MEET THE STAFF

The director of Extreme Performing Arts Center, Nikki Arnold, has been a part of this dance studio since 2005. She became the owner of EPAC in 2014.

Nikki has always been passionate about dancing. She began her dance career at the age of 5. By the age of 16 she started choreographing solo dancers and dance crews for her company. Her drive, attention to detail, and dedication led her to become a member of the McCullough Callie Drill Team and York Jr. High Liberty Babes.

Over the years, she gained expertise and has directed and choreographed many solos and award-winning team performances. Her directions have led teams to win many National Championship Titles in contemporary, lyrical, pom, and jazz styles. She has fine-tuned her skills and become a master in the performing arts field over the last 29 years. Nikki is committed to continuing to enhance her knowledge and skills through seminars and conventions. She shares this wealth of knowledge with young learners and loves being a part of their ongoing development.

Hannah is from Kingwood. She first became interested in dance when she 3 years old. She was a part of Stacey Dance Studio’s competition and Kingwood Strutter’s team. As a Silver Star member at Kingwood Park, Hannah held the titles of Colonel and Captain.

She has had a host of opportunities to learn ballet from many instructors. Her experience is drawn from her time spent learning EN POINTE , as well as participation in ballet workshops and conventions.

Hannah is was also a member of the Texas State Shutters dance crew. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Sam Houston State University.

Emma grew up in Alvin, Texas where she danced competitively at Studio G Dance. She was both a member and officer for the Alvin Jacketeers. Upon graduating, Emma attended Kilgore College where she became a part of the 81st line of the Kilgore College Rangerettes. After earning her associates degree at Kilgore, Emma transferred to Sam Houston State University where she is currently a member of the SHSU Dance Department with plans to obtain a BFA in Dance.

Emma has participated in TDEA over the past 4 years as an All-State dancer, collegiate intern and collegiate assistant. She has also been a featured performer for multiple events including opener in Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Cotton Bowl Classic, and the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Pearl Harbor.

She is experienced in multiple genres: jazz, lyrical, tap, ballet, modern, leaps and turns, pom, kick, and more.

Emma is so excited to share her love of dance with her students at EPAC.

Shayla joined extreme when she was in 2nd grade and danced up until she graduated from Magnolia High School in 2018. She had been invited to the Senior team in 8th grade which led to her being apart of the Award Winning Crowd Pleasers National Champion Senior Team in 2018! All throughout her years, she had been apart of several award winning dances which were under the instruction of Nikki Arnold, Alyssa Williams, Jordan Baird. She was also a member of the Texas Star Drill Team in 2017.

Shayla was born in Memphis, Tennessee but was raised in Magnolia, Texas. After graduating high school, Shayla attended Texas State University and is currently studying Exercise Sport Science with a minor in Biology.

Shayla has always had a passion for dance and teaching others the love and knowledge she gained from being a dancer. She is excited for the upcoming year with all of the students!

Carly is from a small town in East Texas, Marshall. She began dancing when she was in high school after joining her high school’s drill team, the Marshall Mavettes. During her time as a Mavette, she held the titles of Junior Lieutenant and Captain. During her senior year of high school, she decided to pursue a degree in Dance and attend Sam Houston State!

Since graduating high school in 2020, Carly has had the opportunity to be a staff member of ADTS, choreograph for various high school drill teams and studios, judge high school dance tryouts and competitions, and gain deeper training in ballet, jazz, modern, and choreography from her education at Sam. Though she hasn’t been dancing for long, her philosophy is “if you care about something- you will put in the hard work to get there.” She believes you are never too old to start your passion for something and loves the life lessons and friendships you form through dance. Carly hopes to be a drill team director and to one day open up her own dance studio! She is so excited for this upcoming year of dance with all the students!

Megan Robinson began dancing at the age of 3 at Hintze Dance Center in Cypress, TX where she danced for the company and soon became an instructor. Her training includes ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap and modern. She recently graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in Dance from Sam Houston State University. Megan has had the pleasure of attending the Texas Dance Educators Association as a Collegiate Assistant in January of 2022 and assisting Dance by Mary Orr in her summer series of 2021, 2022 and 2023. Additionally, she taught at DBMO’s winter intensive this past year. She has had the opportunity to perform and/or attend classes from several artists such as Tim Coronado, Nick Drago, Anthony Morigerato, Julie Nakagawa, Andy Noble and Larissa Velez-Jackson. Currently, Megan is excited to continue to share her passion for dance through her teachings and choreography at Extreme!

Emma is so excited to share her love of dance with her students at EPAC.

Ellie is a current member of the EPAC Senior Team. She has been dancing since age 3!

Born in Atlanta, Georgia she got to Texas as soon as she could. After moving to The Woodlands, she danced at Boni’s Dance Studio for 6 years studying ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She was a member of the En Stage team and performed in many recitals and Nutcrackers.

She is an honors student at The Woodlands College Park High School where she is currently serving as Junior Lieutenant of the Revelier drill team. She sings with the varsity level choir and is an active participant in her church youth group.

Ellie is excited to teach the amazing young dancers at Extreme Performing Arts Center for a second year!