Meet the Staff
Alicia McGee is the owner and founder of Precision Dance Academy, which she established in 2006. With a lifelong passion for dance and education, Alicia began training at age five in various dance styles and gymnastics, achieving success in competitive dance and later training at renowned institutions like Broadway Dance Center, The Edge, and Hubbard Street Dance. She performed professionally with Houston-based companies and discovered her love for teaching at a young age, launching her own competitive team at 16.
Alicia’s students have won numerous awards and have been accepted into prestigious programs, including Kinder HSPVA and American Ballet Theater’s JKO School. An accomplished choreographer, Alicia is highly sought after by drill teams for officer choreography, with her work consistently recognized for its creativity and excellence.
In 2023, Alicia had the unique opportunity to choreograph and help direct the Power Play Dance Party video exhibit for the Houston Children’s Museum, combining her love of movement, education, and community engagement in an innovative and interactive experience.
Dedicated to continuous learning and technique, Alicia strives to nurture her students into confident, well-rounded adults. Her faith in Christ and desire to share His love remain central to her mission. Alicia also adores her husband and two daughters, who have supported her throughout the entire journey of building the studio, and she treasures watching them grow and mature.
Randi is deeply passionate about training and nurturing young minds. From an early age, her grandparents inspired her to care for and support her younger cousins and neighborhood children. Embracing this challenge sparked her enthusiasm for working with children and the elderly.
With more than ten years of experience as a preschool teacher and an associate degree in early childhood development, Randi’s professional background also includes office management, record keeping, and collections.
Her infectious smile creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and her ability to step up and take the lead with grace and confidence inspires trust and admiration. Randi’s genuine, kind, and loving nature allows her to effortlessly connect with others, making students and parents alike feel valued and understood.
Raised in the vibrant Houston/Galveston area, Samantha’s journey began with a passion for dance that ignited at the tender age of three. Her early start led to a competitive dance career throughout her high school years, laying a strong foundation for her future endeavors. Samantha pursued higher education at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, earning a Master of Science in Professional Accounting and obtaining her CPA license. Alongside her academic achievements, she trained with industry professionals such as Mike Minery and Anthony Morigerato as well as many others, honing her skills and expanding her expertise. Her professional journey in dance began at age 15, where she started teaching and later became the assistant director and tap director at Precision Dance Academy. Over the course of more than a decade, Samantha’s dedication and creativity led to numerous award-winning routines, establishing her as a respected figure in the dance community. Currently, Samantha balances her career between teaching a few dance classes and focusing on her CPA career and family life. Her commitment to both fields reflects her versatile talents and dedication to her passions. Beyond her professional achievements, Samantha enjoys traveling and embarking on adventures with her husband and daughter. Her personal philosophy is grounded in the belief that "you will only get to where your efforts take you," a guiding principle that has shaped her approach to both her professional and personal life. Looking ahead, Samantha aspires to explore as much of the world as possible, continuing to blend her love for dance and accounting with her desire for global experiences.
Brooke Trahan is a passionate and dedicated dancer whose journey in the arts began at the age of three. Her early exposure to tap, jazz, and musical theatre set the foundation for a diverse and accomplished dance career.
Throughout her formative years, Brooke was an integral member of a prestigious competition team, earning numerous top-place awards and showcasing her talent and dedication. At the age of 15, she joined the Artistic Soul Dance Company, directed by Jade Whitmire, where her artistic growth flourished.
Brooke’s commitment to her craft has led her to train with renowned choreographers and Masters of Dance in New York, California, and Houston. She has studied under industry icons such as Anthony Morgerato, Jason Janas, Desiree Robbins, and Jade Whitmire, each contributing to her versatility and expertise.
Brooke’s passion for teaching began at 16 when she started instructing tap classes and choreographing for students aged 4 to 18. Today, she continues to inspire the next generation of dancers with her profound knowledge, creativity, and love for dance, encouraging them to follow their dreams and express themselves through movement.
RISA D’SOUZA is a Houston native, where she began her training in the MET too Youth Company, performing works by Pattie Obey and Kiesha White. She attended HSPVA and, in her senior year, had the opportunity to dance in Tidal Intersections by Katarzyna Skarpetowska with METdance in 2010. She holds a BFA in dance from Point Park University, where she performed works by Randy Duncan, Alejandro Cerrudo, Ohad Naharin, Toru Shimazaki, Doug Bentz, and Garfield Lemonius. Risa was awarded a scholarship to the 2013 Parsons Dance Summer Intensive. Upon graduation, she danced with Reed Dance, performing works by Terence Green and Christopher Huggins. Risa danced with METdance for five seasons, serving as company liaison in her final year and performing works by Kyle Abraham, Josh Manculich, Mario Zambrano, Rosie Herrera, Joshua Peugh, Camille A. Brown, Joe Celej, Larry Keigwin, Jess Hendricks, jhon stronks, Kiki Lucas, Katarzyna Skarpetowska, and many more. She debuted with the Houston Symphony in 2019. Risa has toured extensively, performing on stages such as the Inside/Out Stage at Jacob’s Pillow, Jo Long Theatre, Colorado Springs Theater, Arts Midwest Conference, Austin Dance Festival, Dallas Dance Fest, Green Box Arts Festival, Spring to Dance, Ohio Dance Festival, and Red Rocks Dance Festival. As a founding member of Houston Contemporary, Risa danced for three seasons, performing works by Sean Aaron Carmon, Robbie Moore, Jenn Mabus, Marlana Doyle, Hanna Brictson, and others. She continues to teach and choreograph throughout the Houston area and is excited to return to the stage in Houston Grand Opera's West Side Story!
Adrian Ciobanu was born in Cluj, Romania, where he graduated with honors from the Liceul de Choregrafie, Octavian Stroia, under the direction of his father, Florin Ciobanu. After performing with the Romanian Opera Ballet, he joined the Hungarian Opera Ballet for five years, achieving the rank of principal dancer and touring extensively throughout Europe. In 1996, Adrian joined the Sarasota Ballet, where he danced major principal roles and worked with world-renowned choreographers, developing a dynamic repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Beyond performing, he made a significant impact as the Principal of Academy at Sarasota Ballet, where his leadership doubled student enrollment and expanded the academy’s reach. Since moving to Houston, Adrian has served as Co-Director of Uptown Dance Centre and Uptown Dance Company, in addition to teaching at HSPVA and throughout the Greater Houston Area. His outreach efforts and dedication to ballet education reflect his passion for fostering talent and making the art form accessible to the community.