Diversity in Dance
(281) 993-4230 (voice)
(832) 674-1477 (text)
4440 FM 2351
Friendswood, TX 77546
info@diversityindance.net
More than just a dance studio!
The DiD Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Positivity.
We are so fortunate to have such a great team at Diversity in Dance! Each member of our team works with one another to make sure our students have the best dance instruction in a warm and positive environment where ALL dancers feel at home regardless of ability.
Artistic Director
Madelynn Moreno
Madelynn Moreno began her dance training at the age of four, but started training seriously and competing with Precision Dance Academy under the instruction of Alicia McGee and Cleopatra Williams. Madelynn moved to Huntsville, TX in order to pursue a BFA in Dance with Sam Houston State University. There she trained under Joshua Manculich, Andy Noble, Adele Nickel, Jennifer Pontius and many more. Although Ms. Moreno’s homebase is Houston, Texas she has had many opportunities to perform with the Sam Houston State dance department in works by Joshua Manculich and Tyler Orcutt.
Assistant Artistic Director
Stephanie Morales
Stephanie Morales currently has a total of 21 years in the dance industry and is on year 10 as a dance instructor/choreographer. She has been trained and is versatile in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, jazz funk and even clogging. With an exuberant personality and desire to wow an audience, it is no surprise that tap, jazz, and musical theater is where she excels. Stephanie has choreographed and received numerous awards for showmanship and stage presence, as well as execution of clean, clear sounds in tap. Armed with a deep understanding of the art form, she sets out to inspire and encourage her students to engage in all the benefits and joy tap dance has to offer. Besides getting to share her love and passion for dance with her students during the evening, Stephanie is also a licensed cosmetologist through the state of Texas and a college student currently enrolled in San Jacinto College South. She will soon be transfering to UHCL where she hopes to obtain a Psychology degree to one day become a licensed psychologist. As Stephanie continues to educate and create, she hopes her name will forever be intertwined with the dance world, as she is rooted in this euphoric art form.
Ballet
Ren Hall
Ren Hall is a versatile professional dancer, choreographer, and composer hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Ren's journey in dance began with liturgical dance at his church, later transitioning to classical ballet and other disciplines in high school. His dedication to the craft led him to join the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet for two seasons while still in college. Following this, Ren performed as a guest artist with Ballet San Antonio and the San Antonio Youth Ballet, where he brought to life beloved classics such as Snow White, Cinderella, Blanca Flor, The Firebird, The Nutcracker, and Scheherazade.
After college, Ren embarked on an exciting chapter performing on cruise ships, where he entertained audiences across the Caribbean under three separate contracts with various cruise lines. During breaks, Ren was the lead choreographer for the Carver Performing Arts Schools summer musical theatre program.
In 2023, Ren received a scholarship to attend Houston Contemporary Dance Company's summer workshop. His exceptional talent earned him a spot as a trainee, and he is now thriving in his second season with the company. Ren is thrilled to bring his diverse experience and passion for dance to the Diversity in Dance family.
Contemporary​
Annabelle Daniels
Annabelle Daniels is from Chattanooga, TN and graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a Minor in Arts Management from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Here she received the Senior award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance and performed in several works by renowned choreographers such as Pascal Rioult, Matthew Neenan, Larry Keigwin, Martha Graham, and others. She is a Trainee with Houston Contemporary Dance Company and is very excited to be a part of the Diversity in Dance family!
Hip Hop, Adult Fitness, & Heels
DiD Company
Dejanae "DJ" Adams
Dejanae Adams was born and raised in Detroit, MI, but grew up in the city of Houston throughout high school. After attending Grambling State University, where she danced for four years, DJ began her career path in social work with the State of Texas. Dejanae also danced for semi-professional cheerleading and taught at local dance studios. DJ began her NBA dance journey with the Houston Rockets, where she danced during the 2022-2023 season. As Dancer, Choreographer, Strength Specialist, and Coach, Dejanae plans on gifting her love of dance through movement and motivation.
Mommy and Me​
Catherina Lawson, LPC, R-DMT
Catherina is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist dedicated to facilitating healing and personal growth through the transformative power of movement and therapy. With over a decade of experience in various settings including schools, community agencies, and outpatient facilities, Catherina brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Catherina brings her clinical therapeutic practice onsite to the DiD facility through her firm, Magnolia Counseling of Pearland.
In addition to her clinical therapeutic practice, Catherina is excited to reconnect with her dance roots through Diversity in Dance. She will be offering creative movement classes, providing a nurturing environment for children to explore their bodies and express themselves through dance and play.
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With her background in dance/movement therapy and expertise in working with diverse populations, Catherina is dedicated to creating inclusive and enriching experiences that celebrate the joy of movement and the beauty of human connection. Through Diversity in Dance and the Mommy and Me Movement group, she aims to foster a sense of belonging, creativity, and holistic well-being within the community
Creative Movement
Littles Combo
Drill Team Prep
Maddie Stevenson
Maddie Stevenson is a recent graduate of Deer Park High School. She will be attending San Jacinto College in the fall, where she will major in early childhood education. Maddie's goal is to eventually become a kindergarten teacher. Maddie is a four-year elite member of the Deer Escorts dance team and a coach and choreographer for the Deer Park Starlights.
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