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 43 years, and together they have three children—Paige, Dustin, and Lance—as well as five 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!

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.

Hannah Rogers is a 2020 graduate of PDCS, where she danced for 13 years. Throughout her years at the studio, Hannah trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She was a member of the Louisiana Gold Girls for six years, serving as co-captain during her senior year, and was also a member of the Select Competition Team for four years.

Outside of the studio, Hannah works as an RLT at Flourish Pediatric ABA Therapy, where she helps children build independence, develop meaningful life skills, and reach their individual goals. She finds great joy in celebrating each child’s progress and creating opportunities for them to grow in confidence and independence. Hannah also works with Holidays with Harley, a residential and commercial decorating business, and assists at Wisteria Vine and Florals, specializing in wedding and event florals.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys shopping, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

Hannah loves having the opportunity to give back to the studio where she grew up and share her love of dance with the next generation of dancers. Her favorite part of teaching is watching her students grow in their skills and confidence while helping them develop a love for dance that they can carry with them beyond the studio.

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 from PDCS in 2017.

Sydney began teaching at the studio shortly after graduating and loves getting to know her dancers while cheering them on as they grow—not just in dance, but in every part of life.

Outside of 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. She is also an avid bird watcher and especially loves hummingbirds.

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

Rylie began her dance journey at 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 a member of the Little Hot Steppers, LA Gold Girls—serving as captain her senior year—SPiCE All-Stars, and PDCS Select. She also served as captain of the New Iberia Senior High School dance team.

Rylie is passionate about teaching and loves sharing her love of dance with the next generation. She strives to create a positive environment where dancers can build confidence, develop their skills, and discover their own love for dance.

Outside of the studio, Rylie enjoys being a wife and mother, spending time with her family and friends, and making lasting memories with the people she loves most. She feels blessed to continue doing what she loves and to now share an experience that was such an important part of her own life with the next generation of PDCS dancers.

Alise graduated from PDCS in 2018 with 13 years of dance in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She has two years of all-star cheerleading and six years of school cheerleading experience.

During her time at PDCS, she was also involved in SPiCE All-Stars and PDCS Select.

Alise graduated from UL Lafayette in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. She is currently teaching middle school in Iberia Parish. 

She loves traveling and spending time with her husband and two daughters!

Lanie is a proud 2008 PDCS graduate and was a member of the original Louisiana Gold Girls. During her 12 years as a dancer, she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She was also part of Spice All-Stars in its early years and now has the unique opportunity to coach alongside both former teammates and athletes she once coached. Lanie has more than 10 years of experience teaching and coaching at PDCS.

Outside of the studio, Lanie operates an in-home daycare, where she has had the joy of caring for many little ones from the PDCS family over the years. She is a busy mom of five—Payson, Fisher, Briggs, Wyatt, and Atlas—and now enjoys experiencing PDCS from another perspective as a Select team mom. In her spare time, you can usually find her supporting her kids at CHS football and baseball or Wildcats travel ball, cooking, or relaxing on her back porch.

Lanie’s favorite part of teaching and coaching is making a lasting impression on her dancers and athletes that stays with them well beyond their time in the studio. She especially loves reconnecting with former students years later and hearing how much they enjoyed having her as part of their dance or cheer journey. For Lanie, returning to PDCS also means getting to work alongside family, lifelong friends, and the many people who have become family throughout the years.

Ava Snay is the daughter of Paige and Aaron Snay and has one sister, Vera Snay. She began dancing at PDCS at just 16 months old and graduated from the studio in 2025 after 15 years of training in ballet, tap, and jazz, along with experience in hip hop and pointe. 

Throughout her years at PDCS, Ava was a competitive Select dancer and Spice All-Stars cheerleader for 14 years. She was also a Little Hot-Stepper and later became a Louisiana Gold Girl, serving as one of the captains during her senior year.

Ava is a graduate of New Iberia Senior High School, where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team and served as captain during both her junior and senior years.

Ava currently works with the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), coaching teams from schools across the country. She has coached with Spice All-Stars for three years and has been helping teach dance classes at PDCS for as long as she can remember. Her favorite part of coaching is watching her athletes grow, gain confidence, and accomplish their goals—whether they are reaching a major milestone or celebrating the smallest improvement.

Choreography is another major passion of Ava’s. She has choreographed for her high school cheer team, including their National Band Chant and Sideline routines, as well as pep rallies, while also creating routines for the Spice All-Stars cheer program. She mixes music and choreographs dances for PDCS, with some of her favorite pieces being those she has had the opportunity to create alongside the absolute best—her mom, Paige Snay. 

Through coaching and choreography, Ava strives to create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and excited to reach their fullest potential.

