Guest Faculty

Learn from Collegiate Dance Stars

Nikki Murphy

Nikki Murphy is a 4th-year student at Stephen F. Austin State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Dance performance and choreography, and has a Minor in Dance team Coaching. She is a proud 4-year member of the SFA Dance Team and Captain. She has 19 years of studio training across all genres and 15 years of competitive dance experience. She is a 3x NDA Collegiate All-American and a 2x NDA Collegiate National Champion. Her background also includes 15 years of Acro and Tumbling, 4 years of Drill team and Pom, and 2 years of Cheerleading. Nikki also has 5+ years of teaching/assisting, judging, and choreographing pieces.

Natalie Morrison

Guest Faculty | Dance Instructor

Natalie Morrison is a sixth-year member of the nationally recognized Orange Pride Dance Team at Sam Houston State University. Originally from Bedford, Texas, she began dancing at age four and competing at nine, specializing in jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre.

At SHSU, Natalie has trained in pom, pro-style, and collegiate contemporary/lyrical, with a focus in jazz. She is a Collegiate All-American, seven-time NDA Collegiate National Champion, and helped lead her team to the 2025 NDA Grand Championship.

She has choreographed and set competition routines outside of SHSU and attended a summer intensive at the CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts.

Emma Sheneman

Guest faculty for Tx event

Emma Sheneman is a dancer and choreographer from Austin, Texas. She grew up training at Dancer’s Workshop as a member of Creative Culture Dance Company. In high school, she was a member of the Vandegrift High School Legacies Dance Team, serving as an officer for two years before continuing her dance journey at Kilgore College as part of the 83rd line of the World-Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes.

During her time at Kilgore, Emma had many incredible performance opportunities, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Mariah Carey, the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Today Show, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii. She was also a member of Industry Dance Company, Kilgore College’s pre-professional dance company, where she further developed her artistry and technique while earning an Associate of Arts in Dance.

She is now a senior at Texas A&M University, continuing to share her passion for dance as a staff member with Ascension Dance Company and as co-founder of 512 Choreography, a company that choreographs original routines for dancers and teams.

Naomi Pastrick

Guest faculty for impact U

Naomi Pastrick is a technical dancer with a versatile background in gymnastics, acrobatics, and dance. She began as a gymnast before transitioning to dance around age 14, training in multiple styles including ballroom, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, and ballet at Club Dance Studio.
After graduating, Naomi discovered her passion for teaching and mentorship. She coached young athletes at studios across Arizona and served as head coach for the varsity pom team at Mountain View High School, involved with the program for two seasons.
Naomi was a three-year member and captain of the Arizona ACES Worlds All-Star Team, later continuing to support the program as both a coach and team manager.
She is currently a team captain on the Washington State University Crimson Girls and is in her second season.

Maesi Caes

Maesi Caes currently a junior at the University of Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Dance Team. Some of her favorite dance experiences include filming two seasons of Dance Moms, performing on NBC’s Little Big Shots, World of Dance, and Pickler and Ben, dancing in concert with Justin Bieber on his Purpose tour, and winning 2 national championships and 1 world championship with the University of Minnesota.

Berlynn Gonzalez

Berlynn Gonzalez is a dedicated and accomplished dancer currently on the Ohio State Dance Team, where she has earned four national championships and two world championships. She began dancing at the age of 10 and trained at the Orange County Performing Arts Academy, where she developed her technique across a variety of styles. Known for her strong work ethic and love for performing, Berlynn continues to grow as both an athlete and artist, inspiring others through her passion and dedication.

Isabella Anding

Isabella Anding has trained in all styles of dance, from her early years in a ballet studio to performing game day and nationals routines. She grew up dancing with BAHBT, performing in multiple productions including The Nutcracker and other classical ballets. In high school, she danced on the Clear Falls Emeralds for four years, serving first as Junior Lieutenant and later as Senior Captain. Isabella continued her dance career at Texas A&M University, where she was a member of the Aggie Dance Team for all three years she attended. During her time on the team, she earned the title of DTU National Champion and later performed at NDA Nationals her senior year. She is currently teaching dance in Dallas, Texas, and continuing training as her love for dance continues.