Maryelle Stephenson began dancing at the age of 14 when she decided that she wanted to audition for her high school drill team. Little did she know that a high school hobby would soon become her forever passion! After high school, she attended Kilgore College where she was a member of the 75th Line of the Rangerettes and a Swingster. After completing her two years at Kilgore, she transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University, obtaining a Bachelor’s in Dance Performance and Choreography. During her time at SFA, she was a member of the Dance Teams for two years, winning 3 NDA National titles in the Pom and Team Performance categories. Maryelle was also a member of the SFA Repertory Dance Company her senior year. Upon graduation, Maryelle moved back home to Dallas to pursue a career in teaching and choreographing, as well as dancing at the professional level. Maryelle was a 4-year member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers, the first and only co-ed hip hop dance crew in the NFL! Maryelle has had the privilege of choreographing for many talented groups and teams across the nation, including the Golden State Warriors Dance Team and the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. Currently, Maryelle serves as the Director of Dance at Dance Athletics Plano. Maryelle’s passion for teaching and dancing grows each day as she is inspired by her students, her colleagues, and her mentors.