Molly Andriola
Education: BS in Dance Choreography at University of Brockport New York, MS in Dance Pedagogy at University of Idaho, certified in teaching & somatics.
Dance Experience: Performed with KDT, Ringling Brohters, Clinical Associate Professor of Dance, Dance Coordinator & Artistic Director at Texas A&M, Directed WAIS Wildcats, High School & Collegiate choreographer & owner of Monell Dance.
Judging Experience: 20+ years.
Allison Bishop
Education: Texas State University
Dance Experience: Student of Dancers Workshop, Austin Dance Works & The Dance Spot, Ballet Austin, 20 years in studio, 10 years teaching & choreographing, performed with Capitol City professional Dance Team.
Julie Black
Education: BA in Dance from University of North Texas.
Dance Experience: Directed at Irving HS @ Frisco Centennial HS, 18 years of teaching & directing dance.
Judging Experience: 2+ years
Brandi Burgess
Education: Kilgore College, BA in Theatre & Dance from the University of Texas.
Dance Experience: Kilgore College Rangerette, Dance Repertory Theatre, Dallas Dance Company, Former Director at Berkner HS.
Heather Celestine
Education: Navarro College
Dance Experience: National Champion Navarro Showstoppers Dance Team, 20+ year of teaching studio dance, Founding Director at Concordia Lutheran HS, Former Director at Houston Christian HS
Judging Experience: 3+ years
Nicki Curtis
Education: BS in Dance from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Dance Experience: 16 + years of studio teaching, 10+ years of directing dance team.
Madison D'Ortona
Education: Texas State University
Dance Experience: Performed with Orchesis, Jackson Foltyn Dance Company, specializes in arial skills, Texas State Strutter, 7+ year of teaching dance.
Leslie Hatchard
Dance Experience: College Dance Team, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Dallas Burn Dancer, Dallas Maverick Dancer, Choreographer, Former Asst. Director of Dallas Maverick Dancer, Former Director of Broadway Dance Center, Co-Founder/Co-Director of Dallas Sidekicks Sizzle, Director at Dance Industry Performing Arts.
Judging Experience: 7+ years
Shannon Foust
Education: BAED from Texas State University.
Dance Experience: Texas State Strutter, performed with Orchesis, 25 + years teaching & directing studio & drill teams.
Judging Experience: 25+ years
Amanda Golden
Dance Experience: 7 years performing with Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Studio dance training.
Lauren Holley
Education: Kilgore College, BS in dance from Texas State University, MFA in Dance from Texas Women’s University.
Dance Experience: Kilgore College Rangerette & Swingster, TWU & Texas State dance cpmpanies, 14+ years of studio dance and 8+ years of studio directing.
Judging Experience: 7+ years
Lindsey Haygood
Education: Bs in zoology from Texas A&M.
Dance Experience: 21 + years of performing, 12+ years of teaching, 25+ years of dance training.
Judging Experience: 9+ years
Ashly Hinestroza
Education: University of Houston
Dance Experience: 10+ years of dancing and teaching.
Judging Experience: 3+ years.
Janet Jackson
Education: BS in Dance from Texas State University.
Dance Experience: Blinn Dance Team, Performed with Orchesis, Former Asst. Director at Canyon HS.
Amber Houser
Education: University of North Texas
Dance Experience: Studio/Drill Team training, Artistic Director at Dallas Dance, Former Asst. Director at Lake Highlands HS, Director of Ballet in studio, owner of Amotion Dance, choreographed for festivals, charity events, & televised shows.
Lindsey Housson
Education: Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University, certified in Dance and PE.
Dance Experience: Aggie Dance Team, former Asst. Directed at Cypress Lakes HS, choreographer.
Ariel Jenkins
Education: BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from UT San Antonio.
Dance Experience: UTSA Chapparel Danceline, SA Rampage Ice girls, WNBA Star Squad, former director of Middle School and High School dance teams.
Courtnie Kaminski
Education: University of Houston
Dance Experience: 15+ years of studio dance training, trained with Ballet Center of Houston, Houston Ballet Academy & Planet Funk, 22+ years teaching in studio, choreographer, Asst. Director of Carol Ehler Dance Studio.
Judging Experience: 13+ years
Alma Lopez
Education: Bachelors degree, certified in Dance, Health & PE from Texas State
Dance Experience: High School Drill Team, Texas State Strutters, Directed Taft Highsteppers, 22 years Directing Dance/Cheer teams, 25 years as a Dance Educator.
Laura Kendrick
Education: Kilgore College, Stephen F Austin, BA in Kinesiology & Dance
Dance Experience: SFA Pom Squad, former Director at Silsbee HS & Nederland HS.
