Stephanie’s passion for the performing arts spans over 30 years, with extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, variations, partnering, and pointe. She has performed in classical productions such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Giselle, as well as original works by renowned choreographers.

She trained at prestigious programs including the Joffrey Ballet School, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and the School of American Ballet in New York City, where she attended the year-round program on full scholarship. Stephanie has also developed her choreography through national conferences and has earned recognition for her award-winning work.

A guest teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator across Houston, she has worked with institutions such as The Kinkaid School and San Jacinto College. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology–Exercise Science, A.A.S. in Neurodiagnostic Technology and is both a Registered EEG Technologist and Certified Adaptive Fitness Trainer.

Above all, she values her role as a mother to her boys, Lincoln, Jude, and bonus son, Jakob. Since 2010, Stephanie has been honored to serve as Co-Director/Owner of Premier Dance Academy where she continues to share her love of dance, choreography, and education with the next generation.

Kattie Brewer’s dance journey began over 30 years ago at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where she trained in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, variations, character, musical theater, pointe, and partnering. At an early age she began performing in numerous productions such as *The Nutcracker*, *Swan Lake*, *Giselle*, *Dracula*, *Sleeping Beauty*, and *Cinderella*. She also took on roles in original works by notable choreographers like Soili Arvola, Leo Ahonen, Ayman Harper, and Amber Thornton.

At fourteen, Kattie received a scholarship to attend an intensive summer program at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. The following summer, she was accepted into the intensive program at the San Francisco Ballet School, focusing on ballet, pointe, partnering, and variations. Her journey continued with another intensive program in Hawaii with Soili Arvola, where she deepened her studies in ballet, pointe, and character.

While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Houston, Kattie continued her education in ballet, modern, jazz, acting under Rutherford Cravens, and expanded her education to include costume construction, lighting and theater design, dance pedagogy, improvisation, and dance history. Her senior project choreography was selected to open the university’s fall show, marking the beginning of her exploration into choreography. Since then, Kattie has created numerous group pieces and solos, earning awards at conventions and competitions in the Houston area.

Kattie has also contributed as a guest performer and choreographer for San Jacinto College Central’s Dance Program and served as a judge for the Kinkaid School’s dance company auditions and as an adjudicator at the 2009 National ISAS Arts Festival. Her choreography was featured at the Clear Lake Dance Festival - Dance Houston in 2011.

Since co-founding Premier Dance Academy in 2010, Kattie has dedicated herself to teaching and choreographing within the community. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Houston (2009) and is thrilled to be a Co-Director/Owner of Premier Dance Academy. Kattie also has two wonderful children, Addison and Matix, who bring immense joy and inspiration to her life. She also acknowledges Beverly Williams, Soili Arvola, and Leo Ahonen for shaping her career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer.

Ms. Laurie retired in 2020 from public education after loving it for 29 years. She is credited with directing and teaching dance at Friendswood High School, Clear Brook High School and Deer Park High School. Laurie not only taught competitive dance team but choreographed numerous musicals and works with several junior high and high school choir programs. Her favorite styles of dance are musical theater, novelty, contemporary and lyrical. She grew up training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Laurie’s highest interest is building dancers foundation and technical base in order to excel in all areas of dance. A graduate of Sam Houston State Dance Program, Laurie also spent several seasons professionally performing with The Houston Grand Opera.

Laurie is excited to bring a training program to Premier for dancers to focus on strength and conditioning as well as technical training.

Marie Perret has been dancing for 18 years, involving herself in studio dance, cheer, drill team, and collegiate dance. She has an associates of Science and Fine Arts from San Jacinto College and is currently attending the University of Houston - Clear Lake, majoring in Kinesiology. She started teaching about three years ago and has award-winning dances with some of her students. Marie’s hobbies are reading books, attending dance classes, and spending time with her dogs.

Abigail Bowers is and a dancer and choreographer from Deer Park,TX. She has been dancing for 20 years and grew up competing with No Boundaries Dance Company and Clear Lake City Rockettes. Abigail was also a 4 year member of her high school dance team and top officer my senior year.  She has been working for Crowd Pleasers Dance Company since 2019 and she also has been doing private lesson instruction since 2022.  In May of 2023 she graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in marketing.  She currently dances for a pro MLB team in Houston. Her training includes jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and modern. Abigail loves the feeling of expression that dance allows and thrives on the rigor and discipline of this art.

Taryn began dancing at the age of three and quickly developed a passion for performance, entering competitions by age five. Over the years, she trained and competed in a wide range of styles including ballet (pointe), tap, jazz, clogging, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater. A formative experience in her training was being selected for an intensive ballet program at age twelve, which played a key role in shaping her technique and artistry. Taryn spent many of her most influential years training under Megan Young at Innovative Dance, Inc. which later transitioned to teaching young dancers in tap, clogging, combination classes, and choreographing recital and competition routines. In addition to her dance background, Taryn has extensive experience working with children of all ages through teaching and camp counseling roles. Professionally, Taryn works for NASA as a Training Systems Operator, blending customer service and technical support. She is also a dedicated parent to her young son.