Meet The Directors
Frances Thompson
*BALC director since 2007
*Trained for 5 years in dance and 16 Years in Twirling
*Six year competitive twirler
*Multiple state and national titles with TSTA (Texas State Twirling
Association) and AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) .
*Pageant mom since 1987
*Several years experience as a Cinderella judge
*Singing in the church choir off and on since high school
*2011 Cum Laud graduate of the University of Houston-
Downtown
*Employed by Cyberonics Inc. for over 10 years
*Mom to two Stephen F. Austin Graduates: Kendall & Chris, one
beautiful Australian Sheppard, Ted E. Bear, and Mimi to Austin Matthew and several grand-pups: Crash, Sunny, and Jack.
*Trained for 5 years in dance and 16 Years in Twirling
*Six year competitive twirler
*Multiple state and national titles with TSTA (Texas State Twirling
Association) and AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) .
*Pageant mom since 1987
*Several years experience as a Cinderella judge
*Singing in the church choir off and on since high school
*2011 Cum Laud graduate of the University of Houston-
Downtown
*Employed by Cyberonics Inc. for over 10 years
*Mom to two Stephen F. Austin Graduates: Kendall & Chris, one
beautiful Australian Sheppard, Ted E. Bear, and Mimi to Austin Matthew and several grand-pups: Crash, Sunny, and Jack.
Shari Ingram
*BALC Director since 2008
*Official Texas State Staff member 2012, 2013
*Experienced Cinderella judge
*Member of the Robert E. Lee Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps 1987-1991
*Experienced handbell player since 1980
*Sang in church and various ensembles at church since 1980
*Dance Mom since 2002
*Ross S. Sterling Star Mom since 2010
*Mom to Shelby Rae since 1994
*Employed by the State of Texas since 2011
*Official Texas State Staff member 2012, 2013
*Experienced Cinderella judge
*Member of the Robert E. Lee Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps 1987-1991
*Experienced handbell player since 1980
*Sang in church and various ensembles at church since 1980
*Dance Mom since 2002
*Ross S. Sterling Star Mom since 2010
*Mom to Shelby Rae since 1994
*Employed by the State of Texas since 2011
Kendall Thompson-Kinsey
- Kendall is taking time off of directing for the 2013-2014 season
*BALC Director since 2011
*Competed in Cinderella 2006-2010
*2010 Texas Cinderella Overall Woman
*2010 & 2013 International Top 10 Semi-Finalist
*2009 Texas Woman Talent, 2008 Texas Woman Beauty
*2008 & 2009 Texas Woman Cover Girl
*2013 AAMTC Talent & Modeling Multiple Medal Winner
*Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater and General Business from
Stephen F. Austin State University
*15 Years Competitive Dance Training
*Classically trained vocalist since the age of 2
*Involved in the pageant industry since 1987 as a contestant,
director, emcee, makeup artist, and modeling coach.
*Owner of House of Style Graphics
*Married to SPC Colin T. Kinsey of the U.S. Army and mother to
one, Austin Matthew, born May 2012.
*Competed in Cinderella 2006-2010
*2010 Texas Cinderella Overall Woman
*2010 & 2013 International Top 10 Semi-Finalist
*2009 Texas Woman Talent, 2008 Texas Woman Beauty
*2008 & 2009 Texas Woman Cover Girl
*2013 AAMTC Talent & Modeling Multiple Medal Winner
*Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater and General Business from
Stephen F. Austin State University
*15 Years Competitive Dance Training
*Classically trained vocalist since the age of 2
*Involved in the pageant industry since 1987 as a contestant,
director, emcee, makeup artist, and modeling coach.
*Owner of House of Style Graphics
*Married to SPC Colin T. Kinsey of the U.S. Army and mother to
one, Austin Matthew, born May 2012.
What we do for you!
We, as your BALC directors, enjoy bringing you the full Cinderella experience! We love to work hard and have fun! Here are just some of the things we provide for you as your delegation directors:
*Fun, well run, well organized Cinderella preliminary pageants
*The opportunity to participate in delegation events such as parades, fundraisers, workshops, parties etc.
*The BALC Cindy Closet! We have an entire closet full of clothing and shoes available for use by our BALC
delegates for the State and International competitions. If you cant find that perfect outfit, we just might
have it in our closet! Saves your time and $$$!
*Workshops! The Texas State and International pageants are a huge event, and especially for the first time
participant, they can be very overwhelming! We hold workshops in the spring time every 2-3 weeks to go
over everything from paperwork to modeling, clothing choices and more. We want to help you be 100%
prepared and we like to have fun doing so!
*Graphics! House of Style Graphics provides gift tags and program book pages free of charge to all BALC
delegates for the state and International pageants!
*Information! We send emails, texts, phone calls etc. at least 1-2 times a week after our prelims. You will
always know what is going on and have the most current information in a very timely manner.
*Cheerleaders! Although we don't personally have a child competing, we attend the Texas state pageant all
week to ensure you are well taken care of. We make Target runs, sew buttons, hold babies, dance at
the parties, rhinestone shirts and most of all cheer our hearts out for all of our BALC participants!
*Custom Clothing! We live to spoil and your child will receive fun outfits for the state pageant courtesy of
your BALC directors!
*Fun, well run, well organized Cinderella preliminary pageants
*The opportunity to participate in delegation events such as parades, fundraisers, workshops, parties etc.
*The BALC Cindy Closet! We have an entire closet full of clothing and shoes available for use by our BALC
delegates for the State and International competitions. If you cant find that perfect outfit, we just might
have it in our closet! Saves your time and $$$!
*Workshops! The Texas State and International pageants are a huge event, and especially for the first time
participant, they can be very overwhelming! We hold workshops in the spring time every 2-3 weeks to go
over everything from paperwork to modeling, clothing choices and more. We want to help you be 100%
prepared and we like to have fun doing so!
*Graphics! House of Style Graphics provides gift tags and program book pages free of charge to all BALC
delegates for the state and International pageants!
*Information! We send emails, texts, phone calls etc. at least 1-2 times a week after our prelims. You will
always know what is going on and have the most current information in a very timely manner.
*Cheerleaders! Although we don't personally have a child competing, we attend the Texas state pageant all
week to ensure you are well taken care of. We make Target runs, sew buttons, hold babies, dance at
the parties, rhinestone shirts and most of all cheer our hearts out for all of our BALC participants!
*Custom Clothing! We live to spoil and your child will receive fun outfits for the state pageant courtesy of
your BALC directors!
BALC State Overall Hall of Fame
Kendall Kinsey
2010 Texas Cinderella
Overall Woman
2010 Texas Cinderella
Overall Woman
Sydney Watley
2012 Texas Cinderella
Overall Baby
2012 Texas Cinderella
Overall Baby