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Owners / Artistic Directors
Natalie Wilson, Owner/Artistic Director
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Natalie grew up in Utah starting as a dancer at age 4. She performed in tap, jazz and ballet through her youth and childhood until her teenage years where she trained on a ballroom formation team . She also started training in fitness and tumbling as a young girl. After graduating high school Natalie attended Utah Valley University for da
Natalie grew up in Utah starting as a dancer at age 4. She performed in tap, jazz and ballet through her youth and childhood until her teenage years where she trained on a ballroom formation team . She also started training in fitness and tumbling as a young girl. After graduating high school Natalie attended Utah Valley University for dance education. She performed on UVU's modern contemporary dance company, Synergy. She trained along side Monica Campbell, Kim Strunk, Charolette Boye-Christenson, Angela Banchero-Kelleher, and Amy Margraf in Modern Dance. She also trained with Kim Strunk in world dance and Papa Tito in West African dance. She finished out her college experience Magna Kum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education.
Following college, she performed with Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company and in several cover bands as a vocalist. She shortly thereafter began her education career. She has taught dance, musical theater, aerobics, Zumba, gymnastics, tumbling, and CTE courses for 8 years. She has choreographed musicals such as The Lion King Jr., Aladdin Jr., Shrek Jr. The Musical, Suessical Jr., Matilda Jr., Once Upon a Mattress, and The Little Mermaid Jr.
She spent one years as the head director of the Rogers Middle School Drill team and dance program and one year as the Assistant Director Rock Hill High School varsity dance and drill team, the Rockettes! Over the years her students over the years have earned High Platinum awards at competition, 1st place trio award, Judges artistry awards as well as recognition for best student choreography at festivals for student choreographers. Natalie currently teaches dance at Lowery Freshman Academy in Allen ISD in addition to Interval Performing Arts.
She is a certified USAG gymnastics instructor, Pure Barre fitness instructor, Zumba instructor and a nutrition and personal health coach.
Natalie hopes to bring her talent and passion for big ideas, creative thinking and collaboration to her students while training them in the fine art of dance performance and competition. She is known as a "strict, but fair" teacher. She will push her students and help them to safely reach their dance, musical, and performance goals.
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Dr. Chris Wilson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived in California, Illinois, Utah, and Texas. He began studying piano at the age of six and saxophone at the age of nine. To date, he has performed on over twenty different instruments and taught private lessons on seven (piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and
Dr. Chris Wilson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived in California, Illinois, Utah, and Texas. He began studying piano at the age of six and saxophone at the age of nine. To date, he has performed on over twenty different instruments and taught private lessons on seven (piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone).
Dr. Wilson attended Timpview High School from 1998-2002, where he performed with the Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, A Cappella Choir, and Madrigal chamber choir. During his tenure, he served as the saxophone section leader, band vice president, and AP Music Club president. As an active participant with the greater music community, he also performed on saxophone with the UMEA All-state Band and All-state Jazz Band (2 years each), the Utah Valley University Jazz Ensemble (2 years), the Crescent School of Music (now Caleb Chapman Soundhouse) Superband, the Park City Jazz Festival All-star Youth Combo, the 2002 Olympic Spirit Band, and also with the Utah Valley Symphony as an All-star Youth Soloist. As a teenage freelance musician, he began teaching private lessons, performing for wedding receptions and events, and recorded a radio commercial for the Utah Transit Authority with his ska band Skook in addition to a full album.
After graduating in 2002, Dr. Wilson proceeded to attend Brigham Young University to study music education and saxophone. While there, he played in the Synthesis Jazz Band, the Wind Symphony, the Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band, the Salsa Combo, the Cougar Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, chamber music ensembles, and the Young Ambassadors Show Band. As a freelance musician, he performed in and directed musical pit orchestras for several shows, continued to teach private students and play for contracted events, and performed/recorded with multiple successful garage bands, including Buttonhooked (ska-punk), Funkalicious (Funk/R&B), The 9th East Jumpers (Swing), Salsa Azul (Salsa/Latin Jazz), The Chevelles (Cover Band), The Question (Pop-funk), and The Aaron Southerland Trio (Blues/Rock).
