Schae Sissel
OWNER & DIRECTOR
Schae has been the owner and director of APAC since it’s inception in 2012. She started dance and gymnastics at the age of 3 and has trained with the most renowned and inspiring teachers of our time! Her love for teaching sparked at a very young age and she has devoted her career to creating a positive environment for children to find their passion for movement. Most importantly, Schae has cherished the relationships she's built with her students throughout her 22+ years of teaching and 12 years of business ownership.
When she's not at the studio, Schae loves making memories with her wonderful husband, Brennan, and her precious baby boys, Barrett and Henry. In addition, she takes pride in supporting her favorite local charitable organizations and strives to better herself for the benefit of those around her.
Schae is always excited to work with our APAC Families and Staff to make our studio a place to feel welcomed, inspired, and loved!
Emily de Jesus
CO-DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIVE DANCE
Emily grew up right here in Amarillo, Texas where she started dancing at the age of 3, training in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. She spent any and all free time on dance, whether it be additional training at conventions, dancing competitively, or serving as an officer for the Tascosa High School Belles. Her teaching journey began shortly after graduating high school while also earning a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science from West Texas A&M University.
Emily joined the APAC team in 2019 and has loved every second of it! She is passionate about nurturing young minds and instilling a love for dance and movement in all of her students. Her goal for each class is for every child to with a smile on their face and excitement in their heart for what that learned that day. Aside from teaching, Emily enjoys traveling and finding other creative outlets such and painting and various DIY projects!
Emily is excited for the future at APAC as she continues to share her love for dance!
Brittany Brown
BALLET DIRECTOR
Brittany began her training outside of Washington DC at age three. She studied under Oleg and Tanya Tupine in the Vaganova technique at the Virginia Ballet Company. In high school she began training with Andrew Carr in the Royal Academy of Ballet’s method. Under the instruction of Andrew Carr and Tom Alexander, she competed in ballet, lyrical, and classical/contemporary jazz. Brittany competed consistently during those years and placed in 1st and 2nd places for various small group and corps work in both South Eastern Regional Ballet Association’s/ Regional Dance American and Dance Master’s Inc. She went on to audition for George Mason University’s Dance Program and their Dance Team. Brittany was accepted on the team and into the program, and studied under Susan Shields, and Jim Lepore.
Brittany brings an energetic, engaging, supportive approach to all her classes, putting the students first and motivating them through encouragement, and clear communications. She shares her authentic passion for expression through movement and aims to help students discover more about their art form and fall further in love with it each class. Watching students grow in their confidence and their skills brings her joy, and she loves being able to share in their excitement.
Brittany’s goal is for each dancer that she has the pleasure and privilege of teaching develop into strong, healthy, and confident humans both inside the studio and outside. Whatever path they may choose in life, she truly aspires to help them develop the tenacity, determination, and discipline they will need to persevere and succeed.
Raeann Davis
INSTRUCTOR
Raeann was born and raised in Rockwall, Texas where she started her dance training at the young age of three. She is trained in various styles such as, hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz, modern and contemporary. She was accepted as an apprentice of 8&1 Dance Company for three seasons leading up to her graduation from Rockwall High School. She began teaching dance towards the end of her high school career and continued teaching after moving to Amarillo.
Raeann graduated in 2021 with her BFA in Dance from West Texas A&M University where she has performed in many dance productions such as, Falling into Dance, Carmina Burana, and Portraits of Dance. She has also performed in professional productions with 8&1 Dance Company, Lone Star Ballet, and TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical. She is excited to continue her passion of teaching and getting to know her students this year!
Adelia Stamps
INSTRUCTOR, ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR
Adelia discovered her passion for dance in 2013 when she took summer classes at APAC. Captivated after just a few sessions, she joined the competitive team, which led to nine consecutive dance seasons filled with multiple performance awards, national champion titles, and accolades in choreography.
With a decade of experience as a performer and now instructor, Adelia also plays a key role at AAIM Entertainment, a local performance company in Amarillo. She works closely with other performance artists from the Panhandle, fostering a supportive environment that nurtures their passion and growth.
