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Meet the Team

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Jenny
Hicks

Founder

Comp. Cheer Coach

Comp. Dance Instructor

Tumble Instructor

Jenny resides in Denton and has taken dance since the age of two she has been involved in competitive dance as well as cheerleading and pageants. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages to dance and express themselves through dance. Jenny began a dance ministry with a heart of opening doors to the community and their families. She hopes to not only strengthen dancing abilities and other talents but also to lead others closer to Christ by teaching them that they can worship through dance. She believes that if you place Christ in the center of all you do, you will always succeed!

Jenny has two little girls, Mae Lee, and Mabry, and is happily married to her husband, Daniel

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Alyssa Manley

Comp. Cheer Coach

Comp. Dance Instructor

Social Media Manager

My name is Alyssa Manley! I was born and raised in Tennessee, I moved to North Carolina in November of 2020 after marrying my husband Andrew! I have loved dance since I was a little girl! I started dancing at three years old and started competing at eight years old! At age 14, I started teaching and found my true passion! In college, I got to continue to dance as well as join the cheer team! I found a new love and then coached a competitive cheer team and elementary cheer for two years! My favorite part of teaching is sharing my love of dance and cheer with others, and at Vision, I am so blessed to add a whole other level and get to share the love of Jesus too! VDC has brought me the most amazing friends and family!

Kathryn Figgatt

Comp. Cheer Coach

Comp. Dance Instructor

Tumble Instructor

Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I have been at Vision since 2020 and have assisted as a Junior Staff as well. I love teaching dance, cheer, and tumble and helping kids to love all of these things just as I have my whole life. I am so excited for my first year on staff and can’t wait to love on all your amazing kiddos.

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Heather Houchins

Comp. Dance Instructor

Rec. Dance Instructor

Heather has been involved in the dance world for 42 years. Throughout her dance career, she has been able to obtain the role of a dancer, a teacher (27 years) with a focus on tap, lyrical, and ballet, a judge trained in multiple styles, and a dance mom. She has danced in competitions herself and recently just completed year #25 teaching competition dancers. Heather has always loved the art of dance and thrives on sharing her passion with those she teaches. She is looking forward to sharing God's love through dance this season.

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Annalise Colman

Rec. Dance Instructor

Tumble Instructor

Hi! My name is Annalise Coleman. I began my journey as a dancer when I was seven and began competing at 10 years old. At just 13, I began helping in dance classes and fell in love with teaching right away! Since then I have continued teaching at Vision and other local dance studios. I love helping kids grow and learn about dance and themselves! I have been trained in many styles of dance, but my favorite style is contemporary. Over the past two years, I continued to grow as a teacher, working as a gymnastic instructor at a local gymnastics gym. This experience grew my love for teaching to include gymnastics and tumble! Teaching changed my passion for success as a dancer, to passionately helping children achieve their goals! I can’t wait to work with all of your kids, and guide them on their dance and gymnastics journey, while also forming an amazing relationship with the Lord!

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Ashley
Ogles

Development Coordinator

Ashley Ogles is a 90's baby who followed God's calling to leave her former career to join the Vision team! She's married to her high school sweetheart, aka Vision prop dad Michael Ogles. They have two beautiful girls, Gracey & Aubrey! The dance and fundraising world have been a major part of Ashley's life over 10 years now, and hopes to use that experience to help Vision excel in their goals for the future!

Comp. Dance Instructor

Rec. Dance Instructor 

Zoe Collins

My name is Zoe Collins, and I have been dancing since I was 8 years old. I danced recreationally for 5 years before starting the competition when I was 13. That is where I found my true passion! I started teaching right out of high school, and have been teaching ever since! Teaching competition is the best job in the world and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. I continue to dance and compete myself, while also coaching some amazing teams! VDC is my home away from home, my second family

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Comp. Dance Instructor

Taylor
Buchanan

I have loved dance since I can remember! I began classical ballet at the age of 6 and continued with that until I went to college. I have had experience in pointe, jazz, tap, and modern as well. I started out being an assistant teacher for many years and now have been solo teaching for about 3 years. I am engaged and getting married in September! When I’m not teaching dance, I’m cutting and coloring hair in the salon. I enjoy hanging out with my pup, soaking in the sun, and spending time with Jesus! I’m SO grateful and excited for the opportunity to join Vision Dance.