After graduating from BYU with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education in 2009, Dr. Wilson was selected as the head band director at the brand-new Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah. During his eight-year tenure at MMHS, he established and directed all band-related ensembles and directed the pit orchestra for six musicals. In addition, he taught social dance, music composition/songwriting, guitar, history of rock, and speech/debate courses. He also continued to teach privately as well as perform, playing for numerous wedding receptions, Mariachi Alma de Mexico, The Wasatch Show Band, and the Utah Wind Symphony. An active member of the Utah Music Educator's Association (UMEA), he served on the UMEA Marching Band and Jazz committees in addition to serving as a clinician and adjudicator.
Dr. Wilson completed a master's degree in Music Education in 2017 and a doctorate degree in Saxophone Performance in 2020, both from the University of Utah. During his graduate studies, he worked as a graduate assistant in the U of U Music Education and Saxophone departments, served as the woodwind caption head for the 4A state champion Lehi High School Marching Band, and taught jazz band at Willowcreek Middle School. He also played guitar for his wife's family country band, Since Yesterday.
In 2020, he accepted the position of head band director at Scott Middle School in Denison, Texas. He left the position in 2021 and currently maintains a large studio of private students at Interval Performing Arts. He has also performed on tenor saxophone with the McKinney Dance Band, clarinet with the McKinney Community Band, and alto saxophone with the Greater Texoma Jazz Band.
Dr. Wilson has performed all over the United States as well as Scandanavia, Finland, and Australia. He played with the Utah Wind Symphony at the 2014 Midwest Clinic with soloists Allen Vizzutti and Dr. Tim McAllister. Other notable artists he has performed and recorded with include Wycliffe Gordon, Denis Diblasio, Kris Johnson, Bobby Shew, Eric Miyashiro, Bob Berg, David Archuleta, and Merrill Osmond. Dr. Wilson has presented at three Utah Music Educator's Association professional development conferences and self-published his Warming Up The Jazz Band method book.
Dr. Wilson has a wide variety of interests and hobbies that include sports (especially football, basketball, and ultimate frisbee), video games, rock music history, improv comedy, all things Disney, traveling, board and card games, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, and above most things, FOOD. His favorite foods include pizza, Mexican food, barbecue, hamburgers, and chicken wings.
The Wilsons have three daughters: Kendra, Ellie, and Isla.
Emily Honeycutt, Office Manager
Dr. Chris Wilson, DMA, Owner/Music Director
Emily Honeycutt, Office Manager
Emily Honeycutt found a passion for business when she was a teenager. She loved working at a mall kiosk selling high quality porcelain dolls while connecting with her customers to find the perfect gift! She later pursed higher education at Brigham Young University, working her way through college gave her many opportunities to see how bus
Emily Honeycutt found a passion for business when she was a teenager. She loved working at a mall kiosk selling high quality porcelain dolls while connecting with her customers to find the perfect gift! She later pursed higher education at Brigham Young University, working her way through college gave her many opportunities to see how business works, and how to take excellent care of customers with genuine care. While taking college elective courses, she also discovered her passion for jazz and ballroom dance! She is excited to help manage Interval Performing Arts studio and get to know the Melissa community better. She earned a bachelor of arts in communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in marriage, family, and human development. After college, she worked at University of Phoenix in a variety of positions for five years, helping first with the enrollment of students, then as an academic counselor in scheduling and tracking student’s progress for their degree program and lastly as a student support specialist; specializing in helping new students acclimate to the university’s expectations, the resources offered, emotional support, and one on one tutoring as needed to help them navigate being in college for the first time. During these five years, she earned a master’s in business administration and a human resource management certificate and was nominated twice by upper management for two leadership training programs which she completed. She is now married to the love of her life Jeff, who is a pilot and is the mother of two incredible girls who also love to dance. Emily loves learning and spends her free time homeschooling her children, learning interior design, gluten and dairy free cooking and baking, dabbling in holistic care with essential oils and nutritional eating and reading all the historical fiction books she can find!
