Miah Pullen

Owner

I was born and raised in Texas, and began dancing at the age of two. My passion for dance was intensified in high school when I was on the high school's drill team, which is one of the oldest drill teams in the state of Texas. On the team I served as Junior Lt. and Co-Captain my senior year, where I enhanced my dance skills, but also my leadership skills. After high school and entering college, I started renting out a local studio to teach dance team prep classes for dancers who wanted to try out for the high school dance team. The business eventually grew enough to where I was able to open her own studio in August 2017, where in my first year open I ended the season with 180 dancers! The studio now has around 450+ dancers. I wanted to keep expanding my love and passion for dance, hence the Abilene location! Also in February 2021, we launched our online dance studio for kids, Dance with Me. I was  also the coordinator for the Angelo State Angelettes dance team for 3 years from 2017-2021, and I'm a college instructor at Howard College. I have been married to my husband Ronnie (and now business partner) for over two years and we have two whippets, Ellie and Brock. ​

Megan Pfluger

Studio Manager

I began gymnastics, ballet and jazz classes from a young age. In high school, I was a three year line member of the Central High School Tex- Ann’s and served as Senior Representative my senior year. I was also on the Stampede Arena Football and Cheer Team.I am a proud military wife and a mom to two beautiful girls. I have taught preschool dance for 4 seasons with Prep Academy. I love watching my dancers grow in confidence and ability and seeing their sweet smiling faces each class!

Maloree Mills

Dance Instructor 

I started dancing at the age of 13 when I joined my high school drill team my sophomore year, and I went on to become a senior lieutenant my senior year. I’ve practiced all sorts of dance styles from hip-hop to jazz to pom and even more. I’m currently a sophomore at Angelo State pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I love getting to teach others and allow them to experience just how wonderful dance can be. My goal as a dance instructor is to provide and safe and fun learning environment while also sharing the beauty of dance with others.

Alyssa Ramirez

Dance Instructor, Senior Elite Prep Coach

​I began dancing when I was 13. I was very shy at first, but then dance turned into something so enjoyable to me, I fell in love. I made the Lake View High School Chiefettes Dance Team my freshman year, was 2nd lieutenant my junior year, and was Co-Captain my senior year. It was a great experience learning from others and leading my team. I then went on to make the ASU Angelettes my freshman year. I am now a senior in college. Additionally, I am pursuing a degree for Social Work at ASU. ​

Olivia Allen

Dance and Cheer Instructor, Mini Elite Prep Coach

I started dance in Houston, Texas when I was 3 years old and have been dancing ever since. I have always had a passion for dance. I love the sport and how it gives those the ability to express themselves in their own unique way. I did tumbling and cheerleading for 6 years. I was a three year member on the Tex-Ann drill team and a Senior Lieutenant my senior year at Central High School. I am currently studying Biology and Chemistry at ASU and am working on getting into medical school. I love helping and encouraging others to continue their passion for dance. As a teacher, my goal is boost confidence, and help others appreciate dance as much as I do.

Kaylen Shetler

Dance Instructor, Junior Elite Prep Coach

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old, studying many styles including tap, ballet, hiphop, lyrical, acro, etc. Moving around a lot growing up made it difficult to find a home studio, but I’ve stuck to my love for dance through all the ups and downs. I went to Hendrickson High School in my hometown Pflugerville, TX and freshman year I made my school’s drill team, the Silver Dancers. I was on the team through my senior year, and served as a Social Officer my junior year. Being a Silver Dancer taught me so many life lessons and provided me with once in a lifetime opportunities, such as getting to perform with my team in the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cork, Ireland. Currently, I am a student at ASU, majoring in Intelligence and Analysis with a minor in Mathematics, and will potentially be adding a second major in Cybersecurity. I just finished my first year as an Angelette, and am loving being a collegiate dancer. I also am a member of ASU’s Honors College and am involved in Younglife.

Cayenne Lawrence 

Little Stars Teacher and Assistant Instructor

I have lived in San Angelo my entire life and have always been Homeschooled. I Love to dance. In most of my free time, you can find me practicing on new dances/stretching. I have been dancing since I was 3 years old, I took ballet with Angelo Civic Ballet from ages 3-5. Shortly after that I started dancing with Just for Kicks, under the instruction of Lauren White, where I learned a lot of new skills. In middle school I joined CPD (Concho Pearls Dance) Dance team and learned Jazz, Hip-Hop, and lyrical. Towards the end of my freshman year, I found Prep Academy, and here I am taking Jazz, Ballet and am on the Sr Elite team as well as assisting with classes and Teaching the Little Stars program, which I love. After graduating I plan to attend college, and hope to one day open up my own Dance studio.

Kelly Eichorst

Dance Instructor

I started dance at the age of 7 after going to a musical with my family and being mesmerized by the dancers. I have practiced many different genres of dance, such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. In high school my passion for dance deepened as I made my high school pom squad my freshman year. I was on the team for all four years at Frenship and absolutely loved it! I am currently attending ASU pursuing a degree in early childhood education. I have always loved kids and I love getting to share my passion of dance with them! As a teacher it is my goal to share my love of dance in a positive way! 

Emily Long

Assistant Instructor

I began dancing when I was 3 years old in a small ballet class in California. My love for dance was revived when I joined the Central High School Tex-Anns, and I am currently a Senior Lieutenant for the team. My favorite style of dance is kick, but I also enjoy pom and jazz. I love spending time with my family or at the lake with my dog Beau. My favorite thing about working at Prep Academy is getting to watch our students grow, both as dancers and as individuals. Dance has made a major impact on my life and I hope that I get to help others experience the same!

Kayman Cook

Dance Instructor, Senior and Junior Elite Company Coach

Kayman started dancing at The Dance Club in Orem, Utah at the age of 3. She has studied all styles of dance including: jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, modern, hip hop, and gymanstics. She grew up performing and competing locally and nationally. She has won many awards including the prestigious National Critics Choice in New York at NYCDA, as well as dancing as an intern on the professional company Oquirrh West Project. She has had the privilege of working with top choreographers and dancers from all over the world. These include, but are not limited too, Joey Dowling, Martha Nichols, Dana Wilson, Jacki Ford, Chantelle Aquire, and Andy Pelleck. Kayman also had the privilege of studying at The Royal Danish Ballet’s summer dance intensive in Copenhagen, Denmark. She absolutely loves dance and is excited to be sharing her passion for dance with her students.

Estella Gibbs

Assistant Dance Instructor, Substitute 

I am from Huntsville, Alabama. I started dancing there at the age of 6. Dance has always been my passion. One of my favorite things about dance is competition. I felt like competition brought me closer to my team, and it was like family. We got to work together to make our dances better and spend time together; I also love the travel side of it. My favorite style of dance is contemporary, but I also love Hip Hop and Jazz. Whenever I have time, I love just being able to relax and watch Netflix. One of the things I love about working at Prep Academy is working with our students; it brings so much joy to me to see our students grow and strive for their passion in dance. As a teacher, I hope to inspire our students to keep following their dreams for dance, no matter how hard it gets and what obstacles life throws at them!