Adelia's dedication to dance has not only deepened her expertise across various techniques but has also allowed her to connect with hundreds of students at APAC. She has successfully taught a wide range of dance styles, as well as cheer and tumbling, and she cherishes the opportunity to share her passion with the APAC staff and families.
When she's not at the studio, Adelia enjoys practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is working towards her black belt in Kickboxing!
Kaitlyn Klumb
INSTRUCTOR
Kaitlyn Klumb cheered all throughout high school and was cheer captain her senior year. While cheering she also coached tumbling and gave private lessons for tryouts. In addition to the high school cheer she also has experience in Allstar and competed in many Competitions including NCA, ROCKSTAR, and REDLINE.
Kaitlyn is now a student at West Texas University studying Art Education. Every week she teaches 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school at Oasis Baptist Church. In the future she plans on teaching high school and coaching the cheer team.
Hailey Clark
INSTRUCTOR
Hailey grew up in Humble, Texas and started out doing gymnastics when she was 3 years old. After doing competitive gymnastics for many years and winning the state competition she decided to try dance and has loved it ever since. Hailey competed in dance for many years at a local studio in her hometown and won many different awards throughout her time competing. She continues to grow a passion in dance and tumbling, and she hopes to continue to share it with all ages of dancers and tumblers!
Marisa Crisostomo
Instructor
Marisa grew up in Pleasanton, California and started dancing at the age of 8. She danced competitively for 10 years in jazz, tap, lyrical, and musical theatre and is also trained in traditional Filipino folk dance. She fell in love with dance and was determined to make dance always a part of her life!
She continued her dance education at Gonzaga University, earning a BA in Psychology with a minor in Dance. She was on the Gonzaga Dance Team, an instructor for various dance programs, and performed in several productions (including Chicago!). She also attended the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of and served as the Creative Director of the Sooner Dance Company. She graduated with her PhD in Cognitive Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Statistics and is now a Professor in the College of Business at WTAMU.
In her free time, Marisa enjoys competing in powerlifting meets (and is a National Record Holder!), training her dog Winnie in agility, playing video games, and napping!
Marisa’s favorite styles of dance are Jazz and Tap, and she is thrilled to be a part of the APAC family. Beyond the physical and artistic benefits of dance, she believes that dance helps develop confidence, a strong work ethic, empathy, compassion, and a desire for continuous improvement. She is truly excited to be a part of her students' dance journeys!
Kambri Smith
Front Desk
Kambri is the vibrant heartbeat of our front desk, greeting everyone with a smile and a burst of energy! With her background in cheer and gymnastics, Kambri has a deep understanding of the studio’s environment and is a dedicated supporter of every student at APAC.
As one of our administrators, Kambri brings her love for people and creating positive experiences to everything she does. She's all about celebrating achievements, making lasting memories, and ensuring everyone feels like a part of our APAC family.
Outside the studio, Kambri is a proud mom to four incredible kids—Cree, Taos, Beck, and Moss—and enjoys life with her loving fiancé, Skylar. They share their home with a sweet labradoodle named Billie, who adds an extra dose of joy to their lives!
Julie Sissel
Front Desk
Julie plays a vital role at APAC, helping to run and organize our special events. With a deep love for working with children, Julie enjoys being involved with our students, watching their unique personalities shine, and seeing them grow as dancers and individuals.
With a background in education, Julie’s passion for nurturing young minds continues at APAC, where she brings her experience and enthusiasm to every event. She is married to Alan, and together they have three children and four wonderful grandsons.
Julie’s love for kids and her dedication to APAC make her an invaluable member of our team, and she cherishes every moment spent contributing to our vibrant community!
Mya Clark
Instructor
Mya was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida and began gymnastics at a young age. In middle school Mya began cheerleading, and continued throughout high school. Mya was a four year varsity cheerleading team member and assisted in leading youth cheer clinics.
After high school Mya attended the University of West Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication in 2020, after majoring in journalism, with minors in sports management and international studies. In 2022, Mya earned her Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from the University of West Florida.
While in college Mya was the Executive Director for Dance Marathon, Student Government Association Director of Communications, Voyager Newspaper Co-Editer in Chief. As well as a student assistant and graduate assistant in office of Athletic Communications. During graduate school Mya received the Canon Citation for enhancing the UWF Athletics Brand.
