CFISD all-state team members pose for a picture at the Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) Convention. Pictured on the front row from left to right are Emily Johnson, Langham Creek Bailadoras; Mylah Bias, Cypress Woods Crimson Cadettes; Jessa Brown, Cypress Creek Silverados; Kennedy Hawkins, Cypress Lakes Sterling Stars and Isabelle Esteves, Cypress Springs Panteras. Pictured on the back row from left to right are Madelyn Roberts, Bridgeland Belles; Madison Williams, Jersey Village Gold Dusters; Kylee Mitchell, Cypress Park Flairs; Jillian Villarreal, Cypress Ranch Classics and Emma Pellegrin, Cypress Ridge Dazzlers.
Jan. 15, 2025—Ten CFISD dance students representing 10 high schools were selected for the Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) All-State Dance Team at the 2025 state convention, held at the Marriott Marquis Houston Jan. 8-10.
The following 10 students were selected as TDEA All-State members:
- Madelyn Roberts, Bridgeland Belles
- Jessa Brown, Cypress Creek Silverados
- Kennedy Hawkins, Cypress Lakes Sterling Stars
- Kylee Mitchell, Cypress Park Flairs
- Jillian Villarreal, Cypress Ranch Classics
- Emma Pellegrin, Cypress Ridge Dazzlers
- Isabelle Esteves, Cypress Springs Panteras
- Mylah Bias, Cypress Woods Crimson Cadettes
- Madison Williams, Jersey Village Gold Dusters
- Emily Johnson, Langham Creek Bailadoras
The TDEA All-State Dance Team is comprised of dancers representing schools from across the state. All-state dancers participate in a convention experience that includes dance workshops, leadership training, master classes and networking with other dance students. The TDEA All-State Dance Team performed a routine choreographed by master choreographer Terrill Mitchell.
“I couldn’t be prouder of these talented students selected for the TDEA All-State Dance Team,” said Kelley Hughes, coordinator of secondary fine arts. “Their dedication, artistry and hard work exemplify the excellence we strive for in our district. They are not only exceptional performers, but also outstanding representatives of CFISD. The discipline and teamwork they develop as dancers will undoubtedly serve them in all of their future career goals, no matter what field.”