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LYNNE BOUDREAUX - Syllabus Program Director
Lynne will be joining PBD this summer as the Syllabus Program Director. She has been teaching International Syllabus in a youth program for 2 years. Lynne is a BYU Tour Team Alumni. She completed her ISTD Latin and Standard Medals exams while at BYU. She is a 2-time USADA Latin Champion. Lynne took 1st place or was a finalist in Latin, Standard, and 10 Dance throughout North America, including: San Francisco Open, Yankee Classic, Emerald Ball, Embassy Ball, Open to World, Snowball Classic, etc. Lynne was also a Latin semi-finalist at the Closed World Invitational in Bucharest, Romania. She has also been a finalist at various events throughout Eastern Europe. She competed at Blackpool and the UK Championships. |
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BRENT & KATIE MECHAM
Youth Premier Team Directors
Brent and Katie graduated from Brigham Young University where Brent received his Masters of Accountancy and Katie received her BA degree in Design. While at BYU, they danced and toured with the Ballroom Dance Company stateside and abroad. Brent and Katie were instructors and teaching assistants for all types of ballroom dance including: Latin, Standard, American/Social, and Country. In 2000 they held the Dancesport Cabaret title and in 2002 they held the National Cabaret Title. They both danced in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. They are now in their third year as choreographers and coaches with PBD. When they finally take a break from dance, you can find them on a mountain side or in the woods with their twin daughters, Ava and Kiara, and their boy Blake. |
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MATT & HEATHER LONGHURST
Junior Premier Team Directors
Matthew and Heather Longhurst received most of their ballroom dance training at Brigham Young University, where they competed in both class syllabus and open events, completed their ISTD Medals exams, and danced with the BYU Ballroom Dance Company. In between dance classes, Matthew managed to complete a BA degree in Public Relations, and Heather received her degree in English Literature. They returned to the Seattle area in 2002, and started as instructors with Pacific Ballroom Dance almost immediately. They are now in their sixth year as instructors and choreographers with PBD, having coached both the Beginning and Intermediate levels. In between dance classes, Matthew managed to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Seattle University School of Law and currently works as an attorney for Expeditors International of Washington. Heather spends her non-dance time raising their three young daughters Cora, Sydney, and Maryn, and managing apartments for Tecton Corporation. |
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CHRISTINE FRANCE - Youth Backup Team Director
Christine’s husband has always said “If life was a musical, where Christine could constantly dance and sing through life, she would not ask for anything more.” Christine fell in love with ballroom dance while taking dance classes at Ricks College, Idaho. After transferring to Southern Utah University (SUU) Christine joined the SUU Ballroom Dance Team. While on the SUU team Christine toured multiple states and even performed and toured in Mexico. During her years at SUU, Christine danced in competitions up to the pre-championship level taking many first place finishes. Christine has always given back to dance by instructing children, youth groups and at community and church events. She is thrilled to have completed her first year of instructing with Pacific Ballroom Dance Company and looks forward to many more. She currently lives in Graham with her dashing husband Gary and their four fantastic children, Raye, Joshua, Emilee and Samuel. |
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CAM BRIGGS - Junior Backup Team Director
Cam is a Washington native from Federal Way. Her training began at age 4 and continued on through graduation from Brigham Young University. Her dance training includes: ballet, jazz, tap, cheer, drill, modern & ballroom. She has performed at a variety of venues including the World Expo, National Karate & Gymnastic Championships, Disneyland and concerts at B.Y.U. She has choreography experience ranging from dance recitals (solos and groups) to school musicals. While at B.Y.U. she performed with the Ballroom Dance Company and was a teacher’s assistant for a Social Dance class while she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Dance Education. She currently resides in Fairwood with her husband and 4 children. She is a proud “soccer mom” to 9 year old twin boys and chauffeur for two aspiring ballerinas ages 5 and 10 months. |
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KATHY DEHEIDE - Instructor
Kathy liked nothing better as a child than dancing around the living room in a good “twirly” dress. She actually learned dance steps on the dance team that started as 48 Feet and later beame the Pacific Ballroom Dance Company. At Brigham Young University she participated with the Ballroom Dance Company, was a TA for a social dance class, toured with the Young Ambassadors as a technician, coached and danced with the Swing Kids Club team, and finally majored in Asian Studies with minors in Japanese and Ballroom Dance. She has been spotted lately with her happy feet tapping out the choreography for her class. This is her first year as an instructor and choreographer. Meanwhile, her search for the perfect twirly dress continues. |
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DANELLE HUDOCK - Instructor
For Danelle Hudock it all started with dancing in the kitchen on her Daddy’s feet. From there it grew into classic forms of dance. Eleven years ago she was introduced to Ballroom dancing and it was love at first sight. She trained for six years with Pacific Ballroom Dance team then moved onto continue her dance education at Brigham Young University. |
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