As an instructor, Mya believes in motivating students to reach their full potential as athletes and people!
Ysenia Munoz
Instructor
Ysenia was born and raised in Borger, Texas, and discovered her love for dance at the young age of 5. She began her training in jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, acro, and contemporary, and by age 6, she was already competing. Ysenia continued to compete until she was 17, all while being a standout member of her high school varsity cheer team, where she earned All-American honors for two consecutive years.
Recently, Ysenia graduated from West Texas A&M University with a degree in Health Science. Her passion for dance and cheer has only grown stronger over the years, and she is thrilled to share that passion with the young students at APAC.
In addition to teaching, Ysenia is also a part of AAIM Entertainment, a local performance company, where she continues to express her love for dance and contribute to the arts in her community.
Ysenia is incredibly excited about her future at APAC and is eager to inspire her students with the same love for dance that has shaped her own life.
Lexi Farmer
Instructor
Bio coming soon.
Kira Martinez
Instructor
Kira is a proud Amarillo native with a lifelong passion for dance! As a kid, I was captivated by "Dancing with the Stars" and would recreate the routines in my living room. My love for dance led me to join the Caprockettes dance team in middle school, where I immersed myself in pom, lyrical, and hip hop styles.
After high school, I pursued a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Amarillo College, graduating in May 2024. By day, I’m a dedicated cardiac sonographer, but my heart also beats for the studio! When I’m not working, I cherish spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend.
At APAC, I’m committed to finding new ways to inspire and connect with my students, making each class a memorable experience. Dance is my joy, and I’m thrilled to share that with all of you!
Alex Fuller
Instructor
Bio coming soon.
Katie Massey
Instructor
Katie was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, where her love for dance began at the age of 6 when she first stepped into the studio at APAC. After testing the waters, she quickly fell in love with the art form and immersed herself in various styles, including jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and lyrical. Katie's passion for dance continued to grow, leading her to perform as a Caprockette on the Pom Squad at Caprock High School. Her dedication to dance evens to performing for the Amarillo Dusters!
Currently, Katie is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher while continuing to share her love for dance at APAC. She aspires to teach elementary school students and hopes to one day combine her passion for dance with her teaching career, possibly even becoming a coach.
Katie is excited to continue her journey with APAC and is committed to inspiring her students every step of the way!
Kelton Klumb
Instructor
Kelton brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to APAC as a current competitive cheerleader with over 7 years of dedication to the sport. As a member of the varsity cheer team at Canyon High School, Kelton knows what it takes to excel in cheerleading and is passionate about sharing that knowledge with others.
In addition to his cheer expertise, Kelton also specializes in tumbling, making him a versatile and dynamic instructor. He has taught at several cheer clinics, where he enjoys mentoring aspiring athletes.
Kelton loves teaching at APAC, where he inspires and motivates students with his energy and skill. Looking ahead, Kelton plans to continue his cheer career at the University of Houston, but for now, he’s focused on helping the next generation of cheerleaders and tumblers reach their full potential!
Hannah Bennett
Instructor
Hannah is a trained dancer, choreographer and teacher with over 20 years of combined experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication, public relations and dance from Berry College. While completing her degree, Hannah danced and choreographed in the Berry College Dance Troupe and worked as the dance department manager for four years. She spent three summers on staff with Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive program in New York City, mentoring young dancers, training and studying performance art.
Hannah began her training in Bainbridge, Ga., where she developed a love for dance as both a discipline and an art. Her focus remained steadily on ballet and pointe, though extensive exposure to a broad range of styles created a well-rounded and versatile dancer. In addition to her studio training, Hannah was a member of the Bainbridge High School Danceline for 4 years. She has taught ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and pointe at multiple studios in Georgia, guest coached and choreographed for the Bainbridge High School Danceline and the Grace Christian Academy Dance Team. She has trained with the Radio City Rockettes, performed at Walt Disney World, and in countless community productions, seasonal shows and recitals over the years.
Hannah has found great joy in stewarding her time and talents in dance to serve her community and loves inspiring young dancers to dream big and work hard. When not in the APAC studio, Hannah enjoys her career in hospitality marketing, traveling with her husband John, playing with her dog Harvey, and reading magazines.