Our Staff
Level Up All Stars prides itself on having high-quality, highly-trained, and children-centered staff: training your child for dance and for life! Each of our coaches comes from an extensive dance training background as well as teaching background. Learn more about us below!
OUR STAFF
MaKenzi Fox
Owner
MaKenzi Fox is a lifetime dancer, learner, and educator from Moore, OK. Growing up, she trained in all styles of dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop) at Top Hat Talent, Applause Studios, and The Pointe PAC. She began her love for teaching dance at the age of 13, as her mom was a dance teacher-- and she loved to help teach the classes. She began teaching her own dance classes at the age of 16.
During her time as a dancer, she won several overall dance awards for her solos in the styles of jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre, and was also the Overall Scholarship winner for Dance Masters of America in the styles of Acro, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. MaKenzi began dancing professionally at the age of 16-- she was a dancer for Six Flags/Frontier City and performed in the Magic Shows and Dance shows throughout the summer and Halloween season.
In High School, MaKenzi was a member of Southmoore Varsity Pom. Her team ranked top 3 nationally and she was an All-American dancer and All-State dancer for OSDTDA. High School was a time where MaKenzi discovered her love for pom and kickline!
In College, MaKenzi began her full time dance-teaching journey. She began teaching competitive dance at the age of 18 teaching in Yukon and won several entertainment and overall awards for her choreography in the styles of jazz, pom, hip hop, and contemporary. She taught all ages and all styles-- recreationally and competitively. While she was in college, she was also a full time member of Oklahoma City University Pom. She traveled and competed with the team and cheered at University athletic games. She received NAIA All-American Dancer 4 times, her team placed Top 2 at College Nationals, and she was the Captain her Senior Year/awarded the Jim Wade Athlete of the Year award in 2020. She also worked for the National Dance Alliance, traveling all over the country teaching dance camps.
After college, MaKenzi opened up Level Up All Stars. The studio started in 2020 with 20 high school girls, who all attended NDA All Star Nationals and placed top 5 in Senior Contemporary.
Over the last 6 years, Level Up All Stars has expanded to All-Star programs, recreational programs, private dance training, wedding choreography, and more. Her studio is known for providing quality training in a safe and fun environment, and Level Up wins regional and national championships.
Aside from the studio, MaKenzi is a dance adjudicator for Varsity Spirit, Crowdpleasers Dance, and NAIA Collegiate Dance-- she has been judging dance competitions for 5 years. In addition to judging, she is a choreographer and has choreographed competition dance routines for Norman North, Oklahoma City University, York College, Lawton MaCarthur, Newcastle Pom, and Santa Fe South. She is also the Head Coach of Southridge Junior High Pom in Moore. Outside of dance, MaKenzi is a former educator who taught 2nd and 3rd grade, and she is a published children's book author. She loves traveling with her fiance Daniel, hanging out with her pets, going to Disney World, being with her family, and cooking and gardening!
Katie Stephens
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.
Taylor McEachron
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.
Joe Suniga
Joe suniga is a lifelong dancer and athlete. He started doing recreational Hip-Hop at a young age at Studio 5-6-7-8, and quickly joined the competition team. He has been trained in all styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, and Ballet. From the years of 2014-2017, Joe was apart of the Raindrops-- The Junior Dance Team for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After high school, he taught at Bounce Academy of Yukon, specializing in power tumbling and cheerleading.
Joe has been a member of the Senior Open Team for the last two years at Level Up All Stars, recently winning the CPD National Championship. At the studio, he teaches jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and adult classes!
Jessica Kassan
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.
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.
Jessica Kassan
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.
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.
Torre Langan
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. She also assists with our younger classes such as ballet ages 3-4 and ballet ages 5-6.Torre is also a Paraprofessional at Oakridge Elementary in Moore.