Renesheia Figueroa was born and raised in El Dorado, AR in a Baptist home. In middle school, she joined the praise dance team which led to her love for dance. She started taking classes at school and eventually joined her high school’s dance team. She knew in her heart that she wanted to spend the rest of her life dancing. With only her trust in Gods plan, Neshia moved to central TX at the age of 17 by herself to pursue her dreams. Neshia joined Psalm 149 in the fall of her senior year and believes that God put her in this company to help build her confidence and strengthen her faith. Neshia will be graduating from TXST with her degree in Dance and minor in Japanese this year. She plans to spread her love for dance to children in Japan and also start up a dance program for her school that she will be teaching at in Japan. She will continue to worship the Lord through dance and also hopes to one day start her own dance ministry.

Renesheia Figueroa was born and raised in El Dorado, AR in a Baptist home. In middle school, she joined the praise dance team which led to her love for dance. She started taking classes at school and eventually joined her high school’s dance team. She knew in her heart that she wanted to spend the rest of her life dancing. With only her trust in Gods plan, Neshia moved to central TX at the age of 17 by herself to pursue her dreams. She got married at the age of 20 to a supportive, Christian man who continuously helps her through hard times and pushes her to never lose faith in the Lord. Neshia joined Psalm 149 in the fall of her senior year and believes that God put her in this company to help build her confidence and strengthen her faith. Neshia will be graduating from TXST with her degree in Dance and minor in Japanese this year. She plans to spread her love for dance to children in Japan and also start up a dance program for her school that she will be teaching at in Japan. She will continue to worship the Lord through dance and also hopes to one day start her own dance ministry.

Anais Lamar Rodman grew up dancing and knowing that Faith, Hope and Love is the foundation of a good, humble Christian Family since the age of three in Laredo, Texas. Her devotion for serving Christ is unconditional and her passion for dance is immeasurable. She believes God's Love is proclaimed through the Art of Dance and Worship in its simplicity. Currently, Anais is studying at Texas State University where she is pursuing her degree in Performance and choreography. Her prayer and message to the youth of tomorrow is to remind them of Ephesians 2:10 " You are his Masterpiece" and through him, with him and in him all things are possible.

Anais Lamar Rodman grew up dancing and knowing that Faith, Hope and Love is the foundation of a good, humble Christian Family since the age of three in Laredo, Texas. Her devotion for serving Christ is unconditional and her passion for dance is immeasurable. She believes God's Love is proclaimed through the Art of Dance and Worship in its simplicity. Currently, Anais is studying at Texas State University where she is pursuing her degree in Performance and choreography. Her prayer and message to the youth of tomorrow is to remind them of Ephesians 2:10 " You are his Masterpiece" and through him, with him and in him all things are possible.

Lilly Thurman is a dancer of 6 years from East Bernard,Texas. She studied dance at the Keller Academy of Performing Arts and Move Dance and Fitness where she later gained experience as an instructor. Since then, Lilly has performed nationally and internationally, including a performance opening for the Radio City Rockettes in Houston, Texas and Coco Dance festival in Port of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago. She hopes to one day further her education in dance miniseries and spread the word of God through movement.

Lilly Thurman is a dancer of 6 years from East Bernard,Texas. She studied dance at the Keller Academy of Performing Arts and Move Dance and Fitness where she later gained experience as an instructor. Since then, Lilly has performed nationally and internationally, including a performance opening for the Radio City Rockettes in Houston, Texas and Coco Dance festival in Port of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago. She hopes to one day further her education in dance miniseries and spread the word of God through movement.

Angeline grew up knowing Christ, but it was not until college and her partnership at the Austin Stone Community Church that she was truly transformed by His love. In 2012 as she was graduating High School, the Lord laid dance heavily on her heart and a vision for dance ministry. She began her journey through the Dance Department at Texas State University and spent her time as an undergrad dancing, studying the word of God, and discovering all of the ways she could give her talents back to her creator. Upon earning her Bachelor’s degree in dance and English, she went against her instinct to apply for full time jobs that would insure financial security, and to instead place her future in God’s hands, trusting Him completely. Through much prayer and divine influence, she was able to start Psalm 149 Dance Ministries. Since then the Lord has blessed her and this ministry in ways far greater than she could have asked or imagined. Her prayer is for the Lord to continue to bless this ministry so that she can fully dedicate her life to serving the Lord with the passions He gave her.

