The Faces Behind NDA

The Faces Behind NDA

Here at NDA, we are a group of people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the next generation. From our instructional staff to our corporate employees, our purpose is to make a positive impact on cheerleaders across the nation by building them to become stronger leaders, athletes and people. Many of us were once in your shoes, as a coach or a camper at NDA Summer Camp.

Team NDA

Team NDA serves as an extension of NDA Corporate. These individuals are seasoned veterans in the dance industry and have been a part of the NDA family for many years. You may see a member of Team NDA visiting your camp, where they check in with coaches and are available to answer any questions you may have.

Meet Team NDA

Tessa Wadsworth

Tessa Wadsworth

From Winslow, Arizona

Dance Experience - I grew up in a nationally competitive studio from age 2-18. Through this studio I had many awesome performance and competition opportunities including Bowl games, Disney appearances and master class experiences at competitions like Spotlight and Showstoppers. In high school I was on the high school dance team for all 4 years and was a captain for 3 of them taking home 2 state titles during that time. I also competing on the cheer team as well. After my initially training years, I went on to play college softball so my extension of dance for a few years was teaching at the studio level and choreographing state and national dance and cheer routines. I moved into co-coaching a high school team and co-directing at a studio. These were during my first years of NDA and my dance world has just exploded since joining. I’ve been an instructor for 16 years and a head instructor for 13 of those and the opportunities I have accrued in that time have been insurmountable. I’ve traveled to London, worked world-wide events and have had multiple judging opportunities. Dance has remained apart of my life through NDA despite all of life’s changes and I could not be more grateful about it!

Why do you love working for NDA?
``This is such a loaded question and is continually being added to but here are a few reasons I love this company. I love having the opportunity to be a positive influence in the rising generation and their coaches/leaders. I really love being able to teach and connect life lessons through a passion and hobby like dance. Real magic comes from that kind of equation. I also love this company because it allows me to be surrounded by some of the best people in the world. Optimistic, strong, inspiring and vivacious people that encourage me to continue shaping myself to be the best person I can be in life.``

What do you love to do in your free time?
``I adore raising my 3 kiddos and all that that entails. I’m also an avid reader, I love hiking and group fitness and traveling the world with my husband is my favorite past time. There’s something so invigorating about being lost in a new city with your best friend.``

Lyndsey Romney

Lyndsey Romney

From Salt Lake City, UT

Dance Experience - Started dancing when I was 5 and knew I by the time I was 8 I knew I wanted to dance competitively. It ended up taking me to college where I received a scholarship to be on the dance team. And because of that dance team I attended my first NDA camp where I was asked to apply for staff. My future was forever changed from that experience.

Why do you love working for NDA?
``My Why is the friendships made on staff. These individuals have become my closest friends even though we all live across the nation. NDA has taught me so many life lessons and helped me grow into the woman I am today.``

What do you love to do in your free time?
``I love being with my family outdoors. I’ve been married for 5 years, have two little girls, and a dog. We love to go for hikes, mountain bike, ski, camp, and travel when we can.``

Desiree Hernandez

Desiree Hernandez

From San Antonio, TX

Dance Experience - Athlete: St. Mary's Code Blue Dance Team 07-09, San Antonio Spurs Team Energy 08-09, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue 10-13, San Antonio Rampage Ice Girl 13-14, San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers 14-16 and San Antonio Spirit Team Onyx Open Coed 16-18. Coaching: St. Mary's Code, Blue Dance Team 09-10, EC Athletics All-stars 11-13, Pinnacle All-stars 15, and San Antonio Spirit 16-present.

Why do you love working for NDA?
``I simply just LOVE this company. My why are the people I meet, work with, and become friends with through NDA. Every coach, athlete, and instructor I've worked with has impacted my life in some form or another. I enjoy watching come back each year and picking up where we left off. Whether that be at a camp or competition, it's always a treat catching up.``

What do you love to do in your free time?
``Spending time with my husband and cats. I have a little one on the way, so I'm excited to add him to my free time spending. ❤️``