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DY Chi-town Elite (DYCE) is a Non-profit cheerleading and dance organization for children ages 5 to 18. Our program promotes physical fitness, discipline, respect, self-esteem, confidence, teamwork, and social skills through cheer and dance.
Students learn popular cheers, chants, stunts, jumps, leaps, choreographed pom-pom dance routines and other skills involved in performances, competitions and school cheerleading team tryouts.
About Us: Our Team
"5, 6, 7, 8 whom do we appreciate!"
Marshetta McClenton
Founder CEO
Marshetta McClenton has coached cheer/dance for over 20 years. Served as a coach and director for 12 years under the Gators football organization and coached DYD dance for 9 years under the Detric Young Foundation. Marshetta currently works as a hairstylist and a Medical Assistant in the Healthcare field. She started DYCE cheer and dance organization to focus more on young ladies competing and being recognized for the sport of cheer. Marshetta takes pride in teaching young girls about life's future endeavors and the necessary skills to improve their quality of life.
Favorite Quote:
"I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way."
~Whitney Houston
Marquita Ross
Founder
Coach Marquita Ross has coached youth cheer/dance for over 20 years. Marquita prides herself in not only coaching but mentoring as well. Marquita participated in multiple sports such as basketball, track, karate, cheer, and majorette. Marquita focuses on training the mind and body to become more disciplined. Marquita's passion for cheer/dance gives her the ambition to give back to the community.
Troy Tucker
Co-Founder
Coach Troy Tucker has coached youth sports for over 25 years in volleyball, softball, basketball, double Dutch, cheer, and dance. Troy participated in multiple sports where she has won many awards and championships. She currently works as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Favorite Saying:
"Sports teach children how to be social, how to be team players, as well as how to problem solve."
Coaches
Our coaches have years of personal and professional experience in the fitness, cheerleading, and dance industries.
Board of Directors
Our Board is the governed body comprised of community residents, health care professionals, and educational leaders with a wide range of expertise. They are responsible for taking care of the strategic and financial health of the organization on an ongoing basis