Meet the team!

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Miss Brittney brings over 16 years of elite cheer and dance experience, beginning in 2008 at Polk Middle School and with Ultimate Destination (UD) Cheer, where she performed as a competitive cheerleader. After overcoming two ACL injuries, she returned stronger than ever, earning a spot on her high school varsity dance team as a freshman and continuing her performance career as a UD soloist for two additional years.

Following high school, Brittney transitioned into coaching with a clear mission: to develop the next generation of standout dancers. She quickly established herself as a respected educator in the industry before founding Dancing Stars Dance Studio in July 2016. Since then, hundreds of dancers have trained under her leadership, developing not only technical excellence but confidence, discipline, and performance quality that stands out on any stage.

Miss Brittney is a nationally and regionally recognized choreographer, with award-winning routines consistently celebrated at competitions across the country. Her work has been distinguished on multiple stages and she has been named “Best of Weddings” in both 2024 and 2025 across two separate platforms, highlighting her versatility and excellence in both competitive and commercial choreography.

Her choreography is known for its precision, storytelling, and stage impact—crafted to win, designed to be remembered. She specializes in Jazz and Lyrical, blending sharp performance quality with emotional depth and artistry.

Beyond the studio, Brittney has served as a choreographer and coach for the Duke City Gladiators professional indoor football organization’s dance program, further proving her ability to deliver at a professional level. She has also established a strong presence in the wedding industry, creating first dances and custom choreography that have earned top recognition and repeat demand.

As a mother and multi-business owner, Brittney leads with both discipline and vision. She is not only building dancers—she is building leaders. Many dancers and instructors who have trained under her have gone on to open their own studios and programs, a direct reflection of her influence, mentorship, and standard of excellence.

Miss Brittney continues to set the standard for performance, choreography, and dance education—creating programs that compete at the highest level and produce results that speak for themselves.

Danae began her cheer career in 7th grade when she joined the Polk Middle School cheer team and Ultimate Destination (UD) All-Star Cheer. From the start, she was part of a winning culture, helping her school earn multiple 1st place trophies and division championships during her 7th and 8th grade years.

She went on to make varsity cheer at Albuquerque High School as a freshman, continuing to build her skills at a high level. During this time, Danae also competed with UD across multiple elite teams from 7th grade through her sophomore year. Her competitive experience included traveling and performing in Texas, Oklahoma, Las Vegas, California for Nationals, and Florida for Worlds.

Her time in All-Star cheer led to some of her greatest accomplishments, including earning a National Championship title and receiving a bid to compete at Worlds—an achievement that reflects her dedication, discipline, and elite-level performance background.

After an injury ultimately ended her cheer career, Danae transitioned her passion into coaching, specializing in cheer, tumbling, and technique. With her extensive competitive background, she delivers clean, precise, and performance-ready results that stand out on any stage.

As a coach, choreographer, and mom, Danae brings both leadership and heart into everything she does. She is known for choreographing winning routines and developing athletes who perform with confidence, sharp execution, and strong fundamentals. Her work reflects a standard of excellence built from real competitive experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Jeri brings over 15 years of diverse dance experience in hip-hop, jazz, and pom, with her true passion rooted in hip-hop. She began training in 2005 at a local studio on the West Side of Albuquerque, where she developed her foundation as a competitive dancer before transitioning into dance team in 2014 with the West Mesa Fillies. 

That experience became a defining chapter in her training, shaping her discipline, work ethic, and technical precision under the guidance of Beto and Carlos.

As a member of the West Mesa Fillies, Jeri competed at a high level and helped contribute to multiple state titles, including three championship wins during her tenure. The team also earned strong placements at the State Spirit Championships, consistently ranking among the top programs in New Mexico. 

The rigorous, “no-excuses” training environment pushed her both mentally and physically, building the performer and coach she is today.

Jeri’s performance career extends beyond high school. She continues to perform regularly with professional and semi-professional adult dance crews, including the widely recognized Albuquerque-based group “Throb,” known for its strong presence in the local entertainment and LGBTQ+ community. She also served as captain of the Duke City Gladiator Girls, the official dance team for the Indoor Football League’s Duke City Gladiators, where she contributes both as a performer and choreographer.

As a choreographer, Jeri’s work has been awarded and recognized at both regional and national levels. Her routines are known for their energy, musicality, and signature flair—blending sharp execution with bold, stylized movement that stands out on any stage. She brings creativity, confidence, and originality into every piece she creates.

Since 2018, Jeri has coached at Dancing Stars Dance Studio, where she continues to make a lasting impact on young dancers. Her passion for coaching comes from a deep desire to shape the next generation—not just as dancers, but as confident, disciplined individuals. She is committed to creating opportunities, building strong performers, and making a real difference in the lives of the youth she teaches.

Jeri specializes in hip-hop with a strong emphasis on performance quality, style, and individuality. She still performs actively, believing that staying on stage keeps her connected, inspired, and evolving as both an artist and coach. Above all, she lives by the belief that every dancer should never miss a chance to move, express, and be seen.

Jaelynn has been dancing since the age of four and has trained extensively in a wide range of styles, with a strong passion for jazz and lyrical. Her dedication and work ethic have led her to become a Division I athlete, currently dancing at the University of New Mexico, where she continues to grow both technically and artistically at an elite level.

Throughout her dance career, Jaelynn has had the opportunity to perform in high-level settings, including a Phoenix Suns game, and has trained with choreographers who have worked with major artists such as Madonna and Usher. These experiences have helped shape her versatility, performance quality, and professionalism as a dancer.

Jaelynn is also an accomplished choreographer, with regionally and nationally winning routines that showcase her creativity, musicality, and ability to bring out the best in her dancers. Her passion for teaching is evident in the way she invests in each student, pushing them to reach their full potential while building confidence and strong technique.

As part of her collegiate dance team, Jaelynn earned a National Championship title in the Encore Division 3 competition in 2024—an achievement that reflects her commitment, discipline, and team mindset.

In addition to being a full-time Division I athlete, Jaelynn dedicates her free time to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of dancers. She continues to train, take classes, and evolve as both a dancer and educator, all while maintaining the ability to perform at a high level.

Jaelynn is passionate about creating a positive, motivating environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow—not only as performers, but as confident individuals who truly love the art of dance.

Jenna  is a passionate and versatile dance professional with extensive experience in performance, competition, and instruction. She began her dance journey on an all-star competitive team, training and competing in hip hop and jazz at a high level. Her early success led her into a standout high school career as a varsity dancer, where she performed at major school events, assemblies, varsity games, and district-wide performances while competing in Pom, Jazz, and Military styles.

Throughout her training, Jenna refined her skills at elite dance camps, including UDA, where she developed advanced technique, performance quality, and leadership abilities. She earned the role of team captain, leading and mentoring fellow dancers while upholding high standards of excellence.

Jenna continued her dance career at the collegiate level with the Portales Spirit Program before returning to Albuquerque to perform professionally with the Duke City Gladiators dance team, representing at a professional level in the indoor football league.

Her versatility expanded beyond team performance into ballroom and wedding dance instruction, where she has helped couples prepare for unforgettable first dances, special events, and performances—combining technique, confidence, and artistry to create meaningful moments on the dance floor.

Today, Jenna is a dedicated instructor who has taught dancers as young as 3 through teens, specializing in jazz, contemporary, technique, and performance training. Her teaching focuses on strong foundations, confidence-building, and inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Jenna’s career reflects her passion, leadership, and commitment to dance—not only as an art form, but as a lifelong purpose she proudly shares with every student she teaches.