Summer Staff Members

  Emily graduated from Magnolia West High School where she was a Fillie for three years and danced on the Senior team at Dance Connections. She attended Texas A&M University where she served as Public Relations Chair, Vice President and President of the largest dance organization on campus, Dance Arts Society. She graduated in 2018 with her BBA in Marketing. She now works in Dallas at a digital marketing and video production agency. Erin  is a graduate of Belton High School, where she was a four-year member of the Magic Belles Drill Team. She was the leader of the team’s hip hop company for three years, and a class officer her Senior year. After high school, she became a member of the nationally ranked MCC Dance Company.   Erin then transferred to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and graduated with a degree in Physical Education with a pedagogy in Exercise and Sports Science. She was on the school’s dance team for two years, was Captain her second year and is now  the team’s choreographer.  She is also a lead company instructor/choreographer at her studio and resides in central Texas with her husband, Tyler, and two Boston Terriers, Texan and Toro.  

Kailyn is a proud 2018 graduate of Wylie East High School. She was a four-year member of the Wylie East Sapphires, serving as Lieutenant her Senior year.  Kailyn  currently attends Blinn College and is on the Blinn Treasures Dance Team.

Melanie is currently a student at the University of Texas at El Paso where she is studying to get her BFA in Dance Performance. At UTEP, she is a member of the Golddigger dance team and an officer of Desert Dance within the Theatre and Dance Department. She has been a part of numerous stage productions as well. Melanie also is an instructor at Bazaar Models and Talent Agency where she teaches various styles of dance. 

Brandon graduated from John F. Kennedy High School where he was a two-year member and Colonel of the Rockstars Dance Team. He received numerous awards including Grand Champion soloist of HTEDance and officer of the year. He is currently attending Sam Houston State University pursuing a degree in Design and Development Engineering with a minor in Dance. Brandon is also on the Orange Pride Dance Team at Sam Houston and just received a prestigious scholarship for his major.  He just finished his spring internship with Social Movement Contemporary Dance Company in Houston, Texas and is absolutely proud to represent and be a part of the HTEDance family.

Ryan has been an HTEDance Staff member since 2011. She graduated from Cypress Ridge High School in 2007 where she was a member and dance officer of the Dazzler Dance Team. Ryan was a World Famous Kilgore College Rangerette from 2007-2009. After Kilgore, she completed her education at Texas State University earning a BFA in Dance Studies. Ryan is starting her 7th year as an educator in Cypress Fairbanks ISD and is the proud director of the Jersey Village Gold Dusters. 

Miguel  graduated from San Marcos High School where he was a two-year member of the Diamond Line Dance Team. He went on to graduate from Sam Houston State University with a BFA in Dance. While attending SHSU, he was a three-year member of the six-time National Championship winning Orange Pride Dance Team. He currently resides in Dallas,  where he is a part of The Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Hip Hop Crew. Miguel is also  the  Head Coach of the UT Dallas Power Dancers! 

Savannah graduated from Summer Creek High School where she was a four-year member and Captain of the Starlettes.  Savannah served as Miss Texas Teen where she helped her community and raised awareness about political and social issues important to her.  Currently, she is the youngest sales woman at her job and has earned a spot in the top 3 of highest commission-earned statewide.  She plans to go back to Texas State University and graduate with a degree in dance, while  pursuing a real estate career.  She is also a Houston Texans Cheerleader.

  Sarah graduated from Keller High School where she was a lieutenant both her Junior and Senior year for the Keller High School Indianettes. As a Freshman at Texas A&M University, she was a member of the Fade to Black Hip Hop Ensemble. She recently graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors of Interior Design.

  Shaq graduated from the University of North Texas where she majored in History with secondary Education and African American Studies. She was a member of the North Texas Dancers for two years. She is also in the Devastating Rho Delta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Inc. Shaq is currently the director of the Juan Seguin Starline Dance Team. She is married and has two adorable kids, Charisse and Mack. 

Melanie  graduated from North Shore Senior High School where she was a four-year member of the Scarlets Drill Team, serving as Co-Captain her Junior year and Captain her Senior year. Melanie currently attends Texas State University where she is minoring in Business Administration and majoring in Dance Education. Melanie is also a member of the Texas State Strutter where she is the head Pom Leader. 

Viri  graduated from Lamar High School where she was a three-year member of the Lamar Rangerettes Drill Team, serving as Lieutenant Colonel her Junior year and Colonel her Senior year. Viri was also a member of the HTE Dance Academy. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. While at A&M, she was a member of the Fade to Black Hip Hop Dance Ensemble. Viri recently received her Master's Degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University  and is now working as a Registered Dietitian at a private endocrinologist practice in Houston. Lastly, Viri is a current member of the award-winning hip hop team from SoReal Dance Studios. Since she joined the team, they have taken home first place trophies at World Of Dance Dallas and Houston. 

Sydney  graduated from China Spring High School in 2018 where she was a four-year member and Captain of the Electric Blues. She received numerous honors and awards including Rising Star and Blue of the Year. Sydney is also a three-year member of the HTE Dance and Kick Academy. Sydney attends the University of Texas at Austin and is double majoring in Communication and Leadership and Dance. She is also on the UT Dance Team currently serving as their Public Relations Coordinator. 

Albert  recently graduated from Donna North High School where he was a two-year color guard member and competed at state with the Donna North High School Band. Albert was also a two-year member of the Lovely Spearettes and served as Line Officer his Senior year. He received many awards including best performer.  Albert has worked with many schools and studios in the Rio Grande Valley helping choreograph and instruct for dancers of all ages. Albert will be attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he will be trying out for the dance team and follow his dream of becoming a Dance Director. 

Kaitlin  recently graduated from Northwest High School, where she was Captain of the Sidekicks. She was also one of the senior members of her competition dance team. She has been Dancer of the Year at least three times and was named Miss High Kick. She plans to attend the University of North Texas in the Fall.

Vada  graduated from Magnolia West High School where she was a four-year member and Captain of the Fillies dance team. She received numerous honors and awards including National Grand Champion Soloist, Regional Grand Champion Soloist and Miss High Kick. Vada was also a four-year member of the HTE Dance and Kick Academy. Vada is currently a World Famous Kilgore College Rangerette! After Kilgore, she plans on auditioning for the Texas Tech Pom Squad and attend Texas Tech to receive a degree in Kinesiology. 

Eric  graduated from Longview High School in 2016 where he was a one-year member of the Longview High School Viewettes. He received Viewette of the Week and Rookie of the Year. He attends University of Texas at Arlington where is a member of the Mavericks Dance Team. 

 Mekenzie recently graduated from Taylor High School where she was a four-year member of the Taylor Hi-Steppers, serving as a Second Lieutenant her Junior year and finished her Senior year as Captain. She is an HTE Master High Kick Finalist  and ShowTime International Collegiate Kick Master Winner. She is a two-year member of the HTE Dance and Kick Academy, and an HTEDance Solo Finalist for three years. She plans to attend Texas Tech University in the fall to major in Dance and minor in Education.