Owner / Instructor

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Kelsey Britton, an Oklahoma native, has been passionately immersed in dance from an early age, receiving training from renowned master instructors in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Tap. Her talent and dedication led her to perform at the national level across the United States, including prestigious events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Miss Dance of America and various collegiate and professional sports events. Kelsey’s formative years were marked by her participation in the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute for Modern Dance and her selection for the Oklahoma All-State Dance Team, where she earned the coveted All-American title each year from the National Dance Association. Her excellence was further recognized by Dance Masters of America, where she earned the titles of Teen Miss Dance and Miss Dance of Chapter 35.

Kelsey continued to refine her craft at Oklahoma City University, majoring in Dance Performance. During her time there, she was a proud member of the American Spirit Dance Company and the Spirit of Grace Liturgical Company. Certified through Dance Masters of America and Acrobatic Arts, Kelsey now shares her expertise as a sought-after adjudicator for competitions across the southern region. She specializes in competitive dance choreography and instruction, bringing her passion for the art form to children of all ages. Additionally, Kelsey is deeply involved in her community, volunteering as a coach for the local elementary schools, the public library programs and more.

Residing in Newcastle, Kelsey cherishes her life with her husband Dustin, their three daughters—Maddie, Macie, and Millie—and their beloved dog, Mack. Her love for dance is only matched by her commitment to nurturing the next generation of dancers.

Hannah Tena has been dancing literally since birth. Hannah grew up dancing in her mother's studio in Western Oklahoma, studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and acrobatics. Through High School, She

became an assistant teacher for Diva School of Dance, and later became the hip hop instructor.

Hannah grew up in the competitive dance circuit and brought home many awards. She was named Petite Miss Dance and Teen Miss Dance of Chapter 35 in the Dance Masters of America organization. She was also named "Top Entertainer" - Talent on Parade's highest score of the competition, Celebrations Professional Promise Award, and many story teller awards with her stage presence and emotion.

Hannah has trained with world renown choreographers all across the country and has attended dance conventions in Washington D.C., Boston, Orlando, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. 

Hannah recently graduated from UCO with a degree in Dance Education. Hannah is excited to be a part of the Elevate family and bring her passion for dance to the kids at EDA.

Jade Russell, a proud resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, is a a graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.A.Ed in Dance Education. With a rich background spanning over 15 year and in the art from, Jade bring a dynamic blend of passion, experience, and expertise to the world of dance education.

During her time at UCO, she immersed herself training under the guidance of renowned instructors and guest artist alike. Notable figures such as Mike Esperanza,  Bubba Carr, and Terrill Mitchell have all contributed to Jade's development, shaping her into the versatile and accomplished dancer she is today.

While in college, Jade was a member of UCO's Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Jade had the privilege of showcasing her talent on prestigious states, captivating audiences with her grace, precision, and emotive performances. This company gave her a deep appreciation for collaboration, creativity, and the transformative power of dance.

Driven by a desire to share her passion for dance with the next generation of artists, Jade embarked on a fulfilling career in dance education. With seven years of teaching experience under her belt, she has become a trusted mentor and guide to aspiring dancers in the competitive world of dance. Jade's dedication extends beyond the studio walls, as she has ent her talents to the choreography of numerous productions for Oklahoma City and Putnam City public schools.

As a teacher and choreographer, Jade Russell continues to inspire and empower students to unlock their full potential, fostering a love for dance that transcends boundaries and transforms lives.

Jessica has been a competitive dancer since the age of three. She began her dance career dancing at local competitions where she was selected for many dance scholarships and won regional and national overall titles.  As she got older she joined race dance company and had the opportunity to expand her performance skills and dance technique along side many talented dancers and choreographers. 

Next Jessica began competing with the team Pulse Elite at the Worlds dance competition in Orlando, FL at Disney World. There she competed against teams from countries all across the world, placed in the top 12 teams, and got the opportunity to improve and showcase her technical skills as well as learn how to productively work in a team unit. 

