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.

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.

Born with a rhythm in the heart and a passion for dance, Gavin has embarked on a remarkable journey through the world of movement. Born in Houston, Texas, at the age of 7, Gavin began his dance training at RPAC Under the guidance of Becky Phelps, his talent blossomed, laying the foundation for a promising career ahead.

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At the age of 12, Gavin continued his dance training at various studios, masterclasses, and workshops around the Houston area. By age 15, Gavin embraced the role of mentor and educator, serving as the hip-hop director at Twin Arts Dance Studio. During this time he also attended HSPVA as a Dance Major for his freshman and sophomore years of high school.

Venturing beyond local boundaries, Gavin began attending dance conventions and workshops across the country, where he trained under some of the industry’s most revered choreographers.

At age 18, Gavin made the bold decision to pursue his dreams in Los Angeles.

Notable highlights include choreographing a music video for ‘Kailaya’ and gracing the screen in Snow Wife’s acclaimed American Horror Show music and performance videos. Gavin also co-choreographed Snow Wife’s music video for one of her songs featured on her EP ‘Queen Degenerate’.

Recently, Gavin had the privilege of dancing for Grammy award-winning artist Daya. He also appeared in recording artist Bennyy’s ‘Delta’ music video. 

As Gavin continues to evolve as an artist, he remains committed to pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and inspiring others through the power of dance.

Gavin looks forward to working with Diversity in Dance He hopes to inspire the dancers and help DiD meet their goals. 

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. 

Maddie Stevenson is a recent graduate of Deer Park High School. She is currently attending San Jacinto College, majoring in early childhood education. Maddie's goal is to eventually become a kindergarten teacher.  Maddie was 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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