Faculty and staff
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Caitlyn grew up in Utah and relocated to Texas during the Summer of 2021. She quickly fell in love with this great state and is looking forward to the exciting and new experiences that life has in store. She began taking piano lessons when she was 7 years old and had many performing opportunities throughout her years of playing which in
Caitlyn grew up in Utah and relocated to Texas during the Summer of 2021. She quickly fell in love with this great state and is looking forward to the exciting and new experiences that life has in store. She began taking piano lessons when she was 7 years old and had many performing opportunities throughout her years of playing which include solo performances, accompanying choirs and various musicians both vocal and instrumental, and being featured in master classes. She continued lessons into her early collegiate years at Brigham Young University- Idaho, where she studied Dance Choreography and Performance. Music and Dance have always been part of Caitlyn's life. After moving to Texas, she began teaching piano lessons in her home and found joy in sharing her love of the piano with eager learners. Her teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the individual while catering to the needs of each student. She is excited to join Interval Performing Arts in encouraging prospective students to develop their skill and their love of the piano.
Bekah Harris, Office Staff
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Bekah Harris has been dancing for over 21 years. Starting at just 2 years old, Bekah found a love and passion for dance that has never died. She was a competitive dancer from age 11 through 18 winning numerous overall placements, special awards and acknowledgments, and scholarships throughout the years. She began teaching dance as a Junio
Bekah Harris has been dancing for over 21 years. Starting at just 2 years old, Bekah found a love and passion for dance that has never died. She was a competitive dancer from age 11 through 18 winning numerous overall placements, special awards and acknowledgments, and scholarships throughout the years. She began teaching dance as a Junior in High School and found a love for teaching dance as well.
Bekah continued to dance throughout college at Texas Woman’s University and was selected to perform in the largest spring show her freshman year. She graduated in 2017 with her Bachelors in Business Administration and a Minor in Dance. Since that time Bekah has continued dancing and teaching, as well as working for a few Real Estate companies in their marketing departments. Bekah has a heart to serve and is happy that dance has been a constant a part of her life in one way or another. As a full-time mom for the last 3 years, Bekah is excited to be a part of the IPA family by working at the front office and substitute teaching dance classes when needed.
Andi Moore, Office Staff
Caitlyn Phelps, Piano Instructor
Andi Moore, Office Staff
Andi grew up just down the road in McKinney and was a competitive cheerleader in the area for 9 years. During high school, she assisted the coaching staff with the younger teams and taught a couple of toddler tumbling classes. In 2012, Andi graduated from Texas Tech University with her teaching degree. She has worked in education for
Andi grew up just down the road in McKinney and was a competitive cheerleader in the area for 9 years. During high school, she assisted the coaching staff with the younger teams and taught a couple of toddler tumbling classes. In 2012, Andi graduated from Texas Tech University with her teaching degree. She has worked in education for 11 years and is starting her third year working for Melissa ISD. Andi is married and has two kids, a son who is 3 and a daughter who is 7. Her daughter is starting her third year at Interval and first year on Pre-Team. She is excited to watch all the growth that is happening in the studio, from dance skills to life skills.
Taylor Moore, Dance Instrutor
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Taylor moved a lot as a young girl, but always carried three things with her, her faith, her family and her love for dance. She fell in love with dance at the age of two years old. She spent 16 years as a competitive dancer, constantly finding new inspiration from her teachers, classmates and peers.
Taylor has danced for 3 different studi
Taylor moved a lot as a young girl, but always carried three things with her, her faith, her family and her love for dance. She fell in love with dance at the age of two years old. She spent 16 years as a competitive dancer, constantly finding new inspiration from her teachers, classmates and peers.
Taylor has danced for 3 different studios during her competitive career, spending the most time at Next Step Dance Performing Arts on the Performing Company. She has trained in multiple styles of dance: Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballroom, Musical Theater, and Improvisation. She has performed in incredible events like Christmas festivals, Halloween Parades, a Kidz Bop Concert, and even in the 2018 Cowboys first Halftime show of the season!
