EDC STAFF

Callen Douglas, instructor, director, and owner of Evolution Dance Company, began dancing at the age of 3 and joined a competitive team at the age of 6. Callen won several awards in her dance career and received many collegiate scholarships. She attended New York’s Joffrey Ballet and studied under several talented instructors during her time with the program. She began teaching dance at the age of 16 and quickly realized that it was her passion. She pursued her dream of teaching and performed in New York with her collegiate team, and later graduated with her degree in dance. Mrs. Callen started a competitive dance program at EDC in 2020 that has continued helping talented young athletes grow in their confidence and skills.

Lysabeth started out dancing at the age of 7 and continued her dance education there until the age of 14. Lysabeth was apart of the award winning teams and traveled all across Houston competing and conventions. Lysabeth continued on to the dance at Clear Creek High School and was on the Clear Creek Cavaliers dance team for 4 years and served as a Jr.Lieutenant her 3rd year and as 1st senior lieutenant her 4th. Along with continuing her studio training at Evolution Dance Company. Lysabeth then furthered her education to Blinn Junior College where she majored in Business. She was also a team member of the Blinn College treasure dance team where she became a 2X NDA national champion and served as a Sophomore Representative. Lysabeth continued on her dance education at Sam Houston for a small period of time and was apart of the award winning orange pride dance team and in the dance program. During this time she had the opportunities to assist choreographers all around the Houston area. Currently she works at dance company, Ascension Dance, and is also the assistant director at Evolution Dance Company. She continues to share her passion through her kids she teaches and choreography.  

Chamberlyn has danced since she was 3 years old and started dancing competitively when she was 7. She was on the Clear Lake Flairs and was a Junior Lieutenant her Junior year and Captain her Senior year. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. While there, she choreographed and taught dance classes at a local dance studio. She is now in Occupational Therapy school at UTMB and is so excited to teach and choreograph again!

Kristyn began dancing at the age of 3 years old. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she trained classically at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. She grew up doing ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre, and quickly fell in love with performing.  Attending Clear Lake High School, Kristyn was a four-year member of the Clear Lake Flairs dance team, serving as both a Junior Lieutenant and Co-Captain during her tenure. She has a strong passion for both football and contest season. Additionally, Kristyn is a proud Aggie Dance Team Alumni who recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Marketing. Her notable milestones from her time on the Aggie Dance Team include performing at Madison Square Garden and winning a National Championship!  Kristyn is currently dancing as a Houston Texans Cheerleader and loving every minute of it! Driven by optimism, energy, and creativity, Kristyn is excited to share her love for dance and performing everywhere she goes! 

Molly has been a Dance Choreographer and Educator for 16 years and has been a dancer for 25 years. Her journey actually began with Baton Twirling, but she quickly found out that her true love was for dance. She started competing at the age of 4 and has not stopped. She trains in as many styles of dance as possible and wants to learn everything she can about this art form. She has trained in hip hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, jazz funk, bachata, housing, popping, heels, flexibility, lyra, pole, improvisation, dance therapy, Bollywood, and more. In High School, Captain of her Dance team her senior year. She joined crowd pleasers staff right after graduation, where she traveled and taught at schools throughout Texas. Her first year of college was at University of North Texas, Denton. She transferred to Texas State University to complete her education the next year. While she was in school, she taught at San Antonio Dance Academy and Central Texas Ballet Conservatory full time. During that time, she began to expand her teaching experience as a freelance choreographer. She taught at multiple schools and studios throughout Texas. She also danced on an adult Hip Hop crew called Illovation. They won many competitions, such as World Of Dance, and did many performances and workshops throughout Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, specializing in Choreography and Performance. After graduation, she began teaching at Soundbox Studios until she moved to Los Angeles, California. While in LA, she landed a work-study position at the world famous Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood, California. She learned so much about to commercial dance industry and trained under LA’s finest dance instructors. She also did character work with Universal Studios in her time in LA. She moved back to Houston in 2016 to further her teaching career and education in dance. She began teaching at Elite Dance Academy, She’meka Ann’s Studio( Houston location) and Athletistry Performing Arts Center full time. She currently trains with Garage 713 Crew in hip hop and other street and improv styles well. Molly has since received Outstanding Choreography awards for numerous pieces and styles at competitions and conventions throughout the years. She is certified in Aerial Yoga and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Her hobby when she is not dancing is to learn Aerial Art such as Lyra and Pole, as well as, makeup and modeling. She recently discovered her true calling for dance. She wants to use Dance Therapy as a way to help people feel confident in their own skin. Molly will continue to dance as long as she is able. She feels extremely lucky to have found what she loves at such a young age. Molly loves her craft and more than anything, loves sharing it with others.