Judging Experience: 15+ years
Jenni Kotowych
Education: UT Austin
Dance Experience: 15 years in studio & theatre, Stratford HS Dance Team, Choreographer for Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company, Instructor at Second Baptist Theatre Arts School
Judging Experience: 3+ years
Megan McDonald
Education: Texas Christian University
Dance Experience: TCU Elite, Studio teacher/choreographer, collegiate coaching
Heather Manuka
Dance Experience: 15 years in studio & theatre, Stratford HS Dance Team, Choreographer for Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company, Instructor at Second Baptist Theatre Arts School
Judging Experience: 4+ years
Katie McAninch
Education: Blinn, BS in Dance Education from Stephen F Austin, MFA from Texas Women’s University
Dance Experience: Blinn Dance Team, SFA Dance Team, TWU Asst Coach, Head Cheer & Dance Coach at University of St Thomas
Judging Experience: 3+ years
Kori Moore
Education: Texas State University
Dance Experience: Studio training since the age of four, Voyager of the Seas professional dancer, choreographed for numerous dance studios
Barbie Parker
Education: BS in Health & Human performance, MA in Mid Management Education, Dance & principle certification
Dance Experience: 45 years of performing, Directing high school teams, college teams, and NFL teams
Mitzi Phillips
Education: Tyler Jr College, Sam Houston State
Dance Experience: Tyler Apache Belle Dancer, Directed at Willis HS & Langham HS
Judging Experience: 13+ years
Julie Price
Education: Univeristy of North Texas
Dance Experience: Performed with Dallas Burn, University of North Texas, Mary Kay, 18 years of directing
Jen Richardson
Education: BS in Economics from Texas A&M, certified in dance
Dance Experience: 20 years choreographing & teaching dance, studio owner
Shannon Roth
Education: BS in Dance from Southwest Texas State
Dance Experience: High School Drill Team, Strutter Captain, 10 years of Directing & 17 years of advising dance administrators
Judging Experience: 27+ years
Carrie Sellars
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Annette Stark
Education: Kilgore College, BS in Exercise & Sports Science from Texas State
Dance Experience: Kilgore Rangerettes, 26 years of Directing
Judging Experience: 31+ years
Heather Smith
Education: Palm Beach Atlantic
Dance Experience: Performed in Disney, Central Florida Ballet, 18 years of teaching, directing & choreographing.
Judging Experience: 5+ years
Kristin Sharp
Education: BBA in Management from Texas Tech
Dance Experience: 15 years of performing & 20 years of teaching
Judging Experience: 16+ years
Ashley Stevens
Education: Dance degree from Stephen F Austin
Dance Experience: 15 years studio training, SFA Reperotry Dance Company, SFA Pom Squad, Asst Directed at Deer Park HS, Directed at Stratford HS, Dance Coordinator at Second Baptist School of Performing Arts, & opened PosturFIT pilates & barre
Teresa Sturm
Education: Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of Houston-Victoria, Masters in Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington, Certified in Dance
Dance Experience: Studio trained, MS Director, Asst Directed at Langham HS & BF Terry HS, Social Board director at Cy Ranch HS
Cara Switzer
Education: University of North Texas
Dance Experience: 35 years directing, teaching, choreographing for studios and dance teams
Judging Experience: 20+ years
Lori Todd
Education: University of North Texas
Dance Experience: High school drill team, UNT Dance team, Dallas Maverick Dancers, 12 years directing, Directed SMU Pom Squad, 35 years of dancing & coaching
Judging Experience: 10+ years
Monica Vaesa
Education: Sam Houston State
Dance Experience: Orange Pride Dance Team, former Asst Director at Langham HS
Marla Valk
Education: Kilgore College, Certified in Dance from Texas State, BA in Journalism from UT Austin
Dance Experience: Kilgore Rangerettes, Dance Coordinator for Round Rock ISD, 25 years teaching, Director at Westwood HS
Judging Experience: 25+ years
Amanda Wheeland
Education: Kilgore Jr College, Kilgore College, BA in Dance from Sam Houston State
Dance Experience: Kilgore Rangerette, Directed Planet Funk, performer with Sheryl Murakami, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Laura Ann Gibson, currently provides workshops and choreography nation wide for schools, and studios
Kari Watson
Education: Baylor University, Dance Certification
Dance Experience: 17 years of Directing in Rockwall & Plano
Judging Experience: 22+ years
Sara Wilson
Education: ABT scholarship recipient, certified in Progressing Ballet Techniques, BFA in Dane from UT Austin, NDEO
Dance Experience: 9 years of directing in Austin & Houston, studio instructor, Institute of Contemporary Dance Houston, Becky’s Academy of Dance, Houston Aeros Dancer, Texans Cheerleader Finalist
Judging Experience: 5+ years
Amy Zerbinopoulos
Education: University of North Texas
Dance Experience: Managed & toured professionally with a dance company, 20 years of teaching dance, & 15 years directing