After being diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at the age of 16 years old, her doctors recommended she push dance to the side. Instead, she unlocked her new passion for teaching and choreographing dance! She has since choreographed the Lone Star High School production of White Christmas and many solos for competitive dancers. Taylor is extremely excited to motivate and inspire a new generation of dancers here at Interval Performing Arts!
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Dance in some form has always been part of my life starting at age 3 until I started having girls of my own. When my girls began dancing, I looked for a studio that was similar to the creative dance program at Brigham Young University which I had started at as a young girl. I found a program in our city and soon became the dance mom, d
Dance in some form has always been part of my life starting at age 3 until I started having girls of my own. When my girls began dancing, I looked for a studio that was similar to the creative dance program at Brigham Young University which I had started at as a young girl. I found a program in our city and soon became the dance mom, dance teacher, stage hand to stage manager and book keeper. I was very involved and worked closely with the director of the dance studio until we moved to Texas. When I heard that Natalie and Chris were opening a studio with the same family values and dance ethics I believe in, I wanted to be involved. I love working with the staff at Interval Performing Arts. It is a welcoming, safe place for people of all abilities and interests to come, learn, and grow.
Lauren Nelson, Office Staff
Amy Phelps, Enrollment Coordinator
Lauren Nelson, Office Staff
Lauren grew up right down the road in McKinney. She graduated from McKinney ISD and went to the University of Oklahoma to study Elementary Education and Classroom management. While at OU Lauren worked for the football team as an equipment manager and had 2 Big 12 championship rings to show for it! Lauren graduated from OU in 2015 and come
Lauren grew up right down the road in McKinney. She graduated from McKinney ISD and went to the University of Oklahoma to study Elementary Education and Classroom management. While at OU Lauren worked for the football team as an equipment manager and had 2 Big 12 championship rings to show for it! Lauren graduated from OU in 2015 and come back home to McKinney where she taught kindergarten and first grade. Lauren is married and has two kids, 8 and 3. Her oldest daughter is in her third year at Interval and her second year on the Sparkling Stars team. She is so excited to be apart of the IPA family and watch our studio grow!
Victoria Qualls, Dance Instructor
Jesi Cashion, Costumes and Merchandise Specialist
Victoria Qualls, Dance Instructor
Victoria Qualls grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and started dancing at a young age doing ballet, tap and jazz. When she was 13, she started as an assistant teacher and that’s when she realized how much she enjoyed teaching the art of dance. At age 15, she received a full scholarship to the Nevada Ballet Theatre Intensive Summer program. She
Victoria Qualls grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and started dancing at a young age doing ballet, tap and jazz. When she was 13, she started as an assistant teacher and that’s when she realized how much she enjoyed teaching the art of dance. At age 15, she received a full scholarship to the Nevada Ballet Theatre Intensive Summer program. She continued her training at the Nevada Ballet Theatre until she was 18 where she learned various styles of dance, including Vaganova ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and character dance as well as performing in the Nevada Ballet Companies professional Nutcracker Ballet. Victoria also danced on her high school dance team and lead her team as a choreography team captain her senior year. Her dance team went on to win the Nevada State Championship in 2007. After high school, Victoria continued her dance training in California at Riverside City College where she studied the Ceccheti method of ballet while teaching at two different local dance studios. Victoria is very excited to be a part of Interval Performing Arts!
