On May 11, 1984 at Watkins Junior High School, 27 girls were selected to be the charter members of the Langham Creek Bailadoras. The name Bailadoras was chosen because it means dancer in Spanish. The Director and founder of the Bailadoras was Robin Cerny. The Bailadoras began their first year of existence at Langham Creek Interim School, now known as Labay Middle School. The team performed at five football games, several basketball games, and several community activities. There were two dance officers selected each six weeks. The team also attended numerous dance clinics as participants and several contests as observers. Their first Formal was held at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza. The Holiday Inn was also the sight of their first Awards Banquet.
Cathy Raffield was co-director with Robin Cerny during the 1989-90 school year, and Director through the 1992-1993 season.
Mitzi Phillips, began her leadership of the Bailadoras in the 1993-94 school year. The team has continued to grow under Mrs. Phillips' direction to its current size of 72 dancers for the 2006-2007 school year. Next year will open a new chapter for the Bailadoras in that Mrs. Phillips has announced her retirement from Langham. She will be followed by Mrs. Whitehead.
Mrs. Jennifer Whitehead, continue the legacy of the program beginning with th 2007-2008 season. While under her direction the Bailadoras continued to flourish and maintain if not top their Tradition of Excellence. Mrs. Whitehead was Director of the Bailadoras from 2007-2010 when she announced that she would be moving to San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Barbie Parker was announced as the New Director of the Bailadoras begining with the 2010-2011 season.
Performances
The Bailadoras perform at every football game, as well as the pep rallies held prior to the games. As soon as football season is over, they begin practices for the long contest season, which lasts from December through March. At the end of contest season they begin working on the annual Spring Show. During the summer, the team participates in various dance camps to learn the new routines for fall and improve their dance skills.
Expectations
From the beginning, upon making the team, the girls know a lot is expected of them. Their days often begin earlier and end much later than the average student. Bailadoras are expected to come to all practices and performances, manage their schoolwork requirements, and just be an all-around good example for the other students. Through these rigorous demands, the girls learn to manage their time and develop self-discipline. They also learn to work with a large number of girls in good times and through tough times, as well as continue to improve their dance skills. These achievements, as well as the consistently high marks they receive for their performances give the girls a strong sense of accomplishment. Not all of the girls make it to the end of this challenging program. But the majority do and they benefit greatly from the long journey. They have high praises for the program and how they have grown by being a part of it. They admit it is a struggle at times, but those who stick it out believe the things they learned as a Bailadora will last a lifetime.