
Meet the Coaches
Amber has been with Texas Galaxy Denton since August 2024 and has been part of the studio family since 2017. With a strong background in education administration, she is deeply passionate about supporting the arts and helping children thrive in their pursuits. Amber is committed to cultivating compassionate athletes who excel both on and off the field, fostering a positive and nurturing environment that encourages growth and success.
Amber Atkinson
Denton Studio Manager

Born and raised in Dallas, TX, LaTreshia Johnson discovered her passion for cheerleading at the age of 9 while participating in a little league program. After not making her first middle school cheer squad, she redirected her focus to competitive cheerleading. Her determination paid off, and by the age of 12, she was the youngest member of a Level 3 team for the Dallas Diamond All-Stars, where she competed for two years. Over the next five years, LaTreshia successfully earned spots on both her middle school and high school cheer teams, achieving All-American honors with NCA during her sophomore and senior years. During this time, she also returned to competitive cheer with Jaguar Cheer Academy and volunteered as a coach for a Pee-Wee squad in her spare time. After high school, LaTreshia joined the esteemed University of North Texas competitive cheer squad, where she cheered for five years. She served as captain for both the All-Girl and Co-Ed teams, leading her squads with skill and dedication. Following her collegiate cheer career, she began coaching at Denton Calvary Academy, where she spent three years as the technique coordinator. There, she specialized in teaching tumbling, advanced stunts, and choreography, helping her teams excel with polished routines. Over the past decade, LaTreshia has judged numerous cheerleading competitions and traveled throughout Texas choreographing award-winning routines for competitive teams. In 2016, she became the first coach for Texas Galaxy and has cherished every season since. Currently, LaTreshia serves as the Cheer Director in Denton, overseeing the progress of more than 100 students across recreational and competitive programs.
LaTreshia Johnson
Denton Cheer Director

Ashlyn Miller discovered her love for dance at the young age of 2 and knew from the start that she was destined to perform. She began dancing competitively at the age of 4 and continued through middle school, high school, and college in Mesquite, TX. Over the years, she mastered a variety of dance styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and ballet. In addition to her dance experience, Ashlyn was a cheerleader throughout middle and high school and gained valuable skills as a member of a Level 5 competitive cheer team. During her junior year of high school, she transitioned to the varsity drill team and was elected captain in her senior year. Following high school, she attended McLennan Community College, where she was a member of The McLennan Dance Company, further honing her craft. Ashlyn began teaching at Center Stage Dance Company at just 16 years old and also taught at a dance studio in Waco, TX. Over the past five years, she has been an integral part of Texas Galaxy, choreographing several award-winning competition dances. Currently, Ashlyn serves as Mesquite’s Cheer Director, overseeing the progress of more than 100 students across both recreational and competition programs. Her dedication and passion for dance and cheer inspire her students to reach new heights.
Ashlyn Miller
Mesquite Cheer & Dance Director

Gabby Bracewell, a native of Madisonville, TX, has been dancing since the age of 2 and competing on the national stage since fourth grade. Her dedication and passion for dance led her to begin teaching at just 15, where she inspired young dancers with her technical expertise and love for the art form. As a member of elite teams such as HEAT Force and Encore Elite, Gabby has had the opportunity to work with top choreographers from across the country, further refining her skills and expanding her creative repertoire. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance with a minor in Entrepreneurship at Texas Woman’s University, where she continues to develop her artistry and leadership. Gabby dreams of performing on Broadway and one day opening her own dance studio. With her unwavering commitment to the craft, she is not only pursuing her own aspirations but also empowering the next generation of dancers to reach their full potential.
Gabby Bracewell
Denton Dance Director

Jatayvia is an undergraduate psychology major at the University of North Texas and is already making a significant impact in Denton. Her passion for movement began at the age of 2 when she started gymnastics classes, quickly progressing to competitive gymnastics. She later joined a competitive dance team, focusing on stunts, tumbling, and technique. Currently, she continues to train in jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop, and ballet, constantly refining her skills. Jatayvia has been teaching Acrobatics and Hip-Hop for two years and has also instructed preschool gymnastics and Level 1–3 tumbling for a year in her hometown. Her talent for choreography has shone brightly, as she has created award-winning dance routines for Texas Galaxy. Additionally, her tumbling coaching has helped students achieve noticeable improvement week after week. Outside of her professional pursuits, Jatayvia is a proud mother to her beautiful daughter, Lyric. In her free time, she enjoys playing dress-up and going on shopping adventures with her little girl.
Jatayvia Whitaker
Mesquite Hip-Hop Director

With two decades of experience in the cheer and tumbling industry, Logan Kirschbaum’s journey began at the age of 2 in a mommy-and-me class, where his deep-seated love for tumbling first took root. He officially started as a gymnast at age 10 and quickly rose through the ranks. By 13, Logan transitioned from being a Level 8 gymnast to cheerleading, where he joined his high school team and an All-Star program in San Antonio, TX. During this time, he earned three NCA titles and became a Grand Champion at Cheersport. A former cheerleader for the University of Kentucky, Logan continued his academic and athletic pursuits, graduating from Baylor University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications. After graduation, he helped launch the San Antonio Spirit program as their Tumbling Director, playing a pivotal role in its success. Logan later moved to Dallas, working as a Digital Marketing Account Manager while continuing to coach part-time. By 2019, his passion for coaching led him to a full-time position with Express Cheer. Logan’s expertise spans tumbling, jumps, motion technique, acro, tryout preparation, and more—he truly does it all. Logan believes he has been blessed with the opportunity to turn his passion into a career. He is thrilled to bring his skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the Texas Galaxy program, helping athletes reach their full potential.
Logan Kirschbaum
Mesquite Tumbling Director

