Aaron graduated from UL Lafayette with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently works with American Polymer Products. With the growth and success of PDCS, he joined the team as the studio’s Executive Manager, helping guide operations and support the studio’s continued success.

Aaron is married to Paige, and together they have two daughters, Ava and Vera. In his free time, he enjoys saltwater fishing, being outdoors, restoring everything from homes to cars, cheering on UL Lafayette and the Saints, and designing new projects.

He loves being part of the PDCS family and takes pride in supporting the dancers, staff, and families who make the studio such a special place.

Tracey has been with PDCS since the very beginning, serving as our office manager from day one alongside her daughter, Paige. With 25 years of banking experience, she was the perfect fit for keeping the studio running smoothly behind the scenes.

Tracey has been married to her husband, Chris, for 42 years, and together they have three children—Paige, Dustin, and Lance—as well as four wonderful grandchildren. She loves family vacations at the beach, shopping, and relaxing Sundays by the pool while Chris cooks and the family spends time together.

Being part of PDCS since its humble beginnings, Tracey feels truly blessed and is incredibly proud of how much Paige and the studio have grown over the years.

Dani has been part of PDCS since day one and has been teaching for over 10 years! She currently leads our You + Me, Toddler, Tiny, and Adult classes, bringing energy, patience, and joy to every group.

Her dance background includes nine years of ballet, tap, and jazz. During her time as a student, Dani was a member of the LA Gold Girls, serving as captain her senior year, and also competed with the PDCS Select team. In addition, she cheered with SPiCE All-Stars, where her love of performance and teamwork continued to grow.

Outside the studio, Dani works as a Speech Pathologist in the school system, where she enjoys helping young children find their voices. She and her husband, Nick, have four children—one daughter and three sons. In her spare time, Dani loves embroidering and crafting, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Her favorite part of teaching is sharing her lifelong love of dance while helping students build confidence both inside and outside the studio!

Hannah is a proud 2020 graduate of PDCS, where she trained in dance for 13 years. During her time there, she was a member of the LA Gold Girls for six years, serving as Co-Captain her senior year, and spent four years as part of PDCS Select.

Outside the studio, Hannah works with Holidays with Harley, a residential and commercial decorating business, and assists at Wisteria Vine and Florals, specializing in wedding and event florals.

When she’s not working or dancing, Hannah loves shopping, traveling, and relaxing at the beach. Her favorite part of teaching is helping her students grow into confident, successful dancers!

Rylie joined PDCS in 2006 and graduated in 2020 after 13 years of training in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. During her time at PDCS, she was involved in the Little Hot Steppers, LA Gold Girls—serving as captain her senior year—SPiCE Cheer, and PDCS Select. She also served as captain of her high school dance team at New Iberia Senior High.

Rylie enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends. She loves teaching dance because it allows her to share her passion for this physical and creative art form while helping students grow in both confidence and skill.

Sydney grew up dancing at PDCS, where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She was also a member of the Select Competition Dance Team before graduating in 2017. This year marks her 9th year of teaching, and she loves getting to know her dancers while cheering them on as they grow—not just in dance, but in every part of life.

Outside the studio, Sydney teaches Pre-K at St. Edward School. In her free time, she enjoys traveling (especially to the beach!) and spending time with family and friends.

Her favorite part of teaching is watching her students discover their confidence and passion for dance.

Alyssi is a proud 2017 PDCS alum, bringing 16 years of dance experience in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Little Hot Steppers, LA Gold Girls, and the PDCS Select team. After completing two years of student teaching, she officially joined the PDCS staff in 2016.

She is also a graduate of UL Lafayette and now works for her family’s business, Iberia Fire & Safety. Alyssi is married to Darryon Babineaux, and together they have a son, Dutton, along with two beloved dogs.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, embroidery, and making memories with family and friends. Some of her favorite memories will always be the ones she made at PDCS, where she continues to feel at home with her studio family.

Krista is a proud SPiCE All-Star alum, one of the very first athletes to join the team. She brings over 10 years of all-star experience and served as captain for both her middle school and NISH cheer teams.

She began her coaching career while attending Nicholls State University, working at a local all-star gym, and has since coached tumbling for students ages 4–17. Cheer has always been a big part of her life, and she’s thrilled to be back where her cheer journey began.

Krista loves helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and passion for cheer and dance.

Skyler is a New Iberia native who brings a wealth of dance and cheer experience to PDCS. She trained in ballet, tap, and jazz for 13 years and has 10 years of cheerleading experience, beginning with her Belle Place middle school team and continuing through college, where she served as captain of the LSU cheerleading squad. From her sophomore through senior years, she was selected for the LSU Nationals team, competing at UCA Nationals in Disney World.

Skyler also has some unique experiences outside the studio—she appeared on MTV’s MADE during her sophomore year at NISH and traveled to China while at LSU to help organize a cheer clinic.

Today, Skyler enjoys spending time with her husband, Jordan, and their two daughters, Aria and Hadley. She also loves working out and traveling. Skyler is passionate about sharing her knowledge and excitement for dance and cheer with her students, inspiring them to grow both on and off the stage.

Ke’Shawn has been part of the PDCS family since 2012. She graduated in 2019, after seven years of training in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. While at PDCS, she was a member of the Little Hot Steppers, LA Gold Girls, and the Select Competition team.

She is also a graduate of South Louisiana Community College with a General Studies degree, where she served as Captain of the dance team. Ke’Shawn currently works as a Pharmacy Technician and hopes to continue her education to work with children in the future.

In her free time, she enjoys reading and, of course, dancing! Ke’Shawn loves sharing her passion for dance and is excited to continue doing what she loves at PDCS.

Simone graduated from Gerami Academy of Fine Arts in 2008, where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics. She has been teaching for 14 years and was also a member of the Lafayette High School dance team for four years, serving as captain her senior year.

Simone is married to Justin and is a proud mother of two daughters. She is also pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Purdue University Global.

In her free time, Simone enjoys reading, shopping, baking, and gardening. She loves sharing her knowledge and passion for dance with her students, helping them grow both as performers and as confident individuals.

Simone is our Manager of Booking Events and Parades for the marching groups and also assists with registrations, events, and recitals. She began at PDCS 18 years ago when her daughter, Mallary, was a dancer, and continued on staff even after Mallary graduated. Simone previously worked in banking alongside Tracey and now works at Evangeline Bank & Trust.

Simone considers her most important role to be a mother to her three daughters and a grandmother to seven grandchildren—four boys and three girls! She enjoys LSU football, beach vacations, and spending time with her family and friends.

Her favorite part of being at PDCS is helping events run smoothly and supporting the dancers, families, and staff who make the studio such a special place.