Meet the directors of la surge
When we created LA Surge, we didn’t just want to start another dance team—we wanted to start a movement. A surge of passion, power, and innovation that would redefine the future of Louisiana dance. At the helm of this vision are two directors with a shared love for dance, leadership, and pushing boundaries: Abi & Maddie.
Meet Abi
Abi is a powerhouse of technique, creativity, and innovation. With years of experience as a competitive dancer, coach, and choreographer, she knows exactly what it takes to stand out on the world’s biggest stages. She has choreographed regional, state, and national championship-winning routines and has a keen eye for performance quality, making sure every dancer is technically refined and performance-ready at all times. Abi also has a background in social work, giving her the unique ability to connect with the dancers she trains on a deep level and foster a supportive team environment.
Abi is also an NFL Cheerleader, and she plans on bringing her professional-level experience to LA Surge. Her expertise in technical execution, acrobatics, and high-impact choreography gives the team an edge, ensuring our dancers are prepared to take on the Worlds stage.
“I am beyond excited to give Louisiana dancers an opportunity to take their talent to the next level with LA Surge. I have a deep passion for dance and for helping others, and I know firsthand how much impact the right training and mentorship can have. Louisiana produces some of the most talented dancers, and I can’t wait to bring them together, push them to their fullest potential, and represent the best state on the Worlds stage. We’re building more than just great dancers, we’re building great people, and that’s the Surge mindset.”
Meet Maddie
Maddie is a choreographer, dancer, and leader with deep roots in the Louisiana dance community. Having taught at 10+ studios across the metro New Orleans area, she has worked with dancers of all levels, helping them refine their technique, grow their confidence, and bring out their fullest potential. Her background in positive psychology brings a unique edge to her coaching, ensuring that every dancer not only trains their body but strengthens their mindset as well.
Beyond the studio, Maddie is also an NFL Cheerleader, performing on one of the biggest stages in professional sports. She has choreographed regional, state, and national championship-winning routines, proving her ability to create show-stopping performances that leave a lasting impact.
“LA Surge is what Louisiana needs. I LOVE Louisiana, and I’m a Louisiana girl through and through. Our state is resilient, brave, and strong. We put in the work to overcome adversity, and this hard-working mindset is prevalent in everything we do. This state is home to some of the best dancers in the country in the school dance team space. Imagine what we could create if we brought all the best dancers together from around Louisiana. We would be unstoppable–that’s the Surge vision.”
Where It All Started
The story of LA Surge began in 2022, when we first met as teammates on Voodoo Krewe, an open elite Worlds team. We instantly connected through our shared drive, passion, and love for dance. Since then, that team dissolved, leaving a gap in the Louisiana competitive dance world: a gap that LA Surge is about to occupy. Now, we both are on the same NFL Cheerleading team–Saints Cheer Krewe–and perform together every gameday in front of 70,000 fans filling the Caesars Superdome. Competing together at the highest level at the Dance Worlds and performing as a united front for the NFL has taught us what it takes to build a winning team, a strong sisterhood, and an unstoppable force—and now, we’re bringing that energy to LA Surge.
What Drives Us
LA Surge was built on passion, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. We are more than a dance team—we are a community, a family, and a force that’s about to make an impact. From our intense training to our visionary choreography, every decision we make is fueled by one goal: to take Louisiana dance to the next level.
Join the Surge
If you’re ready to be part of something bigger than just a team, and if you’re ready to train, perform, and compete with the best of the best, then you’re in the right place. This is just the beginning. The future of Louisiana dance starts NOW.
Follow our journey, support our movement, and stay ready— LA Surge is making landfall! 🌊
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