OUR STORY
Infinity Dance Studio first opened its doors in 2019. We are excited to bring dance classes for all ages and abilities to this area.
Our vision for Infinity Dance Center is to develop of community of students and faculty who are passionate about dance, growth, and kindness. We believe in educating the whole dancer. This means teaching proper dance technique, building a growth mindset, and instilling in our dancers confidence in themselves and kindness towards others.
STEFANIE FAIRBANKS
Owner and Director
Stefanie is from Midlothian, Texas, and has over 20 years of dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hiphop. Growing up, Stefanie studied with Danceworks under the direction of Jennifer Stevens. She started teaching and choreographing for Danceworks when she was 16. Stefanie was a mentor teacher at Danceworks and has also served as one of the artistic directors for their dance company, Movers & Shakers. During high school, Stefanie was a member of the award winning Midlothian High School Pantherette Dance Team where she served as Captain her junior and senior year.
Following high school, Stefanie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and went on to earn her master’s degree in education. While attending Texas A&M, Stefanie actively participated in the organization, Dance Arts Society, and took collegiate dance classes. In Dance Arts Society she performed in professional faculty pieces, choreographed multiple dances, and taught jazz technique classes. Stefanie is an active member of TATD, Texas Association Teachers of Dancing, and earned her jazz teacher certification in 2015. Stefanie has also taught high school biology, chemistry, and 8th grade science in College Station and Midlothian.
She is beyond excited and feels blessed to share her passion of dance with her students. Stefanie hopes to be a positive influence and role model for her teachers, students, and community.
LAURENMARIE VALADEZ
Dance Instructor
LaurenMarie's passion for dance started when she joined the Mansfield Summit High School Drill Team, the Summit Sapphires. During her four years on the team she furthered her dance skills and trained in jazz, ballet, kick, pom, prop, military, tap, and modern. Her senior year on the team, she led the team as a lieutenant. LaurenMarie worked at Palace Dance Center in Mansfield, Tx from 2014 unil 2019. During her time there she taught multiple classes such as drill team prep, jazz, and modern. In her last year there she was in charge of the JV Dance company.
Following high school, LaurenMarie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor's in Dance. During her time at TWU, she focused her training on post-modern and ballet. On top of these two styles, she also got to take contact improvisation, West African, Southeast Asian, and traditional Korean dance classes. LaurenMarie was featured in all of TWU's concert series (Dance UpClose, DanceMakers, and CP Showcase) where she performed works choreographed by guest artists, graduate, and undergraduate works.
Currently, LaurenMarie is teaching Dance I & II at the North Crowley 9th grade campus and North Crowley High School was well as serving as the Assistant Drill Team Director to North Crowley Silver Stars. She is extremely excited to come back for another year at IDC!
LAUREN GARCIA
Dance Instructor
Lauren is an Albuquerque, New Mexico native and moved to Burleson, Texas in July of 2023. Lauren is a wife and a mom to three kids, (11, 9 & 5) and loves the ways in which being a parent has helped to grow her skills and effectiveness as a dance instructor.
Lauren trained at one of the premier studios in Albuquerque known for both their annual original theatrical productions as well as their success competing at a high level both regionally and nationally. Lauren’s training was focused on both artistry and technique as well as performance quality in two very different formats. Lauren trained in jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap and hip hop throughout her years at her home studio. Lyrical however, became her passion and outlet throughout her teen years and is what solidified her passion for dance.
In 2021, Lauren re-entered the dance world when her oldest daughter expressed an interest in dance. Lauren began working as an instructor at Dimensions School of Dance and was instantly reminded of all the reasons in which she fell in love with dance.
Her favorite part of being an instructor is sharing her love of the art, watching her students work hard, helping students find an outlet for self expression and become more confident humans as they navigate growing up.
One of the hardest parts of relocating to Texas was leaving her instructor role at Dimensions School of Dance. Lauren is so excited to get back into the studio and be a part of Infinity Dance this season!
DAWN RICHMOND
Office Manager and Dance Instructor
Dawn was born and raised in North Texas. She is a wife and mom of two amazing children. Dawn has worked with children of all ages for almost 30 years of her life.
Following high school, Dawn went to Lon Morris College on a Softball, and Choir scholarship. She earned her Associates of Computer Science degree preparing her for computer programming, and software engineering. She earned an academic scholarship to the University of Texas in Arlington, where she played Club Volleyball on the collegiate level. Dawn earned a minor in Biology, and double majored in Education, and Kinesiology. Dawn began teaching, and coaching in 2004.
Dawn met Stefanie ten years ago while teaching, and truly believes in the work that IDC is doing for children of all ages both physically, and spiritually. Dawn is honored to be on the staff at Infinity Dance and is excited to share her passion not only in serving the parents as the Office Manager, but serving the students as an instructor.
