Faculty
Maggie Collum
Owner/Founder/Operations
Maggie began studying dance at Rose Thayer Academy of Dance in Orange, Texas, training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, character, acrobatics. She began dancing competitively at the age of eight and won various scholarships and awards from regional and national dance conventions and competitions. She studied at the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center and was a member of the Orange Jazz Company under the direction of Lorna Badon Knaus for four years, studying under Steven Boyd, Pattie Obey, Joe Celej, Michelle Smith, and Dorrell Martin. Maggie continued dance at Sam Houston State University and was a member of the Orange Pride Dance Team for many years, winning a national championship. After college, she continued to teach dance and choreographed for high schools and dance schools across Texas. In 2004, Maggie began coaching the Orange Pride Dance Team at her alma mater, bringing the team to another national championship in 2005. Before opening a dance studio Maggie worked for Sam Houston State University as the Director of University Events for the President's Office for over 12 years. She is a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP). She has been certified in Leap N Learn, a early childhood dance curriculum. In addition, Maggie has brought many competitive teams to regional and national competitions as well as coaches individuals for pageants and professional dance team auditions. She believes in contiuing the education of her self and staff regulary by attending workshops, conference, conventions and online training. She also teaches a course, Appreciation of Dance, at Alpha Omega Academy, She is a member of Dance Studio Owners and has been recognized as the STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE AWARD in 2021 by Elite Dance Cup. She is also proud that for the past 6 years since MC opened it's doors we have been named "The Best in Walker County"! In addition to teaching dance, she also has a strong commitment to the fitness industry with over 15 years experience teaching group classes and personal training. She enjoys teaching all kinds of group fitness, from small group, strength training to larger groups. She loves all the options for getting and staying fit. She has a bachelor’s degree from SHSU in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Maggie loves spending time with her husband and three children. Dance has always had a special place in her heart and she is excited to share her passion with others.
Alyssa Miller
Assistant Director
Alyssa Miller has been choreographing for different performance settings for 10 years now. She began in high school during drill team by choreographing certain field and pep rally performances in the fall season as well as her own and other teammates solos for competition season. Since moving to MC she has continued to choreograph group and solo routines of all sizes and styles. Alyssa can choreograph in various styles including, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. She strives to ensure each dance truly matches the dancer and showcases their best while pushing them to increase their abilities in technique, musicality, and performance.
Blythe Ernst
Tiny Tots & Diaper Dancers
Blythe has been a part of the Huntsville community for over 30 years. The Ernst family has owned their jewelry store since 1893, in which Blythe currently helps her husband operate. She attended Sam Houston State University and gained a position on the Orange Pride Dance team. Her passion for dance began at a very young age and has continued throughout her life. The discipline, hard work and physical conditioning required for dance has helped her throughout life challenges. Blythe loves to be active and was a group exercise instructor and believes in the power of movement. She has a love for teaching preschool children and has served in her churches preschool ministry for over 15 years. Blythe is so excited to be part of the amazing MC Dance family and can not wait to introduce the love of dance to precious little ones!
Dorothy Jeffries
Ballet & Pointe
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Dorothy fell in love with ballet when she was seven years old and never stopped dancing after that! She grew up in Northern California, training primarily in ballet and pointe, and she began teaching in 2009. Dorothy co-founded and co-directed a pre-professional ballet company in California that focuses on telling stories in the form of “mini” ballets. She has choreographed and coached numerous classical and contemporary ballet pieces for competitions and shows, assistant directed productions, established a scholarship program for dancers, and built up adult ballet programs. In 2017, Dorothy received a Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition and is also now a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor and works as a rehab movement coach. She is passionate about sharing the art of ballet and walking alongside her students on their unique journeys as dancers and humans.
Virginia Mathiews
Ballet & Pointe Instructor
Virginia Mathiews has studied ballet since the age of 3. She trained under Victoria Ayers, former principal of the Atlanta Ballet. She began teaching ballet at age 16 at the Ballet Conservatory in the Dallas area. She is a trained Leap N' Learn ballet instructor. In addition to ballet, Mrs. Mathiews has taught 1st through 4th grade in the public school system for the last 16 years. She holds a bachelor degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University with a specialization in Early Childhood Development. She and her husband, Shawn, have two children, Hannah and Haylee, and many fur babies.
Cheyenne Curry Logan
Adults & Contemporary/Jazz/Hip Hop
Cheyenne is a contemporary, hip-hop, alternative and drill choreographer based out of Huntsville, TX. Cheyenne began her training as a competitive dancer at Hot on Your Heels Dance Prod. at the age of 5 ,under former Texans Cheerleader, Dana Sullivan and Convention/Studio owner Ambler Blezinger She continued her competitive dance career at Carpe Diem Dance at the age of 14. Cheyenne competed at competitions such as Dance Showcase USA, Showstoppers, and KAR with both her dancing and her choreography all while receiving scholarships and company invites from dancers such as Nick Lazzarini and Mia Michaels. In 2018, following high school, Cheyenne attended The Univ. Of Mary Hardin-Baylor as a Sadderbelle Dance Team member where she ventured into drill and pom. Cheyenne has judged auditions and guest choreographed for a plethora of high schools and studios. In only the past 6 years she has been awarded 9 choreography awards for group dances, 4 for solos and duets, and 3 for her drill teams. Cheyenne is the owner of the one day dance intensive “Escape Dance” and most recently an instructor for Relevé Dance Conventions and The Meckka Dance Project.
