Dance

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  Bethany Ralston 

  (469) 229-5153

  bethanyralston@johnpauliihs.org

  Bio

  Mrs. Bethany Ralston attended Kilgore College and became a member of the world famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. She was also selected as a member of their elite performance team, the Swingsters. While studying at Kilgore College, she found her passion for both performing and teaching dance. Mrs. Ralston also attended Texas Women’s University where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Dance Education. While at TWU, she received her Texas Educator Certification in Professional Pedagogy and Responsibilities EC-12 as well as the Dance Content Certification 8-12 and Physical Education Content Certification EC-12, and was selected to be a member of the University’s non-profit performing company, Living Motion Dance Company. She is currently a member of DefiANCE Dance Company and continues to teach and choreograph dance outside of JPIIHS. Mrs. Ralston began her dance career at the young age of three. After training in Arkansas, Chicago, and California for several years, she moved to Texas where she studied tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, and contemporary. In addition she was also a member of her high school drill team, Hi-Steppers, where she served as an officer. This is Mrs. Ralston’s sixth year as the Head Director of the Regional, State, and National Champion Cardinal Belles. In addition, her and her husband just had their first child, Adelaide Joy Ralston.