HTX Connect, Houston, TX (2026)

05/29/2026

☀️SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

June 15-19, 2026 | The Pac

Michelle Leagans Todero is a magna cm laude graduate of Oklahoma City University with a BFA in Dance Performance. During college, Michelle was a member of the American Spirit Dance Company and was the first
student choreographer for the OCU Pep Dancers. She also performed at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virgina in both the German show and as the lead dancer in the Country Show. Michelle was a dancer for the NBA
Charlotte Hornets as well as the NFL Texans Cheerleaders. When performing with the Texans, she was also a captain and choreographer for the team. She performed with the Cheerleaders at the Hall of Fame
Game and in Calgary, Canada. She also was an ensemble performer for the TEXAS show in Amarillo.

Michelle has most recently become a published author of the new Journaling Book “Hey Dancers...Let’s Talk About It!”. This book is designed to open up hard conversation and allow dancers to express their feelings through journaling. Because of the incredible support
of this series on Michelle’s instagram, this book was possible and continues to be sold on Amazon.

Michelle has now taught for over 25 years in the Houston area and has choreographed for over 50 high schools. She has won hundreds of choreography awards, Crowd Pleasers entertainment awards, artistry awards, and many highest scoring routines of the day. She continues to travel the state working with teams on their contest choreography. Michelle has also been honored to continue to choreograph for the Texans Cheerleaders and teach at the All Star Dance Prep HTX intensive
for Pro Style dance. Each summer, Michelle is honored to teach at Crowd Pleasers officer camps. She provides choreography for chosen routines and has also taught master classes for the camps.

Michelle is also the owner of Michelle Leagans LLC and has owned Power Intensives for 9 years. This intensive travels to 20 different locations across the state offering high energy classes for dancers ages 7 and older.

05/28/2026

☀️SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

June 15-19, 2026 | The Pac

Robbie Moore grew up dancing from age six in Houston, Texas, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In 2010, he was named Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Robbie graduated from the Juilliard School in 2014. Robbie toured internationally with L.A. Dance Project, under the direction of Benjamin Millepied, from 2015-2017.

In 2019, Robbie moved to Belgium to work for Eastman - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, where he continues to collaborate. In Antwerp, he trained under Anna Rubau to become a certified True-Pilates instructor. Robbie joined Opera Ballet Vlaanderen as a demi-soloist in 2019. While there he worked with Damien Jalet, Marina Abramović, Johan Inger, Alan Lucien Øyen and Trisha Brown Dance Company. Robbie worked as Resident Choreographer from 2020-21 and continues still as a Guest Artist with Houston Contemporary Dance Company. In 2022, he performed and toured with Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève.

In 2023, he appeared in Iconoloclast’s commercial ad for Lady Gaga x Dom Pérignon directed by Yoann Lemoine. In June 2024, Robbie performed aboard the MS Europa 2 cruise ship in Norway for a one-night-only production by a Alexander Ekman. He currently resides in Houston working as a freelance dancer, Pilates instructor, movement coach and choreographer.

05/28/2026

🚨 TWO WEEKS LEFT! 🚨

The countdown is officially on! Registration for the 2026 HTX Connect Summer Intensive closes in just TWO WEEKS, and we don’t want you to miss out on one of our favorite weeks of the year. ☀️

Join us June 15–19 for an incredible week of training, community, growth, and inspiration alongside some of Houston’s most passionate dance educators.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, challenge yourself artistically, or connect with fellow dancers from across the city, this week is for YOU.

⏰ Registration Deadline: June 8th
📍 The PAC Dance Studio
📅 June 15–19, 2026

Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your spot and spend your summer with us.

SummerIntensive

05/27/2026

SUMMER STARTS HERE. ☀️✨

The 2026 HTX Connect Summer Intensive is almost here, and we could not be more excited to bring together an incredible week of training, community, and connection with some of Houston’s favorite dance educators.

💥 MINI LEVEL IS ALMOST SOLD OUT! 💥
There are only 3 tickets remaining for our Mini Division before registration closes.

Five days of movement.
Five days of growth.
Five days of being inspired by the dancers around you.

SummerTraining

05/27/2026

☀️SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

June 15-19, 2026 | The PAC

Holda earned her BFA in Dance from the University of St. Thomas and trained in Mexico City under Paloma Zepeda Novelo in ballet, contemporary, flamenco, capoeira, and Mexican folklore. In 2004, she moved to Houston to complete her RAD training under Rocio Braggiato and Catriona Steel. She performed nationally and internationally with Allegro Ballet of Houston under Glenda Brown, Peggy Girouard, and Vanessa Brown, including tours in Austria.

