Meet The ProPrep Team
A community of Pro choreographers, performers and trainers ready to get YOU to the next level!
Stephanie Marie
Founder
Executive Director
Choreographer
Stephanie’s resume speaks volumes as to how ProPrep Academy came about. She started dancing on a competitive dance team on Long Island, New York, traveling and winning Grand National Championships throughout the U.S. and Bahamas. Moving to Miami for college, Stephanie was one of the Captains for Barry University Dance Team. Having a drive to perform and a love for sports, she took her dance talent to the Pro level. In 2008 she cheered for the NFL Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Off the field, she choreographed and performed for local Miami artists, danced in FloRida’s music video, performed at Super Bowl halftime show with Prince, choreographed and danced with Vanilla Ice, taught combo classes at dance studios throughout South Florida, as well as coaching for Miami Springs High School Cheerleading team. After graduating Barry University she went on to dance for NHL Florida Panthers for two seasons 2012-2014. Stephanie moved back to New York after dancing for the Panthers to study all styles of dance under world renown choreographers at Broadway Dance Center’s Dance Program. She had the opportunity to work side by side with the top choreographers and dancers from all around the world. Still having a drive to perform, she finished her Pro Dance career on the court with the NBA Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Making her way through the Pro Dance world it has become her passion to help others achieve and reach their dreams and goals! Stephanie Marie really knows how to create that “WOW” factor. As the Founder and Executive Director of ProPrep Academy, you definitely won’t be let down.
Etta
Choreographer
Etta was born and raised in Winter Park, Florida where she fell in love with dancing at The School of Performing Arts. She moved to south Florida for college and graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2011 with a degree in Dance Performance. She began her professional dance career cheering for the Florida Panthers for one season. She went on to become a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader for four seasons, where she was a captain for 3 years, as well as rookie and veteran of the year. She’s had the privilege of performing at the NBA All-Star game, live with Flo Rida, and as well as MTV music videos. After she retired from being a professional cheerleader, she became the Director of a local children’s dance company called Mizfit Inc. Their goal is to instill healthy habits in kids at a young age while teaching them dance! When she’s not dancing, you can find her coaching varsity cheer at Westminster Academy or training at AKT. Training from Etta will have you set and ready to go PRO! Stay connected with her on Instagram: @etta_priest!
Jenna
Photographer
Hi I’m Jenna! I’ve been shooting photography since 2012. I’ve had a passion for it ever since I was little. I was that kid back in the day with a digital camera attached to my hip. Over the years, I’ve managed to shoot more and more whenever I could. I’ve created an amazing clientele but I’m even more excited about new people coming my way. The more creative the more excited I am. I grew up dancing my whole life, leading me to audition and dance with the NHL Florida Panthers Ice Dancers for two seasons. I loved that photography was a big aspect in the performance industry. JPortraits Photography was established during my pro dance years. I do a little bit of everything from personalized sessions to full blown weddings, from lifestyle to action-competitive and Pro dance.
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Shatangela
Choreographer
Shatangela Patton was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended the GREAT Bethune-Cookman University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree and became a member of the nationally famous 14 Karat Gold Dance Team for the World Renown Bethune-Cookman.
During Shatangela’s professional career, she started with the NHL Florida Panthers’ Ice Dancers for two years. She later took her talent to the NBA Miami Heat Dancers for 3 years. Currently she assists and choreographs for the Miami Heat organization.
Shatangela has a diverse experience in working with various artists within the industry. She has performed at the Latin Billboard awards, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and many more. She has given back to her community by voluntarily serving as a dance coach at Dillard High School for the Dynamic Diamond Dance Team. You can find her hosting dance clinics throughout Broward County schools, mentoring young ladies to reach their goals as future collegiate and professional dancers. Shatangela is now the new Dance Director of Florida Memorial University for the Lionessence dance team.
Her ultimate goal is to empower young women and instill the traits needed to become successful throughout all aspects of life!