Juan, a proud Dallas native, brings over a decade of dance experience to his role as an educator and mentor. His dance journey began at Sunset High School, where he excelled as a member of the drill team and dance company, mastering styles such as ballet and folklorico. Continuing his passion for dance at Texas Woman’s University, Juan competed on the dance team for three years, achieving top national rankings, including a first-place finish at the Dance Team Union’s College Classics. Currently pursuing a degree in kinesiology at Tarleton State University, Juan serves as the Hip-Hop Director for Texas Galaxy Denton. In this role, he shares his expertise and enthusiasm with young dancers, inspiring them to grow and thrive in their craft.
Juan Tapia
Denton Hip-Hop Director

Martha Limones, a dancer, choreographer, and educator from Arlington, TX, has cultivated her artistry through a diverse range of dance styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, African diasporic movement, and improvisation. Her current choreographic research delves into the intersection of stress and positive psychology, expressed through movement. In the classroom, Martha is dedicated to creating an inclusive and challenging learning environment that fosters curiosity, embraces knowledge, and encourages exploration of the unknown. Martha earned her Associate of Arts with High Honors from Tarrant County College District (TCCD) before continuing her studies at Texas Woman’s University (TWU). During her time at TWU, she performed with Hidden City Dance Company and the university’s International Dance Company. She was also an active member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). In May 2024, she graduated as a Touchstone Honors Scholar with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a minor in Health Psychology. Currently, Martha teaches ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop at Texas Galaxy Cheer and Dance in Denton, TX. She remains committed to sharing her passion for dance through both teaching and performance, inspiring her students to explore and grow as artists.
Martha Limones
Denton Dance Coach

Makayla Sifuentes is a signed dancer, actress, and model with Icon Studios Dallas and is managed for modeling by 42 Model Management. Originally from Mesquite, TX, Makayla has dedicated 14 years to dance and has been choreographing and teaching for 9 years, working with students ranging from 2 to 60 years old. Makayla is classically trained in a wide range of styles, including ballet, pointe, modern (Horton and Graham techniques), contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, Caribbean, African, salsa, breaking, partnering, yoga, acrobatics, and physical conditioning. She is a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a Minor in Science and Mathematics from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts. Her professional experience is vast, having worked with renowned visual artists, vocalists, entertainment groups, music artists, producers, film directors, dance studios, and educational institutions. Makayla has been featured in several dance magazines for ballet and pointe and has even served as the creative director for published dance magazines. Her talent extends to working with music artists as a choreographer, creative director, lead dancer, and lead actress. Makayla has toured nationally with So You Think You Can Dance: All Stars, performing and training young artists across the U.S. While in California, she taught and choreographed at Oakwood Secondary School in North Hollywood and at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. She has professionally performed and choreographed in styles such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, pointe, modern, and partnering. Her passion for performing, choreographing, and teaching is unmatched, and she approaches each project and student with dedication and care. Makayla’s ultimate goal as an artist and educator is to inspire, motivate, entertain, and captivate every audience while sharing her story. She strives to guide each of her students toward becoming the accomplished artists they aspire to be, supporting them on their unique artistic journeys.
Makayla Sifuentes
Mesquite Dance Coach

Bio coming soon
Gabby Hunt
Mesquite Dance Coach

Zaidy Murga has been dancing since the age of 2 and joined a competitive dance team at just 3 years old, igniting her lifelong love for the stage. With 13 years of competitive dance experience, she discovered her passion for sharing her love of dance with others and began junior coaching at the age of 12. In high school, Zaidy made the varsity drill team as a sophomore and earned a spot on the elite team. She was also recognized by the All-American Kick Company and received Honorable Mention from the American Dance/Drill Team. Alongside her achievements in dance, Zaidy has a deep love for theater and has played leading roles in several plays. At UIL competitions, she was named to the All-Star Cast for her outstanding performances. Zaidy plans to continue her journey in both dance and theater after graduation. She is thrilled to be part of the Texas Galaxy staff, where she can learn from experienced coaches and contribute to the growth and success of the dancers at Texas Galaxy.
Zaidy Murga
Mesquite Dance Coach

Robert is a dedicated tumbling instructor with 14 years of experience helping athletes achieve their tumbling goals. His journey began with a love for gymnastics, which sparked a passion for helping others refine and master their skills. In 2006, Robert started coaching gymnastics and tumbling at Texas Gymnastics Training Center, where he worked with athletes of all ages until the facility closed in 2021. Fortunately, he found a new home at Texas Galaxy Cheer and Dance, where he continues to inspire and guide athletes toward reaching their full potential. Robert’s mission is to empower his athletes to achieve their best, fostering growth, confidence, and excellence in every session.
Robert Taylor
Mesquite Tumbling Coach
