April Hunt, Director
April was born and raised in Victoria, Texas. She grew up taking ballet, tap, and jazz classes at the Debbie Bennett Green School of Dance and was hired to be the Victoria Strutter Assistant Director in 1996. Mrs. Hunt graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a bachelor of science in dance and secondary teaching certificate for grades 6-12. April was a Magna Cum Laude graduate earning a 4.0 in her teaching field.
In the fall of 2004, April and her husband moved to Katy, Texas to assist Director Kandy Gailey with growth and success of the Morton Ranch High School Dance Department. Since the opening of school Mrs. Hunt has directed the Belles in two Houston Thanksgiving Day Parades, created and implemented the Belles Give Back community outreach program, participated in the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show with Lady Gaga and directed her team towards four National Champion Titles. She is a former staff captain and current staff member with American Dance Drill Team School. April was recognized as 2015 Morton Ranch High School Teacher of the Year and is the current campus department chair for Fine Arts.
Gregg and April Hunt are proud parents of two teenagers; Ryleigh and Ayden Hunt.
In the fall of 2004, April and her husband moved to Katy, Texas to assist Director Kandy Gailey with growth and success of the Morton Ranch High School Dance Department. Since the opening of school Mrs. Hunt has directed the Belles in two Houston Thanksgiving Day Parades, created and implemented the Belles Give Back community outreach program, participated in the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show with Lady Gaga and directed her team towards four National Champion Titles. She is a former staff captain and current staff member with American Dance Drill Team School. April was recognized as 2015 Morton Ranch High School Teacher of the Year and is the current campus department chair for Fine Arts.
Gregg and April Hunt are proud parents of two teenagers; Ryleigh and Ayden Hunt.
Ciera Rice, Assistant Director
Ciera Rice grew up in Lake Jackson, TX where she trained in all dance styles starting from the age of three and danced competitively at Barbie Rhodes Dance Studio. She attended Brazoswood High School and was a member of the Brazoswood Belles dance team while working with Tremaine Dance Conventions as a National Performance Company Member for five years. After high school, she continued her education at Texas Christian University where she received dance training under the TCU School of Classical and Contemporary Dance and was a member of the highly acclaimed TCU Showgirls dance team. During her time on the TCU Showgirls, she earned the 2018 Rookie of the Year award, choreographed routines, participated in community events/appearances and performed for ESPN’s College Gameday, the Big XII Men’s Basketball Tournament in Kansas City, MO and the Cheez-It Bowl in Phoenix, AZ. In December 2021, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in general studies. After graduation, Ciera has dedicated her time choregraphing for multiple studios and schools as well as adjudicate for various state and national competitions. She is so excited to continue sharing her passion for dance and be a part of the Morton Ranch family!