Our teachers bring heart, passion, and genuine joy into every class they lead. They are dedicated not only to strong technique and growth, but to creating a supportive environment where every dancer feels seen, valued, and encouraged. With their warmth, enthusiasm, and love for what they do, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and make each student feel truly welcome from the moment they walk through our doors.
Our Team
Meara patterson
Originally from orange Texas, Meara Patterson has been dancing for 2o years and choreographing for 10, bringing both lifelong dedication and professional expertise to her work. She earned her degree in Musical Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and went on to join the award-winning Pom Squad at Dallas Baptist University, helping lead the team to its first ever national championship and a second title in the same season.
With nearly a decade of teaching experience and three years as a competition director and choreographer, she opened ACE with a vision to create a safe haven where dancers feel supported, inspired, and free to grow…because she believes every child deserves a place to belong, express themselves, and shine.
Owner/Instructor
Grace Bynum
Grace has lived in The Colony, Texas, all her life and began dancing at 4 years old. Very quickly, dance became Grace’s biggest passion. She began her dance journey at The Colony Dance Inc., where she trained for 10 years in various styles. She also trained in Musical Theatre and Musical Theatre Tap for 7 years through Theatre at The Colony, performing and working in over 20 musicals and plays, and choreographing.
Grace recently graduated from the University of North Texas in May 2025 with a BA in Dance and a minor in History. Continuing her education, she is studying for her MS in Hospitality and Event Management. During her time at UNT, Grace had the opportunity to perform in concerts, work in residency with guest artists, attend national dance conferences, and choreograph. She is beyond excited to continue to share her passion for dance with ACE!
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kiera brooks
Instructor Born and raised in Dallas,TX Kiera brings over a decade of dance experience and a strong background in competitive Hip Hop. With more than five years on a advanced level Hip Hop competition team, she has earned numerous awards and scholarships from top conventions and competitions.
In 2017, Kiera combined her passion for dance and photography by launching her own business, Kiera Lynn Photography, where she captures powerful moments while working with various dancers in the industry. SHe has traveled the country working with multiple competitions including Groove, The Streetz, and ID.
Over the past few years, Kiera has choreographed multiple award-winning hip hop routines for all ages and levels. She’s thrilled to bring her talent, energy, and vision to Studio ACE as she continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of dancers!
Samantha Rowe is an experienced ballet educator, choreographer, and performer with a lifelong dedication to the art of dance. She is certified in the Cecchetti Method and Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), using both to develop strength, alignment, injury prevention, and strong classical foundations in her students.
She began her classical training at Tuzer Ballet School, debuting in The Nutcracker, and continued her studies with Repertory Ballet and Allen Civic Ballet. At 12, she made her professional debut en pointe at Fair Park Musical Hall in The Wizard of Oz. She also performed in multiple musical productions with Dallas Repertory Company Theatre, including CATS.
Samantha has remained deeply involved in classical ballet productions throughout her career, with award-winning choreography recognized on the competitive dance circuit. She is passionate about developing well-rounded, expressive dancers who excel both technically and artistically. Beyond the studio, she enjoys costume design, specializing in intricate embellishments and hand-crafted details that bring performance pieces to life.
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