The Creative Arts Leadership and Legacy (C.A.L.L) Dance Facilitators
The C.A.L.L. Interim Dance Facilitators
Regina Tucker
Choreographer/Pageantry
As a native of Dallas, Tx., Regina Tucker has been an avid lover of the arts and sports since the age of 4 with a lengthy portfolio of accomplishments in dance, theater and music. She attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts and South Oak Cliff High School. Upon graduating in 1985, Prairie View A & M University In 1992 Regina was selected as a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders as a 7-year show group Veteran. The Cowboys organization allowed Regina the opportunity to cheer the Cowboys to 3 Super Bowl wins and travel the world as a U.S. Ambassador and a Pro Bowl Representative. As a result of her dynamic and moving works in dance and theatre, Regina has also consulted, choreographed, directed and performed for numerous productions, videos, commercials, shows, stage plays and NFL productions both nationally & internationally. She has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Country Music Television, The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, David Letterman, the Tonight Show and has been instrumental in developing Spirit Organizations and Fine Arts programming for School Districts, Private Schools, Colleges, and Communities to name a few. Regina is the Co-Founder of The Tucker Family Foundation for The Arts and she currently develops and teaches curriculums, Fine Arts Education platforms, and choreography for public, private and religious institutions while also, serving as Fine Arts Coordinator, and Director of Dance and Drill programs with Desoto ISD in Texas. Regina’s life’s works are centered around the strong belief that the virtue and joy of a life well lived is in the ability to equip and empower others to reach their highest potential in every untapped area.
Meleka Simon
Choreographer/Afro-Fusion/Modern
Meleka Simon has been a dance educator for 26 years. She is the Owner & Artistic Director of Destiny Devoted Dance Studio, located in Plano, TX. She has studied the dance styles of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, musical theater, and praise dance. She’s a graduate of the University of North Texas where she earned a BA in Psychology and Child Development. After college, she was asked to be a member of the Dallas Dance Company where she danced and choreographed for 5 seasons. Meleka has had the privilege to train under some of the industry’s top professionals. She has won numerous scholarships which gave her the opportunity to train in Vegas with Thunderstruck, in LA at the Edge Performing Arts Center, and in New York at Broadway Dance Center and Steps. Her training gave her the tools necessary to develop her teaching and choreography skills. Over the years, Meleka has sung background and danced back-up for recording artists, as well as choreographed and danced in award shows, festivals, music videos, and commercials. While teaching and training dancers all over North America she and her dancers have won numerous choreography, technique, showmanship, & artistry awards. Some of her students have gone on to pursue dance in college and have professional dance careers. Meleka continues to travel as a choreographer, master teacher, and adjudicator for dance competitions, colleges, dance and performing companies.
She recently graduated with a Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Life Coaching.
Candace Bagwell
Choreographer/Lyrical/Contemporary
Candace Bagwell is a native of San Antonio, Texas where she spent thirteen years studying classical ballet and was a member of the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet Company. During her time with the SA-MET she danced in productions such as La Boutique Fantasque and Coppelia featuring Houston Ballet’s Lauren Anderson. She trained in various dance styles including ballet, pointe, modern/contemporary, jazz and tap at Connally’s Dance Workshop in San Antonio. She also received training through the Royal Academy of Dance and attended summer dance intensives hosted by the Joffrey Ballet. Candace cheered throughout her high school career competing in competitions such as the National Cheerleading Association’s All-Star Championships. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication. While attending TAMU-CC, she was a member of the Islander Cheer and Dance Teams. She received her master’ degree in Journalism and a secondary teaching certification from the University of North Texas. Candace has worked as a multimedia journalist and producer for over a decade. She is the former content producer and web manager for KAAM Radio and for the Tom Joyner Morning Show. In 2013, she was inspired to help young people find their voice through storytelling as a broadcast journalism instructor. Candace is currently the AV Production and Photojournalism instructor in Frisco Independent School District. In 2010, she joined One Community Church serving in the Singles Ministry as well as the Photography Ministry. In 2013, Candace answered God’s call to use the gift of dance for worship by joining the One Move Dance Ministry. Within the ministry she serves as a choreographer and the technique program co-lead Throughout her experience, the Lord has shown her how His hand fashioned her gift to proclaim the gospel through movement. In her spare time, Candace enjoys ballroom dancing, reading and mastering restaurant copycat recipes in the kitchen.
Terry Dixon
Choreographer/ Mime
Terry Dixon, is a native of Brandon, Mississippi, has been passionately dedicated to ministry since the early 2010s. Inspired by witnessing the powerful ways God moved through his cousins during that time, Terry felt an undeniable pull toward serving and ministering to others. Although age restrictions and school commitments initially delayed his active participation, the calling on his life remained steadfast. The moment Terry first painted his face for ministry marked the beginning of a transformative journey. He describes the act as preparing for battle—a spiritual war against the darkness that often looms over those he ministers to. For Terry, ministry is not just about performance; it is an act of service and warfare, a means to break chains and illuminate lives with the hope and power of God. Terry finds fulfillment in witnessing the undeniable evidence of God’s hand at work. Seeing lives and lifestyles transformed through his ministry fuels his passion and reinforces his belief in the profound impact of his calling. With each opportunity to minister, Terry embraces the privilege of being a vessel for God’s work, striving to bring light to those in need and inspire others to seek the transformative love of Christ. Terry is passionate about staying active and enjoys a variety of activities, including basketball, softball, and working out. Growing up in the countryside, he spent much of his time riding four-wheelers, horseback riding, and hunting, fostering a deep connection to the outdoors. In his spare time, Terry finds joy in reading and exploring meaningful stories, particularly those rooted in history and thought-provoking topics.
Bronze Lougheed
Choreographer/ Tap
Bronze McGhee Lougheed is a Birmingham, Alabama native and a proud alumna of Spelman College. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of West Florida and currently serves as a Sr. Talent Management Consultant for Brown University Health based in Providence, Rhode Island. With over 25 years of experience as a teaching artist, choreographer, and creative director, Bronze has dedicated her career to combining her passion for the arts with her commitment to personal and professional development. In 2008, she founded Sisters Inspiring Sisters through the Arts (SISTA, Inc.), a nonprofit organization focused on enriching the lives of girls and women by providing access to performing arts and cultural experiences. SISTA has awarded dance scholarships, sponsored local teams with uniforms and training, organized free workshops, and established the Dance Education and Enrichment Program in Greene County, Alabama schools. A former member of the Spelman Dance Theatre, Bronze’s love for dance is deeply rooted in her personal and professional life. After completing her graduate studies, she returned to Birmingham and joined her sister’s dance studio, Ebony Arrington Dance and Performance. During this time, she held many titles, including Creative Director, Ballet Director, and Company Director, and expanded her impact by providing mentorship, training, and leadership for aspiring young dancers. She also served as a coach and choreographer for local dance teams and as a guest choreographer and teaching artist for Red Mountain Theatre, further broadening her artistic reach. Bronze remains committed to inspiring confidence, creativity, healing, and purpose in all she does.