Holda is a Royal Academy of Dance Certified Teacher, ABT Certified Teacher (Pre-Primary–Level 5), and Progressing Ballet Technique certified. She has taught at Allegro Ballet, Intempo Dance, Houston Ballet Academy, and Hope Stone, and has collaborated with renowned choreographers and master teachers throughout her career.

05/27/2026

You have that fire energy today?

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05/27/2026

☀️SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

June 15-19, 2026 | The Pac

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ben spent summers at Ballet Austin, Harid Conservatory, and Hubbard Street before graduating from the ballet department at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music where he danced in works ranging from George Balanchine to Agnes DeMille, Twyla Tharp, Frederick Ashton and Joshua Bergasse. He spent multiple seasons with Ballet Memphis and Ballet Nouveau Colorado and later formed a strong relationship with Houston Grand Opera, where he was a regular dancer for six seasons. Regional theater credits include the Arvada Center Theater, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Central City Opera, and Boston Early Music Festival.

He is a former member of the ballet chorus at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City as well as former faculty for Ballet Academy East, Rioult Dance Center, and New York University. He has worked in Houston at Kinder HSPVA, Memorial Dance Center, and Houston Ballet Academy. Most recently, he served as a rehearsal director at Ballet Memphis and on faculty at the Ballet Memphis School for three years, and is now based back in Houston, TX as a multidisciplinary dance educator.

05/26/2026

One of the most powerful reminders from Meghan Sanett at THE LAB. ✨

As dancers, it can be easy to put pressure on ourselves to be perfect, get every correction immediately, or prove something every time we step into the room.
But growth happens when we give ourselves permission to learn and to fail.

Take a moment, listen to the wisdom, and remember that class is not a performance. It's a space to explore, make mistakes, ask questions, and become a stronger version of yourself.

Thank you, Meghan, for sharing such an important perspective with our dancers. ❤️

05/26/2026

☀️SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

June 15-19, 2026 | The Pac

Meoka McBride is from Bryan, Texas, and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance in 2007. She has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and pedagogy, working across dance, Pilates, and movement education in Houston.

She was introduced to Pilates in 2006 and became certified through Peak Pilates in 2013. She is the founder of Meoka Pilates and works as a Pilates instructor and business consultant. Meoka is a former Athleta National Brand Ambassador and is a mother of two boys, as well as a recent empty nester.

Meoka has presented at TAHPERD and the Texas Dance Educators’ Conference and has served as a workshop leader and panelist for Black Girl Pilates®.
She currently teaches at multiple studios throughout Houston, Texas, and recently launched the Houston Pilates Collective to connect instructors, studios, and the local Pilates community through events and shared resources.

05/25/2026

COACH INTRODUCTION ✨

We are thrilled to officially welcome AMANDA GAINES to THE SUMMIT 👏

As Head Coach of the University of Minnesota Dance Team and Program Director of the Minnesota Spirit Squad, Amanda Gaines has become one of the most respected leaders in the collegiate dance team world. Her passion for mentorship, athlete development, and performance excellence continues to inspire dancers across the country.

Her experience includes: ✨ Head Coach of the University of Minnesota Dance Team ✨ Program Director of the University of Minnesota Spirit Squad ✨ Former University of Minnesota Dance Team athlete (2005–2009) ✨ 15+ years of collegiate coaching experience ✨ Part of 20 National Championships with the Minnesota program as an athlete, assistant coach, and head coach ✨ Led Minnesota to multiple UDA National Championships in Jazz & Pom ✨ Represented Team USA through the University of Minnesota Dance Team at ICU World Championships

Amanda’s leadership, vision, and commitment to building strong, empowered athletes make her an incredible addition to this year’s Summit faculty, and we cannot wait for dancers to learn from her this August 🔥

THE SUMMIT is designed to educate, empower, and help dancers gain a deeper understanding of the collegiate dance team world through training, mentorship, and meaningful conversations.

Help us welcome Amanda below ⬇️✨

05/25/2026

Happy National Tap Dance Day 👞✨

Today we celebrate the rhythm makers, the storytellers, and the artists who turn sound into movement. Tap dance is more than technique… it’s history, expression, community, and joy.

At HTX Connect, we love honoring every style that continues to inspire connection through dance, and tap will always hold a special place in that conversation. 🤍

Here’s to the dancers and educators keeping the tradition alive while pushing the art form forward. Keep making noise. 👏

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