COACHING STAFF
COACH Alexis
HEAD COACH
Alexis Pacheco is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in dance, fitness, and wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and a Master’s degree in Education, along with certifications from the Bolshoi Ballet, Acrobatic Arts Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Health Coach, Flexibility Coach, and Personal Trainer.
Her illustrious dance career includes roles as a dancer, captain, and choreographer for the Detroit Pistons NBA Dance Team, and as a dancer and dance captain at MGM Grand Casino and Caeser’s Windsor Casino. Alexis has also performed with MoreDance Contemporary Dance Company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble and the Michigan Opera Theatre, and studied on scholarship at the prestigious Giordano Dance Center. Her choreography credits extend to professional sports teams and various high school and university dance teams including Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.
In her role as a Virtual Health and Wellness Coach for Weight Watchers International, Alexis provided personalized guidance and support, empowering clients to achieve their wellness goals through sustainable lifestyle changes. As a New Club Operational Manager and Group Fitness Coordinator for Life Time Fitness, she oversaw club operations and developed innovative fitness programs, while also traveling as a Fitness Events Presenter.
Together with her husband Devin, Alexis founded Five Crown Fitness and Five Crown Elite Dance, blending the artistry of dance with the physicality of fitness to promote physical and mental well-being for the entire family. Her expertise extends to nutrition and personal training for professional, collegiate, and high school dance and cheer teams. As an independent consultant, she leverages her certifications and passion for education to inspire and support others in their health and wellness journeys.
COACH TINA
ACRO DIRECTOR
Coach Christina is a highly sought after competitive acrobatics coach with over 17 years of experience, specializing in acrobatics and contortion for dancers. She believes that the right support system, safe progressions and building confidence sets up the dancer for success when preparing for acro in the dance setting. Most importantly, when these are working hand in hand, these elements prepare dancers to safely and effectively execute in competitive team dances, duos, & solos.
COACH DEVIN
TEAM ADVISOR & LOGISTICS
Devin Pacheco is a seasoned professional in the dance and sports world. He holds an undergraduate degree in Sports Management & Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Superior where he played varsity soccer. His masters degree is in Sport Business management at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY where he was the Director of team operations and Advisor for the Manahattanville Valiants varsity dance team.
Professionally, Devin has had positions at Madison Square Garden working for the New York Rangers where he worked in team operations & marketing working directly with the New York Knicks City Dancers on special events. After Madison Square Garden, Devin moved on to the University of Minnesota Athletic Department as a Marketing Director – coordinating in-game entertainment including scheduling and working directly with the University of Minnesota Dance Team & Cheer Team.
He is a certified group fitness trainer and Co-owner of Five Crown Fitness.
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