Dancers

Rachel Eckroth
From: Africa

Occupation: Account Manager, who dreams of practicing natural medicine.

Favorite Choreographer: Ron K. Brown

Dance History: A trained gymnyst who got a late start in dancing at the age of 28 and she can't stop. Rachel says she will literally dance anywhere. And she pretty much has danced for everyone in Houston including: MEDIA, Second Generation, Exclamation, The Ensemble Theater, and she can be seen annually in the Motown Review at the Miller Outdoor Theater. Best described by one word; free. Rachel counts her children, Prince, water and avacadoes among her favorite things. What Rachel likes most about dancing with Urban Souls is; "It's soul, it's essence."

Jude Evans
From: New Orleans, LA

Occupation: Sales Associate/ Model

Favorite Choreographer: Alvin Ailey

Dance History: Jude has been a self-taught dancer since he was a child who later found Kelley's School of Dance in New Orleans. He continued his formal dance training at Norfolk State University. An animated individual, Jude is partial to the color red, Janet Jackson, Fame & Centerstage and Italian food. And what Jude enjoys most about dancing with Urban Souls; "It's real...a tight knit family."

Jadie Gill
From: West Point, MS

Occupation: Personal Trainer/ Office Manager

Favorite Choreographer: Mia Michaels

Dance History: Jadie began her dancing at the Center for the Arts in Missouri and continued dancing in high school were she held many leadership roles. Her next destination was Prairie View A&M University with the Classic Dance Ensemble under the leadership of Danyale Taylor. She performed a major role in Speechless, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King that premiered at ACDFA and was selected to be preformed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.. Self described as spontaneous enjoys EVERYTHING about dancing with Urban Souls.

Tiffany Hall
From: Houston, TX

Occupation: Elementary School Teacher

Favorite Choreographer: Undecided

Dance History: Tiffany began dancing in college at Prairie View A&M University and continued her dance studies at The University of Houston. While studying at Prairie View she performed a major role in Girl Talk at the ACDFA and was featured at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.. Passion is what the multi-dimensional Tiffany enjoys most about dancing with Urban Souls.

Qunicy Toliver
From: Houston, TX

Occupation: Student

Favorite Choreographer: Debbie Allen

Dance History: Quincy started dancing with Tammy Robichaux Latin Ballroom while in high school and also dances with the National Collegiate Team of Kingwood, TX. He describes himself as being mysterious and enjoys dancing with Urban Souls because it allows him to be himself and be challenged in a positive learning environment that feels like home.

Chad Williams
From: Houston, TX

Occupation: Student

Favorite Choreographer: Undecided

Dance History: Chad recently started his dance training with Urban Souls and we are proud to have him as an apprentice with our company.