Dance Instructors

	Anna DuPree, BFA Artistic Director Having received dance training and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography from one of the top programs in the country, the University of Southern Mississippi, Anna brings a wide range of experience to the classroom. She also brings 15 years of dance performance experience partially gained while performing in professional companies like the Power Company of Columbia, SC, the Southern Miss Repetory Dance Company of Mississippi, and the Kansas State Repertory Dance Company. She has taught dance at the university level as well as in dance studios for over 8 years. She has published instruction books on creative movement, jazz, ballet, and modern dance for all ages. She is the artistic director and lead instrucor for League City Dance Academy. For more information on Anna, visit her website:www.annadupree.weebly.com Anna is married to Dr. Jared DuPree, a professor at the University of Houston Clear Lake. They have two daughters who bring plenty of excitement to their life!
	Jordan Rusk Dance Instructor Jordan Rusk has been professionally trained at the Boston Conservatory in modern, ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. She has studied under Peter Chu, Max Stone, Bonnie Mathis, Mandy Moore, Jessica Hendricks, Larry Keigwin, and many more. Having taught dance for children and teens since 2005, she brings both professional and education experience to her instruction. Jordan has also been an active choreographer having her work showcased across the country in the Corpus Christi Dance Festival, the Boston Conservatory Spring Works, the Harvard Choreography Workshop Review, and The Dance Gathering at Barneveldar Movement Complex. Musical Theater credits include Seussical The Musical (COM community theater and HSPVA), Cabaret, and Crazy for You as well as the Boston Conservatory Musical Theater Choreography Showcase. Jordan currently dances professionally for the Vault Dance Company in Houston, TX.
	Connor Clark Dance Instructor Connor has enjoyed dancing and cheering since she was a small child. She first started at League City Dance Academy as an assistant instructor. She has done such a wonderful job that in January of 2012, she was asked to take the lead! She is our Creative Dance specialist. She teaches creative dance to our little ones, ages 3 to 5. Connor is very caring in her approach with our tiny dancers. She also has a special touch with helping them learn their technique. Connor is from Dickinson area and is a high school student living with her family. She also enjoys working with her sister, dance instructor, Jordan Rusk.
	Erica Byrne Dance Instructor Erica danced for the NHL team in Florida, the Panthers. She also was a pro cheerleader for the NFL team the Texans, right here in Houston. She spent her growing up years doing dance competitions and loving it. Her experience is in teaching hip hop, creative dance and beginning ballet and jazz. She is a proud mom and loves to be around children. She strives to teach them discipline, health, and success.
	Rachel Caldwell Dance Instructor Having recently received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of North Texas, Rachel is a new addition to the League City Dance Academy Faculty. A native of Houston, Rachel trained at Amy Blake's Academy of Dance and Axis Dance Studio before continuing her artistic pursuits in collage. While at the University of North Texas, she received the Outstanding Achievement in Dance Award in 2011, the Lucille Murchison Undergraduate Dance Scholarship in 2010, as well as serving as an officer for the UNT chapter of national dance honor society, Chi Tau Epsilon. Rachel has participated in several workshops and conventions such as the Joffrey Workshop TX, American College Dance Festival, New York City Dance Alliance, Manhattan Dance Project and L.A. Dance Magic. In addition to teaching at League City Dance Academy, Rachel is currently dancing and choreographing for Fuzion Contemporary Dance Company.
	Jennifer Faircloth Earl Zumba Instructor Jennifer enjoyed ballet, tap, and jazz as a child, but did not find her true passion: Zumba® until three years ago. After being diagnosed with thyroid disease and struggling to keep her weight down, her doctor encouraged her to go to the gym. She found out very quickly that the boring old elliptical was just not for her. One day she saw Zumba® on the schedule and thought it sounded fun. She took her first class in June of 2009. After experiencing the salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and merengue, she became hooked immediately. It has become such a great passion that she has lost 33 pounds and she even became a licensed instructor for Zumba® and Zumbatomic® for ages 4-12. Jennifer is a Texas City native. She has been married to her husband Kyle for over 11 years and has two amazing children, Alexis (14) and Kyla (9). Her family has been a huge supporter of her Zumba® journey. Come join the party with her so you too can change your life one salsa at a time!

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