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. 

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.

Dominic grew up in Buffalo, NY. He began dancing at the age of nine, studying various techniques at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics under the instruction of Michelle Spezio Ferm, Bill Thomas, Kelly Burwick and many others. Dominic has also worked with choreographers and mentors such as Duncan Cooper, James Washington, Andy Pellick, Clifton Brown, and more. During his time at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics, Dominic was an assistant teacher and choreographer at the studio.

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Dominic has participated in various performances, competitions, and dance intensives such as The Joffrey Ballet summer intensive, The School at Jacob’s Pillow summer intensive, The New York City Dance Alliance summer intensive, Boston Dance theaters winter immersion project, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet summer intensive.

After graduating high school, Dominic moved to New York City to pursue studying at The Ailey School through the independent study and scholarship program. He trained under teachers such as Milton Meyers, Guillermo Asca, Hollie Wright, Michael Leon Thomas, Juan Carlos Penuela, and Earl Mosley, to name a few. During his time at The Ailey school, Dominic had the opportunity to perform in the opening Gala for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s City Center Season and also performed in works choreographed by Sonia Dawkins, Brice Mousset, and more for school concerts. 

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Dominic is thrilled to enter his second season as a guest artist with Houston Contemporary Dance Company. He is very excited to continue evolving by always being a student, being inspired, and helping other dancers achieve their goals through positive reinforcement.

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!

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 four years, DJ began a career path with the State of Texas with social work. Dejanae also danced for semi-professional cheerleading and teaching at local dance studios. DJ began my 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. 

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

Loren joined the DiD family in October 2023 as the Social Media and Marketing Manager.

Loren began her journey in Denton, Texas. Starting out as a self-taught dancer, she later enrolled at Denton Dance Conservatory for a year, followed by a year at Denton Gymnastics Academy. Transitioning into her 7th grade year of middle school, she joined Thunder Extreme Dance, where she continued to persue her passion for dance. Excelling on her high school drill team for four unforgettable years receiving numerous awards throughout, she was honored to the position of lieutenant captain her senior year. Transitioning to Tyler Junior College, she continued her dance career as a member of the Apache Belles, and was one of the social media managers her sophomore year. Now, as she embarks on her academic journey at the University of Houston, Loren's dedication to dance shines brightly as a member of the Cougar Dolls, where she continues to inspire others with her talent and grace.

Maddie Stevenson is a senior at Deer Park High School, who will be graduating in 2024 before 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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Nevaeh Valadez has been dancing for 12 years and is a member of the DiD Company. She is a junior in high school and a member of the National Honor Society. Nevaeh's goal is to major in dance at Sam Houston State and eventually own her own dance studio.