A South Carolina dance teacher, Andrea Mizell, 45, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault, battery, and disseminating harmful material to minors. The allegations stem from a series of incidents where she allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior with students during dance classes. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Mizell is accused of providing alcohol to minors, engaging in vulgar conversations with them, and showing explicit photos of herself. She is also charged with inappropriately touching students during dance practice, including touching them in the private parts on the butt. These allegations were brought to light when parents raised concerns about a dance routine that conflicted with their moral values.
The investigation was initiated when police responded to an argument at a dance school on March 12. Parents had reported that they were morally conflicted about a specific dance routine being taught to their children. When Mizell reportedly attempted to meet with a concerned parent to discuss the issue, she fled in her car, driven by a feeling of intimidation. She later told police that she felt threatened and left out of fear. The police report states that she was seen driving away after seeing several parents at the school.
When officers interviewed the students from the dance school, they provided statements indicating that Mizell had given them alcohol and had vulgar conversations with them. Some students alleged that she invited them to her apartment and served margaritas while they watched a movie. Other students stated that she had discussed her sex life with them and exposed herself in front of them. One student told investigators that the inappropriate touching occurred multiple times during dance practice and that Mizell would ‘go out of her way’ to touch the student.
The charges against Mizell include 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 case has drawn significant attention from local media, with Fox News Digital reporting on the allegations and reaching out to Mizell for comment, which she has not yet responded to. The incident highlights the serious nature of the allegations and the potential impact on the students involved.