DESIGNED DESTINY

About us

The purpose of the Designed Destiny Dance Team is to provide young dancers with an opportunity to participate in an activity and develop sportsmanship, character, and competitiveness, as well as; encourage high standards, and develop or increase skills in dance, responsibility, leadership, and self-discipline. Participation on the Dance Team, as well as other extra-curricular activities, is a privilege, not a right. As a member of the Dance Team, you represent our studio; and your conduct and actions in class, on the stage, and in the community should not deviate from the regulations and code of conduct set. Team members must show determination, dedication, and desire to be productive members of this team.

Our team

CEO Coach Dess

Destiny Harris, Founder and Director for Designed Destiny, Dance team based out of Baltimore, MD. Destiny has always been involved in dance, gymnastics, volleyball cheerleading and basketball since she was five years old. She developed interest in owning her modeling and dance company since she was eight years old.

She successfully earned a scholarship in volleyball at the Baltimore community college, where she later achieved an associate degree. Later, she achieved a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Coppin state university. Later on, she attained her master's degree in social work and aims at becoming an LCSW-C. She now concentrates fully on Designed destiny and acts as a community influencer, impacting youths positively through Designed Destiny. She aims at encouraging girls in the society to design their own destiny as no one can create it for them.

“In order to elevate you have to Dominate” - Deion Sanders

Coach Richie

Richie aka “Richie Rich, “Richie Millie” “Richie Dollaz,” etc. With his multiple alter egos/stage names this Baltimore native knew at the age of 3 years old he was gonna become a star! He started his career in baltimore dancing for 92 Q Jams under K-Swift winning dance contests and paving the way for young dancers. He Graduated from the Baltimore school for The Arts in 2013 & from there he took off on big platforms such as Good Morning America, WJZ etc. Dancing for artist such as Big Freedia, Mario etc. & dancing in front of thousands! He continues to thrive in the entertainment industry and his latest accolade is now dancing for the Washington Commanders! This is just the beginning for Richie!

“I am multitalented with a profound heart and mind, but everything I do no matter what it is originates from my soul. I never persevere, so when my heart & mind give up. My soul is eternal and that is what I live by.”
-Richard Hughes

Coach Ci

Ciarra began dancing at the age of 5 and during that time she studied ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hiphop, and of course majorette. From middle school to college she was apart of each dance company her schools had to offer including being the captain on her high school team. Maintaining her captain position was a bit challenging for her because it was also during her senior year, while dealing with school work, senior projects, proms, etc she also had to pick a college that best fit her. After graduating high school, she attended Monroe college in NY where she received her A.A, then transferred to Bowie State University where she earned her Bachelor degree in Business Management in 2020. Ciarra’s biggest goal is to own her own daycare center as well as her own dance studio.

You've got big dreams, you want fame. Well fame costs, and right here is where you start paying; in sweat -Debbie Allen

Coach Dech'e

De’Chelle is a 25 year old modeling instructor for Designed Destiny. De’Chelle started modeling in high school when she joined her schools fashion show. De’Chelle grew a love for Modeling and carried it on throughout her College tenure walking in numerous fashion shows on and off campus for local designers. She was apart of the start of Hampton University’s first Modeling troupe NewEra. “Coach D” wants to encourage each girl to embrace their uniqueness; and looks forward to witnessing the confidence and fierceness of each DD Tiger who hits the runway!

“I dont want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model.” -Queen Latifah

Coach Yanna

Coach Yanna Is a 26 year old Baltimore native with many years of experience in gymnastics . At the young age of 8 years old she began a journey that she never knew would lead this far. After taking gymnastics classes for several months her mother was pulled aside by one of the coaches at United Gymnastix, a gym in Owings Mills Maryland. He told her mother she had a rare gift and he wanted her to be a part of the tumbling team, and that she did. She spent a total of 10 years on this team and accomplished many goals. She was crowned the national champion several times over this 10 years . Her biggest accomplishment was competing to become a part of the United States national team . At the time Ayanna was 16 years old and a junior in high school. The next step from here was qualifying for the world competition that would be held in Birmingham England in 2012. Juggling with schoolwork, gymnastics, and now her high school cheerleading team, Yanna was determined to make it all happen. She focused up, worked hard, and managed to qualify for the world competition. She took flight late November of 2012 with just her mom by her side to go conquer the world , she managed to place at the world championship for 2 events & brought home a win for herself and for many others who were told it wasn’t possible. She then retired to focus on her senior year of high school and to treat her injuries and now today she coaches tumbling as it is and always will be her first love.

“plan your work, and work your plan” and old saying my great grandfather went by and he passed away , I have it tatted on my shoulder
-William Morton ”