Our Faculty and Staff

Suzy Simpson has been Director of Dance for 3-D Dance since its inception in Spring 2010. She is a proud to be a Y.P.A.D. Certified Dance Educator. A life-long dancer and performer, Suzy has been teaching dance in the styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and creative movement since 2000. Suzy received a Dance Scholarship from the University of North Texas, where she earned a B.S. Degree in Child Development, with a Minor in Dance. After graduating from UNT, Suzy pursued graduate studies in Performing Arts Administration at New York University in New York City, where she received unparalleled training at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education and Stern School of Business. She studied Performing Arts Administration under the leadership of directors from notable companies such as The Metropolitan Opera Guild, Merce Cunningham Dance, and the AT&T Foundation. While living in New York City, Suzy regularly attended dance technique classes at Broadway Dance Center, studied with the Martha Graham Dance Company, and enjoyed attending Broadway musicals as much as her schedule would allow. Suzy’s drill team experience includes 2 years performing as a Tyler Junior College Apache Belle, 3 years as a high school drill team director, and 9 years instructing dance camps and judging competitions for American Dance/Drill Team. She was named Outstanding Director two years in a row from American Dance/Drill Team, and was featured in the annual publication Who’s Who among American High School Teachers. Suzy has choreographed for the Apache Belle Spring Show and Apache Belle Pow Wow Dance Camp. She has served on the Apache Belle Gold Alumni Board of Directors since 2005 in the positions of Fundraising Chairman, Adopt-a-Belle Chairman, Audition Prep Class Chairman, Treasurer, President-Elect, President and Past President. Suzy is excited to be on the front lines of positive change in the dance industry, starting right with in our local community. Her greatest joy has been watching our dancers grow into dynamic performers and amazing people over the years. Suzy lives in the 380 Corridor with her husband and four energetic little boys.

Michelle Finch is a native of south Louisiana where she grew up enjoying dance and theater. She appeared in over 20 plays and musicals beginning with “The King and I” at age 9. She was a member of the Baton Rouge Dinner Playhouse cast of “Annie” and “The Sound of Music”. She was also part of her high school dance team, high school show choir, and a member of the “Jambalaya Singers”, a professional touring company of 8 performers representing the “Jambalaya Capital” – Gonzales, Louisiana. Performances included the Louisiana State Fair, Disney World in Orlando, and a two week tour in France with shows in 8 different French cities. After high school, Michelle attended University of Texas at Austin where she received an MBA in Finance.

She spent most of her career at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth, and has held various business and financial consulting positions over the past 10 years. Her most rewarding venture to date has been her 24 year marriage to her husband John and spending time with their three wonderful daughters. She is proud to be part of the 3-D Dance family and be able to watch the next generation of performers develop and grow.

Dena is a graduate from the University of North Texas with her degree in Emergency Management and Sociology. She spent twelve years working at UNT as the Assistant Director in Financial Aid. In 2018, Dena was awarded the top honor of Outstanding Employee at UNT for her work in the financial aid office. Dena enjoys getting to know all of our dance families and welcoming new families to 3-D Dance. In her free time, Dena homeschools her two children, dabbles with photography, and spending quality time with her family. She lives in Crossroads with her husband, children and three dogs.

Abbey Milstead is a native of Denton County and enjoys staying connected to family and community. She is a huge supporter of arts education, and enjoys working with the 3-D Dance families to provide everything they need for an enjoyable experience from classroom to stage, and everything in between. Abbey's focus on excellent customer service and her enjoyment in the relationships she forms with both students and parents alike, make her a true asset to our 3-D Dance family. Prior to joining 3-D Dance, Abbey enjoyed a successful 12-year career in luxury jewelry sales. She has several professional certifications through Jewelers of America and the Gemologist Institute of America in Customer Service, Sales and Management. Her favorite part of working in the jewelry industry was getting to be part of her client’s happiest life moments, which is what she enjoys most about working with our dancers and their families as well. Abbey lives in Crossroads with her husband and young son.

Ms. Summer is a lifelong dancers and graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, in Dallas. She earned a B.F.A. of Fine Arts in Dance Education from the University of Texas in Austin and is a certified dance teacher in the State of Texas. Summer is a YPAD Certified and Acrobatic Arts Certified Dance Educator.

Ms. Summer has experience as a professional dance educator at Booker T. Washington High School, and with Dance Associates Austin where she taught dance and tumbling classes. Summer most taught dance at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy and Faith Family Academy in Dallas and has been serving as Recreational Program Director for 3-D Dance since 2018.

Megan began dancing at the age of three and is formally trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. While in high school, she served as Junior Lieutenant and Senior Captain for the Allen HS Tallenettes. Megan attended Stephen F. Austin State University and danced with the National Champion SFASU Pom Squad. She graduated with her degree in Psychology. Megan has danced professionally with both the Texas Legends Dancers and The Dallas Sidekicks Sizzle. She has choreographed multiple competition pieces and been awarded numerous awards for her choreography. Megan lives in Little Elm with her husband and son.

Megan has been working with kids professionally since 2008 when she started teaching at Primrose Schools. She graduated from Texas State University with an Early Childhood-6th Grade teaching degree. Megan is also certified to teach English as a Second Language and Gifted and Talented education in the state of Texas.

Megan has 3 years experience teaching Kindergarten and First Grade in Plano ISD. She was an integral part of the creation of the 3-D Dance Creative Arts Preschool Program and has served as a CAPP instructor since 2016. Teaching has always been Megan’s passion and she absolutely adores our Creative Arts Preschool students. Megan currently lives in Celina with her husband and two children.

