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Tavia has trained extensively in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern as well as contemporary, swing, and Latin dance. As a choreographer, she has been selected to set routines and judge for high school teams such as Capistrano High School , and Dacula High School in Georgia . Most recently a Team Director for Frisco Dance Force Mini and Beginner competition teams and have choreographed award winning routines. As a professional cheerleader Tavia was a Georgia Force Cheerleader for the Arena Football League, and choreographed for their half-time and sideline routines. Tavia has also been featured in the national 7up commercial campaign as a cheerleader in Los Angeles, California. Tavia was a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for 2 years and has performed with Destiny’s Child, Big-N-Rich, Sheryl Crow, Journey, and Wayne Newton. She has also traveled and performed for Charities and have shown support for our Troops. While a Cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys Tavia was a Cheerleader extra in the Disney Movie Invincible. Tavia was featured on ESPN for making the Calendar and was on CMT season 1 for “Making The Team”. She was picked to pose for Maxim Magazine as one of the NFL cheerleaders and was month June for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Calendar. She also spent time working with the Frisco Thunder IFL cheerleaders. When she was younger she traveled and performed with a Hip Hop troop that took them through out the United States. Tavia was also a Hip Hop style Dance Club Promoter. She has been teaching 6 years with Frisco Dance Force and enjoys teaching and watching the girls grow as young, strong dancers. This will be her 2nd year as a Mini and beginner Team Director. 
Kandie is a progressive instructor with a graceful and vibrant personality that captivates and allures her audience. Her dance background is in several dance forms including training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, latin, afro-cuban and is complimented by her Zumba Certification. A natural teacher, her passion for dance and music led her on the road to teach salsa in Los Angeles, CA as a hobby. On her journey, Kandie discovered Zumba in Miami, FL! Zumba opened a door for her to integrate fitness as well as dance to her instruction experience. Zumba is more of an international flavor attracting a larger scale of people that want to "ditch the workout and join the party!" She incorporates salsa, meringue, cha-cha, cumbia, belly dance, bhangra, samba, flamenco, african dance flavors (to name a few) into one class. Yes, it is power packed with cardio and a good time. She continues to improve her skills by participating in workshops and seminars with other experienced professionals and world-renowned instructors/performers. 
Jessica Jackson received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Performance and Choreography from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has performed professionally for Walt Disney World and Holland America Cruise Line. Jessica has also instructed for Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex, The International Ballet Competition (Jackson Mississippi), and was formerly the Academy Director for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Ms. Jackson, along with her vibrant energy and positive outlook, brings over 14 years of dance experience, training and disciplined instruction to students ranging from two years to adults. 
Tony Battle is a professional Hip Hop dancer, choreographer, musician, singer, and songwriter. While his experience is extensive, he has worked with various up and coming artists such as Cherisse Symonds, local artist Demmi, Dead Fish Project, and Kayo. He also develops and produces talent under his production company called "BattleGround Productions." Tony is a former graduate of the Classen School of the Arts in the state of Oklahoma and was a theatre major at the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Battle brings to PDF his passion for mixing movement and music together to enhance the joy of learning the art of dance known as Hip Hop.
Tina Jefferson began her dance training at the age of 3 in tap, jazz and ballet and began competing at the age of 7. She has had the privilege to perform at several events such as the Dallas Mavericks Game, the Dallas Cup, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She graduated from South Garland High School in 2006 and most recently received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of North Texas in Denton. Tina has had the opportunity to perform at the American College Dance Festival in 2007 and was most recently cast in the re-staging of Blessed by renowned choreography Bebe Miller in the 2010 Faculty Dance Concert at the University of North Texas. She has been teaching for five years at several studios in the DFW area and hopes to continue to teach in the future. 
Sarah is a jazz dance instructor, received 18 years of dance training in Irvine, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, and Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame. She has intensively studied and competed in a variety of dance styles including jazz, modern, lyrical, ballet, tap, and pom. Additionally, Sarah has taught at dance studios in Scottsdale, Arizona and choreographed for a state-championship Varsity Pom Team. At Saint Mary's College, Sarah pursued degrees in elementary education (with a concentration in Special Education) and dance that both complement her love of children, lifelong learning, and instruction. She spent her college years not only studying dance but participating in ensemble workshops while choreographing for and performing with the University of Notre Dame’s Advanced Dance Company. As a newlywed, Sarah recently relocated to Frisco, is a local first grade teacher, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and puppy, Riley! Frisco Frisco Dance Force Phone: 972-712-6829 |
Prosper Prosper Dance Force Phone: 972-347-6450 |
Plano Plano location Phone: 972-491-1916 |
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Frisco Frisco Dance Force Phone: 972-712-6829 |
Prosper Prosper Dance Force Phone: 972-347-6450 |
Plano Plano location Phone: 972-491-1916 |