She hopes for continued success as she approaches new venues in regards to dance. She specializes in Jazz, Tap, Pre-school dance and lyrical.She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she attained a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. She is also certified in Business Foundations. She brings a unique style and fresh approach to dance with original choreography and a positive attitude in learning.

Sarabeth has studied and trained extensively in various types of dance since 1983. Sarabeth danced competitively in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth metroplex, where she began as a student and advanced to an instructor at Kendyl's Dance Academy in Bedford, TX. Here she studied under Kari Anderson and Kendyl Schaffer. Prior to Kendyl's Dance Academy, she was a member of Doubletake Dance Studio under the direction of Paula Stevens. Throughout high school she was very involved in dance. She was a member of the L.D. Bell High School Raiderettes Drill Team from 1998-2000, serving as a lieutenant her final year.

In college she became the captain of the University of Texas Pom Squad, a prestigious and elite dance team. As captain of the team she was in charge of the logistics and planning of the practices and performances. Her ultimate goal was to establish a vision of the future for the team and set the necessary steps along the way to pave the path to that goal. During her reign as team captain, she achieved this goal as the Texas Pom Squad became a supportive team with a professional community appearance. During the last five years she has contracted as a choreographer for dance and drill teams across Texas including the Leander Blue Belles and Pflugerville Lady Panthers Dance Team. Sarabeth’s choreography has received many accolades. During the summer 2004, she acted as the assistant coach to the Texas Pom Squad for the University of Texas at Austin. She continues to choreograph competitively and will be an excellent leader in making Lonestar Dance a successful venture.

Under the direction of Sarabeth the Energy Dance Company has found much success. They have competed at various competitions, performed at many city events such as the Trail of Lights, Chuy’s Parade, and the Duetschen Pfest, and continued dance education at conventions such as JUMP, NYCDA, Dupree Dance Expo, and Tremaine. Sarabeth and her faculty do their best to maintain their dance education by attending annual events like the Dance Teacher Summit in New York.

We are thankful to have her in our faculty and love the inspiration and positive approach that she brings to the table.

Her last three years at Fantasia, Stephanie taught and choreographed for ages 2-17 in many areas of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and technique classes. Throughout the years she has participated in many performances and conventions in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area where she has won numerous titles at competitions such as Starlight National Finals and Showbiz National Dance Competition.

Stephanie is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She hopes to continue her academic career in Graduate School by attaining a Master’s degree in Social Justice and Human Rights. Teaching dance has always been a way for her to combine her passion for dance and love for children and plans to bring this love and dedication to her classes at Lonestar Dance.

For 10 years she performed in the nationally televised Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime show with artists such as Jessica Simpson, Carrie Underwood, Cheryl Crow, Toby Keith, Kelly Clarkson, Destiny’s Child and more.During

her 4 years in high school, she was a member of the award winning Southlake Carroll Varsity Emerald Belles Drill Team where she was named Sophomore of the Year, Jr. Lieutenant her Junior year and was Captain in her senior year. For the past 3 years, she has worked for Marching Auxiliaries where she teaches and choreographs for dance teams across the United States.

Karis currently attends The University of Texas where she is majoring in education. She is a member of Sigma Phi Lambda, the Christian sorority on campus, where there is a key focus on fellowship, community outreach, and pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ. She is a member of Redefined Dance Company and Alien Tactics where she shares her love of hip hop with other dancers and has the opportunity to perform around the community. This is her first year on the Lonestar staff. She is so thrilled to have the opportunity to share her love and passion of dance with her wonderful students.

Lauryn is joining us for her second year as member of the faculty at Lonestar Dance with a dance specialty in ballet and modern. Last year she proved herself as a preschool dance expert as well. We are happy to have Lauryn on our faculty and look forward to the year ahead with her.

During her senior year of high school, she began creating her own solo choreography in the contemporary dance form and has since progressed into making larger works with a student organization called Dance Action at UT Austin.

While at UT, Aly has performed with a well-known school hip-hop group called Redefined Dance Company in Texas’ Best Dance Crew and Texas Revue 2010. She is currently part of Ill Ovation, a Houston based hip-hop crew who recently became the first World of Dance Dallas champions. She has also danced in the University of Texas’ Dance Repertory Theatre production for the past two years. Aly has a deep love for performing and choreographing and is very excited to share her knowledge and passion with all of her wonderful students.

Graham began dancing at Dana's School of Dance in Southlake, TX under Jeremy Keaton. There he was a proud member of their acclaimed all boys hip hop group. He has trained under various experts in the art of hip hop dance; to name a few: Wade Robson, Dave Scott, Chris Judd. His resume includes various TV and film appearances.

While in college, Graham is an active member and choreographer of Redefined Dance Company. Redefined Dance Company is a student organization dedicated to increasing the hip-hop dancing scene in the local Austin area. Founded in 2007, their goal is to increase interest in hip-hop dance, provide a fun and recreational hip hop dance outlet, and contribute opportunities for those who wish to improve their own dance skills. They currently practice the hip-hop, popping (funk), and locking (funk) styles.

Mary recently graduated from Wakeland High School and is now pursuing a Kinesiology degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Mary has many dance accolades including being the Captain, Lieutenant and line member for the Wakeland High School Legacy Line. She also served on the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble from 2001-2010. She has choreographed numerous award winning novelty, tap, and modern dances. Most recently Mary began work with American Dance and Drill Team as a Staff Assistant during the summer of 2010.

We look forward to having Mary join us with a specialization in tap and hip-hop. Her enthusiasm for dance is apparent in her classes, and we are privileged to have her.

This year Morgan is the Lieutenant Colonel of the Lady Panther Drill Team under the direction of Diane McDonald. Here Morgan can continue her growth as a choreographer and leader.

Morgan joins Lonestar Dance faculty as a clogging instructor after having served as an assistant teacher for two previous years. Throughout Morgan’s dance training she has excelled in the areas of hip-hop, tap, clogging, and contemporary. We are glad to have her join of faculty.