About Us
Mrs. Hepler is currently persuning a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. She married the love of her life Lonnie Hepler and together they have a beautiful little girl. Mrs. Hepler is looking forward to the new adventures in which life holds.
Megan has had an exciting dance carrer and it started as she grew up dancing with her mom and has moved own dance in bigger and better opportunities. She performed with the Radio City Rocketts Summer Intensive Program from 2004 - 2006. As Radio City Summer Intensive Alumni, she has performed at the Uniersity of Alabama, The University of Texas, Austin, and Radio City Music Hall on Broadway. She has also pedrformed as a member of the Mike Miller Dance Team during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and is a member of the "Just For Kix" Outback Bowl Dance Team.
Megan has studied ballet with dance master Dorothy Lister and Steven Grebel and is a member of Broadway Dance Center. She has also studied musical theatre with Christopher Dean, Coordinator for Radio City Music Hall, NY. She has won numerous dance and photogenic awards including National Discovery Network's Model Search, NYCDA, Showstoppers, Co-Dance, and The Vibe just to name a few. She has also judged for Dance Magic dance competition .
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Mrs. Brasell's professional career began in 1982 under the direction of Major Burchield, who himself was a protege of Balanchine. Performing as a company dancer with the Burchfield Ballet Company and The Alabama Dance Theater her accomplishments include performances of Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and various contemporary repertories.
Mrs. Brasell opened Applause Dance Studio in Monroeville, AL in 1993 and founded the Monroe Youth Ballet in 1999. Mrs. Brasell will mark 15 years of Broadway style performances that have been brought to life which include: The Nutcracker in 1999 and 2001: The Steadfast Tin Soldier in 2001; The Wizard of Oz in 2007,2008,2012; A Tase of Broadway, Dinner Theater in 2003; Christmas Wishes in 2004,2005,2006,2010; Cats in 2010, The Little Mermaid in 2014, and A Whole New World in 2015.
Mrs. Brasell provides many performance opportunities for students to colmpete on the regional and national levels. Through affiliation with Radio City Music Hall, National Discovery Network, and Mike Miller Dance Team, her dedicated student have the unlimited opportunities to advance in the world of dance.
