a About Chrissys Dance Academy Chrissys Dance Academy is located in Silverado Station at Bandera and 1604. We are proud to have been voted "Peoples Choice" Best Dance Studio by the Helotes Echo for the past 4 years! We begin teaching at the age of 2 years old with our highly qualified staff. Our teachers are dedicated to the success and happiness of your dancer. They work hard to keep the balance between strong technique and a fun environment. Chrissys Dance Academy is currently in its 6th year. Chrissy is proud to announce that the studio is currently undergoing an expansion! We are in the process of adding a 3rd studio, additional viewing area, an extra bathroom, and a much needed storage room! Chrissy is 2003 graduate of the former Southwest Texas State University. There she received her Bachelors of Science in Dance with Teacher Certification. In San Marcos, she danced under Dr. Joan Hays. She also took from many other fabulous teachers such as the late Karen Earl, LeAnne Smith, and Pat Stone. Chrissy also served as Captain her Senior year for the John Marshall Dance Team under Stacey Becker. Here she performed her solos in Showmakers Competitions where she placed as a top finalist. She received 4th runner up Miss Showmaker in San Marcos and 5th runner up Miss Showmaker in San Antonio. Chrissy also received superlatives for every year she attended summer dance camp, She is also the Director of Premiere Dance Co. This is the competitive division of Chrissys Dance Academy. She has choreographed many award winnin g pieces including 2 pieces that won National Champions! Chrissy began dancing at the age of 3 under the late Kay Weiner. She also began competing in clogging solos at the age of nine. Her first competition she received High Point for her age division. She has also won Dancer of the Year Finalist at Rainbow Connection for 2 years. Chrissy is the proud mother of 2 girls. Kali is currently in the first grade at Kuentz Elementary. Jayli is an energetic toddler that will be 3 in December 2009. Chrissy, Kali, & Jayli are Helotes residents with their English bulldog, Rayce.