Meet our esteemed instructors, renowned for their mastery and dedication to excellence. At MTDC, you'll receive personalized training from the best in the industry, tailored to unleash your full potential.

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Kylie Stegman

Owner, Artistic Director, Acro Director, Company Coach

  • Specialties: Acro, Hip Hop, Jazz, Technique,
    Flexibility, Contemporary

  • CLI Studios Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

*Highest Achievements/Certifications:

Acrobatic Arts, ADTA and The Cutting Edge Acro Trained
Dallas Stars Ice Girls, Dancer and Skater (2011-2013)

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Christian Moran

Artistic Operations Director, Tap Director, Company Coach

  • Specialties: Jazz, Tap, Technique, Core/Strength, Contemporary

  • CLI Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

*Highest Achievement: iTap Teacher Certification (2024)

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Christy McBride

Ballet Director

  • Specialties: Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Pilates, Preschool

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

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Emma Newbaker

Level 1 Instructor, Student Success Advisor

  • Specialties: Acro, Hip Hop, Jazz

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Sara Lowry

Senior Instructor

  • Specialties: Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Tap

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Destanie Preston

Level 1 Instructor, Client Success Manager

  • Specialties: Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Preschool, Technique

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Gracie Richey

Level 1 Instructor, Student Success Advisor

  • Specialties: Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Tap, Preschool

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Amber Williamson

Apprentice Instructor

  • Specialties: Jazz, Musical Theater, Jazz/Funk

  • CLI Studio Certified Instructor

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

*Highest Achievement: CLI Conservatory Graduate (2025)

Bella Moran

Apprentice Instructor

  • Specialties: Cheer, Tumbling, Acro, Jazz

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Karen Cook

Student Success Advisor,
Leadership Director

  • Curtsy Babies

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

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Sommer Sargent

Administrative Assistant

  • Costume Management

  • CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED