Competition Directors  

MaryAnn Watterson

MaryAnn has been teaching dance for over 25 years.  She owned her own Studio “Center Stage America” and has won numerous prestigious awards in team and solo competition. ( ie:  Gold, High Gold, Platinum, High Point, Highest Ranking Team and Judges Choice) She extended her studio into a National Dance Company, selling choreography around the country; starting studios throughout 16 locations and 9 states. MaryAnn also shares a love and passion for high school Drill Teams.  She, herself, has been a drill team coach for 10 years, in which she earned 5 State Titles, and 6 Region Titles.  Her Drill Teams have also won many National Competitions. She is currently a Utah state certified Drill Team and Dance studio judge. MaryAnn is a former Miss Snow College and Miss Millard County.  She has earned several Gymnastic awards on Floor and Uneven Parallel Bars, including 2 state titles. She is a Registered Nurse and she is the proud mother of 7 children and 28 grandchildren. 

Aubree Coakley

Aubree  has danced since she was 4 years old. She has taught dance from the age of 12 in many studios. In High school her Drill Team won the state title for the 5th year in a row. She was a top 10 soloist at nationals in New York her senior year. She was also a top finalist for the "Best of Utah Solos" that same year.  She was an assistant coach for Murray High school for 2 years.  She has choreographed many dance solos and drill team routines. Her choreography won the "best choreography" award at nationals in Las Vegas. She is currently a Utah state certified Drill Team and Dance studio judge. She graduated from the University of Utah with her BSN. She is a Registered Nurse and worked at Primary Children's NICU. She is married to the love of her life and has 2 little boys and a baby girl.