Meet the Dancers
Kate Davis
is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, but now calls San Antonio her home with her husband Jamie and their fur-babies Cortana, Ripley, and MooMoo. Kate has been dancing….well let’s just say it’s been decades now; and has been a part of the company for five years. She also teaches classes for the studio, focusing on tap for children and adults. When not dancing or working at her big-girl job, Kate is usually found doing hobbies like sewing, embroidery and watercolor, or can be found in the kitchen trying a new recipe.
Audrey Quesada
Audrey started dancing at the age of seven where she fell in love with hip hop and expressing herself through movement. Her dance journey, gradually over the course of high school, introduced her to modern and contemporary styles, with which she fell in love and hones her skill to this day. As a student at Texas State University, she currently dances with Transient and hopes to join more groups this fall.
Vee Blyden
is a TXST Alumni who graduated with his BFA in Theatre P&P with a Minor in Dance in August 2024. Vee has been dancing for 14 years, beginning at the age of eight in the underground ballroom scene of New York. He has studied numerous genres of dance, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, salsa, bachata, and many more, but his favorite would still have be vogue. For three years, Vee was a dancer for the Marion High School Emeralds Dance Team, where he led them as Social Officer his junior year and as Colonel his Senior Year. Once enrolling in classes at TXST in 2020, Vee has been an active participant in the Dance program. In 2021, Vee joined as a member of the TXST dance organization Danceworks, where he then became an officer for the 2023 & 2024 season. He has participated in numerous showcases through TXST, including the TXST BFA Showcase, Student Dance Concert, the TXST Thesis Film Showcase, and several many other student organized performances. Since graduating, Vee has continued his dance journey by becoming the Alumni Advisor for the TXST Inspired by Aliyah Hip-Hop Company and becoming a member of the Psalms 149 Dance Studio. Vee plans on continuing to seize any performance opportunity that comes his way and to spread his love of dance for as long as he can!
Laine Shipman
Laine is a graphic designer in the San Antonio area and she has been dancing since she was 3. She has been a part of the company for 9 years and finds that it is a great way to combine her love for God and creative movement. Outside of rehearsals and work she can be found reading, spending time with friends and family, or nerding out about all things Pixar.
Raelin Batley
I am 22 years old and I am from Kerrville Texas! This is my second year dancing with the company and I am grateful for the chance to work with such kind and talented artist. I am especially blessed to know Angeline Fletcher. I am in awe of what she has done by creating this company and am so happy I get to be a part of it.
Alexie Rodriquez
Alexie is the compulsory director at Empower as well as one of their choreographers for optional floor and beam. She was born and raised in the Austin area. She graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor degree of fine arts and has over 15 years of dance experience. She has been dancing with Psalm for over 6 years now. Her favorite part of Psalm is the constant encouragement and love everyone In the company brings into the dance community.
Alyssa Crain
Dancing for about 8 years, Alyssa Crain has cultivated a deep passion for movement, specializing in contemporary dance while secretly having a love for jazz as well. Alyssa was a part of the Marion High School Emeralds Dance Team. During her time with the Emeralds, she thrived and fell in love with dance, which then prompted her to increase her skill at a rapid pace. She became Major Officer in her senior year and competed with the emeralds at Danceline USA and Showtime International Competition. Since graduating in 2021, she has continued dancing by attending studio and working independently to perfect her technique. Alyssa has worked with ages from 2-18 year olds in studio, schools, and one-on-one. Her teaching journey also includes judging tryouts and stepping into the role of Assistant Coach for the Marion Middle School dance program this past year. In 2023, Alyssa joined Psalm 149, where she has embraced the opportunity to grow in new ways! The experience has been a valuable part of her ongoing evolution as a dancer. Looking ahead, Alyssa is determined to continue pursuing a career in professional dance while nurturing the next generation of dancers, helping them find their own voice through movement and expression. Other than dancing, some of Alyssa’s favorite things are spending time with her niece, going to concerts, and watching Vampire Diaries:)
Heather Stubblefield
Heather Stubblefield loves everything Jesus and dance. Her greatest joy is dancing for Jesus. Heather was a member of the award winning International and National Kingwood Fillies Drill team in high school. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she received her Bachelors in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She danced for a very short season on the UTSA Dance Team. She grew up in studio dance from the age of 3 and took classes in tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop, ballet, pointe, and contemporary. Her love for Jesus and dancing didn’t start until college where she found Jesus through the dancers at CBC. Heather taught and choreographed for CBC for nearly 7 years. She has worked with ages 1 all the way to middle school, high school, and even adults. She took a short break from teaching to be a stay at home mom. She has danced and taught a worship dance class called Talitha Cumi for the “You Are” Conferences. She currently choreographs for and teaches worship dance at her church Freedom Fellowship where she has been an active member for 4 years. She also has had the honor and blessing of starting Worship Dance Camp along side of some incredible individuals at her church. It’s been one of her greatest blessings getting to teach children how to dance and worship Jesus. She is currently a dance instructor at Studio 149 and CYT. She feels so unbelievably blessed that God has opened doors for her to use her gifts for Him in many different avenues. Her greatest achievement is definitely being a mom. She is a “stay at home mom” transitioning back to work. She has 3 beautiful children and has been married to her wonderful, supportive husband for 14 years. She is very excited about all God is doing through Psalm 149 Dance Ministries and hopes you enjoy the show.
