Katie Jo Stephens is native to Oklahoma. Katie started dancing at a young age and developed a love for the art and physicality of dance. She trained through the years as a competitive studio dancer in Ada, she attended the University of  Oklahoma’s young dancer program for several years, OKC Ballet (Nutcracker), and Bates Summer Intensive, as well as many regional and national conventions, and was a UCA All Star Cheerleader. Katie continued training at the University of Central Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance performance and choreography. While in college she did freelance choreography work, was a member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company, Bricktown Brawlers Cheerleader, UCO Nationals Pom Squad and Game Squad member. After completing her undergraduate degree, Katie continued freelance choreography at various studios in Oklahoma, and contracted full-time at the Chickasaw Nation Dance Studio. Katie later became a full-time employee for the Chickasaw Nation, Directing the Dance studio, Director multiple successful competition teams, and choreographing for traveling musical theatre productions. Some achievements to mention include Studio of Excellence Award, multiple Studio Director Awards, Innovative Choreography Award, and Oklahoma Next Generation Under 30 Award. Katie continued her education and received her Master’s Degree in Native American Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She has also continued her dance education and is Acrobatic Arts Certified, as well as Alixa Flexibility level I and II certified. Katie currently coaches the Junior and Teen Competition Teams at Level Up and teaches recreational classes for the studio. She also works full time for the Department of Labor.  She is a wife to Chris, and mother to daughter Avery(12), daughter Weslyn (9), and son Sage(3). When she’s not in the dance studio, Katie and her family enjoy rodeoing and barrel racing. Katie is looking forward to working with the Level Up All Star dancers this season.

Coach/Miss

Madison began dancing competitively in all styles at the age of 4. She was a proud member of the award-winning Southmoore Varsity Pom for 4 years. She is the former Head Coach of Newscastle High School Pom. She loves teaching and pouring into the dancers at Level Up All Stars-- She coaches the Junior and Teen teams and also teaches our 3-6 year old ballet classes and age 12+ technique class. She is married to Hayden and has two kids, Maverick and Madden!​​

Torre Langan is our front desk manager. Torre loves kids and is great with our front desk-- helping families with payments, greeting kiddos, and keeping the studio looking amazing. Torre is also a Paraprofessional at Oakridge Elementary in Moore.

Jessica Kassan is a lifelong dancer from Midwest City, Oklahoma. Growing up, she danced competitively at The Pointe PAC out of Moore, OK. She competed in all styles-- Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Ballet. She was also a member of Carl Albert High School Pom-- winning several state championships in Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop, as well as receiving the Senior Soloist winner out of 100 dancers. Jessica was a 2 year member of the Level Up All Stars Open Contemporary and Hip Hop team, placing top 3 nationally.

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Currently, she coaches the Level Up Open Contemporary Team, who recently won the National Championship at CPD Spirit. She also teaches our adult classes in the style of heels and hip hop. Aside from dance, Jessica works at Cornerstone Eyecare and is a member of the girl band, Dear Daisy.

Office Staff

Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Taylor McEachron brings over 17 years of dance experience to the studio. She trained at Byrds Dance and Gymnastics, studying a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater.

Taylor discovered her passion for teaching at a young age, beginning as an assistant in recreational classes at just 13 years old. By 16, she was teaching her own classes and quickly found joy in building meaningful relationships with her students while supporting their growth and confidence both in and out of the studio.

She danced throughout high school and college, serving as a four-year member of the Piper High School Dance Team in Kansas City, KS, where she served as Captain her senior year. Taylor was then recruited to the Baker University Dance Team in Baldwin City, KS. While at Baker, she competed nationally through NAIA and DTU College Classic and held leadership roles as Game Day Captain her junior year and Team Captain her senior year.

After graduating, Taylor returned to her alma maters. She coached the Piper High School Dance Team and was the Assistant Company Director at Pinnacle Dance and Gymnastics (formerly Byrds Dance and Gymnastics). In addition to her dance career, Taylor taught third grade in Kansas City.