Team

MEET THE TEAM

Meet our talented team of instructors at Excite Dance Company. Focused on teaching exceptional technique and creating unforgettable experiences, our team is committed to our dancers’ satisfaction and success. See our instructors’ below and check them all out! All of our instructors are professionally trained teachers with an extensive background in dance, cheer, and/or college degrees in Dance Education.

MRS. JAI

Owner/Dance Instructor

Jai Eastland is the proud of owner and Artistic Director of Excite Dance & Cheer Company as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jai has been in the dance industry for over 30 years dancing for Disney, performing, entertaining and choreographing for various productions and training dancers into their professional careers. She is thrilled to be offering such a special opportunity to share her passion for the arts and movement with dancers right in the comfort of their schools. So many dancers/cheerleaders do not have the opportunity to train at a studio due to time, finances, convenience, etc so having the same quality instructors, for a fraction of the cost and brought directly to your students school, is the goal of Excite and we are so thrilled your student is a part of it. Jai, along with her husband Brian, help run all the maintenance behind the scenes so definitely look out for them at performances and say hello. Jai has three sons who are also dancers & theatre majors in college, and they are also a huge part of the success of Excite Dance & Cheer. We are a military family, faith based, and so proud to serve the community in this way. We hope to meet each and every one of you.

MISS ANNIKA

Dance Instructor

My name is Annika. I have been dancing for 13 years with professional training. When I was younger I danced with my brother in krump and from there as I got older that exposed me to hiphop, popping, and locking. From there around age 7 I fell in love with dance and explored more into different styles, like ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern dance, tap etc. I’ve trained in all of these styles for years and still do. Fun Facts - I love children - I can rollerblade - I am very good at painting and drawing - My initials are ABC :)

MISS LONDON

Dance Instructor

London has been dancing and cheering most of her young life and specifically trained in Tahitian before developing a love for cheerleading. London is a traveling competitive cheerleader and is a senior in HS. She enjoys staying active and trying new things, which has led her to participate in eight different sports and five clubs. Outside of my activities, she loves traveling and exploring new places and cultures.

MISS KHLOE

Dance Instructor

My name is Khloe. I am a high school senior and love dance and cheer! I have been doing dance and cheerleading since I was 3 years old. I love ballet, cheer, pom, jazz and hip hop. I have been part of 4 cheer teams and have had a passion for dance and cheer my whole life. I am from Tucson Arizona and have lived in Las Vegas since I was 3 years old. We are excited to have Khloe assisting Ms. Sydney and Ms. Sabine this season.

MZ RUBY

Dance Instructor

Ruby Messina is a 2x Dance Champion & awarded Professional, Pivot Dance Company Alum Soloist, 2 consecutive years 1st place award winning Young Champion of America choreographer. Ruby began dancing at 3 years of age, she has trained in multiple dance disciplines with various dance companies/ teams including Pom/Cheer growing up and through college. She has a double Major in Dance Performance/ Choreography & Dance Production (AA Dance & BFA Dance); Alma Matters: CSUF, IVC, UNLV with a Commercial Dance Certification from AMDA, Los Angeles. Ruby’s career in the dance industry has expanded to include work in TV/Commercial; Music Videos, Film, Concert, Events. Ruby’s dedication has affiliated Works as: Ambassador, Talent, Dance/Cheer Pom Coach, Dance Educator/Advisor, Dance on Film Director, Artistic Director, Film/Production Producer, Dance Technique Specialist, Competition Coach, Cheer/Dance Judge, Choreographer (Competitions, Shows/Events, Productions, Education). SYTYGT Season 2, Fast & Furious, She Goes To Hollywood, NBA Emirates, Gatorade, Adidas, Netflix, World of Dance, Cocoburry, Coco Chanel, UFC to name a few. Ruby Messina has contributed to her young community through Sports Advocacy and Dance on Films Collaborations.

MISS JESSICA

Dance Instructor

My name Is Jessica and I have been teaching dance since I was 20 years old and teaching kids since I was 18. I specialize in hip hop, contemporary and aerobic freestyle as well as being well versed in acro, tap, jazz, lyrical and ballet. I also really appreciate working with the disadvantaged youth as it has developed my patience and helped me be more in tune with myself as a teacher and as a person. I model on the side and love working with different creators, influencers, and artists. I also sing and teach vocals here and there. I am happy to be part of the team and I am here for the growth and personal development of the students through dance.

MISS GWEN

Dance Instructor

Gwen-Renae’ was raised in Kansas City, Missouri and has always had a love for dance ever since the age of 3. She started training at Creative Movements in Shawnee Kansas at the age of 7. She spent 12 years at this dance studio training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, and tumbling. For 6 years Gwen taught a series of classes at her home studio teaching the younger combo classes and beginner hip hop classes as well. Over the years Gwen received many scholarships at different conventions and is an Alumni of the "Go Pro" through Talent On Parade. Gwen received a scholarship to Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas, Nevada where she is currently studying and training to continue her dance career.

MISS NIA

Dance Instructor

Hi my name is Nia I stated dance when I was about three years old and I danced for a total of 8 years form there I switched over to cheer and cheered for the next 5 years! Fun facts about me are I have a Great Dane, I can do a backflip and my favorite colors pink!

MISS MANDI

Dance Instructor

Miss Mandi is a passionate dance instructor with 12 years of training in a variety of styles, including ballet, lyrical, hip hop, jazz, and poms. She now enjoys passing on her knowledge and love for dance. Mandi has experience teaching dancers of all ages and takes joy in helping each student grow in both skill and confidence. With a strong foundation in technique and creativity, she brings energy, patience, and positivity to every class. Teaching is her greatest passion because it allows her to share her love of dance, inspire young artists, and create a supportive space where students can express themselves and reach their full potential.

MISS LENA

Dance Instructor

My name is Lena Mahavong. My passion is to help change lives in the most positive way. I love creating a safe and fun space for dancers to do what they love. I’m all about high energy and hard work. I’ve been coaching for over 10+ years now and I wouldn’t give it up for anything else in the world.

MISS ALLY

Dance Instructor

Ally Burgess, performer and dance educator, grew up an avid dancer at Shuffles & Ballet II in Little Rock, Arkansas. Through her experiences engaging with the community through dance and performance, she knew it was something she loved to do. She furthered her education in college, attending Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, earning honors. Ally specializes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Tap styles. Ally loves to see the world artfully and encourages others to try that perspective. In her class, she loves to offer support and highlight positive self-talk while working through the fundamentals of dance.