Team DbD
Carolyn Simpson Wells, b.s. Dance education
owner & Director
MT Ensembles choreographer, Teacher
Ms. Carolyn has trained as a dancer since the age of 3 in all styles of dance. She performed as a Radio City Rockette (6 years), on Holland America Cruise Ships, and in multiple musicals across the country. Carolyn has also judged for Showstopper Dance Competition and Kinetix on Tour. She is married and started the dance studio as a safe and family oriented studio for her daughter and sons. Every decision made for the studio comes from her background as a teacher, performer, judge, and mother.
Katherine Shane
Creative Director, Foundations Director, Teacher
Ms. Kat grew up dancing in New Braunfels where she was a member of the Canyon High School Aristocats. She went on to Kilgore College where she was a member of the Kilgore Rangerettes. Ms. Kat completed her Associate of Arts and began teaching ballet in Longview. She returned to New Braunfels in 2008 where she continued to teach at local studios. She is married to the love of her life, Paul, and has 6 children with whom she shares her passion for dance and performing.
Quinn castle
Designed to Dance company director, Be a Light director, teacher
Ms. Quinn started dancing at her mother’s studio as soon as she could walk. She explored a variety of dance styles and appreciates how each has helped her grow in different areas of her training. Her mother recently retired after 27 years of dance studio ownership. During 6 of those years, she had the opportunity to co-own the studio with her mother, writing the Ballet syllabus and directing 12 performances. Ms. Quinn has performed with The Sacramento Ballet, Crockett-Deane Ballet Company, the NBA and NDA. She has taught dance for over 20 years and actively maintains her certification to teach Progressing Ballet Technique. She has 4 children with her husband, Ryan, and their 3 youngest have enjoyed dancing at DbD since 2017.
Danaé Segura
staars director, NHSDA Chapter Sponsor, Teacher
Ms. Danaé grew up dancing in the Texas Hill Country, where she was member and Head Senior Captain of the Smithson Valley Silver Spurs Dance Team. She received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning & Development, with a minor in English as a Second Language from the University of Texas at Austin. During her college years, she returned to her alma mater to provide Contest and Spring Show choreography to the dance team, in addition to judging area tryouts. After a decade long career in Corporate America, Ms. Danaé started her own business as a virtual health & wellness coach and recently returned to the classroom to work with students in NBISD. She has been married to my high school sweetheart for over 10 years and together they have a daughter (who has been with DbD since she was 3!) and a son.
Bailee Hart
Hip Hop Crews Choreographer, teacher
Ms.Bailee was born and raised in New Braunfels. She started dancing at the age of 5. Bailee first came to Dance by Design in her eighth grade year and was a part of the Designed to Dance Company for two years and was in Christmas Traditions where she was The Star and Mary. She was a student for 5 years and now she gets to be a teacher! Ms.Bailee is also the Assistant Director of the Designed to Dance Company and Jr.Team and directs the Hip Hop Crew. Her favorite styles of dance are Hip-hop, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary. Ms.Bailee attends Austin Community College. She wants to share her passion of dance with everyone and be a great role model for young dancers!
Kathleen Coster
Teacher
Ms. Kathleen was born in New Braunfels and started taking ballet at the age of 3. She received most of her training from Ballet San Antonio Academy and Ballet Arts in San Antonio. She was a company dancer for S.A. Metropolitan Ballet from 2002-2003, Ballet San Antonio from 2004-2006, and Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre from 2006-2007. Ms. Kathleen auditioned to be a Character Performer at Walt Disney World and worked there from 2008 until 2015 performing in shows and parades at the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. In 2016, she moved back to New Braunfels with her husband, Leo.
Scarlet Henninger
Events Coordinator, Camps Director, teacher
Ms. Scarlet grew up in Seguin where her love for dance started. After specializing in Movement with the Seguin High School Color Guard she switched over to teaching. She is a Disney World enthusiast and her favorite dance style is lyrical. She can always be found surrounded by littles and loves seeing them learn to express themselves through dance.
Bri Wright
Teacher
Ms. Bri was born and raised in Texas. She started dancing when she was three and has been dancing ever since. Ms. Bri danced a little in all genres but her favorites are contemporary and ballet. Her goal in teaching is to share her love and passion for dance and hopefully create the same in her students.
Jobie Wetsel
Kids Club Jr Teacher
Ms. Jobie moved to New Braunfels 19 years ago with her husband. We have three children, Jonathan, Tyler, and Madison. Her daughter has been in formal dance since she was three years old and continues today as Head Team Leader of her dance team. She is a proud dance mom! Prior to becoming a full time mom she spent several years in the advertising businesses as a broadcast media buyer purchasing commercials for major companies. She has served as a room mom, a PTA leader, dance booster, band mom, and have over 5 years experience teaching PreK- 3 at Kid’s Day Out, NB Presbyterian Church.
Melodie Ellis
Kids Club Jr Teacher & A-Team
Vanissa WElborn
A-Team Director
Bio coming soon!
Ryan Winkler
DbD customer care
Sales & marketing Coordinator
Born and raised in Burnet, TX, Ms. Ryan grew up dancing at Studio 29! She went on to NYC for her BFA in Commercial Dance at Pace University and has been working in the dance world ever since in multiple different ways-which she is so grateful for. These days Ms. Ryan splits her time between NYC and TX. She love coffee, traveling, doggos, fitness and spending time with her family and friends!
Gina Hernandez
Dbd a-Team
Ms. Gina has lived my entire life in New Braunfels. She has 3 beautiful children with her youngest dancing at the studio. She loves to travel and spend time outdoors. In her spare time she enjoys watching my husband and son performs as musicians.
