About Dawn

Dawn (Morris) Hostetler began her dance profession at New Tradition’s Dance Company in Mansfield, Ohio where she trained in Jazz, Hip Hop, Pom, and Kick styles while on their competitive dance team. She earned many State & National Championship Titles, served as the team Captain, and performed in a Florida Citrus Bowl halftime show.

Dawn collegiately competed while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University. She served as a team Member and team Captain of the Nationally Ranked Buckeye Dance Force, and competed at College Nationals with Universal Dance Association on ESPN.

For the past 25 years, Dawn has choreographed for dance teams and solo dancers throughout the United States for various State, Regional, and National Championships. She has also composed pieces for OSU basketball halftime shows, Showcase Camps & Productions, United Spirit Association, San Diego State University Dance Team, Boston University Cheer Squad, Morehead State University Dance Team, and the Florida Citrus Bowl halftime show.

Dawn has a strong background in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Cheerleading, complemented by studies in Ballet and Lyrical. She has attended various workshops and classes in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York City. She has also attended many DanceLife Teacher Conventions to keep up with the newest dance trends. In addition, Dawn helped build a local dance company in Westerville, Ohio while serving as their co-director for 14 years. She continues to share her expertise as an adjudicator for various dance competitions, including Showcase America Unlimited and AmeriDance. She is currently serving on the Executive Board as the Secretary for Showcase America Unlimited.

She and her husband, Brandon, love spending time with their daughters – Summer and Star! Dawn has a strong passion for teaching and leading children in dance as well as guiding them through life’s journeys.