Comp. Cheer Coach

Comp. Dance Instructor

Rec. Dance Instructor

Tumble Instructor

Anna
Taylor

Hi! My name is Anna Taylor! I have been dancing since the age of 5 and competing since 9. Ever since I was little it has been a dream of mine to teach dance! I have been at Vision since 2020 and it will forever have a huge place in my heart! I have danced in many styles but my favorites include tumbling and lyrical. I love being able to teach dance, cheer, and tumble to those of all ages. I love being able to love on all the kids, putting smiles on their faces, lifting them up, giving hugs, and teaching them how to worship through dance. I continue to dance myself while teaching and cannot wait for another year of sharing the love of Jesus! Vision is my safe place, my second family, and a place where I know I'm always loved and greeted with a hug.

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Rec. Dance Instructor

Bethany
Egelnick

I started dancing at my local dance studio when I was 8 learning jazz, ballet and contemporary. Instantly I fell in love with the world of dance because of the athleticism, discipline, and grace it teaches students. Most importantly I love that you can worship God through the art of dance. I look forward to this year being able to teach students with the same passion in their hearts! When I'm not at the studio I'm working at a massage therapist, which is my other passion. I'm very excited for another great year at Vision!

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Marcie Arnson

Comp. Cheer Coach

Tumble Instructor

Hey, I'm Marcie! Married momma of 2 little ones. Born & Raised in Archdale, NC! I have a masters degree in Family Ministry and truly love sharing the gospel with kids and their families. I grew up in the gymnastics and tumbling world and was a cheerleader from middle school all through college. With over 18 years of coaching experience, I have taught through competitive levels of gymnastics, cheer and tumbling. I love watching an athlete grow full circle, from taking on a new skill to mastering it on an advanced level. I have a passion for nurturing the love for cheer and tumbling, cultivating pride in each athlete's specific craft and ability as well as rising up the next generation in the Kingdom of God! I'm excited for what God has in store at Vision!

Coach Jae

Comp. Cheer Instructor

Tumble Instructor

Coach Jae has 27 years of cheer experience. She cheered 11 years on the scholastic & collegiate level including cheering at the illustrious Howard University. The remaining 16 years of her cheer career has been spent coaching recreational, all-star, and scholastic teams. Currently, Coach Jae is owner& Cheer Director of JOGG Cheer Mobile Cheer and Tumbling where she instructs individuals and teams in private sessions, clinics, and camps. Coach Jae founded JOGG Cheer to impart, influence, and improve athletes' character through cheer and provide quality, affordable cheer training. The building of character is based on 2 Peter 1:4-11. Most importantly, Coach Jae is excited to bring her years of experience, passion, & faith to Vision Dance & Cheer.

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Crystal
Wisdom

Office Manager

Thomasville-born but West Coast-raised, Crystal Wisdom has a passion for community and helping others. She began to dance during high school, where she was introduced to ballet, tap, jazz, and modern at the San Diego School Of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA). Dance in any capacity is something she enjoys. Crystal has had the opportunity to be a part of dance in many capacities. Such as assisting in revitalizing dance within the community of Big Bear Lake, California, to opening paths for dancers to experience performing on stage at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California. The Lord guided Crystal and her family to return to her birthplace of Thomasville five years ago, which is very near and dear to her heart. She is a homeschooling boy mama to three great sons, two of whom have graduated, and is married to her husband, Jacob. Crystal is joining the Vision team as our office manager and is excited to be a part of such a wonderful family of students, parents, and staff.

Fundraising & Events

Desirae
Stone

Hi my name is Desirae Stone!

I am over most of the fundraising/marketing events we do throughout the year! I'm always  open to new ides so if you ever have any ideas or questions please feel free to contact me! A little about me - I am 27 years old and married to my wonderful husband, Taylor. We met in middle school in 2011 and fell in love at first sight! We have one daughter and two sons that we adore! Our daughter Olivia, who is seven years old, Ryder who is three years old, and Rhett who will be one in December! My daughter has been a part of Vision Dance for about five years and I have seen her flourish so much in dance/cheer and learning the love of Jesus!!

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Meet The Junior Staff

Vanessa

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Lillian

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Marianne

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Mae Lee

Leslie

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DannieLynn

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Siara

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Gabi

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