Dance and cheer have shaped Ava’s life for as long as she can remember, and she is incredibly grateful for every opportunity they have given her. She is excited to continue growing as a coach and choreographer while helping the next generation of athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for dance and cheer.

Outside of the studio, Ava enjoys spending time with her sister and family by the pool, going to LSU games, shopping, doing makeup, and—because she can never stay away from dance for too long—practicing turn sequences in the studio. She also loves roller coasters, the beach, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

Vera Snay is the daughter of Paige and Aaron Snay, making PDCS a place that has been a part of her life from the very beginning. She graduated from PDCS in 2026 after 15 years of training in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Vera was a member of the Select Competition Team from the age of six and was also a member of the Louisiana Gold Girls, serving as captain during her senior year.

Vera is also a 2026 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School, where she was a member of the NISH cheerleading team and served as captain during her senior year. During all four years of high school, Vera and her team competed at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, advancing straight to finals three of those four years. During her junior year, the team placed 4th out of 72 teams, finishing just 0.03 points away from a bronze medal.

With 14 years of cheerleading experience, Vera now enjoys the opportunity to give back to the studio that has played such an important role in her life. Having grown up learning, training, and performing at PDCS herself, she is passionate about helping dancers and cheerleaders grow in their skills, build confidence, and develop the same love for dance and cheer that she has experienced throughout her own journey.

Outside of the studio, Vera Kate enjoys spending time with her family and making memories with the people she loves. She loves Alani and frozen yogurt, and in her free time, you can usually find her working out, relaxing at the beach, or soaking up the sun.

Amiyah is a 2026 graduate of PDCS, where she trained for 13 years in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Throughout her years at the studio, she developed a deep love and passion for dance while growing as a dancer and creating memories she will carry with her for years to come.

During her time at PDCS, Amiyah was a member of the Select Competition Team and began performing as a Mini Hot-Stepper before later becoming a Louisiana Gold Girl for two years. Having grown up as a dancer at PDCS, she is excited to now share her love of dance with younger students and help them build confidence, have fun, and create special memories of their own.

Outside of the studio, Amiyah attends the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she is pursuing a degree in nursing. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and making new memories.

Reese trained in dance for 10 years, including seven years as a competitive dancer. She was also a member of Spice All-Stars for seven years and the Louisiana Gold Girls for five years, serving as one of the team captains during her senior year.

Reese is a 2025 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School, where she was a member of the NISH cheerleading team for three years. During all three years, she competed at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida. During her senior year, Reese and her team advanced straight to finals and placed 4th out of 72 teams in the nation. She was also a member of the NISH Girls Varsity Soccer Team throughout all four years of high school.

With years of experience in cheerleading, Reese is excited to coach and teach the next generation of athletes. Having grown up with cheer as such an important part of her life, she has experienced firsthand how much the sport can shape an athlete both on and off the mat. She is passionate about creating a positive environment where athletes can build their skills, gain confidence, and develop a love for cheer that can impact their lives just as deeply as it has impacted hers.

Outside of the studio, Reese is attending Stellar Beauty Studios and Institute as she works toward becoming a licensed cosmetologist, while also working at Jane’s Seafood. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to church, working out, and soaking up the sun.

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.

Mallorie began dancing at just two years old and has 11 years of dance experience. She later joined PDCS and was a member of Spice All-Stars from 2011 to 2018. Even while she was still an athlete herself, Mallorie could often be found helping coach and assist with teams throughout the program. She was also a member of the Louisiana Gold Girls and Select Competition Team.

In addition to her time at PDCS, Mallorie began cheering with the Jets during peewee football and continued cheering through middle school and into high school.

Mallorie earned her Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing and currently works as a nurse at Myers Dermatology.

What Mallorie loves most about coaching is helping athletes recognize their potential and getting to watch them succeed. She enjoys encouraging athletes through challenges, celebrating their progress, and helping them become more confident in themselves. For Mallorie, there is something especially rewarding about knowing she played a part in helping an athlete achieve a goal they once thought was out of reach.

Outside of the studio, Mallorie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters, Arlee and Emrie. Family time is one of her favorite ways to spend her time away from coaching and work.

Sloane has eight years of dance experience, including two years of competitive dance, as well as a background in tumbling. After a year of formal tumbling training, she continued developing her skills on her own as a self-taught tumbler. She especially loves freestyling and the opportunity it gives her to express her creativity and personality through movement.

Sloane loves performing and feels right at home in front of a camera or in the spotlight. Outside of the studio, she enjoys spending time outdoors and making the most of any opportunity to have fun and be active. Most importantly, Sloane’s faith is a central part of her life, and she gives all praise and glory to God.

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.

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.