Beth Hurst, Dance Instructor
Jesi Cashion, Costumes and Merchandise Specialist
Victoria Qualls, Dance Instructor
Hey everyone! My name is Beth and I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I received training from Dance Xpressions and Contemporary Ballet Dallas. I’ve studied many styles including contemporary, modern, tap, ballet, pointe, acro and pom. With Dance Xpressions I had the opportunity to go to many competitions and conventions such as
Hey everyone! My name is Beth and I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I received training from Dance Xpressions and Contemporary Ballet Dallas. I’ve studied many styles including contemporary, modern, tap, ballet, pointe, acro and pom. With Dance Xpressions I had the opportunity to go to many competitions and conventions such as showstoppers and dupree. This is where I found my love for teaching dance as I started assisting class at a young age. I also danced with my high school drill team and got to be an officer to help lead our team, as well as choreograph for football season and competition. During my first year of college I had the pleasure of dancing with the Blinn College treasures dance team, where I received a national title in the team performance division. This is when I started choreographing solos for girls to take to competitions. The next three years of college I spent studying dance education and nursing at Texas Tech. While here I set up my own master classes, choreographed solos, got opportunities to study under some amazing dancers and choreographers, and was able to dance with two extracurricular teams; dancers with soul and healing in the arts. I am now a certified EMT, who loves to teach dance! I am so honored and excited to be able to help shape young dancers and hopefully help them share my passion for dance here at interval performing arts!
Jesi Cashion, Costumes and Merchandise Specialist
Jesi Cashion, Costumes and Merchandise Specialist
Jesi Cashion, Costumes and Merchandise Specialist
Jesi has been in the dance world since the young age of 4. She danced and cheered competitively all through middle and high school and then went on to college at The University of North Texas where she graduated with a BA in Dance. She continued on that path and after college was a Company Director and Dance Teacher at Centre For D
Jesi has been in the dance world since the young age of 4. She danced and cheered competitively all through middle and high school and then went on to college at The University of North Texas where she graduated with a BA in Dance. She continued on that path and after college was a Company Director and Dance Teacher at Centre For Dance in Dallas for six years. She has received numerous choreography, technique and dance awards throughout her career and has gained an immense amount of knowledge in all things dance over the years. She currently lives here in Melissa with her husband and 3 children and is happy to be part of the Interval family!
Rachel Moreno, Dance Instructror
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Rachel Moreno
I am a full time food scientist, developing new and innovative food products. I enjoy experimenting with new flavors, especially in ice cream. My love for fitness runs deep. I grew up in Alpine Utah and lived at the dance studio. Putting on my pointe shoes and dancing was my favorite way to experience myself. I now channel t
Rachel Moreno
I am a full time food scientist, developing new and innovative food products. I enjoy experimenting with new flavors, especially in ice cream. My love for fitness runs deep. I grew up in Alpine Utah and lived at the dance studio. Putting on my pointe shoes and dancing was my favorite way to experience myself. I now channel that energy into group fitness. I have been very active in group fitness for the last 8 years and have fallen in love with Cardio Fuse. Fuse is a blend of kickboxing, aerobics, core and resistance training with a mini loop band. It is choreographed to music to motivate you to push through the cardio, abs and burner tracks. Everyone leaves sweaty and happy. I am thrilled to bring Cardio Fuse to interval performing arts and be a part of this great community.
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Jazmyne Stickles is beyond excited to be teaching at Interval Performing Arts this year! She started her dance journey 10 years ago in a jazz class. She quickly realized she couldn't live without it. Ever since then, she trained with an award-winning studio KJ Dance, Joffrey School of Ballet, and Zion Dance Project. She trained intensely
Jazmyne Stickles is beyond excited to be teaching at Interval Performing Arts this year! She started her dance journey 10 years ago in a jazz class. She quickly realized she couldn't live without it. Ever since then, she trained with an award-winning studio KJ Dance, Joffrey School of Ballet, and Zion Dance Project. She trained intensely in many genres of dance including, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and more. Jazmyne grew up in a competition studio traveling all over the U.S. competing. She also trained with well known choreographers with NYCDA, LADM, West Coast Dance Explosion, and many others. During this time she won and received many awards and scholarships. She has a deep passion for teaching and dancing, and loves to share the joy of dance with everyone! Jazmyne is currently dancing with Zion Dance Project in their 2nd Year Residency! She looking forward to cultivating joy and passion through Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz this fall!!!
