WHO WE ARE
| Shelley N. Dockery, Executive Marketing Representative for Destined 2 Dance Awards Ms. Dockery serves as the liaison between the company and its sponsors. Currently, Shelley also works as a freelance writer and graphic designer. Previously, Ms. Dockery gained much experience working with a local church in Conway, AR as their Senior Youth Advisor. Here, she organized fundraisers and rallies that provided complete funding of trips and youth sponsored events. Also, she served as a spokesperson for the youth department at community and social events. Furthermore, she wrote and performed powerful speeches for district programs. In 2007, Ms. Dockery worked with the City of Little Rock, Department of Community Programs as a Public Relations Assistant writing press releases and creating public service announcements that increased the number of the City’s Summer Jobs Alliance participants and sponsors. Prior to this, Ms. Dockery worked with the Walt Disney Company as a Character and Parade performer, changing and enriching the Wald Disney World Resort experience for guests. Ms. Dockery holds a Master of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Miami International University of Art and Design, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from The University of Central Arkansas. Ms. Dockery has spent many years in the past dancing as a hobby with schools and local church organizations. In her free time, Ms. Dockery enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, and playing the alto saxophone. Ms. Dockery can be reached at shelley.dockery@d2dawards.com |
| Latasha Mister-Echols, Executive Recognition Coordinator for Destined 2 Dance Awards Board Representative for Dance With A Cause Inc. Mrs. Echols is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, 2005 Graduate of LeMoyne- Owen College, and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. In her spare time, Mrs. Echols likes to dance, play tennis, and mentor youth. Her favorite genre of dance is ligurgical dance, the expression of praise and worship through body movements. Mrs. Echols believes dancing with the feet is one thing, but to dance with the heart is another. “Liturgical dance is a ministry. Therefore, there is message in the music and a purpose for my dance,” stated Mrs. Echols. Mrs. Echols believes she is destined to dance and she thanks God for gifting her with the ability to dance. Mrs. Echols can be reached at latasha.mister-echols@d2dawards.com |
| Athena Cosby, President and Founder Destined 2 Dance Awards and Dance With A Cause Inc. Ms. Cosby is empowered by artistic development of dance. She has competed at the nation level and has won several national titles including Talent on Parade and Encore. She has had the opportunity to teach pieces for competitions including The Black Expo. She has performed solo. Furthermore, she has competed in several states. During these competitions, seeing the wars between dance studios concerned her. “Are these competitions all we have to offer? They lead great dancers to envy one another instead of congratulating each other’s success as a dancer.” Ms. Cosby thought. She quickly became inspired organize the Destined 2 Dance Awards Show. The ultimate goal Ms. Cosby has for the Destined to Dance Awards Show is that it will expand nationally, allowing up and coming dancers and/or studios who compete and perform recreationally, the opportunity to be recognized for their superior art in dace. In addition, they can showcase the different styles of dance under one roof and in a new light. Ms. Cosby is a mother and teaches dance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Education; and is currently continuing her education at the University of Southern Nazarene, where she is pursuing a second degree in Business Management (Organizational Leadership). Ms. Cosby can be reached at athena.cosby@d2dawards.com |
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