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Ellen Menking Hess
Director
Directed and danced in several hundred
professional shows including corporate events and industrials.
Performed and directed weekly dance segments on TV 29 "De Todo Un Poco"
and TV 52 "Variadisimo". Directed opening dance numbers and
entertainment segments for Miss Texas Teen Pageants and Miss Calendar
Model Competition. Directed Texas Heat Cheerleaders and DFW Diesel
Dancers both Minor League Professional Football Teams. Performed as
backup dancer to several bands including Mirror Image, Sassy, and Dave
Tapley bands. Past member of Ballet Jeunesse. Developed educational
presentations utilizing dance visuals that is performed for many schools
and charitable organizations. Coached youth dance teams for private
schools and independent programs resulting in numerous awards. Hosted dance and fitness competitions at the University of
North Texas and the University of Dallas.
A
Certified Fitness Instructor with Cooper Institute of Research, past
host of weekly televised fitness segments,
presenter on
Bally's Aerobic Demo Team,
Silver Medal Winner/American Aerobics Association, Gold Medal Winner/Southern Region/US
National Aerobic Championships, and Bronze Medal Winner/LA Open/USNAC
(an ESPN Event).
Christine Leon
Several years instructing junior dance teams and classes in camps and
workshops with Events in Motion. Assists in setting up events and
provides company marketing support. Technically trained in Jazz, Hip
Hop, Pom and performs at numerous professional dance presentations with
"Millennium Dancers." danced with the "Sunsationals" who
performed at all Phoenix Suns NBA Home Games. Currently Arizona State
University Cheerleader. All Star Cheerleading background including
Cheer Athletics, Club Cheer, Nolan HS Varsity, won several National
Cheerleading Titles, received Cheerleader of the Year award. Modeling
background includes American Cheerleader Magazine, NCA Catalog Model,
Kaepa Catalog Model, Dillards, Body Talk, Dallas Dancewear and many
more. Certified Fitness Instructor with AFAA, performed at the ESPN's US National Aerobic Championships, won several medals at the American
Aerobics Association Competitions. Provides ongoing support of
many charities to include St. Luke's Hospital, Arlington Life Shelter, HeartStone Assisted Living, Arlington Food Bank, Fort Worth Library, and
many Events in Motion charity functions.
Arianna Thompson
Trained in Jazz, Ballet,
Hip Hop, Step and Lyrical Dance. Several years of experience coaching
competition teams, Instructor with The Dance Centre of Arlington and
Events in Motion Teams. Dances professional with Events in Motion's
"Millennium Dancers" for over four years to include backup dancing,
theme shows, variety shows, high energy shows, corporate events,
festivals and more. Brahma Dancer, Texas Heat Dancer, Diesel Dancer and
several other Sports Teams presentations
Melissa Pena
Holds a BA in Dance with a minor in Spanish
from the University of North Texas. Instructed all levels from age three to adult. Proficient in
Jazz, Ballet, Tap, and Pom and currently instructing for Events in
Motion. Choreographed and coached Dance Ensembles for both recitals and
competitions including Showtime International and Marching
Auxiliaries Competitions. Also Dance Instructor for Diana Rendon's Dance
Academy and The Dance Centre of Arlington. Currently dancing with
"Millennium Dancers" including numerous professional presentations.
Performed High Energy Shows, Variety Shows, Theme Show, Backup Dancer
Events and performed at numerous Sports Events.