Hannah Brewer, Theatre Teacher
Jazmyne Stickles, Dance Instructor
Hannah Brewer, Theatre Teacher
Hannah Brewer received her Bachelor of Science in Childhood Development Education at Texas Woman's University in January 2021. She has received her Associate of Arts at Collin County Community College, in addition to her education at TWU. After working with youth through performing arts as a director and instructor for over eight year
Hannah Brewer received her Bachelor of Science in Childhood Development Education at Texas Woman's University in January 2021. She has received her Associate of Arts at Collin County Community College, in addition to her education at TWU. After working with youth through performing arts as a director and instructor for over eight years, she has found her passion in educating the youth of today towards building strong character traits that will last a lifetime. In the future, Hannah hopes to continue to provide outlets for students to explore their creativity, imagination, and develop leadership skills along the way. Hannah is happily married to Kelton Brewer, a firefighter/paramedic. Kelton and Hannah have two daughters, Emma Grace Brewer and Evelyn Faith Brewer. In their free time, Kelton, Hannah, Emma, and Evelyn attend worship at a congregation in Anna, TX. The Brewers play an active role in serving the church by engaging with many of the new members, students, and mentors. Hannah volunteers to teach the Preschool classes, and she is passionate about bringing the bible stories to life in the minds of the youth. Hannah hopes to be able to continue to encourage students to embrace being uniquely the best version of themselves through the life lessons brought by the stage and beyond. duct or service you'd like to show.
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Sydney Enoch is a sophomore Theatre Design and Technology major at TCU. She hopes to pursue a career in stage management as well as inspire the next generation of young artists. Sydney fell in love with the stage when she began performing with a community youth theatre at 8 years old. In the last few years, she began to develop a passion
Sydney Enoch is a sophomore Theatre Design and Technology major at TCU. She hopes to pursue a career in stage management as well as inspire the next generation of young artists. Sydney fell in love with the stage when she began performing with a community youth theatre at 8 years old. In the last few years, she began to develop a passion for working backstage as well as teaching the younger students. She has been involved in over 50 productions and played roles like Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Wednesday in the Addams Family, and Beth in Little Women. At 13, she started her own business, Fairytale Parties with Sydney, where she attends children’s birthday parties and many other community events dressed as different fairytale characters. Sydney is so excited to join the IPA family and use her big ideas to create some special experiences for all of the students.
Courtney Thompson, Piano/Voice Teacher
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Hello, my name is Courtney Thompson, and I am a dedicated vocal and piano teacher and a professional musician. My journey in music has been a dynamic blend of passion, intuition, and the unwavering belief in the transformative power of music. I warmly welcome students of all ages and levels to embark on a musical adventure with me.
As a hi
Hello, my name is Courtney Thompson, and I am a dedicated vocal and piano teacher and a professional musician. My journey in music has been a dynamic blend of passion, intuition, and the unwavering belief in the transformative power of music. I warmly welcome students of all ages and levels to embark on a musical adventure with me.
As a highly-sensitive empathic musician, my vibrant zeal for life infuses every note I play and every song I sing. I consider it my life's purpose to foster empowerment and self-acceptance through the magic of music. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or a seasoned musician seeking new heights, I'm here to guide you.
My teaching philosophy revolves around the beautiful connection between music and self. I believe in living with integrity and aligning my words, thoughts, and actions. Light, love, and positivity are the driving forces behind my musical journey, and I aim to share this positivity with all my students.
My holistic approach to music education empowers each student to discover their unique passion and joy within musical expression. My extensive background in various fields, including business and technology, has equipped me with a keen understanding of systems and patterns, which I apply to the art of teaching music.
With a history of teaching both vocal and piano lessons, I've witnessed real-time growth in each of my students. My journey began in music at an early age, leading me to classical training in voice and piano. Through collegiate education and years of performing in various genres, I've honed my skills and am currently recording my first original album.
Since the age of 15, I've been nurturing budding musicians, igniting their passion for music. My experience extends to sound engineering, creating binaural beats, and exploring the therapeutic aspects of music. I'm skilled in various software and hardware systems, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience.
