Regan Thompson, Owner & Managing Director

Brenden Winkfield began his career on Long Island, New York. He began formal training of Tap Jazz and Ballet at local studios before settling into the well known competitive studio, David Sanders Dance Dynamics. There he broadened his studies into modern, lyrical, hip hop and contemporary. Competing at countless dance conventions and earning titles like Junior Mr. Starpower gave Brenden unmeasurable competitive experience. He also gained the oppurtunity to perform in multiple large-scale shows like The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. After eight years of intense competition in New York, he moved to Houston, Texas where he now resides. Brenden was then hired by Royal Carribbean Cruise Lines and Princess Cruise Lines as a dancer and performer on their entertainment fleets. He went on to perform as a tap soloist in Tokyo Disney's Big Band Beat in Japan, and was a top an Academy finalist on season 14 of SYTYCD before settling down back here in Houston. Brenden is now looking forward to dancing on land, in the states, hoping to teach dancers what it takes to become a real performer.

Brittany obtained her B.A. in Dance from Sam Houston State University, and has been dancing since the age of three. She was given the opportunity to teach at a young age, and immediately fell in love. Brittany has trained in a variety of styles, and has been teaching ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary and competitive dance for over 20 years. She received a scholarship in 2010 to the Kista Tucker Summer Intensive in New York City, where she was invited to perform with the Kista Tucker Dance Company. She has danced with various dance companies in Houston, including Holding Space Dance Collective, Rednerrus Feil Dance Company, and NobleMotion Dance. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Alvin Ailey Theatre in New York City, and at the Wortham Theatre with NobleMotion Dance, as well as many other venues throughout the Houston Community. Brittany's goal is to not only challenge her students physically, but to nurture them emotionally and mentally, and to guide them as young artists. 

Natalie Katz was born in Houston, Texas where she grew up dancing at Stacey’s Dance Studio, attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and recently graduated from George Mason University with her B.F.A. in Dance. She has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Kyle Abraham, Hope Boykin, Robert Kleinendorst, Gregory Dolbashian, and others. She has trained at summer intensives such as Doug Varone and Dancers’, A.I.M., Orange Grove Dance, and Houston Contemporary Dance. Natalie is thrilled to be back as a freelance dancer while teaching and advocating for the arts in Houston. 

Jaredd Martin is a dancer and teacher who specializes in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. A two-time NDA national champion and All-American, he graduated with a B.A. in English from Sam Houston State University. Over the last ten years, Jaredd has taught hundreds of students of different ages all around the country. He’s also performed in various shows such as The Enchanted Forest, Dancin’ in the Streets: Motown Revue at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, and Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl LI halftime show.  In his free time, Jaredd enjoys reading, creative writing, drawing, painting, making jewelry, and choreographing random dances he might never get to use.  

 Brittany is a tap, jazz and hip hop choreographer and teacher based out of The Woodlands, TX. She grew up as a competitive dancer in Youngstown, Ohio training under Jamie Cordon at Jamie’s Dance Force. Her performance experience includes Miracle on Easy Street, various Lisbon Playhouse productions, Break the Floor Off Broadway New Year’s Performance with Gil Stroming and Christopher Erk in NYC and Danscape with Arts in Motion at the Hobby Center. She has spent the last 8 years building the Beatmasterz competitive hip hop program at In-Step Dance Center where her team won numerous awards and titles. In 2016, she was a judge for Legacy Dance Championships in Orlando, Florida.  She spends the day nurturing and growing the minds of 2nd graders in Klein ISD. Brittany recently received her certification to teach dance for 6-12th grade in the state of Texas which has led her to choreographing for school dance teams and drill team soloists. In 2021, she was a guest tap teacher at the HTX Summer Intensive. She is currently a tap and jazz instructor/judge for Releve Dance Convention and Elevate Dance Competition. She continues to educate herself by attending multiple dance conventions, master classes and surrounding herself with talented choreographers who inspire her. Her mantra is “never stop growing”, as she loves to grow and challenge both herself and her dancers with new choreography. 

My name is De’Wayne Martin aka PrinceWayne. I have been dancing professionally for about 4 years, and I’ve loved every moment of it! Styles I have practice include Hip Hop, House Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Flexing Dance, Break dance and etc. Dance is truly a passion and has saved me in many different ways, and I’m blessed to be able to share this gift with others. I’ve traveled around the U.S, Mexico, and overseas teaching and battle dancing and I love every moment of it. Thank you for taking time to get to know a little bit about me! See you in class!

My name is Alyx Howard! I participated in competitive cheer for 6 years and this year is my 10th year coaching it. I was previously the Rec Cheer Director at Cheer Factory, and currently work as a cheer and tumbling coach at Dynamic Cheer. Focusing mainly on fundamentals, I teach the athletes the skills they need in a way that makes sense in order for them grow and learn in a fast, safe, and fun way. I do my best to make time for each athlete to know and coach them on a personal level, so that if they ever get stuck or frustrated, we can work together as a team to figure it out and help them succeed. I love cheer and dance with all my heart, and look forward to working with every new kiddo on my way through life! 

Cheyenne is a 21 year old contemporary, hip-hop, alternative and drill choreographer based out of Huntsville, TX. Cheyenne began her training as a competitive dancer at Hot on Your Hells Dance Prod. at the age of 5 ,under former Texans Cheerleader, Dana Sullivan and Convention/Studio owner Ambler Blezinger and continued her competitive dance career at Carpe Diem Dance at the age of 14. Cheyenne has competed at competitions such as Dance Showcase USA, Showstoppers, and KAR with both her dancing and her choreography all while receiving scholarships and company invites from dancers such as Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini and Mia Michaels. In 2018 following high school, Cheyenne attended The Univ. Of Mary Hardin-Baylor as a Sadderbelle Dancer where she ventured into drill and pom. Cheyenne has judged auditions for over 10 studios and guest choreographed for high schools/studios. In only the past 4 years she has been awarded 7 choreography awards for group dances, 3 for solos and duets, and 3 for her drill teams. Cheyenne is the currently an instructor at Carpe Diem Dance and Fitness, owner of the one day dance intensive “Escape Dance” and most recently an instructor for Relevé Dance Conventions.  

Angela Hendrickson is the director of ballet instruction for MECKKA Dance Project and brings over 25 years of experience in both teaching and performing ballet. Angela is the former Artistic Director of Royal Academy of Fine Arts, and danced with Joan Karff’s New Dance Group as well as Clear Lake Metropolitan Ballet. Her training includes Houston Ballet Academy, Joffrey Ballet, High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and Alvin Ailey. She choreographs for "Pitch Me This" Productions and enjoys her time as a guest ballet instructor for various dance workshops.

 Fernando Ibarra was born in Houston, Tx, and has been teaching dance since the age of thirteen.Over time, he has garnered a unique style of dance that includes various elements of multiple dance techniques. Throughout high school, Fernando was given the opportunity to co-direct for his ninth grade dance company and choreograph for his highschool dance team along with other high schools amongst his school district. He has been awarded numerous times for his choreography throughout different competitions in the U.S. Fernando was also a founding member of De La Rosa Dance Company and was under the mentorship of Elisa De La Rosa located here in Houston, DLRDC is a non-profit organization that outreaches the youth community by emphasizing the importance of creative freedom and artistry. Fernando was also an invitational guest artist at the Waco 504 Festival in 2017 and performed at the NDEO conference in San Antonio, Tx. Fernando went on to continue his dance education by attending Stephen F. Austin State University where he was a member of the prestigious Stephen F. Austin State University Dance Teams. Fernando educates his students on healthy technique practices, muscle isolations, movement, and modern dance technique, and commercial dance industry essentials while helping his students grow in their technique,Artistry and career preparedness.Fernando travels nationally and internationally adjudicating/Teaching for multiple dance competitions and is also a staff member at Cypress Elite Dance where he is a director for the junior/teen competitive team, Fernando believes in the foundation dance creates for dancers to do big things beyond dance!

A native of Texas, Lorenzo has been seen dancing on-stage in the production of "Miller Outdoor Theatre's "Ragtime" through "HITS Theatre". He was a featured dancer in Ensemble Theatre's "Michael Jackson Tribute of Houston" at Jones Hall. He has performed at AMTC shine event in 2014, receiving a scholarship to attend NYFA in New York City. Lorenzo has studied at both the conservatories  New York Film Academy and American Musical Dramatic Academy, Began training at Ripley Grier, Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center later to assist teachers Chio, Heather Rigg and Caitlin Gray. He performed through Kat Wildishat the Alvin Ailey Theatre in NYC which led him to seek other performance opportunities, which pointed him to Celebrity Cruises where he was a production dancer later to become a Specialty(acrobatic) Production Dancer for three years. He has also worked for Princess Cruise Lines, choreographed music videos for the band "Secret Beach" and is a resident teacher for Movement Xperience. Lorenzo currently tours as Backstage Manager for 8 National Talent Competition.