Director

Ms. Blankenship has been passionate about dance since the age of seven, training in a wide range of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, clog, and hip hop. A graduate of Killeen High School, she was a proud member of the Kangaratte dance team, where she earned a National Championship title in 2016. Continuing her dance career at Tarleton State University, Ms. Blankenship achieved another National Championship in 2018 and served as a captain for two and a half years. After graduating, she began her career teaching 6th-grade social studies before joining the Raiderette program as the Assistant Director. Following three years of dedicated service, she was named Head Director, where she continues to share her love of dance with her students. 

Assistant Director

Ms. Piske is a proud alumna of L.D. Bell High School, where she was a three-year member of the Raiderettes and served as First Lieutenant during her senior year. She discovered her passion for dance at the age of four and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Ms. Piske attended Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. After graduating, she reconnected with her love of dance as a substitute working with the Raiderettes and eventually became the Assistant Director. In this role, she continues to share her passion for dance while inspiring and mentoring students.