Staff

Alice Grimes

Owner/Director

Mrs. Alice Grimes is certified in ballet, tap, and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3 where she currently holds the position of President. She is also certified in Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique. She is married with 2 children and her favorite style of dance is ballet. Mrs. Alice has been teaching her love of dance to all ages at Lorna Badon Legacy Dance Centre since 1991. She credits “Miss Lorna” for teaching her the quality of training in a disciplined atmosphere that not only produces excellent dancers, but self-confidence and poise.

Janel Campbell

Ms. Janel Campbell has been teaching dance since 1985! She is certified in ballet, tap, and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3. where she is currently serving on the Board of Directors. Janel is a mom of 3 with 7 grandchildren and many others (we love our studio kiddos!) She has traveled and learned from many world-renowned dancers and also taught several students who have went on to perform on Broadway or have careers in performing arts.

Danielle Oliver

Mrs. Danielle Oliver has been teaching dance since 2005! Danielle is certified to teach ballet and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3. She is married with 3 children and is also a Registered Nurse who works in labor and delivery!

Mallory Blanton

Mrs. Mallory Blanton has been teaching dance since 2011! She is certified to teach ballet, tap and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3. Mallory is married with one daughter. She has been teaching for the LCM school district since 2016 and is a 6th grade history teacher at Little Cypress Junior High.

Carlee Bland

Mrs. Carlee Grimes Bland began assisting in 2016 and became certified in ballet and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3 in 2019. She recently served on the Board of Directors for this organization and has experience stage managing from her time traveling the U.S. with Legacy Dance Championships. Mrs. Carlee does work with local dancers and drill teams in the form of choreography, private lessons, and workshops. She is currently in school to become a dental hygienists and also holds a B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston. Her favorite styles of dance are lyrical and contemporary!

Kristi Porter

Mrs. Kristi Porter has been teaching dance since 2007! Kristi has a Bachelor of Science in Dance from Lamar University and is a Degreed member of the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Inc., Dance Masters of America Ch. #3! She is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. Ms. Kristi was a member of Lamar University Dance Team for 2 years and the Dance Company for 4 years. She is married with 3 boys and her favorite style of dance is tap!

Ms. Kaydance Whitfield began assisting in 2018 and became certified to teach through the South Texas Association of Dance Teacher, Inc., Dance Masters of America Chapter #3 in 2022. She is Acrobatic Arts certified and also served as varsity cheer captain at Orangefield High School. She is currently attending Lamar University to become an elementary school teacher. Her favorite styles of dance are lyrical and contemporary!

Madeline Finn

Ms. Madeline Finn began assisting classes in 2020 and became certified to teach ballet and jazz through the South Texas Association of Dance, Inc., Dance Masters of America Chapter #3 in 2023. She was captain of her high school drill team, The Honeybears, in 2022 and also a part of the Lorna Badon Legacy Dance Company. Currently she is attending college at McNeese State University where she is a Cowgirl Kicker and majoring in Elementary Education. Her favorite style of dance is ballet and contemporary!

Carol Puckett

Meet Ms. Carol Puckett, our office manager, the first one you see when entering the studio! She is retired from Christus Health, has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She looks forward to seeing the students and hearing about their day. We also thank her for being the on hand seamstress who saves the day!

Founder – Lorna Badon Knaus