Meet The Studio Staff

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Dance Director/Choreographer/Instructor

Kate has been dancing since she was five years old. She has been with The Dance Company for 18 years as a dancer, tumbler, assistant, choreographer, instructor, and sound technician. She has trained with Tremaine Dance Conventions and attended 4 NCA cheer camps. She's previously coached and choreographed for the Varsity cheer squad at Chapel Hill High School, and choreographed for the Junior High cheer squad at Chapel Hill Junior High. Kate graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in advertising/public relations. When she's not at the studio, she teaches 9th grade English at Chapel Hill High School. Kate is passionate about dance and eager to help young dancers fall in love with the sport while developing their skills and abilities. 

Cheer & Tumbling Director

Choreographer/Instructor

Madi's passion for dance and cheer began 16 years ago, at just 2 years old. She's had 10 years of dance training in ballet, tap, and jazz, 12 years of tumbling, and 10 years of cheerleading experience, including Tremaine Dance Conventions, 5 UCA cheer camps, and 1 NCA cheer camp. She was trained by Becca Daniel at The Dance Company for 10 years before transitioning to junior high and high school cheer at Mount Pleasant High School. She's been named "All American Cheerleader" 5 times, has served as cheer captain 4 times, and has competed in 3 UIL State Cheer competitions (placing top 20 all 3 years) and 2 UCA High School Cheer competitions (placing top 10 both years). Madi recently graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and is finishing up her Associate's degree in General Studies through NTCC. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing in the fall. 

Madi has always had a passion for dancing and cheering, and she is so excited to pursue her childhood dream of training students to have a passion for dance and cheer as well. 

Choreographer/Instructor

Sabrina began dancing when she was only six years old. At eight she began  focusing on ballet while attending Martha Rosella Texas Civic Ballet.  She has a strong technical background from Paula Moreland in Garland,  Texas. She attended dance classes at SMU and participated in various  festivals around the Dallas Area. At age 14, Sabrina was chosen as a  principal dancer for the Dallas Metropolitan Dance Company. On  scholarship, she furthered her dance training for two summers with the  New York City Ballet. While in New York, she has also attended dance  classes at the American Ballet Theater and Joffry Ballet. Sabrina holds a  Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Over the years  she has taught aerobics, dance, swimming and water aerobics. Sabrina has been teaching Pointe classes at the Dance Company since 2005.

Choreographer/Instructor

Hadley's been dancing since she was four years old. She has 12 years of dance experience in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. She trained under Becca Daniel at The Dance Company for 10 years and has worked as an assistant and choreographer. Hadley is a senior at Chapel Hill High School and will graduate in the spring of 2025. Dance has always had a special place in her heart, and she's extremely excited to work with other dancers and see their love for dance bloom!

Studio Owner

Carrie has owned The Dance Company since 2023. Her three children grew up dancing under the direction of Becca Daniel at The Dance Company prior to 2023. 

Student Assistants

Back row L-R: Hadley, Olivia

Front row L-R: Angela, Lily