Angeline grew up knowing Christ, but it was not until college and her partnership at the Austin Stone Community Church that she was truly transformed by His love. In 2012 as she was graduating High School, the Lord laid dance heavily on her heart and a vision for dance ministry. She began her journey through the Dance Department at Texas State University and spent her time as an undergrad dancing, studying the word of God, and discovering all of the ways she could give her talents back to her creator. Upon earning her Bachelor’s degree in dance and English, she went against her instinct to apply for full time jobs that would insure financial security, and to instead place her future in God’s hands, trusting Him completely. Through much prayer and divine influence, she was able to start Psalm 149 Dance Ministries. Since then the Lord has blessed her and this ministry in ways far greater than she could have asked or imagined. Her prayer is for the Lord to continue to bless this ministry so that she can fully dedicate her life to serving the Lord with the passions He gave her.

Hailey was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up attending Methodist churches. She stumbled upon dance at the age of 14 when she decided to audition for her high school's dance team. Her passion for dance grew and stuck with her through her freshman year of college. While continuing a major in Biology, she decided to pursue a degree in dance at Texas State University. During her time at Texas State, she was a member of CIMTEYA, Orchesis Dance Company, Transient Dance Collective, Gamelan Lipi Awan , and danced in multiple showcases, student projects, and traveled to study dance abroad. Through these experiences she befriended several members of Psalm 149 Dance Ministries that lead her to refocus on pursuit of a relationship with Christ, and through the company has learned to use her passion for dance as a platform for worship.

Hailey was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up attending Methodist churches. She stumbled upon dance at the age of 14 when she decided to audition for her high school's dance team. Her passion for dance grew and stuck with her through her freshman year of college. While continuing a major in Biology, she decided to pursue a degree in dance at Texas State University. During her time at Texas State, she was a member of CIMTEYA, Orchesis Dance Company, Transient Dance Collective, Gamelan Lipi Awan , and danced in multiple showcases, student projects, and traveled to study dance abroad. Through these experiences she befriended several members of Psalm 149 Dance Ministries that lead her to refocus on pursuit of a relationship with Christ, and through the company has learned to use her passion for dance as a platform for worship.

Brittany graduated from Texas State University with a BFA degree in Dance: Performance and Choreography. During her time at Texas State, she was a member of the world-famous Texas State Strutters, with whom she performed internationally as well as numerous University events. Following her time as a Strutter, Brittany was a member of the faculty led, pre-professional contemporary dance company, Merge. In Merge, she performed in the COCO Dance Festival held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and other Pre-professional dance showcases. For the past two years Brittany has been teaching dance to children in the Austin area. She is currently living in DFW with her family and feels beyond blessed to be a part of Psalms: 149.

Alexie is from Lockhart Texas but considers Kyle to be her second home town. She grew up attending church knowing that God had something big in store for her future. It took her till the age of 14 for her to find her passion for dance. As her love for dance grew so did her relationship with Christ though her dance team’s youth group at The Fellowship at Plum Creek. She danced through high school with the home school group SMACK Panthers performing drill and competitive dance. After high school Alexie attended Austin Community College for 3 years where she learned modern dance and Improvisation. ACC opened many doors for her to perform. Through ACC she was able to attend and perform a solo at ACDA, dance in a piece with Blue Lapis Lights, and a piece with Ellen Bartle’s Dance Collective. God also blessed her with the opportunity to teach dance for four years through a local homeschool group. She is currently attending Texas State University pursuing a major in dance with a teacher’s certificate. Alexie believes that God has called her to teach dance as a way of showing Christs unconditional love to dancers of all ages. She Joined Psalm 149 in the spring of 2018 with the hope that she can continue using dance as a form of worship with this company.

Alexie is from Lockhart Texas but considers Kyle to be her second home town. She grew up attending church knowing that God had something big in store for her future. It took her till the age of 14 for her to find her passion for dance. As her love for dance grew so did her relationship with Christ though her dance team’s youth group at The Fellowship at Plum Creek. She danced through high school with the home school group SMACK Panthers performing drill and competitive dance. After high school Alexie attended Austin Community College for 3 years where she learned modern dance and Improvisation. ACC opened many doors for her to perform. Through ACC she was able to attend and perform a solo at ACDA, dance in a piece with Blue Lapis Lights, and a piece with Ellen Bartle’s Dance Collective. God also blessed her with the opportunity to teach dance for four years through a local homeschool group. She is currently attending Texas State University pursuing a major in dance with a teacher’s certificate. Alexie believes that God has called her to teach dance as a way of showing Christs unconditional love to dancers of all ages. She Joined Psalm 149 in the spring of 2018 with the hope that she can continue using dance as a form of worship with this company.

Rachel was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She began dancing at a very young age and continued throughout high school, dancing in various companies and styles. Rachel is currently a junior at Texas State University where she is majoring in Photography. She plans on using her love for art and dance to bring God’s love and grace to those around her and around the world.

