Miah Pullen

Owner

I was born and raised in Texas, and began dancing at the age of two. My passion for dance was intensified in high school when I was on the high school's drill team, which is one of the oldest drill teams in the state of Texas. On the team I served as Junior Lt. and Co-Captain my senior year, where I enhanced my dance skills, but also my leadership skills. After high school and entering college, I started renting out a local studio to teach dance team prep classes for dancers who wanted to try out for the high school dance team. The business eventually grew enough to where I was able to open her own studio in August 2017, where in my first year open I ended the season with 180 dancers! The studio now has around 450+ dancers. I wanted to keep expanding my love and passion for dance, hence the Abilene location! Also in February 2021, we launched our online dance studio for kids, Dance with Me. I also was coordinator for the Angelo State Angelettes dance team for 3 years, and am a college instructor at Howard College. I have been married to my husband Ronnie (and now business partner) for over two years and we have two whippets, Ellie and Brock. 

Ashley Welch

Studio Manager

As a child I did gymnastics, tap & ballet, but in elementary school I was introduced into the cheerleading world! I was a part of Super Squad in fifth & sixth grade and continued cheerleading all three years at Lee Jr. High in San Angelo, Texas. My interest peaked again for dance when I saw the Central High School Tex-Anns perform at a freshman orientation for San Angelo Central High School. I was a part of Tex-Anns all three years at Central High School from 2003-2006. I had the privilege of being on the officer line my junior year as 2nd Lt. and senior year as Co-Captain. I continued dancing at the collegiate level for the Angelo State University Angelettes. I also danced for the Stampede Express Arena Football dance team for two years and the Bandits Arena Football team for one year in San Angelo. Also, I tried out for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and although I did not make the team it was a great learning experience for me. I have been teaching dance since 2019 with Prep Academy, and have been managing the Abilene studio since 2021. 

Channing Hayes

Dance Instructor 

Channing Hayes represented by the Movement Talent Agency LA was a member of the IMMABEAST dance company directed by Willdabeast Adams and Janelle Ginestra and Jordan Johnson productions ran by Jordan Johnson. She is also a 2016 WORLD CHAMPION at Dance Worlds in Orlando Florida. With 21 years of dance experience, Channing has trained in Ballet, Tap, Acro, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Lyrical. With 10 years of teaching experience Channing has taught at various studios in the Dallas Metroplex, across all of Texas, New Mexico, the US and countries worldwide, including Bristol England to work with the world champions Dark Angels. Channing specializes in Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Technique. With 14 years of competition experience Channing has traveled back and forth to LA, Midland, Houston, New Mexico, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, and New York for training/teaching. She has also choreographed for national Drill Teams, colleges, World of Dance competitions, Monsters of Hip Hop, competitive teams, WORLDS, and musicals around the country. Channing has experienced working with winning teams and studios. Each one of her pieces has received the awards of 1st overall, choreography awards, or most entertaining. Channing has had the opportunity to dance for Jordan Fisher, the winner of Dancing with the Stars, work in music videos, performing at NFL and NBA stadiums, and also the Super Bowl 2017. Award winning best Musical Choreography 5 different times, ranging from 2017-2022. 

Dalli Albus​

Little Stars Instructor/ Dance Instructor 

I started dancing when I was 5 years old and instantly fell in love. I studied ballet, jazz, and pointe at Abilene Ballet Theatre for 18 years. I have also trained with Joffrey and the American Ballet. I was on Wylie junior highs first ever team for two years and high school for a year and a half until I decided to only do company dance for the rest of high school. After high school, I went on to become a member of Cisco Colleges Wrangler Belles for a year. Covid hit and I decided to move back home to Abilene. I have always enjoyed dancing and can’t wait to start teaching others about the wonderful art. 

Haleigh Smith​

Dance Instructor 

I began dancing at the age of two in Austin and I took several classes in ballet, tap and hip hop. When I turned 10 I decided I wanted to play soccer instead but it didn’t work out. I was back in the studio talking ballet and contemporary. After my freshman year in high school I decided to get out of my comfort zone and tryout for my drill team! I made it! I was able to make captain my senior year too. I was accepted to Hardin Simmons and tried out to became a Spurs dancer! Haleigh has her Bachelors in Psychology and is pursuing a Masters in Counseling​. This is my second year teaching at Prep Academy.

Madison "Madi" Ford​

Dance Instructor 

For 14 years of my life I was a competitive gymnast traveling to competitions all over Texas and the US. I competed for private clubs and Abilene High’s varsity gymnastics team. I didn’t start dancing until I was 14, my gateway into the dance world was ballet. At 15 I was on my schools drill team and gymnastics team, preforming at football games and competing in gymnastics. After experiencing my first year on drill team I decided I wanted to do more with dance so I started dancing at a studio. I trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, tap and even danced competitively! I want to share my passion for dancing with others and let everyone know it’s never to late to start dancing! After high school I danced on Hardin-Simmons dance team Spurs. This will be my second year here at Prep Academy!

Rylee Dawson

Dance Instructor

Growing up, dance has always been a huge part of my life! I started dancing at the age of two and my passion for the art never stopped. I danced competitively in my hometown of Victorville, California for eleven years and have earned a few regional titles. Throughout my competitive years, I worked in various styles including tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and pom! I am in love with the art and creativity that comes with all styles of dance! After high school, I had the opportunity to continue my work in dance and education at Abilene Christian University, where I am studying to become an elementary educator. ​This is my second year teaching at Prep Academy!

Raiven Stieglitz

Dance Instructor 

I grew up in Carlinville, IL and started dancing when 1 was 12 at a local studio. I took all the classes I could, ballet, tap, modern, pointe, gymnastics, beam, jazz/hip hop, and pom. Once I hit high school, I tried out for the dance team and was on the team for three years, along with being co-captain my senior year. After high school graduation, I moved with my family to Abilene and continued my education at Hardin Simmons University , where I also danced collegiately on the drill team as a Spur and stayed on for 2.5 years. While on the team, I had the chance to compete and grow my dancing abilities. I stopped dancing for over a year and realized how much I missed it, and knew I had to get back into the studio.

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Vanessa Simmons

Cheer Instructor 

I have danced since I was 5 years old all the way up until my sophomore year of high school! I started cheering and working on my tumbling my senior year, I will be on the McMurry Cheer Team this coming fall! I’m so excited to be apart of Prep Academy and can’t wait to join the amazing family!