Micah Hildenbrand
Co-Founder, Executive and Legal Director, Continuum Dance Collective
Micah brings a unique blend of legal acumen, small-town artistic roots, and a modern "dance mom" perspective to her role as Co-Founder and Executive & Legal Director of Continuum Dance Collective.
Growing up in a small town without access to the traditional competitive dance circuit, Micah discovered dance purely as an art form. Her small studio in the basement of a Main Street clothing store was a second home, thanks to her teacher/studio owner (Ms. Billie) whose love for dance was matched by her passion for teaching. This foundational experience sparked a lifelong love for the art of dance—one centered on expression, storytelling, and the pure joy of the craft.
Years later, her daughter, Finley, stepped onto the competitive stage, introducing Micah to the world of competitive dance. Her daughter’s dance journey gave Micah the opportunity to partner to redefine the dance landscape and bring Continuum Dance Collective to life.
The Strategic Anchor
As an attorney, Micah serves as the administrative and protective backbone of the studio. She oversees the operational, legal, and strategic foundations of Continuum. While it is unlikely you will catch her dancing, Micah is always working at the front desk or behind the scenes to ensure that Continuum is more than just a training facility—it is a dance “home” where every dancer is safe to grow and thrive.
Core Philosophy: Elevating dance education by prioritizing emotional safety, structural integrity, and artistic freedom.
Artistic Focus: Protecting the space for dancers to innovate, express, and connect with dance as a lifelong art form.
Superpower: Translating a passion for the arts into a structured, sustainable, and highly supportive community framework.
When She’s Not at the Studio: Being an active and proud mom of Chase, Callen, and Finley; planning her next vacation with her husband Eric; volunteering and advocating for local arts initiatives; serving on the boards for nonprofit organizations; sewing and/or rhinestoning dance costumes; refining the skill of packing the perfect competition bag; and proudly cheering from the front row for all Continuum dancers.
Pyper Lane
Competition Director, Dancer’s Lane
Pyper has dedicated virtually her entire life to the movement arts, taking her first steps in a dance studio at the age of two and entering the competitive arena by age four. Her extensive journey through middle school, high school, and collegiate dance programs has provided her with an elite technical foundation and a profound passion for dance education.
Pyper’s competitive career reached elite heights at Sam Houston State University, where she was a standout member of the nationally recognized Orange Pride Dance Team for three years. During her tenure, she helped lead the team to earn four national championships. Notably, she made program history as part of the historic Orange Pride squad that captured double national titles in 2019.
Through this lifelong commitment to the craft, Pyper’s path eventually aligned with Micah and Indey, who were able to retain Pyper and Dancer’s Lane to add to the dancer’s experience at Continuum Dance Collective.
The Educator & Innovator
Beyond her collegiate accolades, Pyper has remained relentlessly committed to expanding her own dance education while performing, choreographing, and mentoring the next generation of talent. Her versatility spans a wide array of disciplines, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and acro.
Pyper’s exceptional work in the studio has been recognized with multiple choreography awards and special judges' awards. Most recently, she was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Educator Award, a testament to her dedication to excellence, discipline, and the emotional and technical growth of her students both on and off the stage.
At a Glance
Core Philosophy: Fostering a lifelong love of dance by balancing rigorous technical versatility with meaningful, confidence-building experiences.
Artistic Focus: Specialized training for the whole dancer – building strength, technique, confidence, and artistry.
Superpower: Bringing kindness and heart into the studio to inspire her dancers to level up to their full potential.
When She’s Not at the Studio: Working out, meal prepping and wedding planning with her fiancé, Sloan; being a dog mom to Boss, her energetic and fluffy Husky; reading; continuing her own dance education; collaborating on new creative projects; and inspiring dancers to push past their boundaries.