Rachel was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She began dancing at a very young age and continued throughout high school, dancing in various companies and styles. Rachel is currently a junior at Texas State University where she is majoring in Photography. She plans on using her love for art and dance to bring God’s love and grace to those around her and around the world.

Nico is a newer addition to the Psalm149 Dance Ministry team but a long-time admirer. Having co-founded a partner ministry Overflow, Nico has been collaborating with Psalm149 from nursing home outreach to writing original songs for the annual shows since the early years of its founding. After witnessing the overwhelming passion and vulnerability that Psalm 149 brings to worship, Nico was left inspired to experience God through worship dance. Nico is a Youth Minister with a BS in Worship Studies from Liberty University currently serving at River of Life Christian Fellowship where he is excited to share God’s love.

“I cannot express my excitement to be worshipping alongside these amazing and anointed dancers at Psalm149 and pursuing God in this way.”

Nico is a newer addition to the Psalm149 Dance Ministry team but a long-time admirer. Having co-founded a partner ministry Overflow, Nico has been collaborating with Psalm149 from nursing home outreach to writing original songs for the annual shows since the early years of its founding. After witnessing the overwhelming passion and vulnerability that Psalm 149 brings to worship, Nico was left inspired to experience God through worship dance. Nico is a Youth Minister with a BS in Worship Studies from Liberty University currently serving at River of Life Christian Fellowship where he is excited to share God’s love.

“I cannot express my excitement to be worshipping alongside these amazing and anointed dancers at Psalm149 and pursuing God in this way.”

Kate Ragan was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, but moved with her family to Texas in 2006. Holding a B.A. in Theatre Arts from The University of the Incarnate Word, Kate has always been very involved in the arts: from performing in children’s productions in the St. Louis community, at church, recitals and participating in choir to more recently performing in and choreographing productions in the San Antonio theatre community. She has been dancing for going on 20 years now, but is thrilled to be joining her first, professional dance company (after her good friend and former schoolmate Angie had lovingly twisted Kate’s arm for several years). Always trying to live by the mantra she was taught college (Bless, not Impress), Kate prays that God guides and uses her to bless His children through dance and shine with the light of the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:37.

Kate Ragan was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, but moved with her family to Texas in 2006. Holding a B.A. in Theatre Arts from The University of the Incarnate Word, Kate has always been very involved in the arts: from performing in children’s productions in the St. Louis community, at church, recitals and participating in choir to more recently performing in and choreographing productions in the San Antonio theatre community. She has been dancing for going on 20 years now, but is thrilled to be joining her first, professional dance company (after her good friend and former schoolmate Angie had lovingly twisted Kate’s arm for several years). Always trying to live by the mantra she was taught college (Bless, not Impress), Kate prays that God guides and uses her to bless His children through dance and shine with the light of the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:37.

Sierra was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and began dancing at Hill Country Hermann Sons Dance in Bulverde, Texas when she was 4. She started ballroom dancing when she was 15 and founded the ballroom dance club at Smithson Valley High School. At the age 16, she became an assistant for Hermann Sons Dance and did so for 3 years. She is a Junior at Texas State University pursuing a BFA in Dance Education with a minor in business administration. Currently, Sierra teaches dance in Seguin and New Braunfels for Hermann Sons for ages ranging from 3-17. Psalm 149 has become another outlet for Sierra to express her love for dance and Jesus.

Sierra was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and began dancing at Hill Country Hermann Sons Dance in Bulverde, Texas when she was 4. She started ballroom dancing when she was 15 and founded the ballroom dance club at Smithson Valley High School. At the age 16, she became an assistant for Hermann Sons Dance and did so for 3 years. She is a Junior at Texas State University pursuing a BFA in Dance Education with a minor in business administration. Currently, Sierra teaches dance in Seguin and New Braunfels for Hermann Sons for ages ranging from 3-17. Psalm 149 has become another outlet for Sierra to express her love for dance and Jesus.

Hi my name is Jazzmin Coons, I am twenty years old. I go to Austin Community College where I am a psychology major. I grew up in a catholic home where I was surrounded with love and faith. My faith led me to YGC back in 2017 and I have continued in Psalm 149 for the last few years. This company has brought me so much joy and helped me strengthen my relationship with God.

Hi my name is Jazzmin Coons, I am twenty years old. I go to Austin Community College where I am a psychology major. I grew up in a catholic home where I was surrounded with love and faith. My faith led me to YGC back in 2017 and I have continued in Psalm 149 for the last few years. This company has brought me so much joy and helped me strengthen my relationship with God.

I am twenty-two years old and am expecting to graduate in May 2021 from Texas Lutheran University with a degree in nursing. This is my fifth year with Psalm149 Ministries and I have been involved since the company's first year, starting out in our YGC program as a young dancer. From this company I have made many friends and our rehearsals feel comfortable and playful, it is much different than other companies because we are faith-based, and because of that we are a family. 