In addition to my musical teaching and performance journey, I enjoy reading, painting, dancing, yoga, and learning new things. I am particularly enjoying my latest endeavor where I get to create soundscapes that heal and soothe; implementing binaural beats with technology that plays the sound vibrations of the water molecules in plants.
My mission is to help you discover your unique musical voice, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to guide you on this incredible journey. Let's explore the world of music together, embracing the joy, empowerment, and acceptance it brings.
I look forward to helping you unleash your musical potential.
Kirsten "Keeko" McCook, Dance Instructor
Sydney Enoch, Stage Manager, Summer Camp Coordinator
Kirsten "Keeko" McCook, Dance Instructor
Born and raised in Southern California, Kirsten, also known as Keeko, discovered her passion for dance at the age of 12 when she joined her middle school’s drill team. This experience ignited a lifelong love for movement and expression. Keeko continued to refine her skills throughout high school, where her dedication to the art l
Born and raised in Southern California, Kirsten, also known as Keeko, discovered her passion for dance at the age of 12 when she joined her middle school’s drill team. This experience ignited a lifelong love for movement and expression. Keeko continued to refine her skills throughout high school, where her dedication to the art led her to a role as a Varsity Dance Team Assistant Coach.
In early 2023, Keeko relocated to Texas, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. With a background that spans a variety of dance styles—including Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary—Keeko has developed a versatile and dynamic approach to teaching.
Her experience teaching students of all ages, from toddlers to adults, has given her a unique ability to connect with dancers at every stage of their journey. Now, as a proud member of the Interval Performing Arts Team, Keeko is thrilled to share her passion and expertise, helping each dancer find their voice through movement.
Janelle Holt, Dance Instructor
Lauren Montgomery, Dance Instructor
Kirsten "Keeko" McCook, Dance Instructor
Janelle has been dancing since she was a young girl. She is experienced in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop, kick line, prop, clogging, and folk dance. Some of her accomplishments include audition team member at Centre Stage Studios, performing at Festival of Trees, Disneyland, and Carn
Janelle has been dancing since she was a young girl. She is experienced in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop, kick line, prop, clogging, and folk dance. Some of her accomplishments include audition team member at Centre Stage Studios, performing at Festival of Trees, Disneyland, and Carnival Cruise Line, senior company member at Studio C Dance Academy Nampa and then senior company member at Xpressions Dance Academy where she participated in many conventions, competitions, and performances, 3rd place solo 5A high school division at Pacific Northwest Dance Competition, role of Sally in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and a folk dance team member at Brigham Young University where she performed at “Christmas Around the World” and “Spring Festival of Nations.”
Lauren Montgomery, Dance Instructor
Lauren Montgomery, Dance Instructor
Lauren Montgomery, Dance Instructor
Lauren Montgomery began her dance training at the age of 6 attending recreational classes for a few years. She discovered her true passion for dance at 14 years old, and she decided that this was what she wanted to pursue for the rest of her life. Lauren spent two years training at McKinney Dance Studio, with one year on the competit
Lauren Montgomery began her dance training at the age of 6 attending recreational classes for a few years. She discovered her true passion for dance at 14 years old, and she decided that this was what she wanted to pursue for the rest of her life. Lauren spent two years training at McKinney Dance Studio, with one year on the competitive team where she competed in many competitions, and she also danced in the studio’s first Nutcracker production. She has studied ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. For her last two years of high school, she trained at Texas Youth Ballet Conservatory (TYBC) where she studied ballet, pointe, pas de deux, character, and tap. She was in numerous productions at TYBC including Krakatuk: A Nutcracker Prequel, Alice in Wonderland, and Firebird. Lauren received her Associate of Arts degree at Collin College where she studied modern, ballet, and jazz technique. She was a company member with the Collin Dance Ensemble performing modern and contemporary dance while in college. Currently, Lauren is a first-year member with IMPULSE Dance Project a local dance company in the DFW area performing modern dance. Lauren could not be more delighted to be a dance instructor at Interval Performing Arts, and she is so excited to share her love and knowledge of dance with all aspiring dancers!