dance school. Some of the parents told authorities they were morally conflicted over a dance routine being taught to their children. When Mizell reportedly set a time to meet with one concerned parent to discuss the problem, she fled in her car and drove away after seeing several parents at the school, the police report states. Mizell later told police she felt intimidated and left out of fear. When officers spoke to the children who attended the dance school, they were told Mizell had given them alcohol and was having "vulgar conversations" with them. She also allegedly invited some of them to her apartment and served them margaritas while they watched a movie. She also allegedly discussed her sex life with the students. Students told investigators Mizell had also touched them inappropriately, including "in the private parts on the butt," according to court documents reported in local media. One student allegedly told police the touching happened multiple times during dance practice and that Mizell would "go out of her way" to touch the student. Some students claimed Mizell would also change her clothes in front of them, often exposing herself. Fox News Digital has reached out to Mizell for comment.
