Mrs. Deskins- Director
Stephanie grew up in Friendswood, TX where she danced competitively in the all-star circuit until she was selected as a Friendswood High School Wranglerette. Stephanie was an Ensemble Member, Floor Leader and Dance Officer during her time as a Wranglerette in addition to being very active in other extracurricular activities. She also coached tumbling and acro at a local gym while she was in high school. After graduating, Stephanie attended Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. While at Blinn, she earned two associates degrees and was on the Blinn College Treasures Dance Team where she served as Captain her sophomore year. Stephanie was fortunate to make history as the first team from Blinn to double title at NDA College Nationals, earning her and her team 3 NDA Collegiate National Championships during her time at Blinn. Stephanie was also named a NDA All-American dancer her sophomore year at Blinn. She also began her freelance choreography career while at Blinn and was hired on as teaching staff with Crowd Pleasers Dance. After graduating from Blinn, Stephanie transferred to Sam Houston State University. Stephanie was a two year member on the Orange Pride Dance Team where she earned two more NDA Collegiate National Championships, bringing her total ring count to five. Stephanie was also a part of the dance department at SHSU as a dance minor while she was earning her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Stephanie graduated from SHSU in December 2021 with her B.S in Kinesiology, a minor in dance, a minor in education, and all of her teaching certifications. Stephanie worked at The Woodlands Dance Center and Dance Force while she was at SHSU. Stephanie has been fortunate to continue choreography and teaching as a freelancer and through Crowd Pleasers for over seven years. Her dance career has led her to assist with and teach for Michelle Leagans Power Intensives, iMpact Dance and Acro, Rhythm in Motion Intensives, and several other intensives and events. She has coached in the all star world at Star Steppers Dance and coached her teams all the way to The Dance Summit, all while working full time as an Assistant Director at a local high school. Stephanie most recently served as the Assistant Director at Manvel High School and is working as a choreographer, consultant, and acro instructor with local Houston dance studios. She feels blessed to be able to teach so often at a young age and give the gift of dance training to the next generation of dancers and athletes.