Through this company I have learned a lot about myself and who I am evolving to be as a young woman, bringing me deeper into my relationship with Christ and my loved ones. Since giving my testimony at last year's show, May 2020, I have learned the importance of incorporating God into my relationships. I have been developing my own personal relationship with God by learning how to talk with him comfortably and by becoming more reliant on him. I would encourage others to write their own testimony, even if you don't plan to share it or if you don't think it's worth writing. I didn't believe that I had a story worth sharing at first, but then I learned much more about myself in the process of reflection. As we adventure into this next year of the company I look forward to continuing to be part of the worship and art we create, and I will continue to dance with passion and to worship.

I am twenty-two years old and am expecting to graduate in May 2021 from Texas Lutheran University with a degree in nursing. This is my fifth year with Psalm149 Ministries and I have been involved since the company's first year, starting out in our YGC program as a young dancer. From this company I have made many friends and our rehearsals feel comfortable and playful, it is much different than other companies because we are faith-based, and because of that we are a family. 

Through this company I have learned a lot about myself and who I am evolving to be as a young woman, bringing me deeper into my relationship with Christ and my loved ones. Since giving my testimony at last year's show, May 2020, I have learned the importance of incorporating God into my relationships. I have been developing my own personal relationship with God by learning how to talk with him comfortably and by becoming more reliant on him. I would encourage others to write their own testimony, even if you don't plan to share it or if you don't think it's worth writing. I didn't believe that I had a story worth sharing at first, but then I learned much more about myself in the process of reflection. As we adventure into this next year of the company I look forward to continuing to be part of the worship and art we create, and I will continue to dance with passion and to worship.

Sandra Marquez was born and raised in Odessa, Texas, in a Christ centered household. She has had a love for dance for as long as she can remember. Sandra started taking dance classes in eighth grade and joined the Panther Paw dance team at her high school. After graduation Sandra went to college because she felt like it was something she was supposed to do but felt lost in the beginning of her college journey. After three years of major changes and lots of prayer, God answered. Sandra is now a Junior at Texas State University pursuing a career in dance. She is also getting certified to teach yoga, and couldn’t be a more proud member of Psalm 149. Sandra enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and connecting with others. Dance allows her to do just that and she can’t be more excited for what the future holds!

Sandra Marquez was born and raised in Odessa, Texas, in a Christ centered household. She has had a love for dance for as long as she can remember. Sandra started taking dance classes in eighth grade and joined the Panther Paw dance team at her high school. After graduation Sandra went to college because she felt like it was something she was supposed to do but felt lost in the beginning of her college journey. After three years of major changes and lots of prayer, God answered. Sandra is now a Junior at Texas State University pursuing a career in dance. She is also getting certified to teach yoga, and couldn’t be a more proud member of Psalm 149. Sandra enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and connecting with others. Dance allows her to do just that and she can’t be more excited for what the future holds!

Laine Shipman is from New Braunfels, Texas and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She is now 19 years old and attending Texas State University working towards her Bachelors Degree in communication design. She was a dancer in Psalm 149’s younger generation company in her senior year of high school and decided to continue with the older company upon graduation. She loves that she can use dance to worship and praise God and spread His message. She has loved and known Christ for as long as she can remember and plans to continue strengthening her relationship with him through the art of dance.

Laine Shipman is from New Braunfels, Texas and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She is now 19 years old and attending Texas State University working towards her Bachelors Degree in communication design. She was a dancer in Psalm 149’s younger generation company in her senior year of high school and decided to continue with the older company upon graduation. She loves that she can use dance to worship and praise God and spread His message. She has loved and known Christ for as long as she can remember and plans to continue strengthening her relationship with him through the art of dance.

Megan is 20 years old and was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in a Methodish household, religion has always been a staple in her life and morals. Joining Psalm 149 has brought worship forward as an everday practice for her. Megan first fell in love with dance her freshman year of high school after joining the pep squad. Taking off from there, she is now a Dance major at Texas State University. She currently is combining her passion for dance with spreading worship and happiness to others through our company. Megan hopes to continue on to teach dance to children and high schoolers in hopes to help them find their passion.

Megan is 20 years old and was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in a Methodish household, religion has always been a staple in her life and morals. Joining Psalm 149 has brought worship forward as an everday practice for her. Megan first fell in love with dance her freshman year of high school after joining the pep squad. Taking off from there, she is now a Dance major at Texas State University. She currently is combining her passion for dance with spreading worship and happiness to others through our company. Megan hopes to continue on to teach dance to children and high schoolers in hopes to help them find their passion.