Allyson Millier
Kindergarten & Pre-K
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Ally has trained for seventeen years and is an alumna of Marjorie Jones School of Dance and competition team. She has studied at various schools and companies across America including the Joffrey School of Ballet, Giordano Dance Chicago, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Currently, she is completing her BFA degree with a dance major and a kineseology minor at Sam Houston State University.
Savannah Shreve
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Leaps & Turns
With 17 years of training and 11 competitive seasons, I’ve been a part of a multi-time national title winning team, including 2021 and 2023 National Champion, and 2022 and 2024 Grand National Champion. I’ve competed in jazz, musical theater, lyrical, contemporary, open, production, and character, bringing a well-rounded and versatile dancer. I have taught all age levels and have trained specifically in teaching dancers ages 10 & under. With two years of experience assisting choreography for young hip hop dancers, I now specialize in teaching jazz-based styles, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary, —fostering a high-energy, supportive environment for every dancer. I am from the Montgomery area, but am so excited to join MC Dance.
Chelsea Barker
Musical Theatre & Jazz
Chelsea brings over 20 years of professional dance and musical theatre experience to every class she teaches. A proud member of Actor’s Equity and a graduate of the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (BFA in Musical Theatre), Chelsea has performed across the country in productions of Cats, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, All Shook Up, Annie Get Your Gun, Bye Bye Birdie, and [title of show], among others. Originally trained at both the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Harrison Arts Center, Chelsea began her performance career at 16 and quickly discovered her passion for storytelling through movement. Before falling in love with musical theatre, she competed nationally with UDA and American All Star as part of both junior varsity and varsity dance teams. As a choreographer and director, Chelsea has worked extensively in New York City with performers of all ages on productions like Spring Awakening, Chicago, Pippin, Urinetown, Newsies, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Her classes are known for their high energy, musicality, and emphasis on performance quality—blending strong technical training with the expressiveness and precision needed to succeed on stage. Chelsea loves working with dancers of all ages and experience levels, and she offers private and small group lessons most weekday afternoons. Whether you're just starting out or training for the professional stage, her classes are built to challenge, inspire, and bring out your full potential.
Kylie Edwards
Acro, Jazz, Contemporary, Competitive Team
Kylie Edwards has a very versatile dance background, starting dance at the age of 2. Originally from North Carolina, she grew up competing at 4 years old. She has trained at many summer intensives which include Modas Dance, Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Flux Factor with Jaci Royal. Kylie has performed choreography from artists such as Chase Husdon, Mollee Gray, Kirstin Russell, Andrew Winghart, and Roderick Phifer. She is currently completing her BFA with a degree in dance at Sam Houston State University. Kylie is also a part of Orange Pride Dance Team, where she is currently a 4 time national champion.
Cheyenne Guillory
Teacher & Assistant
Cheyenne specializes in CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, LYRICAL, AND MUSICAL THEATER. She has been training for seventeen years and has competed for fourteen years. With two years of teaching and choreography experience, she has an exceptional. knowledge and a growing love for dance. Cheyenne is a member of the Sam Houston State University Dance Team and Dance Department.
Valentina Serrano
Acro, Technique, Ballet, Jazz, Modern
Valentina has trained in Acrobatics and all styles of dance. She is from California and is a dance major at Sam Houston State University. Valentina is wonderful with dancers of all ages.
Abby French
Jazz, Hip Hop, Competition Team
Abby began her dance journey at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Klein, Texas, where she was classically trained in ballet, jazz, and hip hop. She competed for 12 years and attended numerous conventions to broaden her skills. After high school, Abby became an assistant for Adrenaline and Revive Dance Conventions, training under some of the commercial dance industry’s top choreographers. She is passionate about preparing young dancers for commercial work, focusing on helping them master styles such as jazz and hip hop while building the versatility and confidence needed for the industry.
Harmony Clay
Acro, Hip Hop, Technique, Jazz, Contemporary
Harmony Clay is from Houston Texas and has been a dedicated member of the Motiv8 Dance Company for the past two years, serving as a Motiv8or and now stepping into her third year as Creative Artist of the Year. She also works for Ascensions Dance Competition and assists the Springwood Middle School dance team. Harmony has received multiple scholarships to conventions and professional programs, and she is currently majoring in dance with plans to become a dance teacher. In high school she was the dance officer of the Austin Angels dance team and led them to achieve grand champions when on the team.
Ainsley Bell
Teacher & Assistant
As a child and early teen, I had a background in competition dance, and from there I moved to concert dance. I have trained under notable choreographers like Mike Esperanza, Andy and Dionne Noble, Quinton Weathers, Eoghan Dillion, Jess Hendricks, Whylan Rucker, Terrill Mitchell, and Colette Kerwick. I am focused on maintaining a fun but productive environment for your dancer to grow in their love of Dance. I specialize in contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, musicality, and technique. I will prioritize your kid and their strengths while challenging them to grow in their artistry and technique. I am comfortable teaching all ages and levels.
Macy Collum
Teacher & Assistant
With over 15 years of dance experience, I bring a deep passion and versatility to every project. I’ve trained and competed in all major styles including hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and more.Allowing me to adapt to any vision or student need. For the past 2 years, I’ve been choreographing for soloists to create routines that push boundaries and elevate dancers. Whether you're looking for custom choreography or personalized private lessons, my focus is always on growth, confidence, and artistic excellence. I will work with all ages and enjoy jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop
Haylee Mathiews
Teacher & Assistant
