Mary Ann Morrow, Owner/Artistic Director Mary Ann grew up in Austin and attended the University of Texas as well as Texas A&M at Commerce. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is certified to teach both theatre and French. A theatre arts teacher for more than 13 years in the Plano Independent School District, she has taught, directed and choreographed at Wilson Middle School, Shepton High School and Robinson Middle School. She has also taught drama for The Classics and Plano Children's Theatre.  Having extensive training in ballet, tap and jazz, Mary Ann has also studied voice and acting. As a performer, she has worked with several theatre companies in the Metroplex including Theatre Three, The Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Metro Players, Garland Civic Theatre and Plano Repertory Theatre. She enjoys performing in musicals as well as plays. As a teacher, Mary Ann is dedicated to helping students feel successful as they discover their own creativity and talent.

Tracy Kennedy, Instructor Originally from California, Tracy received her Bachelor's degree in Dance from the University of California Irvine. She has trained extensively in Ballet, Jazz and Modern technique.  Her dance studies include works with Donald Mckayle, Albert Reid of Merce Cunningham Dance Company and workshop in London.  Tracy is currently teaching dance at several studios in the Plano area.  She performs locally with Elledanceworks, a modern dance company and with various independent choreographers throughout the area.

Adrienne White, Instructor

Adrienne grew up in Northern California and began her dance career at the age of 11 at a local ballet studio. She  performed in many full length ballets with her studio and danced the lead role in "Sleeping Beauty" and "Coppelia". She also performed "The Nutcracker" several times and danced many roles, including Sugar Plum Fairy. She continued her ballet education at the University of Utah where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science & Health. Adrienne was active in the ballet department during her entire college career and performed student and professor works of choreography at the University of Utah.

Adrienne began assisting in class at the age of 12 and has taught on her own since the age of 16. Her teaching experience includes beginning students through advanced and ages 3 through adult. She has choreographed for several studios and church programs over the years. Adrienne enjoys sharing her love for dance with other dancers with the intent to inspire each dancer to be her/his best.

 

 

Kaleigh Kelly, Instructor

Shannon Morrow, Instructor

Shannon Morrow has literally grown up at MPAC. Being the owner's daughter, she began dancing at age 4 and is currently a senior at Plano East Senior High. Shannon competes on our National Award Winning companies of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Production. She also coaches the Junior Tap company and teaches Tap 1 for ages 7-9 years old.

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