About Us
Owner
My name is Stephanie Lasala. I am a mom of three. My two youngest, one girl (9) and one boy(10), are in competitive dance. I grew up in the dance industry and as an adult competed in the ballroom world. I spent years teaching and growing adult ballroom dancers and was so proud to have kids that shared a similar interest in dance. I also have an amazing 16 year old that plays piano and has a beautiful creative mind. I have been married for 13 years to my wonderful husband Javier. He has supported our kids and my dreams and loves jot help out in any way he can. In the years that my kids have been competing we have experienced many challenges within the dance community. It has had a huge impact on my kids. I created GQ Dance to give my kids and any other dancer a safe place to learn, grow and compete.
Creative Director
A Pittsburgh native, Lorenzo Hines has captivated audiences with his performances in various productions. Notably, he showcased his talent as a dancer in Ragtime at Miller Outdoor Theatre with HITS Theatre and as a featured dancer in Ensemble Theatre’s Michael Jackson Tribute of Houston at Jones Hall. In 2014, Lorenzo earned a scholarship to attend the prestigious New York Film Academy after performing at the AMTC Shine event. He has since honed his craft at both the New York Film Academy and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Lorenzo began his training at renowned studios like Ripley-Grier, Steps on Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center, where he later had the opportunity to assist respected instructors such as Chio, Heather Rigg, and Caitlin Gray. His dedication to his art led him to perform under the guidance of Kat Wildish at the iconic Alvin Ailey Theatre in NYC. This experience sparked a drive to pursue even more performance opportunities, eventually leading him to a career with Celebrity Cruises. There, he flourished as a production dancer before advancing to the role of Specialty (Acrobatic) Production Dancer, a position he held for three years. Lorenzo's professional repertoire also includes work with Princess Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Beyond the stage, Lorenzo explored different facets of the entertainment industry. He served as a Shopping Expert and Lead Marketer for Disney Cruises on the Disney Wonder, as well as a Shopping Consultant with Onboard Media under the Louis Vuitton-Moët Hennessy corporation. As a choreographer, Lorenzo contributed to the music videos for the band Secret Beach and established the breakthrough dance convention, "67ATE," which has become a platform for aspiring dancers to develop and showcase their skills.
Co-Director
Avery Moore, a Houston Native, is a versatile performer, choreographer, and educator with a strong foundation and curiosity in Contemporary Dance. She is a company member and liaison with Houston Contemporary Dance Company (HCDC). Her formal training began at The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and following that she earned a BFA in Dance with a Minor in Business from The University of Texas at Austin in 2020. During her academic career, Avery trained with acclaimed choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Mario Zambrano, Rennie Harris, Manuel Vignouelle and Charles O. Anderson. Since joining HCDC in 2021, Avery has performed works by notable choreographers including Yue Yin, Peter Chu, Keerati Jinkunwiphat, Brandon Coleman, Norbert De La Cruz III, Joe Celej, Andrea Dawn Shelley, and Kia Smith, among others. Avery also worked with ISHIDA Dance under the direction of Brett Ishida in 2021.
Co-Director
Jasmine Herrera
Choreographer | Dance Instructor | Performer
Jasmine Herrera is a passionate dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in Houston, TX. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Sam Houston State University, where she trains extensively in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques.
With over a decade of experience, Jasmine has cultivated her artistry through performances at prestigious venues such as the Gaertner Performing Arts Center and industry events like the American College Dance Association and Barnstorm Dance Fest.
Her choreographic works, Including "The Architects", “Break the Ice” and "Silver Screen", have been showcased in undergraduate dance concerts, reflecting her unique storytelling and movement quality.
Jasmine is also a dedicated educator, serving as a faculty member for 67ATE Dance Intensive and an instructor at The Movement Xperience of Lake Houston. She specializes in jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, creating engaging and structured lesson plans that inspire students of all levels.
Additionally, she has worked as an assistant instructor for various masterclasses and drill team
Beyond the studio, Jasmine has leadership experience as a social media manager for 67ATE Dance Intensive, where she curates digital content to enhance engagement. She has also held officer roles in Chi Tau Epsilon a national dance honors society, managing finances and organizational operations.
Jasmine's dedication to dance education, choreography, and performance continues to drive her mission of inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Co-Director
Mackenzie Kirk was born and raised in Houston, Texas. In her youth she trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Contemporary from many professional instructors in the Dance industry. Cece White, Kim kelley, Lenorris Arnold, Christian Vincent, Jackie Sleight, Dj Guthrie, Marlana Doyle, Lisa Wolf and many more have been apart of Mackenzie’s training since she was 4 years old. Her passion led her to train professionally in Los, Angeles in 2019. After training with working Choreographers, Mackenzie signed with Go2talent in January of 2020! After moving back to her hometown in Houston, she pursued the love of teaching as a dance instructor and choreographer. Through the 6 years in her experience of teaching she developed not only the love for her students improvements in movement but also improvement in their mental health. Mackenzie creates a safe environment in her classes where she touches on self development and self love. On top of teaching weekly, Mackenzie travels with Gravit8’s dance competition on the weekends as a backstage manager. With this job, she has the opportunity and blessing to greet and comfort dancers before and after they take the stage! As well as having the pleasure to meet different directors all over the country! Mackenzie hopes to continue to create her visions and establish a safe environment for youth dancers to succeed and grow for the years to come!