Meet Kelsey!

KELSEY

Nickname: Kels

Name on Jacket: Kels

Age: 19

Birthday: May 29

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hometown: Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Physical Education: Dance Education

Dance Experience: 16 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Tap, Contemporary

Favorite Color: Red                         

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Miguel, Frank Ocean

Quote that I live by: 

Interesting fact about me: I am currently starting a dance company with a friend called "Xquisite Dance".

We have fun after EVERY longggg practice!

Community Service

Morganettes Give Back!

The Morganettes have partnered with the "C.O.O.L. Girls Program" (Children Overcoming Obstacles in Life) to mentor girls between the ages of 4-15. Once a month, we provide hip hop dance classes for the girls as well as provide mentoring in the areas of both dance and life. 
This video displays a section of the dance we taught the girls on our first meeting.
"Move Your Body" by Beyonce

Meet Ashley!

ASHLEY

Nickname: Ash

Name on Jacket: Grind Time

Age: 17

Birthday: December 31

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Hometown: Prince George's County, Maryland

Classification: Freshman

Major: Computer Science

Dance Experience: 6 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Red                         

Hobby: Playing soccer

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Wiz Khalifa

Quote that I live by: "Don't perspire to expire."

Meet Matzyonna!

MATZYONNA

Nickname: Mat

Name on Jacket: Greatness Jr.

Age: 19 years

Birthday: 

Zodiac Sign:

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Political Science with a track in Pre Law

Dance Experience: 15 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop, African, Liturgical, Modern

Favorite Color: Purple, White, Blue                          

Hobby: Music, Hanging out, Music

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Kierra Sheard, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Propaganda

Interesting facts about me: Everything I know about dance came from this amazing community cultural art center around the corner from my house, The West Las Vegas Cultural Art Center.

Meet the team Co-Captain Tabeetha!

TABEETHA

Nickname: Tabby

Name on Jacket:

Age: 18

Birthday:

Zodiac Sign:

Hometown: 

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Nursing

Dance Experience: 14 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Contemporary, Tap

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Creating things (poems, drawing)

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Lauryn Hill

Quote that I live by: "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than be absolutely boring."

Meet Jordan!

JORDAN

Nickname: Peezie, Mahogany

Name on Jacket: Mahogany

Age: 23

Birthday: October 1

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Hometown: Washington D.C.

Classification: Senior

Major: Public Relations

Dance Experience: 9 years

5th year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hard Hitting Hip Hop, Technical Dancing

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Photography, Modeling, Freelance Artistry of all kinds

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Kendrick Lamar "Kendrick Lamar is everything I need & more musically - we'll be married soon. :)"

Quote that I live by: "Without struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass

Interesting facts about me: I don't have religious beliefs, I am spiritual.

Meet Samantha!

SAMANTHA

Nickname: Sam

Name on Jacket: SammySosaa

Age: 19

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Nursing

Dance Experience: 6 years 

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Aqua Blue                          

Hobby: Shopping

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Whitney Huston, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake

Quote that I live by: "Be who you are, no matter who's watching."

Interesting facts about me: I'm a Redskins fan.

Meet Niemah!

NIEMAH

Name on Jacket: Niemah Rose

Age: 21
Birthday: October 22
Zodiac Sign: Libra

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Classification: Junior

Major: Chemistry

Dance Experience: 8 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Black                         

Hobby: Listening to music, Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Trey Songz, Drake, Jhene Aiko, Usher, Jodeci

Quote that I live by: "If you want something done right, it's best to do it yourself."

Interesting facts about me: 

• I love doing math problems.
• I love watching spartan movies like 300. 

Meet Shaye!

SHAYE

Nickname: Shaye'

Name on Jacket: Juicy Shaye'

Age: 23

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Dance, minor in Criminal Justice

Dance Experience: 10 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Pink                         

Hobby: Cheering, Making people laugh

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Juicy J

Quote that I live by: "Keep your head up beautiful, they love to see you down."

Meet Jessica!

JESSICA

Nickname in Spanish: Jeqita

Name on Jacket: Jessica Maria

Age: 18

Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Classification: Freshman

Major: Elementary Education

Dance Experience: 8 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz

Favorite Color: Lime green                          

Hobby: Teaching

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Mario

Quote that I live by: "Be yourself."

Interesting facts about me: I'm half Dominican and half Ecuadorian. 

Meet Lakea!

LAKEA

Nickname: Kiki, Kea, Kee

Name on Jacket: Kea Daddy

Age: 21

Hometown: Freeport, New York

Classification: Junior

Major: Social Work

Dance Experience: 

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Hip Hop, Freestyle

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Dancing, Writing poetry, Beautician

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Vybz Kartel

Interesting Facts About Me: 

• I've always wanted to become a comedian.
• I have the back of my head shaved.
• I'm a very observant person.
• I can understand a person based off their energy.

Quote that I live by: "Success comes from within."

Meet Falisha!

FALISHA

Nickname: Lisha

Name on Jacket:

Age: 22
Birthday: December 21
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Classification: Senior

Major: Elementary Education

Dance Experience: 18 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Red                          

Hobby: Dancing, Shopping, Hanging with friends

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Aaliyah

Quote that I live by: 

Meet Marisol!

MARISOL

Nickname: Mari

Name on Jacket:

Age: 17

Hometown: Washington D.C.

Classification: Freshman

Major: Vocal Music Performance

Dance Experience: 4 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Blue                         

Hobby: Listening to music

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Michael Jackson

Quote that I live by: "Study the greats, and become greater." -Michael Jackson

Meet Jaunice!

JAUNICE

Nickname: 

Name on Jacket: 

Age: 18

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Classification: Freshman

Major: Psychology

Dance Experience: 17 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Contemporary

Favorite Color: Green, Black, Gold                          

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce

Meet Brelyn!

BRELYN

Nickname: Bre

Name on Jacket: Bre

Age: 19

Hometown: Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Family and Consumer Science

Dance Experience: 11 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Contemporary

Favorite Color: Pink                         

Hobby: Shopping, Watching TV, Listening to music, Hanging with friends

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Lil Wayne 

Quote that I live by: " Love yourself girl, or nobody will." -J. Cole

Meet Alexus!

ALEXUS

Nickname: Lex

Name on Jacket: LexDaFlex

Age: 18

Hometown: Camden, New Jersey

Classification: Freshman

Major: Communications

Dance Experience: 6 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz

Favorite Color: Blue

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar

Quote that I live by: "Actions always prove why words mean nothing."

Meet the team Captain, Kiah!

KIAH

Nickname: Kiki

Name on Jacket: Flame

Age: 19
Hometown: Prince George's County: Fort Washington, Maryland
Classification: Junior
Major: Sociology
Dance Experience: 12 years
3rd year Morganette
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip Hop
Favorite Color: Purple, Black
Hobby: Dancing, Writing Poetry
Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Juicy J
Quote that I live by: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" -Philippians 3:14