About
The Dazzlers were established in April 2002 with only fourteen original members.
The founding director of the Dazzlers is Mrs. Stephanie Guzzetta Lyle.
The colors of the team are navy blue, forest green and white.
The logo for the team is a silhouette of a dancer shadowed with four stars.
The mascot for the school is a ram.
The founding director of the Dazzlers is Mrs. Stephanie Guzzetta Lyle.
The colors of the team are navy blue, forest green and white.
The logo for the team is a silhouette of a dancer shadowed with four stars.
The mascot for the school is a ram.
The Five D’s for Dazzler Success
Dedication Desire Destination Determination Discipline
Dedication Desire Destination Determination Discipline
Cypress Ridge High School
Dazzler Dance Team Creed
I shall conduct myself in such a manner as to be a credit to the organization and school at all times. I will know and abide by the district constitution and campus handbook of the drill team. I will uphold the traditions and I will do everything in my power to promote drill team activities and interests. I will at all times try to be enthusiastic, courageous, courteous, truthful, considerate and just, loyal and sincere in friendships. I shall be too noble to speak ill of others, willing to forgive and forget, be prompt and gracious in obedience and willing to sacrifice personal fulfillment for the better of others. I will be ready to do all possible service, quick to appreciate what is done for me, and respectful of my parents and elders, so that I may become a fine and worthy young lady.
Dazzler Directors
Mrs. Haley Lourenço and Ms. Katie McAninch
Haley McBrayer Lourenço (Director)
Haley McBrayer Lourenco was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She began dancing at the age of 3 in the Cypress and Katy area. Haley began competitive dance at age 9 and continued until she was in high school. Haley was trained under Ginny Hintze and Michelle Leagans at Hintze Dance Center in Cypress and was part of the award winning Hintze Dance Company winning numerous group and solo awards.
In high school she was part of the Mayde Creek Martinettes, holding several leadership positions, including Captain, her senior year. Haley attended Texas State University where she was both a Dance Major and a member of the World Famous Texas State Strutters dance team. While she was a Strutter, Haley performed in a guest performance for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and at a San Antonio Spurs halftime. In addition, Haley was an active member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, and the Texas State Dance Department.
Haley graduated in December 2014 with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance Studies from Texas State University as well as receiving her secondary dance certification from the Texas Education Agency. Upon graduation Haley moved to the DFW area where she was a teacher at Dianne Cole Johnson School of Dance and choreographer for the award winning Diva competition team. She also assisted with the NorthStars Drill Team at McKinney North High School while living in Dallas. After moving back to Houston, Haley continued teaching dance at Hintze Dance Center where she was an academy teacher as well as a Hintze Dance Company choreographer. While at Hintze, her choreography won multiple awards including several 1st overall awards.
Mrs. Lourenco is starting her sixth year at Cypress Ridge High School. For the past four years she has served as the Dazzler Assistant Director and this year will begin her first year as the Dazzler Head Director. She is excited to continue being able to share her love of dance with her students and Dazzlers. In November 2020 Haley got married to her fiancé, Pedro. She went from Ms. McBrayer to Mrs. Lourenço. They currently live in the Heights and enjoy spending their weekends going to Memorial Park and hanging out with friends and family. They have two fur babies; Tank (English Bulldog) and Bella (Beagle) that keep them busy and entertained!
Haley McBrayer Lourenco was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She began dancing at the age of 3 in the Cypress and Katy area. Haley began competitive dance at age 9 and continued until she was in high school. Haley was trained under Ginny Hintze and Michelle Leagans at Hintze Dance Center in Cypress and was part of the award winning Hintze Dance Company winning numerous group and solo awards.
In high school she was part of the Mayde Creek Martinettes, holding several leadership positions, including Captain, her senior year. Haley attended Texas State University where she was both a Dance Major and a member of the World Famous Texas State Strutters dance team. While she was a Strutter, Haley performed in a guest performance for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and at a San Antonio Spurs halftime. In addition, Haley was an active member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, and the Texas State Dance Department.