Next, she found her passion for choreography by competing in her home studio's annual choreography competition, where she won 1st place three consecutive years. She continued on choreographing competitive dances after that.

As an adult, Jessica began dancing professionally at Frontier City in their magic show and musicals. In her third year at Frontier City she began managing the shows for the theme park in the summer of 2020.  She next joined the University of Central Oklahoma's dance team, Broncho Pom, where they won a double national title in collegiate hip hop and jazz. After her time dancing in college, Jessica was selected as an Oklahoma City Thunder girl for the OKC Thunder NBA team. Her favorite styles include jazz, pom, lyrical and contemporary. 

Jessica has a passion for dance. It gives her the opportunity to build relationships with so many amazing people, as well as connect with children in such a special way.  She hopes to pass on her passion for dance and push kids to work their hardest. Jessica is excited to teach others the sport she loves so much.  Outside of dance Jessica recently graduated from MACU with a degree in mathematics and resides in Mustang, OK with her husband Shiloh and new baby Grady. 

Hannah Beeson is a 2nd-3rd grade special education teacher at Newcastle Elementary and a pom coach for the high school varsity pom squad. She is from Norman, OK where she found her love for dancing at Massay's Dancestar Productions for 16 years. Hannah graduated from Norman North High School and was a member of the varsity pom team. Hannah and her team were 3x State champions and placed 3rd at the National competition in Florida. After high school, Hannah attended Oklahoma State University where she continued her dance career with Greek life shows as the head/choreographer director. Throughout her time as director, they placed top 3 and won 1st place along with best choreography. In March of 2024, Hannah began coaching for the Newcastle pom squad and started teaching in August. Her passions are dancing and serving students with disabilities. Hannah says "I am so thankful I have found Newcastle where I can pour into everything I love. I am so excited to begin this new journey at this magical place called Elevate."

My name is Hannah Beeson. I am a 2nd-3rd grade special education teacher and a pom coach for the Newcastle varsity pom squad. I am from Norman, OK where I found my love for dancing at Massay's Dancestar Productions for 16 years. I graduated from Norman North High School and was a member of the varsity pom team. We were 3x state champions and placed 3rd at the National competition in Florida. After high school, I attended Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). I was head/choreography director for Greek life shows. Throughout my time as a director, we placed top 3 in each show and won 1st place along with best choreography. In March of 2024, I accepted the position for the Newcastle pom squad and began teaching in August. My passions in life are dancing and serving students with disabilities. I am so thankful I have found Newcastle where I can pour into both. I am so excited to begin this new journey at this magical place called Elevate.

Allison Lea has had a love for dance for as long as she can remember. She began her dance journey at the age of five at Sherri’s Dance Center in Lawton, OK, where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. By the time she was fifteen, Allison had discovered her passion for sharing dance with others and began teaching at her home studio.  

In high school, Allison was a proud member of her school’s POM squad for three years, serving as Captain her senior year and earning honors such as NDA All-American, Top Gun Kick, ASC National Champion, and ASC Grand National Champion. After graduating, she continued her dance education at the University of Central Oklahoma, majoring in Dance and performing for three years with the Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Allison went on to earn her Dance Education certification for the state of Oklahoma and returned to her home studio, where she directed and choreographed for their competitive dance company while teaching dancers of all ages in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. She also worked as a POM choreographer for two years, helping students grow as both performers and teammates.

After teaching over a decade of dance she got married and welcomed her son. Allison then transitioned into public education, earning her Elementary Education certification, so she could spend evenings at home with her family. She taught Physical Education at Santa Fe South Charter for nine years and currently teaches Art at Blanchard Public Schools — still sharing her love of movement and creativity with students every day.

When her daughter discovered her own passion for dance at Elevate Dance Academy, Allison had the opportunity to return to the studio herself. Now, she is thrilled to be back doing what she loves most — teaching dance and helping dancers of all ages build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love for the art form.