Emma Browning
Ballet, Contemporary, Tap @ GFCS
Ballet, Contemporary, Tap @ GFCS
It was in Omaha, Nebraska where Emma grew up where she first fell in love with ballet. She received her formative ballet training from Motion41 Dance and American Midwest Ballet (previously named Ballet Nebraska).
In college, she moved to Wichita, Kansas where Emma’s life was changed by the Gospel of Jesus. Her love of dance was now being shaped and formed in tandem with her faith in Christ. Emma has had the privilege of dancing professionally with Enoch Contemporary Ballet (2021-2024), Instruments Ballet Company (2020-2021), and Wheat State Dance Collective (2019).
Her love of dance goes beyond performance. She loves to teach others about the power of movement to communicate and create beauty. She has spent the past few years touring, teaching and choreographing at workshops and intensives in the United States and Europe.
Emma's teaching style focuses on listening and discerning the needs of students so that they can be equipped to grow in excellence. One of Emma’s favorite parts about teaching is enjoying the process that students go through as they learn to take ownership of their movement--especially for the sake of embodying beauty, goodness, and truth.
Ms. Browning holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Ballet and Religion & Philosophy from Friends University (2020).
Hannah McLendon
Jazz Technique @ GFCS
Jazz Technique @ GFCS
Hannah McLendon is a proud Fort Worth native who discovered her passion for dance at age 10. She spent her early years training at a local studio, where she danced and competed from 4th through 8th grade.
In High School, Hannah joined the Timber Creek Sky Dancers drill team and quickly rose through the ranks—serving as a lieutenant during both her Junior and Senior years. She also shined as a choreographer, earning multiple top awards for her solos and small group routines.
After graduation, Hannah earned a spot on the 81st line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. During her time with the Rangerettes, she performed at major events including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the Cotton Bowl, and the Cattle Baron’s Ball. While at Kilgore, she was a member of the Industry Dance Company, served as Dance Club president, and earned her Associate of Arts degree.
She went on to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Sam Houston State University, graduating summa cum laude. While there, she taught at Extreme Performing Arts Center and began choreographing for drill teams across Texas.
Hannah has spent the last five years with Crowd Pleasers Dance, teaching and choreographing for over 50 teams across the state. Her award-winning routines span a variety of styles, including Pom, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Military.
Today, Hannah is the Head Director of the High School and Junior High Lionettes at Grapevine Faith Christian School, and is a proud member of the Open Sky Arts Collective. She is guided to magnify the Lord with dance by bringing energy, creativity, and a true love of the art to everything she does.
Ms. McLendon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (2021, summa cum laude) from Sam Houston State University.
You can follow her dance career journey on instagram at @hannahlee.dance
Maddie Selby
Ballet, Jazz, Modern @ GFCS
Ballet, Jazz, Modern @ GFCS
Maddie started dancing at the age of 6 at a classical ballet studio in Dallas,TX. When she was in elementary school she joined The Dallas Conservatory. She trained under many great teachers and discovered her love for dance. Dance had become Maddie’s passion and she began to pursue dance with intention and drive. Maddie auditioned for Booker T. Washington and joined as a freshman. She was a part of REP 2 and World Ensemble which shaped her as an artist.
Maddie graduated in 2018 and was accepted into Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle Washington. She was accepted in the fast track program and finished in 2021.
Maddie joined Zion Dance project and is now a part of Zion II. Maddie’s heart is after the generations to come. She desires for dancers to break open their boxes and to be confident in their identity as an artist. Her goal for every class is that the dancers grow within themselves and find new heights.
Ms. Selby holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance Performance (2021) from Cornish College of the Arts.