North Texas Area

Jennifer Boyd--817-598-0169
dancelineusa@aol.com

Jennifer has served as the executive director for Danceline since 1999 and has been an instructor and choreographer since 1990. She was captain of her high school drill team, and a member of the internationally famous T JC Apache Belles. She received her AA in Dance, a BA in English and earned a MA and MED in English, Counseling and is dance certified for both secondary and university level teaching. She was the founder and director for the Weatherford College Gold Duster Dance Team for five years. She has performed in Australia, France, The Bahamas, for Tx Rangers Games, Dallas Cowboy Games and was a featured performer at the historic Granbury Opera House. She has also worked with the Tyler Civic Ballet and the Lone Star Ballet. Her choreography for jazz, lyrical, kick, novelty and military have won special choreography awards. Jennifer earned her judging certification for dance at all levels of adjudication including team and officer tryouts and all levels for contests.

Kristy Platt—979-820-1361
Kplattdanceline@comcast.net

Kristy has served as the assistant director for Danceline since 2004 and has been an instructor since 1994. She was a nationally ranked cheerleader in high school and was captain of her drill team. Kristy earned a BS Degree in Dance & Health from Lamar University and performed as a feature dancer for the Lamar Dance Company. Kristy is dance certified and has taught Level I, II & III dance in public schools for seven years. She is the former dance director and choreographer for Kountze HS and Navasota HS. Kristy has had the opportunity to work with The Edge Studio in L.A., Frank Hatchett at the New York Broadway Dance Center, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes and MTV’s Wade Robson. Kristy was a Super Bowl XXXVIII performer. She also works as an instructor for Frisco Dance Force and the Danceline Academy. Kristy is currently working on her MA Degree in dance at UNT and TWU. Some of Kristy’s choreography and special awards include her choreography in jazz, pom, hip hop and solo routines.

Victoria Soria—817-581-2046
victoriasoria@sbcglobal.net

Victoria has served as a Danceline instructor since 1999 and is on the administrative staff. She was captain of her high school drill team and co-captain of the Weatherford College Gold Dusters. She participated in the renowned TWU Dance Works Company and International Folk Dance Company and received a BA degree in dance. She has worked with Jennifer Keller, Rhonda Miller, Gregg Russell, Gladys Keeton, Mary Williford-Shade, Frank Hatchet and The Edge Studio in LA. She is currently the director for Pantego Christian Academy Pride Dance Team and runs a community dance center—Studio Elite. She also works as a choreographer and instructor for Danceline Academy. She has won choreography and best in class awards for her modern, jazz and lyrical choreography.

Katie Jo Whisenant—903-271-6161
ktjo87@yahoo.com

Katie has served as a Danceline instructor since 2006. She was the captain and Lt. of her high school drill team. Katie is currently a sophomore member of the internationally famous Kilgore College Rangerettes where she has opportunities to perform across the state and country. She has performed on a cruise ship and in the annual Cotton Bowl half-time production. Katie teaches dance at Intensive Dance Company where she instructs intermediate and advanced classes. Katie received the top scoring solo score and the title of Miss Danceline USA in 2005.

Shannan Reid—979-218-0517
randsreid@cox.net

Shannan has served as a Danceline instructor since 2000 and is currently on the Danceline administrative staff. She was an officer of her high school drill team and then served as an internationally famous Tyler Jr. College Apache Belle.  She received an AA degree in Dance and a BA in Speech Communications.  She is the former director for Navasota and Bryan HS dance teams where her choreography was awarded many top honors, including Grand Champion.  Shannan has had the opportunity to work with The Edge Studio in L.A., Frank Hatchett at the New York Broadway Dance Center, NY Steps on Broadway, and the opportunity to present her contemporary choreography for a panel of Broadway choreographers for critique and evaluation.  She is currently the dance instructor at Bryan HS.  Shannan’s pieces have won numerous choreography and best in class awards for her military, kick, jazz, prop, modern and hip hop.  She has also choreographed routines for top winning soloists, and received Danceline’s Presentation award.

Haley Prihoda—936-825-5704
Mildred5@aol.com

Haley has served as a Danceline instructor since 2003. She was captain of her high school drill team and is currently a dance minor at Texas A&M University where she performs for local events. She will be graduating in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education as well as a Secondary Teaching Field of Dance. Haley has taken classes from guest artists such as Frank Hatchett, Lisa Nicks, Melissa Auntry, Kista Tucker, and Micheal Lee Prescott as well as from Musical Magic at Disney World. Performances include Texas A&M Dance Arts Shows as well as the 2003 Superbowl where she performed with Willie Nelson and Beyonce.

Jennifer Ormesher—512-567-7645
jenniferormesher@sbcglobal.net

Jennifer has served as a Danceline instructor since 2006. She was captain of her high school drill team and served as Co-Capt of the University of Mississippi Rebelettes Dance Team. She received a BS degree in education and is certified by the state of Texas for both dance and PE. She is the former director for the Leander Jr High Drill Team, Hutto HS and Hyde Park HS & MS. Jennifer has also served as the director and choreographer for the YMCA dance program. She has received choreography and best in class awards for her kick, lyrical and jazz routines. Jennifer is also an experienced adjudicator for dance contests around the state.