Haley graduated in December 2014 with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance Studies from Texas State University as well as receiving her secondary dance certification from the Texas Education Agency. Upon graduation Haley moved to the DFW area where she was a teacher at Dianne Cole Johnson School of Dance and choreographer for the award winning Diva competition team. She also assisted with the NorthStars Drill Team at McKinney North High School while living in Dallas. After moving back to Houston, Haley continued teaching dance at Hintze Dance Center where she was an academy teacher as well as a Hintze Dance Company choreographer. While at Hintze, her choreography won multiple awards including several 1st overall awards.
Mrs. Lourenco is starting her sixth year at Cypress Ridge High School. For the past four years she has served as the Dazzler Assistant Director and this year will begin her first year as the Dazzler Head Director. She is excited to continue being able to share her love of dance with her students and Dazzlers. In November 2020 Haley got married to her fiancé, Pedro. She went from Ms. McBrayer to Mrs. Lourenço. They currently live in the Heights and enjoy spending their weekends going to Memorial Park and hanging out with friends and family. They have two fur babies; Tank (English Bulldog) and Bella (Beagle) that keep them busy and entertained!
Katie McAninch (Assistant Director)
Katie McAninch began dancing at her local studio at age four in Modesto, CA, as well as an extensive competitive background in gymnastics, cheer, tumbling/trampoline, and sports acrobatics. In 2009, she moved to Houston, TX continuing to dance in the studio as well as joining her high school drill team. After high school, Katie began working for Crowd Pleasers Dance Company, traveling across Texas choreographing and teaching.
Katie continued her education at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, TX, competing on the Blinn Treasures dance team and winning a National Dance Alliance (NDA) collegiate title in 2014 while Captain. From Blinn, Katie went on to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX where she continued competing in dance on the SFA dance teams. Katie won three more NDA Collegiate titles at SFA and as Captain her second year. During these three years at SFA, Katie was heavily involved in the dance program studying Dance Pedagogy along with Theories and Principles of Dance. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Dance with a minor in Communication Studies in 2017. Katie received her MFA from Texas Woman’s University in 2020 where she researched and explored possibilities to enhance artistry in competitive dance team choreography. She went on to teach Dance and PE at Independence High School along with holding the Assistant Director position of the Royals Drill Team in 2020-2021.
For the past year, Katie has had the privilege of starting the inaugural Spirit program at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, holding the title of Head Cheer and Dance coach.
Ms. McAninch ("Mac") is excited to be back home in CFISD and to begin her first year at Cypress Ridge High School, as well as to be a part of the Dazzler organization sharing her passion for dance.
Katie McAninch began dancing at her local studio at age four in Modesto, CA, as well as an extensive competitive background in gymnastics, cheer, tumbling/trampoline, and sports acrobatics. In 2009, she moved to Houston, TX continuing to dance in the studio as well as joining her high school drill team. After high school, Katie began working for Crowd Pleasers Dance Company, traveling across Texas choreographing and teaching.
Katie continued her education at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, TX, competing on the Blinn Treasures dance team and winning a National Dance Alliance (NDA) collegiate title in 2014 while Captain. From Blinn, Katie went on to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX where she continued competing in dance on the SFA dance teams. Katie won three more NDA Collegiate titles at SFA and as Captain her second year. During these three years at SFA, Katie was heavily involved in the dance program studying Dance Pedagogy along with Theories and Principles of Dance. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Dance with a minor in Communication Studies in 2017. Katie received her MFA from Texas Woman’s University in 2020 where she researched and explored possibilities to enhance artistry in competitive dance team choreography. She went on to teach Dance and PE at Independence High School along with holding the Assistant Director position of the Royals Drill Team in 2020-2021.
For the past year, Katie has had the privilege of starting the inaugural Spirit program at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, holding the title of Head Cheer and Dance coach.
Ms. McAninch ("Mac") is excited to be back home in CFISD and to begin her first year at Cypress Ridge High School, as well as to be a part of the Dazzler organization sharing her passion for dance.