Our Instructors

June Badon

Owner & Director

June Badon is the owner and director of the June Badon Elite School of Dance and Acrobatics since opening in 1956. She

  • has served as president of the South Texas Association of Dance Teachers for 2 three year terms

  • is currently serving on the Board of Directors

  • is certified by test to teach and is a member of Dance Masters of America, Inc.

  • attends workshops and conventions throughout the year to further her education in the Art of Dance.

Dance to Miss June is an art to be embellished and nurtured and to be passed on to her students. Her methods of teaching are designed to give each student individual attention.

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Jennifer Fecowycz

Director

Jennifer Fecowycz

  • is a former June Badon dancer and became an assistant instructor at the age of 15

  • is an original member of the June Badon Dance Company and is now the Co-Director

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • was elected in 2003 to the DMA Board of Directors

  • was named STADT Member of the Year in 2005

  • was re-elected to the DMA Board of Members in 2021

  • has served as director of S.T.A.D.T’s Junior Members for several years

  • is a Special Ed teacher at Groves Intermediate School

Amy K Fecowycz

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former Indianette Officer

  • is a Dance Company Co-Director

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended A&M Galveston and received her Bachelor’s in Maritime Studies

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  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former PNG Indianette Officer

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended Lamar University

  • is a Lamar Dance Team Alumni

  • is serving as a Dance Company Co-Director

Jennifer Richards

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  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former PNG Indianette Captain

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended Lamar University and received her Bachelor’s in Education EC-4th grade

  • was a former Lamar Dance Team Captain

Amber Bell

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Kelli Holmes

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former Indianette

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended Lamar University and received her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Jill Hamilton

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former Indianette

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America Member

  • attended Lamar University and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics

Jill Hamilton

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former PNG Varsity Twirler

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended Lamar University and received her associate’s certificate in Cosmetology

Ashley Delage

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • attended Lamar University and received her Bachelor’s in Business Management and minored in Accounting

  • is the owner of Baby and Birch Boutique

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

Maci Savoy

Amanda Dubose

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former Indianette

  • attended Lamar State College Port Arthur and received her certificate in Cosmetology

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  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former PNG Indianette Captain

  • graduate of Lamar University with a B.S. in Exercise Science with a minor in Dance

  • is a former member of Lamar Dance Team

  • works at the Jefferson County Courthouse as well as Power House Dance Studio

  • is the Co-Director of Dance Company

Kristen Crippen

  • is a Beaumont native with 11 years of tumble coaching

  • has worked with Dabbie Allport coaching gymnastics at Beaumont Gymnastics Academy, Bonnie Cokinos at Horizons Full FX, Pride Cheer Company, and many others

  • has served 9 years with the Universal Cheerleaders Association, working with high schools & colleges around the country

  • took 2 trips to London to help choreograph the New Year’s Parade in 2018-19

  • is a certified instructor with the USASF and USA Cheer with certifications in Stunting & Tumbling

Adonis Bateaste

Randi Sticker

  • attended Lamar University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology

  • is the JBDC Senior team mom

  • is a former June Badon Dancer

  • is a former Westernaire Officer

  • is a member and certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America

  • attended Lamar University and received a Bachelor’s in General Business and Management

Kimberly Holman

JBDC Competition Coordinator