Stephanie’s passion for the performing arts began more than three decades ago. She received extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, character, musical theater, variations, partnering, and pointe. Her love for dance deepened as she performed in seasonal productions such as The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and Dracula. She also had the privilege of performing lead roles in original classical and contemporary works by renowned choreographers including Soili Arvola, Leo Ahonen, Ayman Harper, Amber Thornton, Olga Kostritzky, Alex Hasbany, Joe Istre, Amelie Hunter, and Slam.

During her teen years, Stephanie spent summers training at prestigious ballet intensives with the Joffrey Ballet School and The School of American Ballet, while also attending open classes in a variety of styles at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York City. At age fifteen, she accepted a full scholarship to The School of American Ballet’s year-round program, where she received extensive pre-professional training in ballet, pointe, variations, and partnering.

Her interest in choreography was further cultivated through two Craft of Choreography Conferences at the University of Iowa and the University of Utah. Over the years, Stephanie has been invited as a guest teacher and choreographer for The Kinkaid School, San Jacinto College’s dance department, and numerous studios throughout Houston. Her choreography has been recognized with multiple awards, and she has served as an adjudicator and workshop presenter at the National ISAS Arts Festival.

In addition to her dance career, Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology–Exercise Science and an Associate of Applied Science in Neurodiagnostic Technology. Beyond her academic training, she is a Registered EEG Technologist and a Certified Adaptive Fitness Trainer, blending her expertise in movement, health, and neuroscience to serve diverse communities.

Of all her accomplishments, Stephanie treasures most her role as “Mom” to her boys, Lincoln and Jude, and bonus son, Jakob. Since 2010, she has been honored to serve as Co-Director and 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.

Meghan Grout, from Seabrook, Texas, began dancing in 1998 at Kimberly Hoff School of Dance. From 2000 to 2008, she competed with The Clear Lake Rockettes training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and pom. She was also a member of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, serving as Junior Lieutenant and 1st Senior Lieutenant. After high school, Meghan danced with the Orange Pride Dance Team at Sam Houston State University before transferring to the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning. Throughout college, she continued training and mentoring dancers with The Clear Lake Rockettes. From 2022 to 2024, Meghan worked in the All-Star dance community, including the Friendswood Wranglerettes UDA team. She has coached many dancers in the Houston area, helping with technique, solos, duets, and college tryouts. Outside of dance, Meghan teaches 7th-grade math on the north side of Houston. She holds two leadership positions and is the 8th head volleyball coach.

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.