04/15/2026
👑 COACH SPOTLIGHT: COACH SHERMIJA WHITEHEAD 💎✨
Please help us welcome one of the newest leaders joining the Royal Gems Dance Company Performance Pathway!
Meet Coach Shermija Whitehead — a passionate dancer, leader, and mentor dedicated to using movement as a tool for expression, confidence, and community impact.
📍 Proud Austin-East Alumni
👑 Former Miss Austin-East
💃 Dance Journey:
Shermija has been dancing since the age of three, first learning and performing alongside her mother at community events, churches, weddings, and funerals — experiences that shaped her love for dance as both an art form and a way to serve others.
👑 Leadership Experience:
✨ Captain of the Dancing Dolls
✨ Member of the Austin-East Dance Company
🔥 Training (7+ Years):
Jazz • Modern • Lyrical • Ballet • Hip-Hop • Majorette • Praise Dance
🎓 Currently Studying:
Cybersecurity at Pellissippi State Community College
💬 “I am excited to spread my gift, inspire confidence and creativity, and help the next generation grow through movement and expression.”
👏 Welcome Coach Shermija to the RYDE family! Drop some 💜 in the comments!