Candace Lewis
Experience teaching
beginner to intermediate dancers ages 4-18 including instructing drill
teams. Choreographer of cheer, modern, pom, jazz, hip hop, lyrical,
novelty/prop/production, and kick. Won best choreography and most
creative choreography for team modern. All American Dancer
from MA, and MA Honor Roll. Technical
training in jazz from the University of North Texas. Earning a
BA in Communications Studies. Currently dancing and instructing with Events in Motion
"Millennium Dancers" including festivals, corporate shows, sports
half-time shows and more.
Treasure Bryant
Treasure has studied Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip
Hop, Lyrical, Clog and Contemporary and is
currently in
the TWU Dance Program. She was awarded "All American Kicker." She
has performed at numerous professional events to include backup dancing,
corporate shows, holiday shows and charity events. She coached youth
cheerleading teams at practice and games. Treasure coaches and dances with Events in Motion Teams.
Lauren Daniels
Trained in ballet, jazz, modern, hip
hop, tap & clogging. She has been in the Luna Sol Company,
Repertory Company, and Entertainers with Booker T Washington.,
member of Young Audiences
of America and taught master classes to inner city school
children. Highstepper member (Drill
Team) with Haltom High School. She was also a member of Dallas
Black Company II, Junior Dallas
Cowboy Cheerleader for 4 years.
She performed
in productions with the Dallas Symphony and
with New World Ballet as well as a Chili's Video. She has
attended Debbie Allen, Joffrey Ballet,
New York Baroque Company & Point Park summer intensives.
Lauren is currently a Dance Major at University of North Texas in
Denton.

Kerry McCormick
Studied Jazz,
Hip Hop, Pom, Ballet and Tap. Performances include Courtyard Theater ’06 & ‘07,
Home School Prom ’06 & ‘07, Santa’s Village (Richardson) ’06 & ‘07, Diageo
Corporate Training Video, AT&T, North Park On Ice, Tandy Leather and Hale’s
Costumes Catalog Model, Freelance Portfolio Model, Move Studio Dallas – Hip Hop,
The Centre Dallas – Hip Hop, Frances Lea Dance Center – Jazz, Hip Hop, France
Lea Dancers ’95-’97, Billy Bob’s Texas, Mayfest. Kerry holds an MBA from Dallas
Baptist University. She is currently coaching and performing with Events in
Motion dance teams.

Nikki Baker
Experience instructing Drill Teams and intermediate dance ages 14-18 years.
Choreographer of Jazz, Military and Pom, and includes choreography for Nimitz
Drill Team Spring Show. Won Vikas Best Dancer Award, Won All Star Dancer Award
with MA, received performance invitation to the Citrus Bowl Half-Time Show.
Dance and Education Major, currently attending Northlake College. Currently
dancing with Events in Motion "Millennium Dancers" including numerous
professional presentations. Performed High Energy Shows, Corporate Events,
Backup Dancer to Zannado and Cavascade of Stars, and Member of Semi-Pro Sports
Dance Teams.
Summer Noel
Fifteen years teaching dance, anatomy
and physiology and award winning choreography. Candidate for Masters
Degree Art in Teaching and BS Exercise Physiology. Past Choreographer
and Instructor at the Arvada Center for the Arts, David Taylor Dance
Theater, Dance Institute of Washington, and currently Events in Motion.
Director of Juan Seguin High School Dance Dept. Performance roles with
Duncan Lawton City Ballet, Burkyn Ballet Theater, University of Utah,
David Taylor Dance Theater, Arvada Center Dance Theater and currently
performing with Events in Motion's "Millennium Dancers." Style Coach for
Sun Microsystems Ice Center and member of Professional Skaters
Association. Exercise Physiologist with the Spine & Sports Rehab Center,
Anatomy Teaching Assistant at the University of Utah.
Shirley
Thompson
As Event
Manager for
Events in Motion, Shirley provides performance management for events to
include event music coordination, announcements, Sponsor and other PR logistics
and more. Shirley's advice
is "Just Do It" and "Practice, Practice, Practice." She loves to see routines
come together. Gabriel Avila
Media Support for Events in Motion


Call or email if interested in
joining our team as an instructor or
to schedule an audition for the Millennium Dancers.
"To
dance is to be out of yourself, larger, more
powerful, more beautiful.
This is power. It is glory on earth and it is yours
for the taking."
Agnes de
Mille
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