Kayriel Flores
Kayriel Flores was born and raised in Deer Park, TX, where she was brought up in the world of dance and performance. She started at the ripe age of 3, and for the last 16 years, she has been building up her craft and skills to improve and teach the next generation of dancers. While in high school, Kayriel was a 4-year member of the Deer Park Deer Escorts Dance Team, where she was a 2-year member of Dreamscape (DE’s Elite Team) and served her team as Executive her junior year and Vice-President her senior year. She also was a 2024 TMEA All-State Singer, a 3-year member of her high school’s theatre company, and a 2-year member of her school’s Swing Choir. After graduation, Kayriel now attends Texas State University, where she is a current freshman pursuing a major in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Dance. At TXST, she participates in Cru, Aurora Voce, and hopes to become more involved in the dance organizations on campus. This is her first year in the company, and she is so thankful to every member who has welcomed her with open arms. When not dancing, she can be seen teaching at her hometown studio in Deer Park, spending time with friends and family, playing piano, and watching everything from Youtube and TikTok to movies and TV.
Cornelia Bempoh
Cornelia Bempoh is originally from Newark, Delaware and is a Junior at Texas State currently pursuing a BFA in Dance Studies with minors in Theatre and Music. She started dancing in her church when she was in 5th grade, continued on to continue dancing at her school on her high school dance team, and has never stopped since.
Angeline Carrillo
Angeline grew up knowing Christ, but it was not until college and her partnership at the Austin Stone Community Church that she was truly transformed by His love. In 2012 as she was graduating High School, the Lord laid dance heavily on her heart and a vision for dance ministry. She began her journey through the Dance Department at Texas State University and spent her time as an undergrad dancing, studying the word of God, and discovering all of the ways she could give her talents back to her creator. Upon earning her Bachelor’s degree in dance and English, she went against her instinct to apply for full time jobs that would insure financial security, and to instead place her future in God’s hands, trusting Him completely. Through much prayer and divine influence, she was able to start Psalm 149 Dance Ministries in September of 2016. Since then the Lord has blessed her and this ministry in ways far greater than she could have asked or imagined. Her prayer is for the Lord to continue to bless this ministry so that she can fully dedicate her life to serving the Lord with the passions He gave her.
Jose Pastrano
Jose Pastrano is currently a junior at Texas State University pursuing a degree in ESL elementary education with a minor and dance. Jose was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Jose started dancing in high school and then joined his high school drill team. While on the team he got a chance to perform and compete, he even became the team social officer president his senior year. In Texas state Jose has had a chance to study jazz, ballet, hip-hop, break, dancing, contemporary, modern and improv. Jose’s favorite style will always be Jazz and Pom. Jose has been a member of a traveling cast of CIM TEYA. Jose is currently in IBA ( inspired by Ali) a hip-hop Company at Texas State. And Jose is currently a Officer of the improv group at Texas State named transient. This is Jose’s second year at PSALM 149. In the future, Jose hopes to have his own competition team.
Daniella Juarez
Originally from San Antonio, Daniella is in her senior year studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in English at Texas State University. She started dancing in 2018 at Judson High School and was part of the Starlite Varsity Drill Team which later became the Judson Diamonds Dance Team. In her senior year, she was a social officer and realized she wanted to dance for the rest of her life. Since 2021, she has been a member of the Psalm 149 Dance Company where she performs contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and improvisational dance. She has worked as the Registrar for the School of Ballet San Antonio since 2023 and aims to pursue a career in dance administration. In her free time, you can catch her playing Zelda or watching Star Wars.