Suzann is a graduate from University of North Texas, with her degree in Dance and Business, and is a proud to be a Y.P.A.D. Certified Dance Educator. She teaches jazz, hip hop, Princess Ballerinas, musical theater and tap, serving as lead Musical Theater and Tap Instructor. Suzann has a passion for theater and acting and has performed in several professional stage productions, most recently performing in the musical comedy "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown."

Suzann proudly leads the Leaps and Beats and Style Fusion classes on behalf of 3-D Dance at the Little Elm Recreation Center and APEX Center in McKinney. She enjoys teaching beginner dancers the foundations of the performing arts and the joy of performance.

Maryann is no stranger to the art of dancing! She began dancing at the age of three and hasn't stopped since. She is formally trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and pointe and is a proud to be a Y.P.A.D. Certified Dance Educator.. She has a degree in Communications from the University of North Texas where she was a proud member of the North Texas Dancers. Prior to North Texas Dancers, Maryann was selected to perform as a member of the Internationally Famous Tyler Junior College Apache Belles, where she performed for the Marines stationed at Kaneohe Base in Hawaii. Maryann has also performed at Disney World, Dallas Mavericks games, the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Adolphus Parade in Downtown Dallas.

She was a member of the Creekview High School Chevals, where she served as a Senior Lieutenant and the Mary Immaculate Middle School Highsteppers where she served as Captain. Maryann loves dancing and loves sharing her passion with the students of 3-D Dance!

Aminah Maddox is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a BFA in Dance and BS in Exercise Science. She is an alumnus of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Aminah has performed at the American College Dance Association’s National Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center and with Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and with Mary Kay Cosmetics in their annual Summer Seminar. She currently is on faculty with The Joffrey Ballet School’s Dallas Training Program, and is a founding company dancer of contemporary modern dance company, B. MOORE DANCE.

Angie's passion for dance began at an early age while pursing her dance education in her hometown of Olathe, Kansas. After graduating from Olathe South High School, where she served as a Golden Girls Drill Team Officer, Angie was chosen to perform on the 68th Line of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. While performing as a Rangerette, Angie had the privilege of performing at the Presidential Inauguration for Barak Obama in Washington DC, as well as in the Cotton Bowl Pre-game and Halftime in Dallas. Angie then attended Texas Woman's University and taught dance at 3-D Dance until her graduation from TWU. After graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Dance and a minor in Business from TWU, where she was an Aggie Wrangler. She had the privilege of performing in Houston Texans football halftime shows as a Wrangler. Angie became a full-time dance teacher and the Assistant Drill Team Director of the Bryan High School Shy-Annes in Bryan, TX, and taught at local dance studios while completing her second Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University. Upon graduation with her second degree from Texas A&M, and earning her Registered Dietitian License, Angie moved to Wichita Falls to complete a dietetic internship with Aramark. She taught dance classes and directed the Performing Company at a local dance studio Wichita Falls for two years. Angie is also a professional line dancer and has won numerous awards in county western competitions. She also performed in Kevin Fowler's "Moving On" music video in 2017. Now that Angie has moved back to the Dallas Fort Worth area and is very excited to be teaching at 3-D Dance!

Lindsey is the Performing Company Director of 3-D Dance. She is a Y.P.A.D. Certified Dance Educator and Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor, with a degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from UNT. Lindsey was Co-captain of the Frisco High School Stars Dance Team for one year, and served as Captain for 2 years. Lindsey has served on staff for Crowd Pleasers Dance Company since 2016, teaching drill team camps and competitions across the state of Texas. Lindsey is a freelance choreographer for teams and individuals focused in the drill team industry.

Lindsey is an avid yoga fanatic and an avid fitness enthusiast. She is the developer of the Little Yogis Life yoga class curriculum for children. She believes in encouraging students to become artists in dance and discovering their unique creativity while guiding them with the proper training.

Allie Durham began dancing at the age of six years old, and hasn’t stopped since! A native of Frisco, Texas, Allie trained in tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary, and competed in dance competitions including NYCDA, Tremaine, WCDE, and NUVO. She also traveled to New York, Las Vegas, and Orlando as a competitive dancer. Allie graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work. While attending LSU, she was a member of the world renowned LSU dance team, the Golden Girls, for four years, and was able to perform internationally in China, Ireland, and Germany. Following graduation from LSU, Allie performed as an NFL cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints while working for FOX/NBC in Baton Rouge. Allie’s teaching certifications include the Texas State teaching certifications in Dance, English, Special Education, and Physical Education. She is also Youth Protection Advocates in Dance certified dance educator. She has worked for Garland ISD, Frisco ISD, and Denton ISD as a high school teacher and cheer coach, and is currently the Varsity Cheer coach at Braswell High School. Allie lives in the 380 corridor with her husband, Terrance, their dog Zeus, and their cat, Snuggles. Allie is beyond excited to be a part of the 3-D Dance family, and can’t wait to share her love for dance with our wonderful students!

Susie Miller was a Utah State University competitive gymnast for 4 years, competing on vault, beam, and floor while earning her B.S. degree in psychology. Following her undergraduate studies, Susie obtained her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University and currently serves as a family therapist in Denton. Susie has been a member of the 3-D Dance Staff since 2016 serving as Lead Tumbling Instructor and Special Programs Curriculum Coordinator.

Ally is a formally trained dancer in the genres Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical. She currently performs as a member of the North Texas Dancers and will graduate from the University of North Texas with her B.A in Dance and Dance Teaching Certification in May 2021. In addition to teaching studio dance, Ally also serves as an instructor and judge for Danceline USA. She also has experience performing as an internationally acclaimed Trinity Valley Cardette, where she was selected to perform for the Showgirls Competition Team, and served as Senior Lieutenant on her high school drill team.